Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs FortyThree
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1##KD#
Glass drops Ludwig with a beautiful combination! Ludwig stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Glass is looking for the KO!#ROC#Ludwig is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.#CL2#
Glass gets tackled into the cage by Ludwig. Ludwig maintains the clinch.
Ludwig is still on wobbly legs! Can Glass finish him?
Glass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Glass on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Glass pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Glass lands a nice shot to the body.
Glass digs a right hand into Ludwig's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ludwig's gas tank.
Ludwig goes for a takedown attempt but Glass pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ludwig glances at the clock... BAM! Glass nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Ludwig crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Ludwig is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desmond Glass!
Desmond Glass really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SYN 811 Mazziotti vs. Mumu
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Ludwig takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ludwig misses with a body kick.
Ludwig swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez connects with a body shot that sends Ludwig's belly button to the back.
A jab from Ludwig does it's job there.#CL#
Cortez gets tackled into the cage by Ludwig. Ludwig maintains the clinch.
Cortez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ludwig.
Cortez stalling the fight.
Cortez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ludwig avoids it.
Ludwig has Cortez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cortez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Cortez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ludwig slips under a jab from Cortez.
An inside leg kick from Cortez misses.
Ludwig wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Ludwig gets the takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The ground and pound from Ludwig seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cortez struggling a bit here.
Ludwig has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ludwig is looking to take a break and control but Cortez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ludwig wants to stand but Cortez is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ludwig landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cortez tries to improve position but can't.
Cortez keeps trying to improve his position.
Ludwig working the ground and pound.
Ludwig postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cortez is trying to control Ludwig's posture but Ludwig avoids it.
Cortez is looking to regain half guard here but Ludwig keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludwig cracks Cortez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ludwig sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cortez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
Ludwig is working Cortez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ludwig lands some shots froms side control.
Ludwig is looking to take a break and control but Cortez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Cortez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Ludwig are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ludwig scoring with punches and elbows.
Cortez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cortez wants to control but Ludwig postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ludwig landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cortez wants to control but Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#Cortez is rocked!
Ludwig in side control, throwing shots but Cortez defends.
Cortez is still in real trouble! Can Ludwig finish him?
Sloppy strikes there by Ludwig.
Cortez seems to have recovered his senses.
Cortez is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Ludwig throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ludwig in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've been hearing good reports from Ludwig's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cortez dodges the ground and pound from Ludwig.
Ludwig tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ludwig works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cortez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ludwig in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cortez is looking to regain half guard here but Ludwig keeps moving and retains side control.
Ludwig postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cortez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cortez dodges the ground and pound from Ludwig.#T4#
Cortez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ludwig.
An elbow from Ludwig crashes against the mat.
Ludwig creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ludwig in side control, throwing shots but Cortez defends.
Cortez dodges the ground and pound from Ludwig.
Ludwig working the body and head with strikes.
I wouldn't like to be where Cortez is right now.
Cortez tries to buck Ludwig off but Ludwig is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ludwig's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ludwig lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ludwig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cortez is looking to escape.
Cortez controlling the position for now.
Ludwig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ludwig will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ludwig is looking to slow Cortez down with leg kicks.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
Cortez misses with a wild combination.
Ludwig appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by Ludwig.
Cortez throws a nice looking combination but Ludwig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ludwig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cortez.
Cortez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ludwig. That did some damage!#KD#
Ludwig catches Cortez napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Cortez to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ludwig cracks Cortez with a solid left hand.
Ludwig loads up on a big left hand. Cortez felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ludwig looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Cortez can't hide his disappointment, as Ludwig celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Ludwig!
After the fight, Sven Ludwig was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Juanito Cortez spoke after the fight, saying 'Well...shit happens....i will b back!'.

Event: ALPHA-1: Thunder Down Under
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Mamchenko gets tackled into the cage by Ludwig. Ludwig maintains the clinch. #TD#
Mamchenko pulls Ludwig into guard.
Ludwig throws a strike but Mamchenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ludwig pulls Mamchenko in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko stays in close to Ludwig's body and controls the position.
Ludwig wants to stand but Mamchenko is controlling the position.
Ludwig keeping full guard, as Mamchenko tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko won't allow Ludwig to sweep him here.
Mamchenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ludwig controlling the position.
Ludwig wants to stand up but Mamchenko is controlling him. #T1#
Mamchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ludwig is keeping the position for now.
Ludwig is trying to keep Mamchenko in close.
Ludwig is adopting a defensive guard.
Ludwig is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ludwig thuds his shin into the meat of Mamchenko's side.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Ludwig shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mamchenko is trying to defend but Ludwig finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mamchenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ludwig is working away from the top position though.
Mamchenko wants to get back to full guard.
Ludwig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mamchenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ludwig seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ground and pound from Ludwig.
Ludwig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mamchenko trying to control from the bottom.
Mamchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ludwig.
Ludwig scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Ludwig looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ludwig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ludwig slips a nice elbow through Mamchenko's hands, connecting with Mamchenko's forehead.
Mamchenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mamchenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ludwig scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ludwig thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mamchenko's head.
Ludwig slips a nice elbow through Mamchenko's hands, connecting with Mamchenko's forehead.
Mamchenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ludwig is working away from the top position though.
Ludwig is trying to control the action in half guard but Mamchenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ludwig thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mamchenko gets full guard.
Ludwig is looking to work some ground and pound but Mamchenko has wrist control.#T4#
Ludwig trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mamchenko working for a triangle but Ludwig defends it easily.
Ludwig scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ludwig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ludwig connects with a couple of short punches.
Ludwig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ludwig throwing strikes from guard but Mamchenko blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ludwig looking to sit in guard and control but Mamchenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mamchenko preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mamchenko jabs Ludwig right on the nose. Ludwig blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Mamchenko does no damage.
Mamchenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ludwig lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mamchenko backs up against the cage.
Ludwig goes for a double leg but Mamchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mamchenko continues to drive forward.
Jab, jab by Mamchenko - just one landing.
Mamchenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut.
Ludwig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ludwig counters with a straight right hand.
Mamchenko avoids the body shot from Ludwig.
Mamchenko misses with a two punch combination.
Mamchenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Mamchenko as Ludwig shoots in.
Evgenii Mamchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ludwig.
Ludwig falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mamchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ludwig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Ludwig closes the distance and clinches up with Mamchenko, looking for a takedown. Ludwig pushes Mamchenko against the cage but Mamchenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Ludwig.
Ludwig shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both fighters circling a little - Ludwig finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mamchenko cracks Ludwig with an open hand slap.
Mamchenko scores with a three punch combo!
Ludwig tries to clinch up but Mamchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ludwig. Mamchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mamchenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Evgenii Mamchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamchenko misses with the combination.
Ludwig tries to clinch there but Mamchenko circles away.
Ludwig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamchenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses.
Ludwig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Ludwig avoids the punch easily.
Ludwig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mamchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Ludwig with that takedown attempt. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig misses the jab.
Mamchenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mamchenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamchenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mamchenko looks to land a combination but Ludwig avoids it well.
No joy there for Mamchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ludwig tries a head kick but it misses.
Ludwig throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mamchenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mamchenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ludwig in his tracks.
Mamchenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ludwig will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mamchenko slips a jab from Ludwig.
Ludwig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mamchenko is fending him off so far but Ludwig persists. Nope, Mamchenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Ludwig is breathing heavily.
Mamchenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mamchenko misses with a few strikes there.
Ludwig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mamchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mamchenko looks to land a combination but Ludwig avoids it well. #T3#
Mamchenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Ludwig, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mamchenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ludwig counters with a one-two to the body.
Ludwig swings for the body but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Mamchenko tries to sprawl but Ludwig drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ludwig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mamchenko wants to control but Ludwig passes into side.
Ludwig tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mamchenko tries to buck Ludwig off but Ludwig is having none of it.#T4#
Mamchenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ludwig off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Mamchenko patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mamchenko controlling from the back.
Ludwig is trying to break free.
Mamchenko scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ludwig is trying to stand back up.
Ludwig trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ludwig lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mamchenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ludwig back to the cage. Mamchenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mamchenko throws a combination. Ludwig tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mamchenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a shot from downtown. Mamchenko moves away and avoids it.
Ludwig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ludwig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mamchenko misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko tries to bum rush Ludwig with a series of wild strikes but Ludwig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Mamchenko misses.
Mamchenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ludwig. Ludwig circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice takedown defense from Mamchenko. No joy for Ludwig on that attempt.
Ludwig has a takedown stuffed.
Ludwig fails with a takedown attempt.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Ludwig.
Ludwig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mamchenko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ludwig tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ludwig walks into a jab.
Ludwig misses with a body kick.
Mamchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ludwig can do to turn this around?
Mamchenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ludwig looks for the body kick but Mamchenko saw that one coming.
Mamchenko looks to land a combination but Ludwig avoids it well.
No joy there for Mamchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamchenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ludwig connects with a high kick.
Mamchenko misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Ludwig darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamchenko is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Mamchenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ludwig scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ludwig slips a nice elbow through Mamchenko's hands, connecting with Mamchenko's forehead.
Ludwig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Ludwig has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ludwig looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mamchenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ludwig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ludwig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mamchenko holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ludwig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ludwig working the head and body with strikes.
Ludwig wants to control but Mamchenko is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Mamchenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamchenko trying to control here.
Ludwig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ludwig scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mamchenko taking some punishment here, with Ludwig in his half guard.
Ludwig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mamchenko is controlling Ludwig's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mamchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ludwig goes for a double leg but Mamchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mamchenko continues to drive forward.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamchenko throws a series of punches but Ludwig avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Mamchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mamchenko's waist but Mamchenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ludwig off to one side.
Ludwig throws a chopping leg kick but Mamchenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ludwig misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ludwig slips a jab and a cross from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ludwig.
Mamchenko throws a nice looking combination but Ludwig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mamchenko misses with the combination.
Mamchenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mamchenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ludwig dodges the punch combination from Mamchenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludwig throws a head kick but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Ludwig cracks Mamchenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgenii Mamchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mamchenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgenii Mamchenko!

Event: SMASH: Niska vs Bee
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
A head kick misses from Ludwig. #CL2#
Tarlac takes the fight into the clinch.
Ludwig has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tarlac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tarlac throws a head punch that misses.
Tarlac scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Ludwig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Ludwig moves into the clinch.
Ludwig has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tarlac after a bit of a struggle.
Ludwig tries to land a knee to the head but Tarlac blocks with his arms.
Tarlac swings wildly with an uppercut but Ludwig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarlac gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ludwig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ludwig is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlac misses with some punches.
Tarlac misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Ludwig blocking some punches.
Tarlac can't find room to land a body shot as Ludwig controls the action.
Tarlac misses with a body punch.
Ludwig misses with a knee to the head.
Tarlac blocks a body shot from Ludwig.
Tarlac throws a punch but it's blocked by Ludwig.
Tarlac misses with some punches.
Ludwig wants a takedown but no success here.
Ludwig trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ludwig.
Ludwig lands a right hand.
Ludwig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarlac is pressed up against the cage. Ludwig has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tarlac down to the mat. Tarlac avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tarlac has knocked Ludwig down with a huge combo! Tarlac steps away and waves a wobbly Ludwig back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Ludwig is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ludwig fails with the takedown
and Tarlac counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Tarlac!
Our winner, Vladimir Tarlac, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Dionisy vs Kwon
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Ludwig throws a low kick but LeBeau avoids it.
Ludwig slips under a jab from LeBeau.
Ludwig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeBeau.
LeBeau has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from LeBeau misses.
LeBeau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
LeBeau connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ludwig cracks LeBeau with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Bobby LeBeau has been cut.
LeBeau scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ludwig in his tracks.
LeBeau dips to his left and cracks Ludwig with an uppercut!#CL#
Ludwig gets a clinch.
LeBeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LeBeau can't break the clinch.
Ludwig has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ludwig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Ludwig wants the takedown. LeBeau is fighting it off but Ludwig persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in LeBeau's guard against the cage.
LeBeau wants to get back to his feet but Ludwig is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
LeBeau trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ludwig connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Ludwig wants to control from the top but LeBeau keeps moving.
Ludwig throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeBeau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ludwig stands up over LeBeau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Ludwig gets to his feet. LeBeau looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
LeBeau takes one on the button.
Ludwig tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeBeau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LeBeau dips to his left and cracks Ludwig with an uppercut!
LeBeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for LeBeau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from LeBeau.
Ludwig ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau.
LeBeau throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeBeau throws a looping overhand right but Ludwig ducks down to avoid it.
Ludwig lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ludwig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LeBeau but LeBeau pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
LeBeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludwig tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBeau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
LeBeau misses the body punch
and Ludwig counters with a low kick, right behind LeBeau 's knee.
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LeBeau but LeBeau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
LeBeau lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ludwig backs up against the cage.
Ludwig ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau.
LeBeau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ludwig.
Bobby LeBeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ludwig.
Nice body kick there by LeBeau.
LeBeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ludwig swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Ludwig clinches up against the cage.
LeBeau is trying to break the clinch but Ludwig has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ludwig. #TD#
Ludwig is trying to trip LeBeau. He has hold of a leg but LeBeau is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ludwig persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ludwig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Ludwig slips nicely into half guard.
Ludwig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeBeau does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Ludwig.
Ludwig throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ludwig thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ludwig lands a nice short elbow.
Ludwig thows a huge punch but LeBeau dodges it nicely.
Ludwig passes to full mount!
Ludwig has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
LeBeau taking shots to the head.
Ludwig raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#LeBeau is rocked!
LeBeau can't escape the position. #T4#
Ludwig with a couple of short strikes.
LeBeau is still in real trouble! Can Ludwig finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludwig with shots to the head and body - LeBeau looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT#That has opened up Bobby LeBeau's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBeau takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ludwig's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Lynn vs Alela
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Claw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Claw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ludwig keeps the fight on the outside.
Chief Claw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claw misses with a few strikes there.
Ludwig wants to counter with a clinch but Claw pushes him away.
Ludwig bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Claw's head backwards.
Ludwig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Claw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Claw jabs Ludwig right on the nose. Ludwig blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Claw throws a sloppy head kick and Ludwig moves out of range easily.
Claw fails with a takedown attempt.
Ludwig blocks a head kick by Claw.
Ludwig scores with a nice strike.
Ludwig scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludwig will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Claw throws a head kick but Ludwig moves out of range.
Ludwig fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Ludwig instigates a clinch. #T1#
Ludwig effectively controlling the action here.
Ludwig unloads a knee to the mid-section. Claw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Claw is looking for a takedown.
Ludwig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Claw backwards.
Claw goes for a takedown attempt but Ludwig pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Claw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludwig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Claw.
Claw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Claw misses with a two punch combination.
We've been told by Claw's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ludwig works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Claw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ludwig.
Ludwig misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Claw throws a sloppy head kick
and Ludwig counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Claw is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig closes the distance and clinches up with Claw, looking for a takedown. Ludwig pushes Claw against the cage but Claw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Claw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Claw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ludwig lands a glancing blow to the side of Claw's head.#ROC2#Claw is rocked!#CL2#
Ludwig takes the fight into the clinch.
Ludwig is trying to drag Claw to the mat but Claw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Claw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ludwig prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ludwig landing knees to the head.
Ludwig tries for a takedown but Claw manages to get underhooks.
Claw has Ludwig pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ludwig manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Claw wants the takedown. Ludwig is fighting it off but Claw persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ludwig's guard against the cage.
Ludwig is controlling Claw's posture.
Ludwig keeping full guard, as Claw tries to pass.
Ludwig wants to get back to his feet but Claw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ludwig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claw is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Claw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ludwig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Claw is looking for a triangle but Ludwig pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Claw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ludwig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ludwig is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Claw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ludwig cracks Claw with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Claw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ludwig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Ludwig trying to control the position from guard on top but Claw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ludwig wants to pass the guard but Claw is keeping the position.
Ludwig is in close to Claw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Claw keeping moving, preventing Ludwig from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Claw is looking for a triangle but Ludwig pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Claw has his foot on Ludwig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ludwig works his way back into a safe position though.
Ludwig makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ludwig's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Claw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ludwig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ludwig wants to stand but Claw has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Claw looking for subs off his back but Ludwig has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Claw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ludwig displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Claw. #TD2#
Ludwig drives through with a takedown into Claw's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ludwig lands a couple of elbows.
Ludwig lands a couple of digs.
Sven Ludwig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ludwig working some strikes from top position.
Ludwig scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ludwig landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Claw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ludwig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ludwig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Claw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ludwig has managed to get both his arms back between Claw's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Claw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ludwig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ludwig with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1##SUB#
Claw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ludwig defends it easily.
Ludwig distracts Claw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ludwig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ludwig scoring with some ground and pound.
Ludwig wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving.
Ludwig is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Ludwig has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ludwig chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Claw working for a triangle but Ludwig defends it easily. #SUB#
Claw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ludwig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ludwig scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Ludwig lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ludwig is in close to Claw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ludwig scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ludwig landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Claw is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ludwig landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Claw has his foot on Ludwig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ludwig works his way back into a safe position though.
Ludwig loads up on a big left hand. Claw felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ludwig looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Claw can't hide his disappointment, as Ludwig celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Granger vs Bee
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Sins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ludwig checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sins scores with a jab to the body.
Sins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ludwig throws out the jab.
Ludwig throws a shot from downtown. Sins moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ludwig is defended easily by Sins.
Sins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sins connects with a right hand. Ludwig shakes it off.
Sins throws out a leg kick but Ludwig moves out of range and Sins only half commits.
Nick Sins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludwig walks into a left hand.
Sins throws a leg kick which misses Ludwig's front leg but catches the back leg as Ludwig tries to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sins, as that shot connected.
Sins scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludwig throws a sloppy head kick
and Sins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ludwig tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sins swivels and escapes.
Sins misses with an uppercut
and Ludwig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ludwig tries to clinch up but Sins circles away and keeps his distance.
Sins misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Sins throws a hook but Ludwig avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Ludwig.
Sins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab by Sins.
Ludwig bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sins's head backwards.
Ludwig's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ludwig scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Ludwig is rocked!
Sins blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Sins misses the target.
Ludwig is still on wobbly legs! Can Sins finish him?
Sins feints and then cracks Ludwig's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ludwig down.
Ludwig misses with a body shot.
Ludwig gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Sins gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Ludwig is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Sins!
After winning the bout, Nick Sins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Sole
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Ludwig decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Daniel is concentrating on defense, preventing Ludwig from advancing position.
Daniel is looking to improve his position.
Ludwig thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daniel is trying to maintain the position but Ludwig is very close to passing his half guard.
Ludwig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Daniel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ludwig scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daniel tries to roll over but Ludwig keeps him under control.
Ludwig has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Daniel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ludwig pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig lands with a punch from half guard.
Daniel gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Daniel is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Daniel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ludwig postures up and lands a big shot to Daniel's brow.
Ludwig makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Daniel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludwig is stalling in the full guard.
Ludwig throwing strikes but missing.
Ludwig lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Daniel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daniel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Ludwig lands a couple of elbows.
Ludwig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Daniel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ludwig scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daniel has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ludwig is pressing down on Daniel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daniel is holding on for now.
Daniel is not content to let Ludwig control the position.
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniel is trying to get back to full guard.
Ludwig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Daniel trying to hold on to Ludwig's head to control him but Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ludwig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Daniel trying to control here. #SUB2#
Daniel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ludwig pulls his head out easily.
Ludwig looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ludwig lands a nice short elbow.
Ludwig is pressing down on Daniel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daniel is holding on for now.
Ludwig slips a nice elbow through Daniel's hands, connecting with Daniel's forehead.
Ludwig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ludwig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Ludwig is looking to take a break and control but Daniel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Daniel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Daniel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ludwig connects with a nice short shot to Daniel's temple.
Ludwig wants to take a breather but Daniel is having none of it. #SUB2#
Daniel actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Daniel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Daniel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ludwig changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daniel tries to avoid it but Ludwig manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daniel to the ground. Daniel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daniel doesn't manage to clinch there - Ludwig circles away.
Ludwig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniel can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Ludwig coming out on top.
Ludwig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daniel.
Daniel scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Daniel takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Jacques Daniel has been cut.
Daniel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ludwig.
Daniel with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Ludwig has closed the distance and engaged Daniel in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Ludwig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daniel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daniel wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Ludwig has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Daniel regains guard immediately.
Ludwig postures up and lands a big shot to Daniel's brow.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ludwig here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T1#
Ludwig distracts Daniel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Daniel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Ludwig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ludwig working some strikes from top position.
Ludwig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ludwig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Daniel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ludwig pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Daniel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ludwig pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB2#
Daniel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Ludwig. #SUB2#
Daniel actively working from the bottom here.
Ludwig tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Daniel.
Ludwig has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ludwig working over Daniel with some ground and pound. Daniel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ludwig slips a nice elbow through Daniel's hands, connecting with Daniel's forehead.
Nice strikes from Ludwig there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ludwig connects with a nice short shot to Daniel's temple.
Ludwig lands with a punch from half guard.
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniel tries to roll over but Ludwig keeps him under control.#T3#
Ludwig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Daniel is rocked!
Ludwig trying to control from half guard but Daniel is working away.
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Daniel trying to control here.
Ludwig works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ludwig avoids the attempt from Daniel to control.#T4#
Ludwig with good strikes from the mount here!
Daniel regains half guard.
Daniel taking some punishment here, with Ludwig in his half guard.
Ludwig lands strikes from half guard.
Daniel tries to roll over but Ludwig keeps him under control.
Ludwig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ludwig looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ludwig looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Daniel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Daniel checks a low kick from Ludwig.
Daniel moves forwards but Ludwig connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daniel blocks a head kick by Ludwig.
Daniel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ludwig on the side of the head.
Ludwig throws a nice looking combination but Daniel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ludwig connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daniel is still on wobbly legs! Can Ludwig finish him?
Ludwig shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daniel seems to have recovered his senses.
Ludwig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ludwig backing away here, and Daniel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniel is fending him off so far but Ludwig persists. Nope, Daniel circles away and we're back to standing.
Ludwig throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daniel looks to throw the jab but Ludwig is out of range.
Ludwig lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Daniel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ludwig.#CL#
Ludwig rushes Daniel and presses him up against the cage.
Daniel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ludwig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daniel backwards.
Ludwig drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daniel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniel is trying to break the clinch but Ludwig is controlling him.
Daniel controlling the action here for a moment.
Ludwig is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daniel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniel working aggressively here.
Daniel misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daniel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daniel is pressed up against the cage. Ludwig has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daniel down to the mat. Daniel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Daniel avoids the head kick by Ludwig.
Daniel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jacques Daniel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses.
Ludwig jabs Daniel right on the nose. Daniel blinks but takes it well.
Daniel sizes up Ludwig with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ludwig fails with a takedown attempt.
Ludwig takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Daniel gets tackled into the cage by Ludwig. Ludwig maintains the clinch. #TD#
Ludwig gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Daniel regains guard. #T3##SUB2#
Daniel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daniel keeping moving, preventing Ludwig from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Daniel holds on and takes a little breather.
Ludwig with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ludwig keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Daniel's head.
Daniel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Daniel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ludwig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daniel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Ludwig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ludwig scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ludwig stands up over Daniel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Daniel is looking for a triangle here but Ludwig uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ludwig scores with punches from side control.
Ludwig in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Daniel looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ludwig turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Ludwig!
After the fight, Sven Ludwig was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Marciano
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Klos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Klos working over Ludwig with some ground and pound. Ludwig looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ludwig is trying to maintain the position but Klos is very close to passing his half guard.
Klos prevents Ludwig from improving his position.
Ludwig taking some punishment here, with Klos in his half guard.
Klos throwing shots but Ludwig is blocking nicely.
Ludwig blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig is trying to get back to full guard.
Klos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ludwig is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Klos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ludwig manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Klos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ludwig's head.#SU#
Klos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ludwig, up you get!
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klos as he avoids it easily.
Ludwig misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Ludwig scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ludwig's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ludwig's back!
Klos has Ludwig flattened out and is raining down punches.
Klos trying to control momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ludwig is really stuck here. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Klos working for the choke.
Klos lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Ludwig wants to escape the position.
Ludwig trying to get back to his feet but Klos is in full control for now.
Klos lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Klos lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ludwig hold on?!
Ludwig wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Klos lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T3#
Ludwig is trying to stand back up.
Klos controlling well, preventing Ludwig from escaping the position. #SUB#
Klos working for a choke but Ludwig is defending well.
Ludwig rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Ludwig wants to stand back up but Klos manages to pass into side control.
Ludwig is looking to regain half guard here but Klos keeps moving and retains side control.
Ludwig is trying to work for a sweep but Klos has mounted him!
Klos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ludwig looks a forlorn figure.
Ludwig tries to lock up and control but Klos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Klos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ludwig?
Klos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ludwig hang on?#ROC#Ludwig is rocked!
Klos postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Ludwig bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Klos and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cal Klos!
During a confident post fight interview, Cal Klos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Pawlik
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ludwig ducks under a wild hook from Belport.
Ludwig misses with a lunging right hand
letting Belport counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Belport fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ludwig pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Belport back to the cage. Ludwig follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ludwig throws a series of punches but Belport avoids them all with ease.
As Ludwig backs off Belport throws a huge counter combo but Ludwig manages to avoid it all.
Sven Ludwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludwig throws out a powerful jab.
Ludwig scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ludwig throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belport counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludwig throws a looping overhand right but Belport ducks down to avoid it.
Belport appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ludwig tries to clinch there but Belport circles away.
Ludwig misses the shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Belport has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ludwig scores with a jab to the head.
Ludwig uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Belport bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ludwig lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ludwig.
A head kick misses from Belport. #T1#
Ludwig lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belport's sensitive parts.
Ludwig blocks a head kick by Belport.
Ludwig lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Belport keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ludwig misses the body punch
and Belport counters with a right hand to the body.
Ludwig changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belport tries to avoid it but Ludwig manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belport to the ground. Belport escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Ludwig backs off Belport throws a huge counter combo but Ludwig manages to avoid it all.
Ludwig wants to clinch.
Bitor Belport is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ludwig connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belport momentarily.
Ludwig has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Belport showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ludwig.
Ludwig takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ludwig swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2##CL#
Ludwig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ludwig wants to get back to striking at distance but Belport won't allow it. #BC#
Ludwig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belport lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ludwig pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ludwig shoots for a takedown but Belport saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ludwig tries to clinch there but Belport circles away.
A jab from Ludwig finds it's way through Belport's defenses.
Belport jabs at Ludwig's body.
Belport sizes up Ludwig with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ludwig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Belport checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Ludwig forces Belport back against the cage and clinches.
Ludwig is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belport is defending well for now.
Belport tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Belport misses with a punch on the inside.
Belport is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ludwig can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludwig is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ludwig misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Belport.
Belport doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ludwig has Belport pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Belport manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ludwig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Belport.
Belport tries a body shot but Ludwig blocks it.
Belport tries to throw a body punch but Ludwig avoids it by throwing Belport back against the cage.
Ludwig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ludwig is looking to take this one to the mat.
Belport wants to break free but Ludwig has control.
Belport taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ludwig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ludwig tries a knee to the head but Belport blocks it.
Belport is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Belport is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ludwig is keeping busy.
Belport lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ludwig throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Belport blocks it with crossed arms.
Ludwig is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Belport pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ludwig is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Belport is defending well.
Belport jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ludwig walks away with a smile on his face. Belport gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ludwig throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Ludwig looking to score a takedown here. Belport is defending well but Ludwig drives through and ends up in Belport's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belport wants to sweep here but Ludwig controlling him for the moment.
Ludwig has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ludwig scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sven Ludwig will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Ludwig shoots in and bounces Belport off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Belport has his feet on Ludwig's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Belport ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ludwig moves away.
Ludwig avoids the body shot from Belport.
Ludwig seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Belport ducks right into an uppercut from Ludwig.
Ludwig blocks a jab.
Belport defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ludwig.
Good standup being displayed there by Ludwig as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belport misses with a right hand
and Ludwig counters with a left to the body.
Belport throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Ludwig wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ludwig will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belport as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Ludwig on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ludwig looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belport lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Ludwig is rocked!
Ludwig walks straight into a right hand from Belport - that's dropped him! Belport jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ludwig from any more punishment! Ludwig complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bitor Belport!
A relieved looking Bitor Belport thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Lalla vs Dee
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ludwig moves in looking to clinch but Immanuel pushes him off.#CL#
Immanuel closes the distance and clinches.
Ludwig is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ludwig has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Immanuel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ludwig is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Immanuel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yeshua Immanuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Ludwig.
Immanuel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Immanuel stops a takedown attempt from Ludwig.
Ludwig tries for a takedown. No joy.
Immanuel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Immanuel prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Ludwig turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ludwig throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Immanuel is not content to let Ludwig control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludwig wants to stand but Immanuel is controlling his arm.
Ludwig trying to control the action but Immanuel is working from the bottom.
Ludwig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Immanuel struggling a bit here.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Ludwig has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ludwig wants to stand but Immanuel has his arm trapped.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Immanuel is trying to get back to half guard.
Ludwig sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Immanuel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Immanuel defending against the ground and pound.
Immanuel tries to improve position but can't.
Ludwig landing a few strikes.
Ludwig tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Immanuel taking a bit of punishment here - Ludwig scoring with strikes.
Ludwig trying to control the position but Immanuel is working away.
Ludwig wants to stand but Immanuel has his arm trapped.
Ludwig working the head with strikes.
Immanuel dodges the ground and pound from Ludwig.
Immanuel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ludwig wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Ludwig throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Immanuel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ludwig throws an elbow but Immanuel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Immanuel is trying to control Ludwig's posture but Ludwig avoids it.
Ludwig scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ludwig looks up at the clock and then as Immanuel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ludwig smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ground and pound from Ludwig seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ludwig misses with the ground and pound.
Ludwig misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ludwig postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
Ludwig is looking to take a break and control but Immanuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Ludwig are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ludwig throws an elbow but Immanuel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Immanuel is trying to improve his position.
Ludwig looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Immanuel is avoiding damage well.
Ludwig in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ludwig in side control, throwing shots but Immanuel defends.
Immanuel is looking for a sweep.
Ludwig is putting a hurting on Immanuel here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Immanuel tries a low kick but Ludwig avoids it.
Ludwig misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Ludwig.
Immanuel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Ludwig. Beautiful body shot.
Ludwig throws a looping overhand right but Immanuel ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Ludwig closes the distance and clinches.
Immanuel digs a right hand into Ludwig's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ludwig's gas tank.
Ludwig prevents the takedown attempt.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
Ludwig lands a nice knee to the body.
Ludwig drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Immanuel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Ludwig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig goes for a takedown in the clinch but Immanuel prevents it. #TD2#
Immanuel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ludwig is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Immanuel to the mat. Immanuel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ludwig postures up and lands a big shot to Immanuel's brow. #T1#
Immanuel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ludwig stands up over Immanuel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ludwig stopping the sweep attempt from Immanuel.
Ludwig wants to control from the top but Immanuel keeps moving.
Ludwig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ludwig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ludwig connects with a couple of short punches.
Ludwig trying to control the position from guard on top but Immanuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ludwig with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sven Ludwig has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Immanuel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ludwig or perhaps it was just good defense by Immanuel, which made it look bad.
Yeshua Immanuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Ludwig.#TD2#
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Immanuel regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ludwig.
Immanuel wants to sweep but no luck.
Ludwig looking to pass the guard.
Ludwig trying to control the position from guard on top but Immanuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ludwig postures up in Immanuel's guard and throws a big left but Immanuel blocks it.
Ludwig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ludwig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig throws a big right hand that misses.
Ludwig is working Immanuel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ludwig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ludwig scoring with punches to the head and body.
Immanuel pulls Ludwig in close to prevent any damage.
Immanuel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ludwig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Immanuel.
Ludwig lands a jab-cross combination.
Immanuel throws a low kick but Ludwig moves out of range easily.
Immanuel fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Ludwig drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ludwig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Immanuel is trying to control the position but Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ludwig throws a big elbow that misses.
Ludwig scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Immanuel has control of Ludwig's left arm, preventing Ludwig from doing any damage.
Immanuel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Immanuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Immanuel scores with a nice body kick.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Immanuel looks to land a left hand but Ludwig moved out of range nicely.
Immanuel throws a hook but Ludwig avoids it easily.
Immanuel tries to clinch up.
Ludwig throws a right hand that Immanuel ducks under and follows up with a left that Immanuel also avoids with ease.
Immanuel is looking to counter punch.
Ludwig cracks Immanuel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Immanuel moves in looking to clinch but Ludwig pushes him off.#CL#
Immanuel clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Immanuel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Immanuel is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Immanuel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sven Ludwig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Immanuel misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Ludwig counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Immanuel!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Immanuel dodges the ground and pound from Ludwig.
Immanuel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
Ludwig misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ludwig landing a few strikes.
Immanuel defending against the ground and pound.
Ludwig cracks Immanuel with a big right hand but Immanuel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Immanuel wants to control but Ludwig postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An elbow from Ludwig crashes against the mat.
Immanuel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Immanuel regains half guard, as Ludwig was trying to land strikes.
Immanuel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ludwig scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Ludwig trying to control the action but Immanuel is working from the bottom.
Ludwig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Immanuel defending well though.
Immanuel is trying to control but can't.
Ludwig lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ludwig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Immanuel defending well though.
Ludwig throwing shots but Immanuel is blocking nicely.
Ludwig thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Immanuel's head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Immanuel stuffs the takedown attempt from Ludwig. Ludwig gets slowly back to his feet.
Ludwig connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Immanuel scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Ludwig gets caught flat footed, as Immanuel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ludwig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Immanuel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Immanuel won't allow Ludwig to sweep him here.
Ludwig is controlling Immanuel's posture.
Immanuel preventing the sweep.
Immanuel prevents Ludwig from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Immanuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Ludwig is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Immanuel misses with a two punch combination.
Ludwig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Immanuel.
Immanuel wants to clinch up but Ludwig keeps it at a distance.
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown but Immanuel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ludwig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Immanuel.
Immanuel misses with a head kick.
Ludwig is looking to clinch.
Ludwig takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ludwig.
Yeshua Immanuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Ludwig.
Ludwig doesn't manage to clinch there - Immanuel circles away.
Immanuel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ludwig tries a head kick but it misses.
Yeshua Immanuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ludwig throws the kick towards the body but Immanuel avoids it.
Ludwig tries for a takedown but Immanuel circles away easily
and Ludwig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Ludwig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ludwig winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Yeshua Immanuel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.

Event: SMASH: Gomes vs Cricky
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez misses the jab.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Alvarez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck for Ludwig with that takedown attempt.
Alvarez throws out a counter right but Ludwig avoids it with no problem.
Ludwig lands a head shot.
Ludwig misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez flicks out a counter leg kick but Ludwig steps away.
Ludwig has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ludwig moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Alvarez throws a low kick but Ludwig avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but Ludwig has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ludwig has Alvarez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alvarez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez avoiding damage as Ludwig throws knees to the body.
Ludwig goes for a takedown attempt but Alvarez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1#
Donk. Ludwig catches Alvarez right on the button with a cross.
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvarez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ludwig swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alvarez.
Ludwig with a hook.
No luck for Ludwig with that takedown attempt.
Ludwig tries for a takedown but Alvarez circles away easily
and Alvarez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ludwig's knee momentarily.
Ludwig looks for a takedown but Alvarez sprawls well.
Alvarez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alvarez throws a counter combo.
Alvarez has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Alvarez scores with a spinning back kick!
Ludwig lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Donk. Alvarez catches Ludwig right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ludwig.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvarez! But no joy.
Ludwig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez tries a quick counter leg kick but Ludwig is wise to it.
Ludwig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ludwig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Ludwig is rocked!
A lazy body kick from Ludwig
and Alvarez counters with a big left hand that crumples Ludwig! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Whorely Alvarez!
A less than humble Whorely Alvarez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs White
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ludwig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Burduada No Cranio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ludwig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sven Ludwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ludwig shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ludwig showed some decent athleticism there.
Burduada No Cranio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ludwig.
Burduada No Cranio gets back to full guard.
Ludwig wants to pass the guard but Burduada No Cranio is keeping the position.
Burduada No Cranio wants to stand up but Ludwig is controlling him.
Burduada No Cranio seems keen to control Ludwig's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig landing some decent shots from guard.
Ludwig makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ludwig looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ludwig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ludwig trying to control but Burduada No Cranio is working from the bottom.
Ludwig throwing strikes but missing.
Ludwig preventing the sweep. #ES#
Burduada No Cranio has his feet on Ludwig's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A punch lands to the side of Ludwig 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Burduada No Cranio connects with an inside leg kick.
Ludwig has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ludwig misses with a straight left.
Burduada No Cranio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ludwig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Ludwig has taken the fight to the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Burduada No Cranio has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ludwig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burduada No Cranio avoids it.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ludwig.
Burduada No Cranio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ludwig avoiding damage as Burduada No Cranio throws knees to the body.
Burduada No Cranio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ludwig backwards.
Ludwig lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ludwig tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burduada No Cranio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burduada No Cranio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ludwig content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ludwig misses with some punches. #BC2#
Ludwig manages to break the clinch.
Ludwig moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ludwig blocks a head kick by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio dances in with a quick combination. Ludwig is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Burduada No Cranio snaps Ludwig's head back. Ludwig stumbles backwards against the cage. Burduada No Cranio steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Ludwig's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Ludwig just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
In his post fight interview, Ricardo Burduada No Cranio started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Karlsson vs Lacplesis
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proudhon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ludwig.
Sven Ludwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludwig gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Ludwig lunges at Proudhon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Proudhon's hand.
Proudhon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ludwig throws out the jab.
Proudhon misses with a series of wild punches.
Ludwig misses with a head kick.
Proudhon throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Ludwig drops Proudhon with a nice combination! Ludwig dives into Proudhon's guard, looking to finish! #CUT2#It looks like Pierre Joseph Proudhon has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ludwig being controlled here momentarily.
Ludwig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Proudhon controlling Ludwig's posture.
Ludwig with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Proudhon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Proudhon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a big right hand that misses.
Ludwig is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ludwig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ludwig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Proudhon has momentary wrist control but Ludwig slips an elbow through the middle.
Proudhon pulls Ludwig in close to prevent any damage.
Proudhon keeping full guard, as Ludwig tries to pass.
Proudhon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ludwig gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Proudhon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Ludwig drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Proudhon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ludwig off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ludwig rushes Proudhon and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Proudhon is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Ludwig piles on the pressure and Proudhon crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SMASH: Colucci vs Ludwig
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
A jab from Ludwig misses. #CL#
Colucci moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Colucci has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Ludwig turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ludwig manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Colucci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Colucci is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Colucci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ludwig wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Colucci can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig working the ground and pound.
Ludwig wants to stand but Colucci is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Colucci manages to get back to half guard.
Ludwig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Colucci defending well though.
Ludwig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Colucci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Ludwig trying to control from half guard but Colucci is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ludwig connects with a nice short shot to Colucci's temple.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Ludwig has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Colucci works his way to full guard. Good work.
Colucci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Colucci looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Colucci is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ludwig defends well.
Ludwig lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ludwig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colucci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Colucci is controlling Ludwig's posture.#T2#
Ludwig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Colucci is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Colucci not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Colucci trying to pass the guard but Ludwig defending well.
Ludwig wants to get back to his feet.
Colucci throwing shots but Ludwig is blocking nicely.
Ludwig is positioning himself well to prevent Colucci advancing to mount.
Colucci throwing shots but Ludwig is blocking nicely.
Colucci missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colucci not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ludwig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Colucci is working away from the top position though.
Colucci content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Colucci stops Ludwig from getting back to his feet.
Colucci controlling the action here.
Colucci has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ludwig works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ludwig wants to sweep but no luck.
Colucci scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ludwig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Colucci's guard. #REVB#
Ludwig missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Colucci holds on and takes a little breather.
Colucci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ludwig stopping the sweep attempt from Colucci.#T4#
Colucci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ludwig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Colucci preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Colucci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ludwig postures up in Colucci's guard and throws a big left but Colucci blocks it.
Colucci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Colucci looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ludwig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ludwig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colucci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ludwig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ludwig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ludwig throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Colucci counters with a single leg into guard. Ludwig didn't expect that.
Ludwig has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ludwig wants to sweep but no luck.
Colucci throws a big elbow that misses.
Ludwig pulls Colucci in close to prevent any damage.
Colucci preventing the sweep.
Ludwig trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig is adopting a defensive guard.
Ludwig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ludwig looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ludwig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ludwig working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ludwig displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Colucci.
Ludwig lunges at Colucci with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Colucci's hand.
Ludwig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colucci appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ludwig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colucci manages to avoid it.
Colucci shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sven Ludwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludwig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colucci paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michel Colucci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ludwig displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Colucci.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Colucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
No luck for Colucci with that takedown attempt.
Colucci tries for a takedown but Ludwig sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ludwig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ludwig throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Colucci counters with a single leg into guard. Ludwig didn't expect that.
Colucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Ludwig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ludwig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colucci trying to control but Ludwig is working from the bottom.
Ludwig has control of Colucci's left arm, preventing Colucci from doing any damage.
Ludwig is looking to stand up but Colucci isn't so interested in that idea.
Colucci wants to pass the guard but Ludwig is keeping the position.
Colucci trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Colucci is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ludwig pulls Colucci in to control the position.
Ludwig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Colucci connects with a couple of short punches.
Michel Colucci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ludwig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Colucci throwing strikes from guard but Ludwig blocks nicely.
Ludwig wants to sweep here but Colucci controlling him for the moment.
Colucci throws a big right hand that misses.
Ludwig looking to control.
Ludwig wants to stand but Colucci is controlling the position.
Colucci throwing strikes from guard but Ludwig blocks nicely.
Colucci working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Ludwig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Colucci stops Ludwig from standing up.
Colucci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Colucci is looking to work some ground and pound but Ludwig has wrist control.
Colucci with a nice head shot there.
Colucci slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ludwig can't keep his opponent in guard - Colucci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ludwig is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ludwig wants to get back to his feet.
Ludwig keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Colucci dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ludwig plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Colucci fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ludwig avoids it really well and circles away.
Ludwig looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Good work by Ludwig as he checks the leg kick.
Colucci shoots in but no luck this time.
Ludwig just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Ludwig tenderised Colucci's leg. Colucci is trying to keep his angry face on.
Colucci takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Michel Colucci has been cut.
Ludwig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colucci paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Ludwig scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludwig lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Colucci down.
Ludwig scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T1#
Ludwig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colucci keeps working.
Ludwig wants to stand but Colucci is controlling his arm.
Ludwig lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Colucci wants to control but Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ludwig cracks Colucci with a big right hand but Colucci just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Colucci is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ludwig's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Colucci avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ludwig. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ludwig lands strikes from half guard.
Ludwig missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Colucci trying to control from the bottom.
Ludwig looks to land a strike but Colucci avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Colucci preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ludwig throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colucci works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ludwig chips away with some ground and pound.
Colucci has his hands on Ludwig's head, controlling the position.
Colucci working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Ludwig feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ludwig throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colucci works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Ludwig is fighting to break Colucci's control of his arms but Colucci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Colucci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ludwig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ludwig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ludwig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ludwig content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Colucci is trying to keep Ludwig in close.
Ludwig trying to stand up but can't free himself from Colucci's guard.
Colucci looking for a sweep. Not yet Colucci, not yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ludwig would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ludwig missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ludwig throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Colucci counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ludwig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Colucci.
Colucci prevents Ludwig from getting back to his feet.
Colucci trying to control but Ludwig is working from the bottom.
Colucci throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ludwig works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ludwig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ludwig is trying to control the position but Colucci postures up.
Colucci loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Ludwig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ludwig has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: ICS 28
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1#
Pato blocks a jab.
Ludwig missing with a left hand there. Pato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Ludwig.
Ludwig jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Ludwig misses.
Pato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pato avoids the head kick by Ludwig.
Pato fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ludwig looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Ludwig moves into the clinch.
Pato working aggressively here.
Pato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pato scores with a shot to the side of Ludwig's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludwig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ludwig lands a hook that snaps the head of Pato backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pato.
Pato tries to throw a body punch but Ludwig avoids it by throwing Pato back against the cage.
Pato misses with an elbow strike.
Ludwig dodges an elbow strike from Pato. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Ludwig.
Pato looking to throw knees to the head but Ludwig is blocking nicely.
Pato tries to work over Ludwig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ludwig misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ludwig.
Ludwig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ludwig tries to work over Pato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ludwig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ludwig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ludwig.
Pato working aggressively here.
Ludwig misses with a knee strike.
Ludwig goes for a takedown attempt but Pato pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T2#
Ludwig pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ludwig moves forwards but Pato connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pato throws a hook but Ludwig blocks it.
Ludwig now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pato lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pato throws out a loose jab but Ludwig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ludwig tries to clinch up but Pato circles away and keeps his distance.
Pato connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ludwig. Ludwig circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Ludwig is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Ludwig walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Pato! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guillermo Pato!
Guillermo Pato very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Clothing Co. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: ICS 21
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1#
Ludwig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a sloppy body shot
and Winston counters with a three punch combo that has Ludwig backing up. Ludwig nods at Winston to acknowledge the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ludwig - that will leave a mark!
Ludwig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Ludwig gets caught napping as Winston dives in and scores a takedown. Ludwig manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Ludwig uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ludwig misses with an uppercut
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ludwig scores with a three punch combo!
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Ludwig is just out of range.
Ludwig throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winston blocks a head kick by Ludwig.
Winston takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ludwig doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ludwig wants to clinch#TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ludwig won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ludwig tries to buck Winston off but Winston is having none of it.
Winston working the head and body with strikes.
Ludwig avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Winston.
Winston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ludwig's legs.
The ground and pound from Winston seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig wants to control but Winston postures up.#SUB#
Winston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ludwig knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Winston working away.
Winston working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2##SUB#
Winston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ludwig has escaped the position, nice work there.
Winston tries to advance position but instead Ludwig slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ludwig is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winston's back!
Winston trying to control the hands but Ludwig won't let him.
Winston rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Winston tries to roll over but Ludwig keeps him under control.
Ludwig looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ludwig prevents Winston from improving his position.#T3#
Winston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Winston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ludwig wants to stand and escape but instead Winston has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Winston throws a big elbow that misses.
Ludwig looking for a sweep. Not yet Ludwig, not yet.
Ludwig is controlling Winston's posture.
Ludwig is looking to stand up but Winston isn't so interested in that idea.
Ludwig managing to control the position.
Ludwig keeping full guard, as Winston tries to pass. #T4#
Winston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Winston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winston landing some decent shots from guard.
Ludwig trying to control the position.
Winston won't allow Ludwig to sweep him here.
Ludwig keeping full guard, as Winston tries to pass.
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Ludwig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston dominated that round.
That's time! Winston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ludwig takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Winston throws a body punch but Ludwig moves out of range.
Ludwig is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ludwig tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winston lands a nice hook to Ludwig's body. Ludwig takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ludwig can pounce on him.
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown but Winston shows good takedown defense.
Ludwig misses with a wild combination.
Winston dodges the punch combination from Ludwig.
A counter left hand to the body from Winston misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Winston shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Winston showed some decent athleticism there.
Winston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Winston drops an elbow to the side of Ludwig's head.
Ludwig pushes Winston off looking to stand but Winston dives back in and keeps control.
Ludwig avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winston.
Ludwig moves into full guard.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Ludwig is keeping the position.
Ludwig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winston has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Ludwig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winston is one step ahead there.
Harry Winston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Winston trying to control but Ludwig is working from the bottom.
Winston throws a strike but Ludwig rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ludwig trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Ludwig landing some decent shots from guard.
Ludwig tries to free his leg and advance position but Winston is retaining full guard.
Ludwig with a nice head shot there.
Ludwig trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ludwig postures up. #SUB#
Winston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ludwig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ludwig working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Winston wants to sweep but no luck.
Winston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ludwig manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Winston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ludwig is keeping the position for now.
Ludwig is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Winston distracts Ludwig with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ludwig is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ludwig postures up in Winston's guard and throws a big left but Winston blocks it. #T4#
Ludwig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ludwig postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ludwig pulls Winston in close to prevent any damage.
Ludwig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Ludwig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ludwig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Winston prevents Ludwig from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Winston lands a body shot.
Harry Winston is winning the standup battle so far.
Ludwig tries to clinch but Winston moves out of range. #TD#
Winston scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ludwig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ludwig is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Winston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ludwig knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ludwig tries to bench press Winston off him but Winston keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston working the head with strikes.
Ludwig is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Winston in side control, throwing shots but Ludwig defends.
Ludwig wants to get back to his feet but Winston drags him back down.
What's Ludwig going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Winston working the body and head with strikes.
Winston misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ludwig tries to improve position but can't.
Winston working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #ROC#
Ludwig is rocked!
Winston cracks Ludwig with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Winston immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Ludwig is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Winston!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Harry Winston made sure he mentioned Aspire Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: ICS 15
Date: Mar 15, 2020

#R1#
A big right from Winston misses.
We've been hearing reports that Winston has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Winston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ludwig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sven Ludwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Ludwig with that takedown attempt.
Winston lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Winston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ludwig.
Ludwig lands a jab-cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ludwig. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Winston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ludwig wants to sweep but no luck.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ludwig trying to keep a closed guard but Winston is proving a slippery customer.
Ludwig seems keen to control Winston's posture.#T1#
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ludwig trying to control the position here.
Ludwig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winston manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ludwig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ludwig manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Winston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ludwig's head.
Ludwig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Winston lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Winston lands a couple of elbows.
Ludwig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winston is one step ahead there.
Winston lands a couple of elbows.
Ludwig is trying to keep Winston in close.
Ludwig trying to control the position here.
Ludwig wants to stand but Winston is controlling the position.
Ludwig has momentary wrist control but Winston slips an elbow through the middle.
Ludwig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Ludwig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ludwig is pulling down on Winston's head. It's preventing any offense from Winston, at least for the moment.
Ludwig looking for a sweep. Not yet Ludwig, not yet.
Ludwig trying to control the position.
Winston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ludwig keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Winston is looking to advance position but Ludwig has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Winston is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Ludwig is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Winston in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ludwig lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC2#
Winston is rocked!
Ludwig looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Winston covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Ludwig!
A less than humble Sven Ludwig misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: KOTM Tournament Final
Date: Feb 19, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Ludwig forces Wiremu back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wiremu. #TD2#
Ludwig has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wiremu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wiremu wants to escape the position.
Wiremu prevents Ludwig from getting a body triangle.
Ludwig missing with strikes.
Ludwig somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Ludwig looking to hold on to the position here but Wiremu rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Wiremu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ludwig controls the pace.
Wiremu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ludwig working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ludwig throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiremu works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Ludwig missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Ludwig stands up and waves to Wiremu to follow him. #CL2#
Ludwig closes the distance and clinches.
Wiremu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ludwig drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wiremu pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Ludwig closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ludwig lands in his opponent's guard.
Ludwig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ludwig missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ludwig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wiremu is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Ludwig trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wiremu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Wiremu trying to control but Ludwig is working from the bottom.
Ludwig wants to get back to his feet but Wiremu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ludwig has Wiremu pulled in close to control his posture.
Wiremu is stalling in the full guard.
Ludwig has Wiremu pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ludwig wants to sweep but no luck.
Ludwig looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Ludwig has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wiremu wants to pass the guard but Ludwig is keeping the position.
Ludwig wants to stand up but Wiremu is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ludwig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ludwig dives in for a single leg takedown but Wiremu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Wiremu gets caught flat footed, as Ludwig shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ludwig forces his way into half guard.
Ludwig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ludwig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ludwig throws a strike but Wiremu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wiremu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ludwig on the ground.
Wiremu is trying to keep Ludwig in close.
Wiremu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wiremu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ludwig is looking to work some ground and pound but Wiremu has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ludwig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ludwig shoots in but no luck this time.
Wiremu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Wiremu throws out a loose jab but Ludwig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiremu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ludwig doesn't manage to clinch there - Wiremu circles away.
Ludwig looks for the body kick but Wiremu saw that one coming.
Wiremu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wiremu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wiremu lands an overhand right.
Wiremu throws a looping overhand right but Ludwig ducks down to avoid it.
Ludwig fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiremu lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
Ludwig manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wiremu on his heels. He'll look to pass Wiremu's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiremu is retaining full guard.
Wiremu looking for a sweep. Not yet Wiremu, not yet. #T1#
Ludwig landing some decent shots from guard.
Ludwig's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ludwig is looking to work some ground and pound but Wiremu has wrist control.
Ludwig throws a strike but Wiremu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ludwig has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wiremu has passed into side control.
Ludwig tries to escape but Wiremu is in control.
Ludwig tries to buck Wiremu off but Wiremu is having none of it.
Ludwig regains half guard.
Wiremu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ludwig is looking to escape.#T2#
Ludwig is doing well to control the position and prevent Wiremu from advancing to side control.
Wiremu prevents Ludwig from improving his position.
Wiremu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ludwig keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig pushes Wiremu off looking to stand but Wiremu dives back in and keeps control.
Ludwig wants to improve his position but Wiremu is controlling well.
Wiremu trying to control the action but Ludwig is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ludwig closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wiremu's guard.#T3#
Ludwig throws a strike but Wiremu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ludwig wants to sweep here but Wiremu controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Wiremu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wiremu tries to work over Ludwig's front leg with a kick but Ludwig checks it.
Wiremu throws a head kick but Ludwig moves out of range. #CL#
Wiremu takes the fight into the clinch.
Ludwig is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wiremu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wiremu working aggressively here.
Wiremu throws a head punch that misses.
Ludwig has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wiremu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aloysius Wiremu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Ludwig.
Wiremu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ludwig looking for a takedown. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Wiremu fails to land.
Ludwig tries to land a knee to the head but Wiremu blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wiremu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Ludwig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ludwig fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sven Ludwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludwig shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wiremu eats them both and turns towards Ludwig to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiremu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ludwig wants to clinch but Wiremu slips to the side
and Wiremu counters with a good low kick that Ludwig was not able to check.
Ludwig is breathing heavily.
Wiremu lands a nice shot to the body.
Aloysius Wiremu is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Wiremu.
Wiremu tries to clinch there but Ludwig circles away.
Wiremu tries to clinch but Ludwig moves away
and Ludwig counters with a left and a right that stings Wiremu.
Wiremu swings for the body but Ludwig moves out of range.
Wiremu takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aloysius Wiremu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wiremu just misses with a punch to the body.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wiremu throws a right and a left that Ludwig avoids nicely.
Ludwig tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ludwig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiremu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ludwig. #CL2#
Ludwig clinches with his opponent.
Wiremu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiremu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Wiremu manages to break the clinch.
Wiremu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ludwig moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ludwig moves into the clinch successfully.
Ludwig is trying to drag Wiremu to the mat but Wiremu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wiremu misses with some punches.
Ludwig tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Ludwig lands a good knee to the midsection. Wiremu won't want to take too many of those.
Ludwig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wiremu.
Wiremu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ludwig controls his hands.
Wiremu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wiremu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wiremu lands a shoulder strike.
Wiremu lands with a short shot to the head.
Wiremu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wiremu throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Wiremu breaks the clinch.
Wiremu throws a head kick but Ludwig moves out of range.
Wiremu avoids the head kick by Ludwig.
Wiremu lands a head kick! #ROC#
Ludwig is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Wiremu throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Ludwig is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aloysius Wiremu!
During a confident post fight interview, Aloysius Wiremu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: King of the Mountain Rd1 Part1
Date: Jan 08, 2020

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Benn Jr! #CUT#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Benn Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benn Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benn Jr scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
Ludwig is rocked!
Ludwig bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Benn Jr comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Ludwig falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Ludwig was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nigel Benn Jr!
Nigel Benn Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Pride FC 67
Date: Dec 18, 2019

#R1#
Ludwig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ludwig has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petersen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ludwig's head. #CL#
Ludwig takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Petersen.
Petersen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ludwig.
Petersen is working for takedown but Ludwig is calmly controlling the position for now.
Petersen blocks a body shot from Ludwig.
Ludwig drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petersen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ludwig.
Petersen prevents the takedown attempt.
Ludwig tries to work over Petersen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petersen has a couple of punches blocked by Ludwig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Petersen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ludwig is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Petersen to the mat. Petersen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ludwig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ludwig stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Petersen has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Ludwig manages to get his head free but now Petersen has transitioned to an armbar! Ludwig grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Petersen! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darrel Petersen!

Event: Pride FC 61
Date: Nov 20, 2019

#R1#
Ludwig works the jab nicely.
Wowie closes the distance but Ludwig moves to the side
and Ludwig counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Wowie moves into the clinch.
Ludwig drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wowie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Ludwig scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Ludwig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ludwig with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Maui Wowie has been cut.
Ludwig throws out a loose jab but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ludwig gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Wowie to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig throws a body shot but no joy.
Ludwig fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wowie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1##TD2#
Ludwig decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wowie looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES#
Wowie pushes Ludwig off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Wowie tries to keep at a distance but Ludwig has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ludwig is pushing Wowie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ludwig drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maui Wowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Ludwig.
Wowie is trying to push Ludwig away but Ludwig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Ludwig has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wowie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ludwig has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wowie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ludwig keeps control of Wowie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ludwig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wowie's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Ludwig manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Wowie's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Ludwig as Wowie shoots in.
Wowie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ludwig.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wowie moves forwards but Ludwig connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ludwig lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wowie circles away quickly and effectively.
Ludwig throws an overhand right that lands on Wowie's shoulder, as Wowie tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Ludwig displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wowie.
Ludwig is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wowie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ludwig.
Ludwig will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ludwig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Ludwig moves into range and clinches up with Wowie.#BC#
Wowie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wowie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ludwig.
Wowie half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Ludwig drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Wowie scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wowie ducks under a wild hook from Ludwig.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Ludwig closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4#
Ludwig is chipping away with strikes.
Wowie wants to get back to his feet but Ludwig drags him back down.#ES#
Wowie throws Ludwig to one side and escapes!
Wowie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jab from Ludwig.
Ludwig tries a head kick but it misses.
Ludwig catches Wowie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ludwig wants to clinch up but Wowie keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Ludwig instigates a clinch.
Ludwig has Wowie pressed against the cage, preventing Wowie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Wowie throws a nice looking combination but Ludwig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wowie ducks right into an uppercut from Ludwig.
Maui Wowie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wowie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ludwig might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ludwig's corner calls for a 1-2. Ludwig obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wowie. #CL2#
Ludwig forces Wowie back against the cage and clinches.
Wowie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wowie prevents the takedown attempt.
Ludwig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wowie or not.
Ludwig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ludwig can't find room to land a body shot as Wowie controls the action.
Ludwig controlling the action here for a moment.
Ludwig tries for a takedown but Wowie manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Ludwig swings wildly with an uppercut but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Ludwig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ludwig connects with a right hand. Wowie shakes it off.
Wowie walks into a left hand.
Ludwig bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wowie dodges the punch combination from Ludwig.
Ludwig fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wowie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Ludwig has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Nice body punch from Ludwig - that landed with a thud.
Ludwig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wowie backwards.
Ludwig working aggressively here.
Ludwig lands a hook that snaps the head of Wowie backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Ludwig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Ludwig closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wowie quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Wowie manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ludwig wants to clinch up but Wowie keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Ludwig forces Wowie back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ludwig changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wowie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maui Wowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Ludwig.
Wowie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ludwig.
Wowie tries to clinch there but Ludwig circles away. #T3#
Ludwig throws a head kick but Wowie moves out of range.
Ludwig tries to clinch but Wowie moves out of range.
Ludwig just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWowie.
Ludwig has his takedown stuffed
and Wowie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wowie needs to keep his hands up - Ludwig had a free shot at his head there.
Ludwig lunges at Wowie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wowie's hand.
Some wild striking there from Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a head kick but Wowie moves out of range.
A head kick by Ludwig misses
and Wowie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ludwig is breathing heavily.
Ludwig moves in looking to clinch but Wowie pushes him off.
Sven Ludwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Wowie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ludwig wants to counter the offense by Wowie and move into the clinch position.
Ludwig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Wowie misses with a kick to the body
and Wowie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wowie ducks under a wild hook from Ludwig.
Wowie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ludwig misses with a wild body shot.
As Ludwig looks to move away, Wowie throws a big counter combo but Ludwig just gets out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wowie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ludwig fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wowie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A combination from Ludwig does no damage.
Ludwig fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wowie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ludwig misses the jab.
Wowie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ludwig shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wowie defends it nicely.
Wowie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ludwig lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wowie tries to move into range but Ludwig moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Wowie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wowie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ludwig raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wowie ducks right into an uppercut from Ludwig.
Ludwig misses with a right hand
and Wowie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ludwig darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ludwig is looking to clinch.
Ludwig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wowie blocks the body kick.
Ludwig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ludwig lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Ludwig clinches.
Ludwig is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ludwig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##BC#
Wowie manages to break the clinch.
Ludwig throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wowie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ludwig rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wowie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wowie thinks about countering with a head kick.
Donk. Wowie catches Ludwig right on the button with a cross.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wowie tries to clinch there but Ludwig circles away.
Wowie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wowie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ludwig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ludwig throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ludwig moves in looking to clinch but Wowie pushes him off.
Wowie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wowie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ludwig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wowie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Wowie counters with a quick kick to the body but Ludwig blocks it.
Ludwig fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Ludwig wants to clinch up but Wowie keeps it at a distance.
Wowie moves out of range of the strikes.
Wowie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ludwig throws a hook but Wowie blocks it.
Wowie lands with a nice combination. Ludwig backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Wowie as Ludwig shoots in.
Maui Wowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Ludwig.#CL#
Wowie rushes Ludwig and presses him up against the cage.
Ludwig is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ludwig missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ludwig as the two fighters clinch.
Ludwig looking for a takedown. #T3#
Wowie slowing the pace effectively.
Ludwig has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wowie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wowie is looking to break free of the clinch but Ludwig has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wowie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wowie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Wowie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ludwig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wowie throws a big counter combination but Ludwig scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ludwig wants to clinch.
Wowie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wowie looks for a takedown but Ludwig sprawls well.
Ludwig throws a front kick that sends Wowie stumbling back into the cage.
Ludwig will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ludwig scores with a nice head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Wowie. No joy for Ludwig on that attempt.
Wowie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ludwig dives in and grabs Wowie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wowie pushes down on Ludwig's head and hops out.
Wowie lands with a good body shot.
Maui Wowie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sven Ludwig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ludwig tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wowie swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maui Wowie.
I think Ludwig has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Pride FC 54
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Ragnar. Beautiful body shot.
Ludwig blocks a head kick by Ragnar.
Ludwig ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Ludwig misses its intended target.
Ludwig lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Bjorn Ragnar has been cut.
Ragnar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sven Ludwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Ludwig misses.
Ragnar throwing a counter right hand but Ludwig manages to avoid it.
Ragnar cracks Ludwig with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Ludwig.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludwig fails with a takedown attempt.
Ragnar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Ragnar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ludwig looks for a takedown but Ragnar sprawls well.
Ragnar misses the shot to the body.
Bjorn Ragnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ludwig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ragnar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ragnar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ragnar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ragnar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ragnar tries a low kick but Ludwig avoids it.
Ludwig shoots in and drives through. Ragnar sprawls well.
Ragnar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bjorn Ragnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Ludwig.
Ludwig listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ludwig scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ragnar scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnar throws a leg kick which misses Ludwig's front leg but catches the back leg as Ludwig tries to avoid it.
Ludwig fails with a takedown attempt.
Ragnar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ludwig stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ludwig misses with a few strikes there.
Ragnar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ludwig takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnar.
Ragnar lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Ludwig fails to land.
Ragnar lands a shot to the body.
Ragnar tries a body shot but Ludwig blocks it.
Ragnar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ludwig's elbow.
Ragnar has a couple of punches blocked by Ludwig.
Ragnar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ludwigs head.
Ragnar digs a right hand underneath Ludwig's ribcage. Ludwig let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ragnar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ludwig tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Ragnar on the inside.
Ludwig tries a knee to the head but Ragnar blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Ludwig scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Ludwig is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ragnar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ludwig controls his hands.
Ragnar is pushing Ludwig up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ludwig is trying to drag Ragnar to the mat but Ragnar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ragnar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ludwig can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnar controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnar.
Ludwig is trying to drag Ragnar to the mat but Ragnar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ragnar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ludwig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnar is looking to control Ludwig's arms but Ludwig gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ragnar has his back to the cage. #T4##BC#
Ragnar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ludwig.
Ludwig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnar.
Ludwig tries to clinch but Ragnar is having none of it.
Ragnar lands a front kick.
Ludwig tries to clinch up but Ragnar circles away and keeps his distance.
Ragnar cracks a nice hook into Ludwig's ribs.
Ragnar defending well as Ludwig loads up on a big left hand.
Ragnar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ragnar.
Jab by Ragnar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ragnar misses with a low kick.
Ludwig throws a wild body kick that Ragnar sees coming a mile off.
Jab, jab by Ragnar - just one landing.
Ludwig misses with a kick to the body.
Ludwig throws a lazy head kick
and Ragnar counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Ragnar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ragnar, as that shot connected. #ROC#
Ludwig is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Ragnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ludwig can do to turn this around?
Ragnar throws a quick head kick that knocks Ludwig silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Ragnar is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bjorn Ragnar!
A victorious Bjorn Ragnar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Pride FC 48
Date: Oct 02, 2019

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ludwig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jeffries swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeffries lands with a shot to the body.
Jeffries thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ludwig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Jeffries on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Ludwig. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ludwig.#CL2#
Ludwig closes the distance and pushes Jeffries back into the cage.#BC2#
Ludwig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Jeffries . No joy for Ludwig on that attempt.
Ludwig rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeffries moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ludwig gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeffries keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Ludwig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ludwig scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ludwig missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ludwig lands strikes from half guard.
Jeffries wants to get back to his feet.
Jeffries avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ludwig.
Jeffries knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ludwig on the ground.
Ludwig throws a strike but Jeffries avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ludwig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ludwig is pushing down on Jeffries 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jeffries is fighting to maintain full guard but Ludwig has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jeffries wants to get back to his feet.
Ludwig working the head and body with strikes.
Ludwig lands strikes from half guard.
Ludwig passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jeffries ! #T2#
Ludwig lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludwig with good strikes from the mount here!
Ludwig putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Jeffries is rocked!
Ludwig lands a couple of good shots and Jeffries has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Jeffries is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ludwig lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jeffries 's head.
Ludwig struggling to land strikes to the head as Jeffries covers up.
Jeffries is breathing heavily.
Ludwig lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Well, with Ludwig on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jeffries is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Jeffries is in real trouble here! Ludwig lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Ludwig is delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Pride FC 45
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#R1#
Loel ducks under a wild hook from Ludwig.
Ludwig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loel manages to avoid it.
Ludwig throws a sloppy head kick
and Loel counters with an outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Loel.#CUT#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Ludwig swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ludwig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ludwig misses with a body kick.
Loel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Loel instigates a clinch.
Ludwig struggles to land a body shot inside as Loel controls his hands.
Ludwig tries a knee to the head but Loel blocks it.
Loel scores with a shoulder strike.
Loel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Loel stops a takedown attempt from Ludwig.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludwig tries for a takedown but Loel manages to get underhooks.
Loel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ludwig lands a knee to the body.
Loel lands a left hand. #T1#
Ludwig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ludwig.
A short uppercut from Ludwig.
Loel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ludwig is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Loel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yuri Loel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Ludwig.
Ludwig tries for a takedown but Loel manages to get underhooks.
Loel pushes Ludwig back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ludwig blocking some punches.
Ludwig with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD2#
Ludwig tightens his grip and picks Loel up, before dumping him to the ground. Loel manages to land in guard. #ES#
Loel manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Loel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ludwig backwards.
Loel misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Loel fails to land.
Loel struggles to land a body shot inside as Ludwig controls his hands.
Loel is pushing Ludwig up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Loel goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Loel throws a head punch that misses.
Ludwig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Loel avoids it.
Loel throws a head punch that misses.
Loel looking to stall.
Loel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loel takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Yuri Loel has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ludwig. #TD2#
Ludwig has Loel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ludwig pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Loel tumbling to the mat - Ludwig dives into Loel's guard.
Loel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ludwig.
Ludwig prevents Loel from getting back to his feet.
Loel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ludwig has his hands on Loel's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Ludwig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ludwig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ludwig wants to stand and escape but Loel is having none of it.
Ludwig controlling the position.
Loel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ludwig working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Loel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ludwig, up you get!
Ludwig connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Loel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Loel dodges the punch combination from Ludwig.
Loel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Yuri Loel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Ludwig. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ludwig.
Loel wants to stall.
Ludwig wants a takedown.
Loel misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Loel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A punch combination from Loel misses. #CL#
Ludwig tries to keep at a distance but Loel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Loel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ludwig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loel scores with a shot to the side of Ludwig's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ludwig.
Loel misses with a body punch.
Loel is working Ludwig over against the cage.
Ludwig misses with a knee strike.
Ludwig takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ludwig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ludwig.
Loel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ludwig is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Loel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Loel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ludwig wants a takedown.
Ludwig blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Loel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loel gets underhooks to prevent Ludwig's takedown attempt.
Yuri Loel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Ludwig.
Loel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loel digs a right hand into Ludwig's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ludwig's gas tank.
Ludwig is breathing heavily.
Ludwig tries to stall but Loel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ludwig has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Loel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yuri Loel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ludwig has Loel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Loel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ludwig digs a right hand underneath Loel's ribcage. Loel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Loel pushes Ludwig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loel.
Loel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Loel cracks Ludwig with a nice body shot.
Loel lands a nice shot to the body.
Loel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loel lands a left hand.
Loel lands with a right to the head.
Loel misses with a body punch. #T2#
Loel tries a body shot but Ludwig blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ludwig.
Loel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Loel lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loel tries to throw a body punch but Ludwig avoids it by throwing Loel back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Loel.
Loel is pressed up against the cage. Ludwig has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Loel down to the mat. Loel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Loel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Loel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ludwig has a takedown stuffed.
Yuri Loel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loel throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Loel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ludwig, pushing him back against the cage.
Loel lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Ludwig is rocked!#T3#
Loel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loel pushes Ludwig against the cage. Loel is working some dirty boxing. Loel pushes off with a quick right hook! Ludwig goes down! Ludwig tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Loel moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Loel!
Yuri Loel very nearly forgot to thank Perkele! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Pride FC 42
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Petersen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petersen works the jab nicely.
Petersen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petersen slips under a jab from Ludwig.#CL#
Ludwig has Petersen up against the cage in a clinch.
Ludwig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ludwig has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petersen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ludwig swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petersen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ludwig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ludwig is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Petersen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ludwig blocks an uppercut.
Petersen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludwig has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Petersen after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Ludwig has picked Petersen up - he's going for a ride! Ludwig dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Ludwig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ludwig wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Petersen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ludwig being controlled here momentarily.
Ludwig has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ludwig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ludwig postures up and lands a big shot to Petersen's brow.
Petersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ludwig. #SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ludwig defends well.
Ludwig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ludwig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a big right hand that misses.
Ludwig throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petersen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ludwig.
Ludwig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petersen looking to control.
Ludwig postures up in Petersen's guard and throws a big left but Petersen blocks it.
Ludwig lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Petersen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ludwig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ludwig throws an elbow that misses. Petersen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ludwig's guard. Nice move by Petersen!#REVB#
Petersen chips away with some ground and pound.
Ludwig looking for a sweep. Not yet Ludwig, not yet.
Ludwig is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Petersen throws a big right hand that misses.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Ludwig keeps moving.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ludwig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Ludwig working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ludwig seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petersen taking some punishment here, with Ludwig in his half guard.
Ludwig throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ludwig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ludwig throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ludwig is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen wants to control but Ludwig is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ludwig shoots in but no luck this time.
Petersen has a takedown stuffed.
Petersen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ludwig shoots in looking for a takedown but Petersen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ludwig's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petersen scores with a shot to the body.
Petersen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ludwig defends well and Petersen ends up having to push Ludwig into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petersen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Ludwig moves into the clinch.
Ludwig is trying to drag Petersen to the mat but Petersen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petersen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petersen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petersen is trying to drag Ludwig to the mat but Ludwig just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Ludwig gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Petersen trying to control the position.
Ludwig is looking to work some ground and pound but Petersen has wrist control.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Ludwig controlling him for the moment.
Ludwig throwing strikes from guard but Petersen blocks nicely.
Ludwig distracts Petersen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ludwig preventing the sweep.
Ludwig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ludwig cracks Petersen with a solid left hand.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petersen pulls Ludwig in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ludwig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ludwig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ludwig looking to control.
Petersen is looking to work some ground and pound but Ludwig has wrist control.
Petersen looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ludwig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petersen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Ludwig with a nice head shot there.
Ludwig passes Petersen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ludwig landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Petersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ludwig trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Ludwig stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Ludwig from controlling successfully.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Ludwig stands up over Petersen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ludwig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ludwig with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ludwig works over Petersen with some ground and pound from guard.
Petersen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petersen controlling Ludwig's posture.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ludwig is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petersen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sven Ludwig will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ludwig throws a series of punches but Petersen avoids them all with ease.
Petersen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Petersen scores with a one two! Ludwig had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Petersen loads up on a big right hand but Ludwig slips the punch.
Ludwig throws the kick towards the body but Petersen avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petersen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ludwig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petersen can do to turn this around?
Ludwig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ludwig needs to keep his hands up - Petersen had a free shot at his head there.
Nice straight punches there by Ludwig. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ludwig.
Petersen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown but Petersen shows good takedown defense.
Petersen lands a nice shot that snaps Ludwig's head back.
Petersen blocks a jab.
Petersen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Petersen lands a body shot. #CL#
Ludwig moves into range and clinches up with Petersen.
Petersen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petersen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ludwig with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1##TD2#
Petersen has picked Ludwig up - he's going for a ride! Petersen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Ludwig has one foot on Petersen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Petersen is looking to clinch but Ludwig is avoiding it.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Ludwig ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen throws a jab when Ludwig was well out of range.
Petersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ludwig throws a shot from downtown. Petersen moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Ludwig, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Petersen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludwig misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Petersen.
Petersen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petersen scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Petersen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ludwig changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petersen tries to avoid it but Ludwig manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petersen to the ground. Petersen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ludwig just misses with a punch to the body.
Darrel Petersen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petersen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Petersen scores with a jab. Ludwig acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Ludwig clinches up against the cage.
Petersen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petersen is working for takedown but Ludwig is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petersen.
Petersen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ludwigs head.
Ludwig unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ludwig goes for a takedown attempt but Petersen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ludwig gets a clinch. #BC#
Ludwig breaks the clinch.
Ludwig connects with a body shot.
Ludwig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petersen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Ludwig moves into the clinch.#T3#
Ludwig looking to throw knees to the head but Petersen is blocking nicely.
Ludwig misses with a punch to the body.
Ludwig blocks an uppercut.
Ludwig lands a knee to the body.
Petersen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ludwig goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petersen prevents it.
Petersen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ludwig goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petersen prevents it.
Ludwig prevents a body shot from Petersen.
Petersen gets through Ludwig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ludwig lands a hook that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
Ludwig tries for a takedown but Petersen manages to get underhooks.
Sven Ludwig has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Petersen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Petersen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petersen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ludwig has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Petersen after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Petersen.
Petersen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ludwig backwards. #TD2#
Petersen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ludwig regains guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petersen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ludwig's guard.
Ludwig is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Petersen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Petersen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Petersen drops an elbow to the side of Ludwig's head.
Petersen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Ludwig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Darrel Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ludwig blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petersen.
Ludwig keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sven Ludwig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ludwig is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darrel Petersen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ludwig has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Ludwig!
After the fight, Sven Ludwig was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Pride FC 38
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Maybetter blocks a head kick by Ludwig.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maybetter. Ludwig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maybetter jabs Ludwig right on the nose. Ludwig blinks but takes it well.
Maybetter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maybetter throws a right hand that Ludwig ducks under and follows up with a left that Ludwig also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Ludwig scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maybetter has hold of Ludwig's hands but Ludwig slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maybetter is pressing down on Ludwig's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ludwig postures up in Maybetter's guard and throws a big left but Maybetter blocks it.
Ludwig is looking to work some ground and pound but Maybetter has wrist control.#SUB#
Maybetter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ludwig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ludwig lands a couple of digs.
We've been hearing good reports from Maybetter's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ludwig working some strikes from top position.
Ludwig has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Just Train. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ludwig working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maybetter's head.#T1#
Ludwig wants to stand but Maybetter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maybetter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ludwig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ludwig postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maybetter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ludwig.
Ludwig wants to control from the top but Maybetter keeps moving.
Maybetter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ludwig's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ludwig scoring with some ground and pound.
Ludwig working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ludwig distracts Maybetter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maybetter lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Ludwig postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ludwig distracts Maybetter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ludwig wants to get up but he can't break Maybetter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ludwig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ludwig with a nice head shot there.
Maybetter trying to control the position.
Ludwig lands a couple of digs.
Maybetter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ludwig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ludwig throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Maybetter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ludwig is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maybetter keeping moving, preventing Ludwig from controlling successfully.
Maybetter wants to sweep but no luck.
Ludwig content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#
Maybetter is rocked!
Ludwig makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Maybetter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maybetter can't keep his opponent in guard - Ludwig advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ludwig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ludwig landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Maybetter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ludwig pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Ludwig wants to stand up but Maybetter has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Maybetter tries to roll over but Ludwig keeps him under control.#SUB#
Maybetter actively working from the bottom here.
Maybetter seems to have got his legs back now.
Ludwig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maybetter works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Maybetter has his foot on Ludwig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ludwig works his way back into a safe position though.
Ludwig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Maybetter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maybetter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ludwig sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Maybetter's defenses. It connects perfectly with Maybetter's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sven Ludwig!
After the fight, Sven Ludwig was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Pride FC 33
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Jeffries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a sloppy head kick and Jeffries moves out of range easily.
Ludwig missing with a left hand there. Jeffries was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ludwig tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jeffries manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Jeffries was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Ludwig. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ludwig.
Ludwig has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Just Train in the buildup to the fight.
Jeffries ducks under a wild hook from Ludwig.
Jeffries is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ludwig with a body shot.
Ludwig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Ludwig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jeffries takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ludwig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jeffries is fending him off so far but Ludwig persists. Nope, Jeffries circles away and we're back to standing.
Jeffries doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig keeps the fight on the outside.
Ludwig tries to clinch
and Jeffries makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jeffries connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ludwig momentarily. #CUT2#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.#CL#
Ludwig clinches up with Jeffries and pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jeffries just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ludwig's brow. #T1#
Ludwig throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ludwig lands with a light punch inside.
Jeffries pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ludwig with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jeffries prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ludwig is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludwig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jeffries backwards.
A shot in the inside from Jeffries .
Ludwig is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jeffries is defending well.
Ludwig dodges an elbow strike from Jeffries .
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jeffries just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ludwig's brow.
Ludwig blocks an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Jeffries .
Ludwig is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ludwig can't find room to land a body shot as Jeffries controls the action.
Ludwig digs a right hand into Jeffries 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jeffries 's gas tank. #T2#
Ludwig has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jeffries after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Ludwig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jeffries walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ludwig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jeffries has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig throws a chopping leg kick but Jeffries manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ludwig fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Ludwig. Those never looked like landing.
Jeffries tries to clinch but Ludwig is having none of it.
Ludwig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Ludwig closes the distance and pushes Jeffries back into the cage.#BC#
Ludwig breaks from the clinch.
Ludwig throws a body punch but Jeffries moves out of range.
Ludwig takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sven Ludwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludwig lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Ludwig.
Jeffries moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ludwig wants to clinch but Jeffries slips to the side
and Jeffries counters with a nice body shot.
Ludwig defending well as Jeffries loads up on a big left hand.
Ludwig throws out a loose jab but Jeffries uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Jeffries misses.#T4#
Ludwig uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Ludwig closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ludwig is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ludwig is looking for a takedown.
Ludwig is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jeffries misses with a punch to the body.
Ludwig content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jeffries misses with an elbow over the top.
Jeffries lands an elbow inside.
Ludwig stalling against the cage.
Jeffries pushes off an throws an elbow but Ludwig leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ludwig obliges.
A short left from Ludwig.
Jeffries prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ludwig.
A shot in the inside from Jeffries .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ludwig avoids the body shot from Jeffries .
Ludwig cracks Jeffries with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ludwig doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jeffries counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeffries scores with a body shot.
Jeffries throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ludwig throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jeffries counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ludwig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sven Ludwig is winning the standup battle so far.
Ludwig slips under a jab from Jeffries .
Some bone on bone action there as Jeffries checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jeffries swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Ludwig throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jeffries 's waist but Jeffries gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ludwig off to one side.
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jeffries sprawls well. Jeffries wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ludwig gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ludwig throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jeffries steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ludwig.
Ludwig looks to land a right hand but Jeffries moved out of range.#CL#
Ludwig has closed the distance and engaged Jeffries in a clinch.
Ludwig throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jeffries blocks it with crossed arms.
Jeffries lands a body shot.
Jeffries lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jeffries creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ludwig's defenses.
Ludwig is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jeffries pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jeffries . #CUT2#
Sven Ludwig's cut is getting worse.
Jeffries misses with a body punch.
Jeffries throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Ludwig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jeffries lands a shoulder strike.
Ludwig looking to throw knees to the head but Jeffries is blocking nicely.
Ludwig with a knee to the head.
Jeffries lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ludwig or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeffries goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ludwig blocks an elbow strike.
Ludwig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jeffries lands with a right to the head.
Jeffries throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ludwig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jeffries can't find room to land a body shot as Ludwig controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ludwig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jeffries works on Ludwig's body with a couple of short punches.
Earl Jeffries seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jeffries lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ludwig missing with knees to the body.
Ludwig taking a breather. #T3#
Ludwig tries to land a knee to the head but Jeffries blocks with his arms.
Jeffries lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Jeffries breaks the clinch.
Ludwig throws a right hand that misses
and Jeffries counters with a big right hand! Oh Ludwig is in trouble here! Jeffries follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Jeffries !
A very excited looking Earl Jeffries made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Pride FC 23
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Anselmo walks into a stiff left hand from Ludwig.
Ludwig throws the left hand but Anselmo avoids the punch easily.
Ludwig tries a low kick but Anselmo avoids it.
Ludwig checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anselmo takes a swing at Ludwig's ribcage but misses.
Anselmo misses with an uppercut. Ludwig saw that one coming.
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anselmo as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Anselmo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A left lands for Anselmo.
Nice defenses there by Ludwig.#CL2#
Ludwig gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ludwig has a couple of punches blocked by Anselmo.
Ludwig lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ludwig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ludwig throws a punch but it's blocked by Anselmo.
Ludwig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ludwig keeps control of Anselmo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ludwig lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ludwig lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Ludwig has a couple of punches blocked by Anselmo.
Anselmo blocking some punches. #BC#
Anselmo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anselmo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ludwig misses with a wild body shot.
Anselmo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ludwig looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ludwig does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ludwig slips under a jab.
Ludwig looks to throw the jab but Anselmo is out of range.
Anselmo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ludwig cracks Anselmo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ludwig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice takedown defense from Anselmo. No joy for Ludwig on that attempt.
Ludwig tries to land a leg kick but Anselmo saw it coming and moves away.
Ludwig connects with an inside leg kick.
Sven Ludwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anselmo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ludwig.
Ludwig tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ludwig pushes Anselmo away with a front kick.
Ludwig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Ludwig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ludwig with the counter takedown but Anselmo avoids it easily.
Anselmo misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Anselmo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ludwig.
Troy Anselmo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludwig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anselmo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ludwig.
Anselmo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ludwig is out of range.
Anselmo misses with a looping right.
Ludwig sizes up Anselmo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anselmo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ludwig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ludwig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anselmo is out of range and Ludwig settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Anselmo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Anselmo misses its intended target.
Anselmo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ludwig's head.
Anselmo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ludwig.
Anselmo misses with an uppercut.
Anselmo lands a glancing blow to the side of Ludwig's head.
Ludwig connects with a right hand. Anselmo shakes it off.#T3#
Good work by Anselmo as he checks the leg kick.
Ludwig takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
Ludwig dives in and scores a takedown into Anselmo's guard.
Anselmo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anselmo keeping moving, preventing Ludwig from controlling successfully.
Ludwig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anselmo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Anselmo wriggles free and stands up.
Ludwig misses with a body punch
and Anselmo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Ludwig fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anselmo, pushing him back against the cage.
Ludwig tries a knee to the head but Anselmo blocks it.
Ludwig with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludwig with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Ludwig fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Anselmo manages to break the clinch.
Anselmo thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Ludwig tries to counter it with a takedown but Anselmo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
An inside leg kick from Ludwig misses.
Ludwig misses with a kick to the body.
Ludwig tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anselmo is able to avoid easily.
Ludwig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ludwig staying out of range there.
Anselmo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ludwig lands a jab-cross combination.
Anselmo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ludwig.
Ludwig shoots in but no luck this time.
Troy Anselmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Ludwig.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anselmo.
Ludwig throws a jab when Anselmo was well out of range.
Anselmo checks a leg kick.
Anselmo connects with a leg kick. Ludwig looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Anselmo cracks Ludwig with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ludwig works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Ludwig shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anselmo is trying to defend but Ludwig finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ludwig with the ground and pound but Anselmo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ludwig trying to control the position from guard on top but Anselmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anselmo wants to stand but Ludwig is controlling the position.
Ludwig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig throws a strike but Anselmo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Anselmo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ludwig's guard.
Ludwig wants to sweep but no luck.
Ludwig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ludwig drops an elbow to the side of Anselmo's head.
Anselmo is in trouble now - Ludwig has advanced to mount!
Ludwig raining down shots from the mount!
Ludwig lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T2#
Ludwig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ludwig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ludwig looking to ground and pound but Anselmo is blocking nicely.
Ludwig fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludwig working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ludwig thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ludwig throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ludwig misses with a head shot.
Ludwig thowing shots but they're missing.
Ludwig misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T3#
Ludwig unloading with bombs!
Ludwig misses with a head shot.
Ludwig cracks Anselmo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Poor strikes thrown by Ludwig there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ludwig tries to control but Anselmo wriggling away.
Ludwig in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ludwig looking to control but Anselmo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ludwig won't let Anselmo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ludwig punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Ludwig raining down shots from the mount!
Ludwig trying to control but Anselmo is having none of it.
Ludwig throws a strike there. Anselmo manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Ludwig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anselmo keeps working.
Ludwig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ludwig trying to control from half guard but Anselmo is working away.
Anselmo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ludwig.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ludwig scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ludwig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anselmo throws a big shot that misses.
Anselmo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anselmo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anselmo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ludwig missing with a left hand there. Anselmo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anselmo is looking to counter punch.
Ludwig looks for the body kick but Anselmo saw that one coming.
Ludwig throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Ludwig. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ludwig.
A jab from Anselmo misses.
Ludwig swings widly with a right hand
and Anselmo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Ludwig moves into range and clinches up with Anselmo.
Ludwig misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Anselmo breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Anselmo. #T1#
Ludwig lands with a good body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ludwig.
Ludwig connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anselmo. Anselmo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anselmo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anselmo keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ludwig.
Anselmo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ludwig tries to land a leg kick but Anselmo saw it coming and moves away.
Good exchange - Ludwig coming out on top.
Ludwig throws an overhand right that lands on Anselmo's shoulder, as Anselmo tries to avoid the shot.
Anselmo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ludwig.
Anselmo blocks a low kick nicely.
Anselmo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ludwig.
Ludwig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anselmo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ludwig.
Anselmo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Ludwig lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anselmo doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anselmo moves out of range of the leg kick from Ludwig.
Ludwig scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Ludwig closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anselmo's guard.
Anselmo wants to stand up but Ludwig is controlling him.
Anselmo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anselmo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ludwig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anselmo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ludwig throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ludwig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ludwig is working Anselmo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ludwig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab from Anselmo misses.
Ludwig misses with a low kick.
Ludwig moves out of range of the strikes.
Anselmo loads up on a big right hand but Ludwig slips the punch.
Ludwig throws a solid leg kick but Anselmo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ludwig.
Anselmo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anselmo throws a leg kick but Ludwig checks it.
Ludwig lands with a shot to the body.
Ludwig does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Anselmo is looking to score with low kicks.
Anselmo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anselmo misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Anselmo misses the target.
Ludwig slips a jab from Anselmo.
Anselmo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Ludwig stuns Anselmo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ludwig misses with a takedown attempt
and Anselmo counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ludwig cracks Anselmo with a solid left hand.
Ludwig stands and throws Anselmo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ludwig tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Ludwig.
Ludwig looks up at the clock and then as Anselmo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ludwig smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Anselmo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Troy Anselmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ludwig working the strikes but Anselmo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ludwig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Ludwig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ludwig has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Pride FC 14
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Borjigin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ludwig slips a jab from Borjigin.
Borjigin wants to slow Ludwig down by chopping away at his legs.
Ludwig scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ludwig.
Borjigin swings for the body but Ludwig moves out of range.
Borjigin lands with a straight right. Ludwig didn't see that one coming.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ludwig has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Borjigin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Borjigin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick from Ludwig misses.
Ludwig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borjigin.
Ludwig throws a front kick aimed at Borjigin's knee but Borjigin avoids it well.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses.
Ludwig blocks a low kick nicely.
Ludwig throws a wild body kick that Borjigin sees coming a mile off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ludwig.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ludwig scores with a jab. Borjigin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Borjigin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ludwig swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ludwig avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ludwig slips under a jab from Borjigin.#T1#
Ludwig loads up on a big right hand but Borjigin slips the punch.
Ludwig takes one to the chin there.
Borjigin slips under a jab.
Ludwig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borjigin.
It seemed like Ludwig was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ludwig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ludwig with a hook.
Ludwig takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ludwig throws out a powerful jab.
Ludwig slips under a jab from Borjigin.
Ludwig slips under a jab.
Borjigin throws a body kick that misses
and Ludwig counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Borjigin.
Ludwig thuds his right hand into Borjigin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borjigin throws a sloppy head kick and Ludwig moves out of range easily.
Khunbish Borjigin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ludwig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borjigin.
As Ludwig backs away, Borjigin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ludwig misses with an uppercut. Borjigin saw that one coming.
Borjigin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Borjigin.
Ludwig feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Borjigin's calf.#T2##TD2#
Ludwig feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Borjigin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ludwig is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Borjigin.
Borjigin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Borjigin.
Borjigin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ludwig is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Borjigin is defending well for now.
Borjigin working aggressively here.
Ludwig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ludwig fails to land.
Borjigin has a couple of punches blocked by Ludwig.
Ludwig trying to land knees to the body.
Borjigin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ludwig.
Ludwig prevents Borjigin from breaking the clinch.
Ludwig using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Borjigin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ludwig blocking some punches.
Borjigin has a couple of punches blocked by Ludwig.
Borjigin working aggressively here. #T3#
Borjigin can't find room to land a body shot as Ludwig controls the action.
A short right from Borjigin. #BC#
Borjigin breaks the clinch.
Borjigin tries to work over Ludwig's front leg with a kick but Ludwig checks it.
Ludwig tries a head kick but it misses.
Borjigin misses with a wild body shot.
Ludwig misses with a body kick.
Borjigin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ludwig is just out of range.
Borjigin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Borjigin blocks a leg kick.
Ludwig throws a shot to the body.
Borjigin blocks the body kick.
Borjigin misses with a straight left.
Borjigin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borjigin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ludwig uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ludwig lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good leg kick by Ludwig there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Borjigin has Ludwig up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Ludwig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ludwig takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Borjigin breaks from the clinch.
Ludwig throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Borjigin is looking to score with low kicks.
Ludwig checks a leg kick nicely.
Borjigin misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ludwig blocks a jab.
Ludwig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Borjigin.
Ludwig moves out of range as Borjigin throws a body kick.
Ludwig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Borjigin misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borjigin misses with a hook
and Ludwig counters with a good low kick that Borjigin was not able to check.
Ludwig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Borjigin lands.
Borjigin misses the shot to the body.
Ludwig throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Khunbish Borjigin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ludwig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borjigin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ludwig dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Borjigin. That did some damage!
Borjigin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ludwig's sensitive parts.
Ludwig throws a wild body kick that Borjigin sees coming a mile off.
Ludwig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Borjigin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Borjigin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ludwig's hands.
Borjigin throws a body shot but no joy.
Ludwig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ludwig lands a jab to the nose.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ludwig checks a leg kick.
Borjigin lands a front kick.
Ludwig scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Borjigin tries to keep at a distance but Ludwig has taken the fight into the clinch.
Borjigin scores with a shoulder strike.
Borjigin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ludwigs head.
Borjigin lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Ludwig is rocked!#T1#
Borjigin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ludwig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ludwig is still on wobbly legs! Can Borjigin finish him?
Borjigin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ludwig. #BC#
Borjigin manages to break the clinch.
Borjigin fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Ludwig square on the jaw! Damn, Ludwig is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khunbish Borjigin!
Khunbish Borjigin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Pride FC 8
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Ludwig shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Puller pinned against the cage. Puller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Puller scores with a jab to the head.
Ludwig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puller.
Ludwig throws a hook but Puller avoids it easily.
Puller half committed to a counter leg kick.
Puller misses with a head kick.
Puller checks a leg kick nicely.
Ludwig tries to land a front kick but Puller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Puller misses its intended target.
Ludwig moves away from the strike by Puller.
Puller moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLudwig.
Puller thows a leg kick but Ludwig checks it
and Ludwig counters with a leg kick.
Ludwig connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller lands a jab to the head.
Puller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've been told by Puller's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Puller throws a lazy right hand but Ludwig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ludwig's head.
Ludwig moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puller thuds his right hand into Ludwig's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Puller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ludwig throws a big shot that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ludwig has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ludwig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puller.
Ludwig checks a leg kick nicely.
Ludwig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puller.#CL#
Puller has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puller.
A short uppercut from Puller.
Puller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ludwig.
Ludwig lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Puller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puller blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Ludwig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ludwig scores with a nice body kick.
Puller misses the shot to the body.
John Puller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ludwig. Puller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Puller moves out of range as Ludwig throws a body kick. #T2#
Puller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ludwig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Puller throws a leg kick but Ludwig sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Puller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ludwig.
Ludwig looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Puller misses with a low kick.
Ludwig lands a nice shot that snaps Puller's head back.
Puller throws a body punch but Ludwig moves out of range.
Ludwig looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puller moves out of range as Ludwig strikes.
Ludwig fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Puller checks it well. #CL#
Ludwig tries to keep at a distance but Puller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Puller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puller has a couple of punches blocked by Ludwig.
Ludwig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ludwig tries to land a knee to the head but Puller blocks with his arms.
Ludwig tries to work over Puller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Puller breaks the clinch.
Puller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Jab, jab by Ludwig - just one landing.
Ludwig connects with an inside leg kick.
Ludwig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ludwig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puller.
Puller looks to score with a jab to the body but Ludwig is just out of range.
Ludwig swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Puller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ludwig manages to avoid it.
Puller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ludwig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puller takes one to the chin there.
Ludwig lands a really nice looking cross but Puller seems unphased.
A bone on bone clash there as Puller blocks the leg kick.
Ludwig throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Puller just misses with a punch to the body.
Ludwig misses with a wild body shot.
Ludwig ducks under a wild hook from Puller.
Puller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Puller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puller wants to clinch up but Ludwig keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Ludwig loads up on a big right hand but Puller slips the punch.
Ludwig throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Puller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ludwig throws out a counter right but Puller avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot by Puller.
Ludwig moves forwards but Puller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ludwig throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Puller with a jab.
Puller misses the shot to the body.
Puller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Puller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ludwig.
Puller swats away the attempt to clinch by Ludwig.
Ludwig gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Puller to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ludwig.
Ludwig is looking to clinch but Puller is avoiding it.
Puller avoids the head kick by Ludwig.
Puller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Puller looks to land a right hand but Ludwig moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Puller dominated that round.
That's time! Puller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ludwig blocks a leg kick.
Puller misses with an uppercut. Ludwig saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Puller.
Puller throws a lazy right hand but Ludwig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ludwigs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ludwig lands with an overhand left.
Puller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ludwig can do to turn this around?
Puller lands the left hand.
Ludwig takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ludwig lets loose with a powerful body kick. Puller will feel that in the morning.
Puller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puller tries to land a leg kick but Ludwig saw it coming and moves away.
Ludwig throws a good cross that connects.
Ludwig slips under a jab.
Ludwig throws an overhand right that lands on Puller's shoulder, as Puller tries to avoid the shot.
Puller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puller motions for Ludwig to come forward. Puller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ludwig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ludwig lets loose with a powerful body kick. Puller will feel that in the morning.
Puller misses with a looping right.
Ludwig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puller.#T1#
Puller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ludwig wants to land a leg kick but Puller is out of range.
Ludwig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Puller misses with a wild body shot.
Ludwig throws a low kick but Puller moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Puller misses the target.
Ludwig ducks under a wild hook from Puller.
Ludwig throws a leg kick but Puller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice shot by Puller.
Puller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ludwig lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Puller takes a swing at Ludwig's ribcage but misses.
Ludwig misses with a low kick.
Ludwig lands with a cross.
Ludwig throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ludwig connects with a leg kick. Puller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Puller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Puller misses the target.
Ludwig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puller.
John Puller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Ludwig finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ludwig looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ludwig scores with a nice head shot.
Puller loads up on a big right hand but Ludwig slips the punch.
Puller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ludwig.
Ludwig wants to slow Puller down by chopping away at his legs.
A quick step to the side and Puller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puller misses with a straight left.
Puller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puller tries to clinch up.
Puller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Puller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puller swings for the body but Ludwig moves out of range.
Puller avoids the body shot from Ludwig.
Puller throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Puller finds it's way through Ludwig's defenses.
Ludwig misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ludwig throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Puller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puller backing away here, and Ludwig unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Puller checks a leg kick nicely.
Puller blocks a leg kick.
Ludwig takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
John Puller is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ludwig checks a leg kick.
Ludwig cracks Puller with a good jab.
Ludwig closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ludwig throws a quick inside leg kick.
Puller will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL#
Puller forces Ludwig back against the cage and clinches.
Puller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ludwig looking to stall.
Puller misses with a punch on the inside.
Puller tries a body shot but Ludwig blocks it.
Ludwig misses with some punches.
Puller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John Puller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ludwig throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Puller blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Puller.
Ludwig lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Puller tries to work over Ludwig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A body shot lands from Puller.
Puller blocks a body shot from Ludwig.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ludwig gets through Puller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ludwig.
Puller can't find room to land a body shot as Ludwig controls the action.
Ludwig blocks a body shot from Puller.
Ludwig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Puller.
Ludwig will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Puller up against the cage.
Ludwig blocks a body shot from Puller.
Ludwig stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ludwig wants to break free but Puller has control.
Puller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puller lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Puller will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Puller moves into the clinch successfully.
Puller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Puller can't find room to land a body shot as Ludwig controls the action.
Puller is looking to break free of the clinch but Ludwig has double underhooks.
Puller gets through Ludwig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Puller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ludwig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puller's elbow.
Ludwig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puller can't find room to land a body shot as Ludwig controls the action.
Puller misses with a punch to the body.
Puller misses with the head strike.
Ludwig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puller.
Puller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller tries to throw a body punch but Ludwig avoids it by throwing Puller back against the cage.
Ludwig lands with a light punch inside.
Ludwig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puller lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puller.
Ludwig scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Puller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ludwig's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ludwig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Puller tries to work over Ludwig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ludwig misses with the head strike.
Puller misses with a punch to the body.
Ludwig with a knee to the head.
Puller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puller misses with some punches.
Ludwig throws a knee to the head but misses.
Puller misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puller.
Good body shot from Puller.
A short body shot lands from Puller as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Puller breaks the clinch.
Puller lands a body shot.
Ludwig throws a leg kick but Puller moved away.
Puller with a jab.
Puller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sven Ludwig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Puller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ludwig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puller.
Ludwig steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Puller.#CL#
Puller closes the distance and clinches.
Ludwig misses with some punches.
Puller managing to block the knees to the body from Ludwig.
Ludwig working aggressively here.
Puller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ludwig with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ludwig tries a body shot but Puller blocks it.
Puller tries a body shot but Ludwig blocks it.
Puller tries to throw a body punch but Ludwig avoids it by throwing Puller back against the cage.
Puller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ludwig digs a right hand into Puller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puller's gas tank. #T3#
Ludwig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Puller.
Puller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Puller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puller misses with a punch to the body.
Puller throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ludwig.
Ludwig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ludwig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ludwig slows down the pace here.
Ludwig using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Puller lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ludwig.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puller.
Ludwig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puller. #T4#
Puller lands a body shot.
Ludwig lands a body shot.
Puller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ludwig has Puller pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Puller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ludwig's elbow.
Puller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puller tries to throw a body punch but Ludwig avoids it by throwing Puller back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ludwig prevents a body shot from Puller.
Puller misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ludwig.
Puller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puller misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Puller.
Puller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ludwig backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Puller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Puller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Puller!
John Puller spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: PRIDE FC 1 Ster vs Milktoast
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Ludwig blocks a leg kick.
Ludwig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lobo.
Lobo misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lobo.
Ludwig tries to land a front kick but Lobo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lobo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ludwig throws a chopping leg kick but Lobo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lobo tries to land a leg kick but Ludwig saw it coming and moves away.
Nice body punch from Lobo.
Lobo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ludwig connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lobo scrambles back to his feet.
Lobo misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobo tries to work over Ludwig's front leg with a kick but Ludwig checks it.
And Ludwig counters with a quick kick to the body but Lobo blocks it.
Lobo misses with a kick to the body.
A cross from Ludwig lands.
Lobo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ludwig moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ludwig lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Ludwig misses with a hook.
Lobo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ludwig connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lobo momentarily.
Lobo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ludwig is out of range and Lobo settles back down.
Lobo moves out of range of the body kick.
Ludwig looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ludwig misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body kick there by Ludwig.
Ludwig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body punch from Lobo.
Nice defenses there by Lobo.
Lobo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ludwig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lobo slips a straight right by Ludwig.
Ludwig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lobo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lobo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ludwig checks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ludwig.
The fighters circling - Lobo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ludwig throws the kick towards the body but Lobo avoids it.
Ludwig scores with a leg kick. #T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ludwig.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Lobo misses the target.
Ludwig connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Ludwig throws out a leg kick but Lobo moves out of range and Ludwig only half commits.
Lobo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ludwig moves away.
Ludwig looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lobo flicks out a counter leg kick but Ludwig steps away.
A solid body kick from Lobo.
Ludwig looks to throw the jab but Lobo is out of range.
Lobo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lobo wants to clinch up but Ludwig keeps it at a distance.
Ludwig lands with a hook. Lobo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ludwig checks a leg kick.
Ludwig misses the shot to the body.
Lobo throws a low kick but Ludwig avoids it.
Lobo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ludwig misses with a hook to the body
and Lobo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ludwig's knee momentarily.#T3#
Ludwig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lobo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ludwig blocks it well.
Lobo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ludwig.
Lobo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lobo takes one to the chin there.
Ludwig circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ludwig is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lobo blocks a low kick nicely.
Lobo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ludwig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobo.
Lobo is looking to clinch.
Ludwig blocks a jab.
Ludwig misses with an uppercut
and Lobo counters with an inside leg kick.
Lobo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ludwig.
Lobo throws a leg kick
and Ludwig counters with a good, hard body kick but Lobo shrugs it off.
Lobo moves out of range as Ludwig strikes.
Lobo misses with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Lobo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lobo.#CUT2#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lobo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ludwig - the referee stops the clock and Lobo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ludwig. Lobo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lobo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ludwig.
Ludwig cracks Lobo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lobo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ludwig catches Lobo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lobo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ludwig.
Ludwig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lobo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ludwig.
Ludwig lands with a nice body kick.
Lobo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lobo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ludwig quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lobo misses with a head kick.
Lobo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Lobo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lobo throws a body kick that misses.
Ludwig ducks under a wild hook from Lobo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ludwig throws an off balance right hand
and Lobo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sven Ludwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Lobo. That snapped Ludwig's head back.
Ludwig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lobo throws the left hand but Ludwig avoids the punch easily.
Ludwig throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lobo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ludwig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lobo moves out of range as Ludwig strikes.
Lobo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lobo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ludwig. Ludwig obviously looking to wear him down.
Ludwig misses with the body kick
and Lobo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lobo misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lobo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ludwig.
Lobo tries a low kick but Ludwig avoids it.
Lobo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lobo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lobo throws a leg kick but Ludwig sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Lobo misses with a looping left.
Lobo wants to land a leg kick but Ludwig is out of range.
Ludwig throws a body kick that misses. #KD2#
Lobo lands a head kick that stumbles Ludwig and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC2#
Ludwig is rocked!
Lobo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ludwig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Ludwig is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lobo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lobo stands and throws Ludwig's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Lobo tries for a kimura but Ludwig is defending well. #SUB2#
Lobo is trying to get an arm triangle but Ludwig is defending well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Lobo is trying to get an arm triangle but Ludwig is defending well.
Ludwig is trying to control Lobo's posture but Lobo avoids it.
Ludwig seems to have got his legs back now.
Lobo tries to move to full mount but Ludwig actually manages to regain half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Lobo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ludwig doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lobo.
Lobo is stalling here. Ludwig is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lobo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ludwig has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ludwig scoring with punches and elbows.
Lobo trying to control but Ludwig flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Lobo tries to break free. #T3#
Ludwig lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Lobo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lobo trying to control but not successfully.
Ludwig punches Lobo on the ear.
Lobo tries to roll but Ludwig sticks to his back.
Ludwig softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Lobo tries to roll but Ludwig sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Ludwig lands shots from the back. #T4#
Ludwig controlling well, preventing Lobo from escaping the position.
Lobo is holding onto Ludwig's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Lobo tries to roll but Ludwig sticks to his back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Ludwig.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludwig throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lobo could be in trouble here!
Lobo tries to escape but Ludwig has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ludwig lands a shot to the body.
Ludwig connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Lobo to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sven Ludwig will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lobo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lobo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lobo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ludwig misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ludwig lands a body shot.
Lobo throws a leg kick
and Ludwig counters with a good low kick that Lobo was not able to check.
Nice body kick from Lobo.
Ludwig slips a straight right by Lobo.
Lobo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ludwig swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lobo tries to move into range but Ludwig moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lobo cracks a nice hook into Ludwig's ribs.
Ludwig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lobo moves away.
Lobo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ludwig tried to counter with a leg kick but Lobo avoided it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lobo misses the target.
Lobo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lobo avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Ludwig misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Ludwig there.
Ludwig throws a wild body kick that Lobo sees coming a mile off.
Lobo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ludwig.
Lobo throws a leg kick but Ludwig checks it.
Lobo blocks the body kick.
Lobo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ludwig looks for the body kick but Lobo saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ludwig - that will leave a mark!
Ludwig avoids the head kick by Lobo.
Ludwig bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lobo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ludwig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lobo just misses with a punch to the body.
And Ludwig counters with a quick kick to the body but Lobo blocks it.
Lobo throws an overhand right that lands on Ludwig's shoulder, as Ludwig tries to avoid the shot.
Lobo lands a front kick.
Ludwig lands with a straight right. Lobo didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Lobo moves forwards but Ludwig connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lobo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ludwig's head.
Ludwig checks a low kick from Lobo.
Ludwig misses with a leg kick.
Ludwig misses with a wild body shot.
Lobo throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Ludwig counter with a right hand.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lobo throws a shot from downtown. Ludwig moves away and avoids it.
Ludwig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lobo's hands.
Ludwig fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lobo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good shot there by Ludwig.
Ludwig connects with an inside leg kick.
Lobo throws the kick towards the body but Ludwig avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Lobo. Beautiful body shot.
Lobo on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Lobo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lobo misses the shot to the body.
Lobo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lobo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ludwig.
Lobo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lobo moves out of range of the body kick from Ludwig.
Lobo misses with a leg kick
and Ludwig counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ludwig is looking to land body kicks.
Lobo tries to land a front kick but Ludwig steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lobo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A leg kick checked by Lobo.
Ludwig throws a wild body kick that Lobo sees coming a mile off.
Ludwig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lobo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lobo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ludwig. Ludwig obviously looking to wear him down.
Ludwig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ludwig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lobo.
Good work by Ludwig as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Ludwig swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Lobo moves into the clinch.
Ludwig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ludwig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lobo backwards.
Ludwig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lobo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ludwig lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Ludwig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ludwig.
Nice uppercut lands for Ludwig. That snapped Lobo's head back.
Ludwig throws a body kick that misses.
Lobo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ludwig throws the kick towards the body but Lobo avoids it.
Ludwig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ludwig looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lobo moves out of range of the body kick from Ludwig.
Nice shot lands for Ludwig.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Ludwig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ludwig has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Ludwig!
A less than humble Sven Ludwig misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Ajax Hellmuth vs Puno
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Ludwig works Alexandrov's body with a nice hook.
Ludwig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been hearing reports that Alexandrov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ludwig lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ludwig. Alexandrov shrugs it off though.
Alexandrov connects with a crisp jab.
Alexandrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alexandrov misses with an uppercut. Ludwig saw that one coming.
Ludwig takes a swing at Alexandrov's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Ludwig gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexandrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alexandrov is looking to advance position but Ludwig has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Ludwig lands a nice shot to the head. #T1#
Ludwig breaks from Alexandrov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Alexandrov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alexandrov wants to control but Ludwig is having none of it.
Ludwig misses with a head shot.
Ludwig throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Alexandrov because Ludwig loaded up on that one.
Alexandrov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ludwig lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Alexandrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ludwig avoids the attempt from Alexandrov to control.#T2#
Ludwig looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alexandrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alexandrov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alexandrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ludwig pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ludwig in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ludwig raining down shots from the mount!
Ludwig working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ludwig working Alexandrov over with strikes here. #T3#
Ludwig in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC2#
Alexandrov is rocked!
Ludwig dominating with strikes here.
Oh Alexandrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ludwig raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ludwig unloading with bombs!
Ludwig is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Alexandrov goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Ludwig!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ABW 192 Verygood - Murhaa
Date: Jan 22, 2019

#R1#
Cummins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cummins swings widly with a right hand
and Ludwig counters with an inside leg kick.
Cummins sizes up Ludwig with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ludwig looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Ludwig clinches with his opponent.
Cummins can't break the clinch.
Cummins working hard to break the clinch.
Ludwig tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cummins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees to the body from Ludwig.
Cummins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ludwig has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Ludwig turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludwig throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ludwig prevents Cummins from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludwig is working Cummins over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Cummins taking a bit of punishment here - Ludwig scoring with strikes.
Cummins wants to get back to his feet.
Ludwig throws an elbow but Cummins slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ludwig tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cummins is pushing Ludwig's head away, looking to escape. Ludwig manages to hold on to the position though.
Ludwig is chipping away with strikes.
Cummins defending against the ground and pound.
Cummins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ludwig asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ludwig throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cummins is pushing Ludwig's head away, looking to escape. Ludwig manages to hold on to the position though.
Cummins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cummins wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Cummins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cummins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ludwig scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cummins to see if he's OK.
Cummins dodges the ground and pound from Ludwig.
Ludwig cracks Cummins with a big right hand but Cummins just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ludwig grinds an elbow into Cummins's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludwig cracks Cummins with a big elbow.
Ludwig sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cummins is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cummins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ludwig asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Ludwig throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cummins is trying to get back to his feet.
Ludwig scoring with punches from side control.
Cummins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cummins is pushing Ludwig's head away, looking to escape. Ludwig manages to hold on to the position though.
The strikes coming from Ludwig are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ludwig postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ludwig cracks Cummins with a big elbow.
Cummins tries to escape but Ludwig is in control.
Ludwig controls the position.
Ludwig scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cummins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ludwig working the ground and pound but Cummins is defending the strikes.
Cummins is trying to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Cummins bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Cummins misses with a hook.
No joy there for Cummins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cummins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ludwig.
A quick step to the side and Ludwig tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cummins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ludwig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ludwig shoots in looking for a takedown. Cummins tries to sprawl out of it but Ludwig keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cummins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Ludwig misses the target.
Ludwig misses the shot to the body.
Gordon Cummins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ludwig moves into the clinch.
A short left from Ludwig.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cummins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Ludwig scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ludwig lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cummins is trying to stand back up but Ludwig is controlling him
Ludwig scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cummins is trying to stand back up but Ludwig is controlling him
Nice strikes from Ludwig there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ludwig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cummins can do to turn this around?
Cummins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ludwig.
Ludwig working over Cummins with some ground and pound. Cummins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ludwig working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ludwig stops Cummins from getting back to his feet.
Ludwig looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cummins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cummins tries to kick Ludwig off but Ludwig keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ludwig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Cummins wants to stand back up but Ludwig manages to pass into side control.
Ludwig trying to control the position but Cummins is working away.
Ludwig cracks Cummins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ludwig cracks Cummins with a big elbow.
Cummins is pushing Ludwig's head away, looking to escape. Ludwig manages to hold on to the position though.
Ludwig has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cummins tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Ludwig has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Cummins.
Ludwig has Cummins flattened out and is raining down punches.
Cummins wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Ludwig scores with punches from the back. #ROC#
Cummins is rocked!
Cummins gets cracked with a huge elbow and he's out cold! Possibly KO of the night from the back? Unusual but possible!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ABW 185 Arendse - Bamalog
Date: Dec 20, 2018

#R1#
Blackblood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ludwig.
Ludwig steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blackblood.
A head kick misses from Ludwig.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ludwig has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ludwig feints and then cracks Blackblood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blackblood down.
Ludwig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackblood.
Blackblood throws a body punch but Ludwig moves out of range.
Blackblood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ludwig takes a swing at Blackblood's ribcage but misses.
Ludwig slips under a jab from Blackblood.
Blackblood misses with a double jab
and Ludwig counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blackblood's waist but Blackblood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ludwig off to one side.
Ludwig digs a good body shot into Blackblood's ribs.
Blackblood misses with a double jab.
Ludwig throws out a loose jab but Blackblood uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Blackblood misses with a body punch
and Ludwig counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blackblood misses with a hook. Ludwig ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ludwig.
Ludwig misses with a kick to the body.
Blackblood takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mace Blackblood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ludwig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blackblood swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ludwig counters with a good low kick that Blackblood was not able to check.
Blackblood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ludwig.
Ludwig connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blackblood momentarily. #TD2#
Ludwig throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blackblood was covering up waiting for the punch and Ludwig finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ludwig's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ludwig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ludwig throws a big elbow that misses.
Ludwig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackblood wants to sweep here but Ludwig controlling him for the moment.
Ludwig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ludwig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ludwig stands up over Blackblood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ludwig preventing the sweep.
Ludwig is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackblood has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ludwig's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Ludwig throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blackblood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ludwig scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blackblood looking for a sweep. Not yet Blackblood, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ludwig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ludwig throwing strikes from guard but Blackblood blocks nicely.
Blackblood looking for a sweep. Not yet Blackblood, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludwig missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blackblood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ludwig's guard. #REVR#
Blackblood is stalling in the full guard.
Ludwig has control of Blackblood's left arm, preventing Blackblood from doing any damage. #T4#
Blackblood scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ludwig utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blackblood scoring with some ground and pound.
Blackblood trying to control the position from guard on top but Ludwig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ludwig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blackblood is one step ahead there.
Blackblood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ludwig works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blackblood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ludwig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blackblood is fighting to break Ludwig's control of his arms but Ludwig is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ludwig misses with a kick to the body.
Blackblood misses with an uppercut.
Ludwig takes one to the chin there.
Blackblood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blackblood swings widly with a right hand
and Ludwig counters with a straight right hand.
Blackblood misses with a shot to the body
and Ludwig counters with a straight right hand.
Blackblood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ludwig manages to avoid it.
Blackblood lands a right hook to the body.
Ludwig pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Ludwig.
Blackblood tests Ludwig's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackblood lands a really nice looking cross but Ludwig seems unphased. #T1#
A jab from Blackblood misses.
Ludwig doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ludwig throws a sloppy head kick and Blackblood moves out of range easily.
Ludwig lands a really nice looking cross but Blackblood seems unphased. #TD2#
Ludwig looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sven Ludwig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ludwig prevents Blackblood from improving his position.
Blackblood trying to control here.
Ludwig lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blackblood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blackblood wants to sweep here but Ludwig controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Blackblood is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blackblood is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ludwig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ludwig wants to sweep here but Blackblood controlling him for the moment.
Ludwig trying to control the position.
Ludwig wants to sweep but no luck.
Ludwig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludwig wants to take a breather but Blackblood is having none of it. #T3#
Ludwig misses with a head shot. Blackblood uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ludwig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ludwig landing with the ground and pound.
Blackblood lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ludwig throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Blackblood won't allow Ludwig to sweep him here.
Blackblood postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ludwig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Blackblood stays in close to Ludwig's body and controls the position.
Blackblood content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ludwig looking for a sweep. Not yet Ludwig, not yet.
Ludwig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Blackblood wants to control but Ludwig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blackblood is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Blackblood wants to get back to full guard.
Ludwig landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sven Ludwig will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Blackblood lands with an overhand left.
Ludwig throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Ludwig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ludwig throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blackblood blocks it with crossed arms.
Blackblood tries a body shot but Ludwig blocks it.
Blackblood throws a punch but it's blocked by Ludwig.
Blackblood takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Mace Blackblood has been cut.
Blackblood takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC#
Blackblood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy body kick from Ludwig
letting Blackblood counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.#CL2#
Ludwig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blackblood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blackblood takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ludwig using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blackblood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ludwig is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blackblood is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ludwig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1##TD2#
Ludwig drags the fight down to the ground.
Ludwig trying to control the position.
Ludwig seems keen to control Blackblood's posture.
Ludwig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blackblood is looking to work some ground and pound but Ludwig has wrist control.
Ludwig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blackblood is one step ahead there.
Blackblood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ludwig is controlling Blackblood's posture.
Mace Blackblood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Blackblood.
Blackblood misses the shot to the body.
Blackblood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ludwig.
Blackblood lands a right hook to the body.
Blackblood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackblood looks to score with a jab to the body but Ludwig is just out of range.
Ludwig thinks about the counter body kick.
Ludwig feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blackblood's calf.
The fighters circling - Blackblood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackblood takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ludwig is looking to slow Blackblood down with leg kicks. #T3#
Blackblood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ludwig can pounce on him.
Blackblood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ludwig scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Ludwig moves into the clinch.
Ludwig looking to throw knees to the head but Blackblood is blocking nicely.
Blackblood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Ludwig breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackblood. Ludwig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackblood missing with a left hand there. Ludwig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blackblood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ludwig. Ludwig obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ludwig.
Ludwig misses with a hook. Blackblood ducked under it nicely.
Blackblood takes a swing at Ludwig's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Ludwig scores with a leg kick.
Blackblood throws an overhand right that lands on Ludwig's shoulder, as Ludwig tries to avoid the shot.
Blackblood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ludwig throws a low kick but Blackblood avoids it.
Ludwig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blackblood throws a leg kick
and Ludwig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ludwig looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackblood is just out of range.
Blackblood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ludwig thows a body kick. Blackblood tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Blackblood misses with a lunging right hand
and Ludwig counters with a nice body kick.
Blackblood walks into a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Ludwig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ludwig has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: ABW 178 Arendse - O'Byrne II
Date: Nov 22, 2018

#R1#
Calacon lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Ludwig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ludwig trying to land knees to the body.
Ludwig working aggressively here.
Calacon wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ludwig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Calacon presses Ludwig against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ludwig avoiding damage.
Calacon is trying to force a seperation but Ludwig has the dominant position.
Ludwig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Calacon manages to break the clinch.
Calacon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ludwig is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calacon misses with a few strikes there.
Calacon tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Calacon is predictable there
and Ludwig counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Calacon misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Calacon. #T1#
Ludwig delivers a nice body kick.
Ludwig bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Calacon's corner calls for a 1-2. Calacon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Calacon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Calacon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice straight punches there by Calacon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calacon.
Calacon lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Conrad Calacon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ludwig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calacon.
Calacon throws a lazy right hand but Ludwig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Calacon throws a sloppy head kick and Ludwig moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calacon misses with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ludwig has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Calacon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ludwig. That one must have hurt.
Calacon stuffs the takedown attempt from Ludwig. Ludwig gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Calacon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ludwig throws a wild body kick that Calacon sees coming a mile off.
Calacon misses the shot to the body.
Ludwig wants to slow Calacon down by chopping away at his legs.
Calacon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ludwig jabs at Calacon's body.
Ludwig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calacon.
Ludwig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Conrad Calacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludwig throws a body punch but Calacon moves out of range.
Calacon throwing a counter right hand but Ludwig manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Calacon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ludwig looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Ludwig misses with a body shot.
Ludwig cracks a nice hook into Calacon's ribs.
Ludwig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calacon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calacon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ludwig makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Calacon really felt that one!
Calacon misses with a lunging right hand
and Ludwig counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Calacon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ludwig slips under a jab from Calacon.
Ludwig has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Calacon.#CL#
Calacon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ludwig, pushing him back against the cage.
Ludwig tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ludwig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calacon throws a punch but it's blocked by Ludwig.
Calacon is trying to force a seperation but Ludwig has the dominant position.
Ludwig scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Calacon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Calacon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ludwig is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Calacon rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Calacon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calacon digs a right hand into Ludwig's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ludwig's gas tank.
Ludwig connects with a knee to the head.
Calacon blocks an uppercut.
Calacon tries to break the clinch but Ludwig is controlling the position.
Calacon managing to block the knees to the body from Ludwig. #BC#
Calacon manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Calacon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Calacon working hard to break the clinch.
Calacon tries to score a body lock takedown but Ludwig shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Calacon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calacon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ludwig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calacon.
Ludwig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calacon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Calacon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ludwig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calacon misses with a low kick.
A jab from Calacon finds it's way through Ludwig's defenses.
Ludwig pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Calacon throwing a counter right hand but Ludwig manages to avoid it.
Conrad Calacon is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Calacon as he checks the leg kick.
Ludwig is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Calacon.#ROC#
Ludwig is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Calacon throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ludwig's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Calacon lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Conrad Calacon!
Conrad Calacon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ABW 170 Perez - Sweetie Pie
Date: Oct 25, 2018

#R1#
Ludwig swings for the body but Matazz moves out of range.
Matazz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matazz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ludwig connects with a leg kick. Matazz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matazz tries to bum rush Ludwig with a series of wild strikes but Ludwig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ludwig lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matazz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matazz. Ludwig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matazz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ludwig moves out of range of the leg kick from Matazz.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ludwig lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matazz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matazz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Ludwig looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Matazz!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ludwig scores with a couple of short elbows.
Matazz is looking to regain half guard here but Ludwig keeps moving and retains side control.
Matazz manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ludwig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matazz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ludwig.
Ludwig slips a nice elbow through Matazz's hands, connecting with Matazz's forehead.
Ludwig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ludwig connects with a nice short shot to Matazz's temple.
Ludwig is trying to control the action in half guard but Matazz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ludwig has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Matazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ludwig.
Matazz controlling the position for now.
Matazz is looking to improve his position.
Matazz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matazz wants to improve his position but Ludwig is controlling well.
Matazz is pressing down on Ludwig's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Matazz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matazz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ludwig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matazz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matazz has control of Ludwig's left arm, preventing Ludwig from doing any damage.
Ludwig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ludwig postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matazz wants to stand and escape but Ludwig is having none of it.
Ludwig is looking to work some ground and pound but Matazz has wrist control.
Matazz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ludwig is one step ahead there.
Ludwig throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Ludwig postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ludwig lands a couple of digs.
Ludwig wants to pass the guard but Matazz is keeping the position.
Ludwig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ludwig working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matazz is pulling down on Ludwig's head to control his posture.
Ludwig keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matazz's head.
Ludwig distracts Matazz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Matazz pushes Ludwig off and gets back to his feet.
Ludwig dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matazz. That did some damage!#T4#
Matazz throws a leg kick but Ludwig moved away.
Matazz misses with a double jab.
Matazz throws a lazy right hand but Ludwig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ludwig throws a quick counter kick to the body but Matazz avoids it.
Ludwig misses with a head kick.
Ludwig shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matazz misses with a body kick.
Matazz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ludwig's head backwards.
Ludwig looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matazz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ludwig lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matazz swinging wildly here.
Ludwig thuds a left hand into Matazz's body.
Good work by Matazz as he checks the leg kick.
Matazz misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Matazz looks to throw the jab but Ludwig is out of range.
Ludwig throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ludwig with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matazz counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Ludwig bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ludwig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ludwig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ludwig throws a push kick but Matazz slaps the foot to one side.
As Ludwig backs off Matazz throws a huge counter combo but Ludwig manages to avoid it all.
Matazz throws a jab when Ludwig was well out of range.
Ludwig punishes Matazz's body with a nice straight punch.
Sven Ludwig is winning the standup battle so far.
Matazz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig shoots in looking for a takedown but Matazz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ludwig's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ludwig.
Ludwig cracks Matazz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ludwig moves out of range as Matazz strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matazz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Ludwig tries to close the distance and clinch but Matazz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matazz throws out a counter right but Ludwig avoids it with no problem.
Ludwig looks to score with a jab to the body but Matazz is just out of range.
Ludwig with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Matazz counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludwig lands an overhand right.
Matazz misses with a two punch combination.
Matazz blocks a leg kick.
Ludwig takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ludwig dodges the punch combination from Matazz.
Ludwig walks into a jab.
Ludwig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ludwig throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matazz's waist but Matazz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ludwig off to one side.
Ludwig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matazz.
Ludwig thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Ludwig blocks a head kick by Matazz.
Ludwig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matazz throws out the jab. #CL#
Ludwig clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ludwig lands a shot to the body.
Ludwig leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ludwig using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matazz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matazz working hard to break the clinch.
Ludwig misses with a body punch.
Ludwig tries a body shot but Matazz blocks it. #TD#
Ludwig wants the takedown. Matazz is fighting it off but Ludwig persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Matazz's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Matazz pushes Ludwig off and gets back to his feet.
Matazz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Ludwig is rocked!#T3#
Matazz catches Ludwig with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Ludwig forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Razza Matazz!
In his post fight interview, Razza Matazz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ABW 163 Kai - Matazz
Date: Sep 25, 2018

#R1#
Cotton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ludwig looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ludwig lands a head shot.
Cotton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ludwig sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Cotton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ludwig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ludwig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cotton is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotton wants to control from the top but Ludwig keeps moving.
Ludwig looking for a sweep. Not yet Ludwig, not yet. #T1#
Cotton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ludwig is keeping the position for now.
Cotton is working hard here to advance position.
Ludwig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ludwig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ludwig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cotton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ludwig wants to sweep here but Cotton controlling him for the moment.
Cotton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cotton wants to pass the guard but Ludwig is keeping the position.
Cotton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ludwig works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cotton is fighting to break Ludwig's control of his arms but Ludwig is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cotton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cotton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cotton stopping the sweep attempt from Ludwig.
Ludwig has Cotton pulled in close to control his posture.
Ludwig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cotton.
Ludwig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cotton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ludwig has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ludwig lands with a kick to the temple. Cotton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Ludwig lands a head shot.
Cotton shoots for a double leg takedown but Ludwig sprawls well. He's pushed Cotton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Cotton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludwig scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ludwig throws a head kick but Cotton moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Ludwig.
Cotton shoots in for a takedown but Ludwig shows good takedown defense.
Ludwig lands with a nice body punch.
Ludwig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cotton doesn't seem bothered though.
Sven Ludwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludwig punishes Cotton's body with a nice straight punch.
Cotton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ludwig tries to avoid it but Cotton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ludwig to the ground. Ludwig escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cotton has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Ludwig scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotton fails with a takedown attempt.
Cotton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ludwig avoids it really well and circles away.
Cotton has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ludwig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ludwig ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ludwig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ludwig lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cotton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cotton wants to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Ludwig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ludwig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cotton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leon Cotton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ludwig cracks the inside of Cotton's front leg.
Ludwig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ludwig throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1##TD2#
Ludwig changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cotton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cotton is looking to regain half guard here but Ludwig keeps moving and retains side control.
Ludwig working the ground and pound.
Cotton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cotton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ludwig connects with a decent elbow.
Cotton struggling a bit here.
Cotton looking for a sweep but Ludwig has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ludwig working Cotton over with strikes here.
Cotton is trying desperately to improve position.
Cotton is in a horrible position here. Ludwig smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC2#
Cotton is rocked!#T2#
Ludwig lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Cotton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotton is looking to improve his position but Ludwig isn't that keen on the idea.
Cotton seems to have got his legs back now.
Sven Ludwig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ludwig with a couple of short strikes.
Cotton is looking to improve his position but Ludwig isn't that keen on the idea.
Ludwig lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cotton hang on?
Cotton regains half guard.
Cotton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Cotton keeping moving, preventing Ludwig from controlling successfully.
Ludwig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ludwig forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludwig working the head and body with strikes.
Ludwig looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ludwig prevents Cotton from improving his position.#SUB#
Cotton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cotton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ludwig winds up and cracks Cotton with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Ludwig lands with a punch from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ludwig working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Ludwig lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Ludwig there.
Ludwig lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Cotton! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ludwig jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Leon Cotton stepped up to the mic, saying 'When I return it will be HELL to pay!!'.

Event: ABW 154 Perez - Uzo
Date: Aug 21, 2018

#R1#
Hammer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been hearing reports that Ludwig has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ludwig motions for Hammer to come forward. Ludwig throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Ludwig misses
and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Ludwig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hammer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ludwig.
Ludwig looks for the body kick but Hammer saw that one coming.
Ludwig is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig misses with a takedown attempt
and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ludwig.
Hammer misses with a looping right.#T1#
Hammer scores with a decent looking hook.
Hammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ludwig counters with an inside leg kick.
Ludwig slips under a jab.
Ludwig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammer throws out a counter right but Ludwig avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ludwig.
A leg kick checked by Hammer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Ludwig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sven Ludwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ludwig under the eye.
Hammer takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Hammer moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice side step and Hammer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Ludwig.
Hammer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ludwig checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ludwig looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ludwig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Ludwig.
Hammer lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammer moves out of range of the body kick from Ludwig.
Hammer avoids the head kick by Ludwig.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Ludwig moved out of range.#T3#
Ludwig throws a jab when Hammer was well out of range.
Hammer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Ludwig blocks the low kick.
Ludwig tries to land a body kick
and Hammer counters with a thumping low kick.
Ludwig moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ludwig throws a lazy right hand but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Hammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Ludwig moved out of range nicely.
Ludwig tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hammer is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Hammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ludwig lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Ludwig looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
Ludwig missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ludwig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ludwig is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammer has wrist control.
Ludwig pushing down on Hammer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ludwig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammer defending well though.
Ludwig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ludwig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ludwig is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hammer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ludwig throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
Ludwig goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hammer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ludwig's sensitive parts.
A shot to the body from Ludwig misses
and Hammer counters with a low kick, right behind Ludwig 's knee.
Ludwig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ludwig.
Ludwig shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammer defends it nicely.#T1#
Hammer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ludwig throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hammer. That's going to slow Ludwig down. #TD#
Ludwig shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ludwig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammer defending well though. #T2#
Hammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ludwig.
Ludwig looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hammer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ludwig is pressing down on Hammer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hammer is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ludwig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammer defending well though.
Ludwig missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ludwig.
Ludwig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hammer is controlling Ludwig's trapped leg to prevent Ludwig from advancing to side control.#T3#
Ludwig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ludwig has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammer moves into full guard.
Ludwig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ludwig connects with a couple of short punches.
Ludwig throwing strikes but missing.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Ludwig isn't so interested in that idea.
Ludwig with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Ludwig lands a couple of elbows.
Sven Ludwig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ludwig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammer controls Ludwig momentarily but Ludwig frees himself.
Ludwig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ludwig connects with a couple of short punches.
Ludwig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hammer tries to land a leg kick but Ludwig saw it coming and moves away.
Hammer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Ludwig. Beautiful body shot.
Ludwig throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ludwig tries for a takedown but Hammer circles away easily
and Hammer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throws the left hand but Ludwig avoids the punch easily.
Ludwig changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hammer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Hammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sven Ludwig is winning the standup battle so far.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ludwig misses with a kick to the body.
Ludwig thows a body kick. Hammer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ludwig staying out of range there.
Hammer throws a jab when Ludwig was well out of range.
Ludwig fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ludwig thumps Hammer with a low kick.
Ludwig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
A big right from Ludwig misses.
Ludwig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Hammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ludwig lands with a nice body punch.
Ludwig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ludwig tries to land a body kick
and Hammer counters with a right hand to the body.
Hammer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ludwig.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ludwig.
Hammer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ludwig stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thor Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ludwig.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammer! But no joy.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Ludwig moves out of range easily.
Ludwig throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy body kick from Ludwig
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ludwig.
Ludwig slips a straight right by Hammer.
Ludwig looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ludwig throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ludwig lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ludwig misses with a kick to the body
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.
Ludwig attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ludwig works Hammer's body with a nice hook.
Ludwig misses with a left hand
and Hammer counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludwig swings widly with a right hand
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.
Thor Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammer swings for the body but Ludwig moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Ludwig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ludwig has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: ABW 147 Benavidez - Blackblood
Date: Jul 24, 2018

#R1#
Kai throws a lazy right hand but Ludwig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ludwig scores with a head kick. Kai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ludwig throws the kick towards the body but Kai avoids it.
Kai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ludwig.
Ludwig defending well as Kai loads up on a big left hand.
Kai misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ludwig.
Kai checks the leg kick.
Ludwig moves away from the strike by Kai.
Ludwig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ludwig throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Ludwig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ludwig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Ludwig. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ludwig takes one on the button.
Ludwig moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ludwig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by Ludwig.
Ludwig slips under a jab from Kai.
It seemed like Ludwig was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Ludwig lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ludwig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.
Ludwig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kai.
Kai with a hook.
Kron Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludwig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kai doesn't seem bothered though.
Kron Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ludwig.
Ludwig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#
Ludwig is rocked!
Kai lands a lovely overhand right.
Ludwig is still on wobbly legs! Can Kai finish him?
Kai lands a nice hook to Ludwig's body. Ludwig takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ludwig is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Kai just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Ludwig has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kron Kai!

Event: ABW 140 Reign - Takano
Date: Jun 21, 2018

#R1#
Brunatny misses with a combination
and Ludwig counters with a low kick, right behind Brunatny 's knee. #TD#
Brunatny gets caught napping as Ludwig dives in and scores a takedown. Brunatny manages to retain guard.
Ludwig postures up in Brunatny's guard and throws a big left but Brunatny blocks it.
Ludwig trying to control but Brunatny is working from the bottom.
Ludwig works over Brunatny with some ground and pound from guard.
Brunatny keeping full guard, as Ludwig tries to pass.
Brunatny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ludwig stops Brunatny from standing up.
Ludwig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ludwig working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ludwig working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ludwig has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ludwig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brunatny tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ludwig lands a slapping body shot.
Brunatny misses with a body shot
and Ludwig counters with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ludwig.
Brunatny looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T2#
Ludwig scores with a leg kick.
Brunatny throws a head kick but Ludwig moves out of range.
Brunatny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ludwig punishes Brunatny's body with a nice straight punch.
Brunatny throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Ludwig jabs at Brunatny's body.
Brunatny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brunatny misses the shot to the body.
Ludwig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Ludwig backs off Brunatny throws a huge counter combo but Ludwig manages to avoid it all.
Brunatny shoots in but no luck this time.
Ludwig quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ludwig.
Brunatny stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ludwig.
Brunatny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brunatny misses with a double jab
and Ludwig counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Ludwig lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brunatny throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Ludwig counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brunatny is looking to stand back up but Ludwig counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Brunatny. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludwig landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ludwig is nestled in close to Brunatny, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ludwig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brunatny is looking to improve his position.
Brunatny is pressing down on Ludwig's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4##ES2#
Brunatny pushes Ludwig off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brunatny lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ludwig circles away quickly and effectively.
Ludwig fakes the leg kick and cracks Brunatny in the body.
Ludwig blocks the body kick.
Brunatny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunatny tries to land a body kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Ludwig finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Brunatny shoots in for a takedown but Ludwig shows good takedown defense.
Brunatny looks winded!
Brunatny on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ludwig checks the leg kick.
Ludwig throws a quick counter kick to the body but Brunatny avoids it.
Ludwig lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ludwig connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick by Brunatny misses
and Ludwig counters with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ludwig. #TD#
Ludwig fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brunatny sprawls well initially but Ludwig persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Brunatny throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Ludwig counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ludwig stands up over Brunatny, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ludwig lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brunatny wants to control the position but Ludwig says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ludwig lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ludwig slips a nice elbow through Brunatny's hands, connecting with Brunatny's forehead.
Brunatny is staying active underneath Ludwig, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ludwig is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Brunatny is rocked!
Ludwig lands a big elbow - Brunatny is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ludwig!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Ludwig!
In his post fight interview, Sven Ludwig started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ABW 130 Jones - Perez
Date: May 15, 2018

#R1#
Niedzwiedzki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Niedzwiedzki. #CUT2#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Ludwig looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ludwig delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Ludwig.
Niedzwiedzki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ludwig was well out of range. Poor timing from Niedzwiedzki.
Ludwig throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ludwig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Niedzwiedzki.
Ludwig scores with a hook to the body. Niedzwiedzki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Niedzwiedzki.
We've been hearing reports that Ludwig has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Niedzwiedzki swings for the body but Ludwig moves out of range.
Niedzwiedzki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ludwig is looking to land body kicks.
Niedzwiedzki throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ludwig throws a leg kick which misses Niedzwiedzki's front leg but catches the back leg as Niedzwiedzki tries to avoid it.
Niedzwiedzki tries to bum rush Ludwig with a series of wild strikes but Ludwig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Niedzwiedzki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ludwig is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ludwig scoring well with a low kick there.
Bruno Niedzwiedzki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludwig moves out of range of the leg kick from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki throws a sloppy head kick and Ludwig moves out of range easily.
Niedzwiedzki tries a head kick but it misses.
Niedzwiedzki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Niedzwiedzki throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Ludwig counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ludwig. #ES2#
Niedzwiedzki kicks Ludwig off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Ludwig tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruno Niedzwiedzki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niedzwiedzki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ludwig counters with a body kick. #T2#
Niedzwiedzki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ludwig blocks a low kick nicely.
Niedzwiedzki throws a lazy right hand but Ludwig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ludwig scores with a kick to the body.
Ludwig cracks the inside of Niedzwiedzki's front leg.
Ludwig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Niedzwiedzki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ludwig counters with a body kick.
Niedzwiedzki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ludwig is able to avoid easily.
Ludwig thumps Niedzwiedzki with a low kick.
Ludwig throws a shot to the body.
Niedzwiedzki throws a wild body kick that Ludwig sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Ludwig gets a double leg takedown into Niedzwiedzki's guard.
Ludwig is standing up over Niedzwiedzki. Niedzwiedzki looks to escape but Ludwig dives into side control. #T3##REVB#
Niedzwiedzki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Niedzwiedzki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ludwig is putting a hurting on Niedzwiedzki here, landing some big shots from side control.
Niedzwiedzki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ludwig trying to control the position but Niedzwiedzki is working away.
Niedzwiedzki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Niedzwiedzki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ludwig winds up and cracks Niedzwiedzki with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Niedzwiedzki is trying to control but can't.
Niedzwiedzki is trying to get back to full guard.
Niedzwiedzki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Niedzwiedzki looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ludwig passes into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ludwig working away.
Ludwig is looking to take a break and control but Niedzwiedzki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ludwig is working Niedzwiedzki over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ludwig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ludwig drops down looking for a counter takedown but Niedzwiedzki sprawls and moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Niedzwiedzki misses its intended target.
Ludwig lands a slapping body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ludwig. That's going to slow Niedzwiedzki down.
Niedzwiedzki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Niedzwiedzki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sven Ludwig is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick from Ludwig.
Niedzwiedzki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Niedzwiedzki throws a series of punches but Ludwig avoids them all with ease.
Ludwig moves out of range of the body kick.
Niedzwiedzki moves out of range as Ludwig throws a body kick.
Ludwig is looking to wear down Niedzwiedzki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A lazy body kick from Niedzwiedzki
and Ludwig counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niedzwiedzki takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Niedzwiedzki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ludwig counters with a leg kick.
Niedzwiedzki is breathing heavily.
Ludwig scores with a push kick.
Ludwig throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick by Niedzwiedzki misses
and Ludwig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ludwig lands a jab to the head.
Ludwig throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Niedzwiedzki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ludwig scoring with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig working the body and head with strikes.
Ludwig trying to control the position but Niedzwiedzki is working away.
Niedzwiedzki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Ludwig looks up at the clock and then as Niedzwiedzki takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ludwig smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Niedzwiedzki on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#
Niedzwiedzki is rocked!
Niedzwiedzki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Niedzwiedzki is still in real trouble! Can Ludwig finish him?
Ludwig working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Niedzwiedzki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ludwig has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ludwig scores with punches from side control.
Ludwig trying to control the position but Niedzwiedzki is working away.
Niedzwiedzki is trying to improve his position.
Ludwig lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Niedzwiedzki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ludwig connects with a decent elbow.
A big shot lands for Ludwig! That's hurt Niedzwiedzki! Will he recover? Ludwig fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Ludwig!
In his post fight interview, Sven Ludwig started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ABW 123 McGettigan - Lopez
Date: Apr 19, 2018

#R1#
Ludwig slips a jab and a cross from Pits.
Ludwig throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pits avoids it.
Pits throws a series of punches but Ludwig moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Pits misses the target.
It appears Ludwig was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pits misses with a wild combination.
Pits throws a leg kick
and Ludwig counters with an inside leg kick.
Pits misses with the combination.
Pits misses with a wild combination.
Pits lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig moves out of range of the leg kick from Pits.
Ludwig thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pits throws a combination that misses
and Ludwig counters with a nice body kick.
Pits misses with a combination
and Ludwig makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pits really felt that one!#T1#
Pits takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pits looks winded!
Ludwig explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ludwig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ludwig lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ludwig lands a nice looking body kick.
Ludwig scores with a spinning back kick!
Pits misses with a combination
and Ludwig counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ludwig connects with an inside leg kick.
Pits throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ludwig.
Ludwig looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ludwig lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pits's sensitive parts.
Ludwig looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pits swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ludwig counters with a body kick that stops Pits in his tracks momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pits on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ludwig throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kyle Pits is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Ludwig lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pits takes a step back to recover.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ludwig. #CL#
Ludwig drives through and clinches with Pits against the cage.
Pits has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ludwig.
Pits is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ludwig connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Kyle Pits has been cut.
Ludwig stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ludwig is leaning against Pits and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ludwig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ludwig is leaning against Pits and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ludwig lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ludwig is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pits is defending well.#BC#
Ludwig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pits takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pits fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick there by Ludwig.
Pits throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Ludwig counters with a shoot takedown. Pits fights it but they end up in guard.
Ludwig landing some decent shots from guard.
Ludwig connects with a couple of short punches.
Pits really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ludwig. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ludwig cracks Pits with a solid left hand.#ROC#
Pits is rocked!
Ludwig postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pits is still in real trouble! Can Ludwig finish him?#T4#
Ludwig landing with the ground and pound.
Ludwig postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ludwig working some strikes from top position.
Ludwig slips nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pits can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ludwig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ludwig passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pits!
Ludwig with a couple of short strikes.
Ludwig looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Pits covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Ludwig!
After the fight, Sven Ludwig was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ABW 114
Date: Mar 15, 2018

#R1#
Ludwig throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A low kick from Ludwig misses
enabling Tollett to counter with a crisp jab.
Tollett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tollett misses the jab.
Ludwig only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Tollett. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Tollett clinches. #TD2#
Ludwig manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ludwig has a closed guard, preventing Tollett from standing up.
Tollett being controlled here momentarily.
Tollett is pushing down on Ludwig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ludwig is fighting to maintain full guard but Tollett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ludwig trying to control but Tollett postures up.
Ludwig tries to roll over but Tollett keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tollett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ludwig keeps working.
Ludwig gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ludwig is on top in guard. #REVB#
Tollett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ludwig working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ludwig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ludwig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ludwig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ludwig is in close to Tollett's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Tollett is looking to stand up but Ludwig isn't so interested in that idea.
Ludwig works over Tollett with some ground and pound from guard.
Tollett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ludwig is controlling him. #ES#
Tollett wriggles free and stands up.
Tollett loads up on a big right hand but Ludwig slips the punch.
Ludwig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tollett.
Ludwig was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tollett throws the left hand but Ludwig avoids the punch easily.
Ludwig misses with a wild body shot.
Tollett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ludwig was well out of range. Poor timing from Tollett.
Tollett cracks Ludwig with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Tollett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ludwig blocks a jab.
Tollett throws a jab but it's blocked by Ludwig.
Tollett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ludwig slips a jab from Tollett.
Ludwig connects with a leg kick. Tollett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Tollett misses its intended target.
Tollett misses with a wild combination.
Ludwig is looking to land body kicks.
Tollett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tollett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ludwig.
Tollett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ludwig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tollett. Ludwig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ludwig appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tollett throws an off balance right hand
letting Ludwig counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ludwig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ludwig tries for a takedown but Tollett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tollett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tollett misses the body punch
and Ludwig counters with a low kick, right behind Tollett 's knee.
Tollett lands with a nice body punch.
Tollett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Tollett misses its intended target.
Tollett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ludwig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ludwig is looking to score with low kicks.
Tollett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tollett misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddison Tollett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ludwig misses with a body kick.
It looked like Tollett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tollett throws a hook but Ludwig avoids it easily.
Tollett tries to clinch there but Ludwig circles away.
Ludwig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tollett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ludwig thinks about the counter body kick.
Ludwig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tollett.
And Ludwig tries to counter it with a takedown but Tollett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tollett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ludwig misses with a low kick as Tollett jumps back.
Eddison Tollett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludwig on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tollett misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tollett throws a hook but Ludwig blocks it.
Tollett moves out of range of the body kick.
Ludwig uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ludwig moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Ludwig takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to the body from Tollett misses
and Ludwig counters with a solid body kick.
Tollett lands with a shot to the body.
Eddison Tollett is winning the standup battle so far.
Ludwig circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ludwig moves away from the strike by Tollett.
And Ludwig responds with a good body kick, but Tollett manages to step out the way in time.
Tollett lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Tollett misses its intended target.
Ludwig ducks right into an uppercut from Tollett.
Ludwig lands a leg kick that knocks Tollett off balance momentarily.
Ludwig connects with a body shot that sends Tollett's belly button to the back.
Tollett misses the shot to the body.
Tollett lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tollett misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Ludwig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tollett.
Tollett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tollett steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ludwig. That one must have hurt.
Ludwig lands a leg kick that knocks Tollett off balance momentarily.
Donk. Tollett catches Ludwig right on the button with a cross.
Ludwig is looking to slow Tollett down with leg kicks.
Ludwig scores with a leg kick.
Tollett throws a hook but Ludwig blocks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ludwig.
Eddison Tollett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tollett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tollett misses with a jab to the body
and Ludwig counters with an outside leg kick.
Tollett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#
Ludwig is rocked!
Ludwig swings for the body but Tollett moves out of range.
Ludwig is still on wobbly legs! Can Tollett finish him?
A jab lands there for Tollett.#T3#
Ludwig is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Tollett just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Ludwig has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eddison Tollett!
Eddison Tollett was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ABW 104 Jones - Ludwig II
Date: Feb 06, 2018

#R1#
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Ludwig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
Ludwig counters with a body kick.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ludwig can pounce on him.
Ludwig looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones wants to clinch up but Ludwig keeps it at a distance.
Ludwig blocks a jab.
Ludwig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Ludwig is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ludwig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones is looking to wear down Ludwig with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Ludwig goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Ludwig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ludwig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Ludwig manages to avoid it.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Ludwig dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones lands a jab to Ludwig's midsection.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ludwig manages to avoid it.
Ludwig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ludwig paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ludwig manages to avoid it.
Ludwig moves out of range of the strikes.
Ludwig feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ludwig.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ludwig.
Colt Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ludwig counters with a solid body kick.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones looks to land a combination but Ludwig avoids it well.
Ludwig replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jones blocks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones cracks a nice hook into Ludwig's ribs.
Jones connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ludwig.
Ludwig misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.#T3#
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Ludwig looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Ludwig walks into a stiff left hand from Jones .
Jones takes a swing at Ludwig's ribcage but misses.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Both fighters circling a little - Ludwig finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ludwig scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Ludwig lands with a nice body punch.
Ludwig scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ludwig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones feints a jab promting Ludwig to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ludwig slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ludwig connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick lands from Ludwig. #CL2#
Ludwig darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ludwig - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ludwig.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jones lands with a straight right. Ludwig didn't see that one coming.
Ludwig throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ludwigs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ludwig throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Ludwig gets a double leg takedown into Jones 's guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Ludwig from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Ludwig is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig scoring with some ground and pound.
Ludwig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ludwig trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ludwig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ludwig is one step ahead there.
Jones controls Ludwig momentarily but Ludwig frees himself.
Jones is looking to stand up but Ludwig isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones throws a right and a left that Ludwig avoids nicely.
Ludwig looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones throws a body punch but Ludwig moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ludwig. #T2#
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ludwig's hands.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Ludwig there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ludwig can do to turn this around?
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colt Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes a swing at Ludwig's ribcage but misses.
As Jones backs off Ludwig throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Ludwig connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ludwig moves away.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ludwig counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Jones missing with a left hand there. Ludwig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Ludwig gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ludwig takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ludwig thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Ludwig looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Ludwig throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones jabs at Ludwig's body.
No joy there for Jones , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones lands with a hook. Ludwig tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Ludwig tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Ludwig cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludwig takes a swing at Jones 's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ludwig takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ludwig counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Ludwig looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Colt Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ludwig.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ludwig!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Ludwig tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Ludwig's belly button to the back.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Ludwig is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Ludwig misses.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Ludwig counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Jones . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones .
Jones misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones .
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Ludwig is just out of range.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ludwig can pounce on him.
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Jones throws a series of punches but Ludwig avoids them all with ease.
Ludwig throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Colt Jones has been cut.
Ludwig takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ludwig throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones .
Jones looks to throw the jab but Ludwig is out of range.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ludwig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Ludwig bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jones is trying to stand.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Ludwig in his half guard.
Jones trying to hold on to Ludwig's head to control him but Ludwig postures up.
Jones wants to improve his position but Ludwig is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ludwig connects with a nice short shot to Jones 's temple.
Ludwig lands strikes from half guard.
Ludwig working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones wants to improve his position but Ludwig is controlling well. #T3#
Ludwig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ludwig is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ludwig drops an elbow to the side of Jones 's head.
Jones is controlling Ludwig's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ludwig tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Ludwig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Ludwig tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ludwig missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ludwig lands a nice short elbow.
Ludwig wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Ludwig tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ludwig scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ludwig slips a nice elbow through Jones 's hands, connecting with Jones 's forehead.
Jones tries to kick Ludwig off but Ludwig keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ludwig is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sven Ludwig just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Ludwig counters with an inside leg kick.
Ludwig's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Ludwig takes one to the chin there.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Jones .
Ludwig moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones swings for the body but Ludwig moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones .
Ludwig throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ludwig on the side of the head.#T1#
Ludwig lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Ludwig looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Ludwig drives through and ends up in Jones 's guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ludwig lands a couple of elbows.
Ludwig lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ludwig throws a big right hand that misses.
Ludwig lands a couple of elbows.
Jones wants to control but Ludwig passes easily into half guard. #T2#
Ludwig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ludwig.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Ludwig is controlling him well.
Ludwig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Ludwig is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones pushes Ludwig off looking to stand but Ludwig dives back in and keeps control.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ludwig is working away from the top position though.
Ludwig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Ludwig there. #T3#
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ludwig.
Ludwig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones is concentrating on defense, preventing Ludwig from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ludwig takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Ludwig moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Ludwig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ludwig is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ludwig.
Ludwig lands with a good body shot.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ludwig throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ludwig moves away.#T4#
Ludwig looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ludwig blocks a jab.
Jones 's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ludwig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Ludwig counters with a nice body kick.
Ludwig throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Sven Ludwig will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Ludwig scores with a nice body kick.
Ludwig has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ludwig swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones checks a low kick from Ludwig.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ludwig.
Ludwig moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Ludwig fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Ludwig's shoulder, as Ludwig tries to avoid the shot.
And Ludwig tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Ludwig on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Ludwig saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Jones misses. #T1#
Ludwig lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ludwig lands with a nice body kick.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ludwig takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ludwig works the jab nicely.
Ludwig tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Ludwig looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Ludwig just gets out of the way.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Ludwig is looking to land body kicks.
A solid body kick from Ludwig. #T2#
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ludwig looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones throws a right hand that Ludwig ducks under and follows up with a left that Ludwig also avoids with ease.
Ludwig appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones takes a swing at Ludwig's ribcage but misses.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ludwig has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Ludwig.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Ludwig throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ludwig throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Ludwig wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ludwig.
A low kick from Ludwig is predictable there
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Ludwig is rocked!
Jones weaves into range and cracks Ludwig right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Ludwig goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Jones is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colt Jones !
Colt Jones retains his middleweight title!

Event: ABW 95 Jones- Fujiwara
Date: Jan 04, 2018

#R1#
Calacon lands a really nice looking cross but Ludwig seems unphased. #CUT#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Ludwig takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ludwig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calacon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ludwig.
Calacon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ludwig.
Ludwig is looking to land body kicks.
Calacon throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ludwig.
Calacon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ludwig throws a body punch but Calacon moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig throws a leg kick but Calacon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Calacon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ludwig.
Ludwig moves away from the strike by Calacon.
A thudding body kick lands there by Calacon! #T1#
Calacon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ludwig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Calacon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ludwig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ludwig looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Calacon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Calacon looks to land a left hand but Ludwig moved out of range nicely.
Ludwig walks forward, straight into a front kick from Calacon.
Calacon misses with a wild body shot.
Ludwig replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Calacon blocks it well.
Calacon looks for the body kick but Ludwig saw that one coming.
Ludwig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Ludwig fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Calacon, pushing him back against the cage.
Calacon is looking to control Ludwig's arms but Ludwig gets an underhook and turns him. Now Calacon has his back to the cage.
Calacon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Calacon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calacon misses with a wild body shot.
Ludwig only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Calacon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Calacon blocks the body kick.
Calacon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good work by Calacon as he checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calacon connects with a leg kick. Ludwig looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Calacon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ludwig throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Calacon connects with a solid leg kick.
Ludwig misses with a body shot.
Calacon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Calacon avoids a kick to the body.
Ludwig misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Calacon misses its target.#T3#
Ludwig looks to land a body kick but Calacon moved away.
Calacon is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ludwig dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Calacon. That did some damage!
Calacon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ludwig counters with an outside leg kick.
Ludwig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calacon.
Conrad Calacon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Calacon blocks the low kick.
Ludwig takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Calacon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ludwig can pounce on him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ludwig!
Ludwig on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ludwig throws a chopping leg kick but Calacon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ludwig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Ludwig swings for the body but Calacon moves out of range.
Calacon misses with a leg kick
and Ludwig counters with a nice body kick.
Calacon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calacon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Calacon misses with a hook.
Ludwig tries a quick counter leg kick but Calacon is wise to it.
Calacon throws a low kick but Ludwig moves out of range easily.
Ludwig only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Calacon throws a push kick but Ludwig slaps the foot to one side.
Ludwig on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Calacon thows a body kick. Ludwig tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Conrad Calacon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ludwig.
Calacon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ludwig takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ludwig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calacon.
Ludwig is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Calacon with a body shot.
Calacon checks the leg kick.
Ludwig misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Calacon counters with a nice body shot.
Calacon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calacon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ludwig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ludwig shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ludwig showed some decent athleticism there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Calacon wants to control but Ludwig is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Ludwig landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ludwig wants to take a breather but Calacon is having none of it.
Ludwig thows a huge punch but Calacon dodges it nicely.
Ludwig trying to control from half guard but Calacon is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ludwig lands a nice short elbow.
Ludwig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Calacon is trying is best to control the position here.
Ludwig working Calacon over with strikes.
Calacon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Ludwig slips a nice elbow through Calacon's hands, connecting with Calacon's forehead.
Ludwig throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Calacon to regain full guard.
Ludwig working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ludwig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ludwig working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ludwig keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Calacon's head.
Ludwig postures up in Calacon's guard and throws a big left but Calacon blocks it.
Ludwig wants to control from the top but Calacon keeps moving.
Ludwig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ludwig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Calacon is out of range and Ludwig settles back down.
Calacon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ludwig let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ludwig misses with a body punch
and Calacon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Calacon.
Calacon throws a hook but Ludwig blocks it.
Calacon tries to bum rush Ludwig with a series of wild strikes but Ludwig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ludwig. Calacon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ludwig misses with a low kick.
Conrad Calacon is winning the standup battle so far.
Ludwig lands with a good body shot.
Calacon looks to throw the jab but Ludwig is out of range. #CL2#
Ludwig rushes Calacon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Ludwig can't get the takedown.
Calacon blocking some punches.
Calacon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ludwig misses with a body punch.
Calacon tries a body shot but Ludwig blocks it.
Ludwig taking a breather.
Ludwig tries a knee to the head but Calacon blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calacon. #BC2#
Ludwig escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludwig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Calacon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ludwig's head.
Calacon wants to land a leg kick but Ludwig is out of range.
Ludwig fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Calacon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ludwig looks to land a body kick but Calacon moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
That's time! Calacon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Calacon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ludwig.#TD2#
Calacon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ludwig to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Calacon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ludwig.
Calacon managing to control the position.
Ludwig throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig trying to control the position from guard on top but Calacon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Calacon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ludwig throws a big right hand that misses.
Calacon has control of Ludwig's left arm, preventing Ludwig from doing any damage.
Ludwig keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Calacon's head.
Ludwig throwing strikes from guard but Calacon blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ludwig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ludwig slips a jab and a cross from Calacon. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ludwig throws a hook but Calacon avoids it easily.
Ludwig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calacon moves away.
Calacon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ludwig only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Calacon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ludwig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ludwig tries to work over Calacon's front leg with a kick but Calacon checks it.
As Ludwig tries to get set, Calacon tries to push him back and clinch up but Ludwig manages to avoid the attempt.
Ludwig misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calacon. Ludwig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ludwig throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Calacon misses with a head kick.
Ludwig with the counter takedown but Calacon avoids it easily.
Ludwig fakes the leg kick and cracks Calacon in the body. #T3#
Ludwig throws a half hearted mid kick.
Calacon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Ludwig clinches.
Calacon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calacon lands a body punch.
Calacon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ludwig's elbow.
Ludwig prevents a body shot from Calacon.
A bit of stalling here from Ludwig.
Calacon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ludwig has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Calacon after a bit of a struggle.
Ludwig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ludwig with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ludwig is looking to break free of the clinch but Calacon has double underhooks.
Calacon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Calacon fails to land. #T4##BC2#
Ludwig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ludwig is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Calacon rather than just go for the knockout.
Ludwig tries to land a leg kick but Calacon saw it coming and moves away.
Calacon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ludwig.
Nice defenses there by Ludwig.
Ludwig looks for the body kick but Calacon saw that one coming.
Ludwig misses with a body shot
letting Calacon counter with a right hand.
Ludwig lands a leg kick that knocks Calacon off balance momentarily.
Ludwig shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Calacon is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calacon misses with a hook to the body
and Ludwig counters with a straight right hand.
Ludwig moves out of range of the body kick from Calacon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludwig misses with the body kick
and Calacon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Ludwig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ludwig has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Ludwig!
A less than humble Sven Ludwig misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: ABW 83 Toten - McBreezer II
Date: Nov 23, 2017

#R1#
Potku circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick from Ludwig misses.
Potku scores with a kick to the midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ludwig has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Potku thumps Ludwig with a low kick.
Potku throws a shot from downtown. Ludwig moves away and avoids it.
Potku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ludwig checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ludwig throws a leg kick but Potku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ludwig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potku.
Potku throws a low kick but Ludwig moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Ludwig scores with a takedown into Potku's guard.
Ludwig postures up in Potku's guard and throws a big left but Potku blocks it.
Ludwig throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Potku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Potku wants to stand but Ludwig is controlling the position.
Ludwig wants to control from the top but Potku keeps moving. #T1#
Potku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ludwig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ludwig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ludwig throwing strikes but missing.
Ludwig with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ludwig missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Potku controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Potku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ludwig tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Potku keeps the fight on the outside.
Ludwig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Potku misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Ludwig counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Potku wants to stand back up but Ludwig manages to pass into side control.
Ludwig wants to control but Potku is keeping him busy.
Ludwig working the ground and pound from side control.
Ludwig throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ludwig is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Potku's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ludwig lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Ludwig tries to advance to mount but Potku denies him.
Potku is trying to get back to half guard.
Ludwig in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ludwig lands a few punches from side control.
Ludwig scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Potku to see if he's OK.
Potku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ludwig working the ground and pound. #T4#
The ground and pound from Ludwig seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ludwig scoring with punches from side control.
Potku is trying to improve his position.
Ludwig working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ludwig tries to advance to mount but Potku instead regains half guard.
Ludwig is looking to advance position but Potku won't allow it.
Potku has hold of Ludwig's hands but Ludwig slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
That's time! Potku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ludwig scores with a kick to the body.
Potku throws a lazy right hand but Ludwig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Potku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ludwig. Ludwig obviously looking to wear him down.
Potku missing with a left hand there. Ludwig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Potku misses the target.
Potku misses with a body shot.
Potku missing with a left hand there. Ludwig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Potku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ludwig.
Ludwig ducks under a wild hook from Potku.
Potku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Potku throws an overhand right that lands on Ludwig's shoulder, as Ludwig tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku avoids the body shot from Ludwig.
Potku is looking to counter punch.
Ludwig lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Ludwig moves into the clinch.
Potku avoiding damage as Ludwig throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ludwig. #T1##BC#
Potku breaks from the clinch.
Ludwig throws a wild body kick that Potku sees coming a mile off.
Ludwig connects with a solid leg kick.
Paavo Potku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ludwig is looking to score with low kicks.
Potku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ludwig misses with a low kick.
Ludwig keeps Potku at a distance using the push kick.
Potku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Potku misses with a wild body shot.
Ludwig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Potku.
A head kick misses from Potku.
Ludwig pushes Potku away with a front kick.
Potku looks to land a right hand but Ludwig moved out of range.
Potku has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ludwig.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Potku looks to land a right hand but Ludwig moved out of range.
And Ludwig responds with a good body kick, but Potku manages to step out the way in time.
Potku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ludwig throws out the jab.
Potku throws a lazy right hand but Ludwig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ludwig!
Ludwig thuds his shin into the meat of Potku's side.
Ludwig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Potku.
And Ludwig responds with a good body kick, but Potku manages to step out the way in time.
Potku will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Potku misses with a looping left.
Ludwig misses with a lunging right hand
letting Potku counter with a right hand.
Ludwig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Potku lands a jab to Ludwig's midsection.
Ludwig shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ludwig tries to land a front kick but Potku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Potku crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ludwig - the referee stops the clock and Potku gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ludwig. Potku manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ludwig staying out of range there.
A low kick from Ludwig is predictable there
and Potku counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Potku works the jab nicely.
Ludwig wants to clinch.
Potku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ludwig manages to avoid it.
Ludwig flicks out a counter leg kick but Potku steps away.
Potku throws a leg kick which misses Ludwig's front leg but catches the back leg as Ludwig tries to avoid it.
Potku connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Potku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Potku is looking to land body kicks.
Ludwig is looking to chop away at Potku's legs.
Ludwig tries a low kick but Potku avoids it.
Potku on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ludwig throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Ludwig.#T4#
Potku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ludwig explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ludwig throws a half hearted mid kick.
Potku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ludwig can pounce on him.
Potku moves out of range of the body kick.
Potku is looking to counter punch.
Ludwig scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Potku.
Ludwig checks a low kick from Potku.
Potku throws a push kick but Ludwig slaps the foot to one side.
Potku throws the kick towards the body but Ludwig avoids it.
Ludwig throws a body kick that misses.
Potku tried to score with a low kick but Ludwig checks it.
Potku avoids a kick to the body.
Potku misses with a body shot
and Ludwig counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Potku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ludwig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ludwig shoots in but Potku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Potku misses.
Potku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ludwig blocks the body kick.
Ludwig throws a leg kick
and Potku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paavo Potku is winning the standup battle so far.
Potku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Potku tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ludwig is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku works the jab nicely.
Ludwig tries to land a front kick but Potku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Potku misses with an uppercut. Ludwig saw that one coming.
Ludwig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Potku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ludwig throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Potku scores with a jab. Ludwig acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Potku, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Ludwig misses the target.
Potku misses with a hook #TD2#
and Ludwig counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ludwig is in close to Potku's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ludwig throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Potku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ludwig stands up over Potku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ludwig throwing strikes but missing.
Ludwig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ludwig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Potku keeping moving, preventing Ludwig from controlling successfully.
Paavo Potku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ludwig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ludwig scoring with some ground and pound.
Ludwig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ludwig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ludwig slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ludwig working the ground and pound.
Ludwig working the body and head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Ludwig tries to score with some ground and pound. Potku controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ludwig lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sven Ludwig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ludwig misses with the ground and pound.
Ludwig trying to control the position but Potku is working away.
Ludwig working the body and head with strikes.
Ludwig slows the pace down.
Ludwig misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ludwig working the ground and pound. #T4#
Ludwig trying to control the action but Potku is working from the bottom.
Potku prevents Ludwig from improving position.
Ludwig is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Potku will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ludwig grinds an elbow into Potku's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Potku managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ludwig.
Potku is trying to get back to half guard.
Ludwig in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Ludwig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ludwig winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Angry Birds War 74
Date: Oct 24, 2017

#R1#
Two tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ludwig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Two closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ludwig counters with a body kick that stops Two in his tracks momentarily.
Two fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ludwig keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ludwig thuds his shin into the meat of Two's side.
Ludwig smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Ludwig counter with a right hand.
Two shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ludwig but Ludwig pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sven Ludwig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Two.#TD2#
Two drives through with a takedown into Ludwig's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Two is fighting to break Ludwig's control of his arms but Ludwig is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Two pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ludwig is keeping the position for now.
Ludwig looking for a sweep. Not yet Ludwig, not yet.
Ludwig keeping moving, preventing Two from controlling successfully.
Two looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Two wants to pass the guard but Ludwig is keeping the position.
Ludwig is adopting a defensive guard.
Ludwig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Two is looking to pass into half guard but Ludwig pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ludwig is in guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Two escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ludwig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Two looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ludwig is one step ahead there.
Ludwig seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Two is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ludwig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Ludwig avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Two working a defensive guard but Ludwig passes into half guard.
Two tries to get to full guard but Ludwig has control of the leg.
Ludwig is controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Two is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Two is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ludwig pulls his head out easily.
Two is looking to improve his position.
Ludwig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Two wants to sweep but Ludwig has passed to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Two is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
That's time! Ludwig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Two has managed to clinch.
Ludwig connects with a knee to the head.
Ludwig crunches a lovely knee into Two's ribcage.
A short right from Ludwig.
A left hand lands to the body for Ludwig.
Two is trying to pull guard but Ludwig has him pressed against the cage.
Two is looking to control Ludwig's arms but Ludwig gets an underhook and turns him. Now Two has his back to the cage.
Good body shot from Ludwig.
Ludwig is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ludwig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Two's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Ludwig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Two doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ludwig counters with a nice uppercut.
Sven Ludwig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Two.
Two stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ludwig.
Test Two is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Two tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ludwig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Two tries for a takedown but Ludwig circles away easily
and Ludwig counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Test Two has been cut.#T1#
Ludwig thuds a left hand into Two's body.
Two is breathing heavily.
Ludwig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Two walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Two tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ludwig paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Two closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Two tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Two has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Two swings around for an armbar but Ludwig sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Two's guard.
Ludwig sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Two is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ludwig is aware though and is defending well.
Ludwig controlling from the top position. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Two working for submissions but it's allowed Ludwig to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Two looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Two is looking to get back to full guard here but Ludwig has managed to pass to side control instead.
Two tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ludwig wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludwig content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Two's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Two looking for a sweep but Ludwig has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Two is looking to get to half guard.
Two sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ludwig seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Two moves into full guard.
Ludwig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ludwig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Two can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Two looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Two working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ludwig has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Two looking for subs from the bottom but Ludwig mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Test Two's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Two doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Two tries to clinch
and Ludwig counters with a thumping low kick.
Two on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ludwig lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ludwig as Two shoots in.
Two drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Ludwig has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Two drops his hands momentarily and Ludwig takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Two has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ludwig finds it's way round the side to connect with Two's head.
Ludwig thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Two if he has to take too many more of those.
Two takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Two takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Two changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ludwig tries to avoid it but Two manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ludwig to the ground. Ludwig escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It appears Ludwig was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sven Ludwig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Two on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ludwig thuds a left hand into Two's body.
Ludwig digs a good hook to Two's body.
Nice shot by Ludwig.
Sven Ludwig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##KD#
Ludwig lands a big head kick that sends Two tumbling to the mat! Ludwig takes a step backwards and waves Two back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A good leg kick by Ludwig. #CL2#
Two closes the distance and clinches.
Ludwig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Two backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ludwig.#CUT#
That has opened up Test Two's cut even more.
Ludwig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ludwig lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ludwig utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Two is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Two takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ludwig lands a right hand that snaps the head of Two backwards.
Ludwig taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Ludwig.
Ludwig lands a body punch.
Ludwig lands a nice knee to the body.
Ludwig connects with a nasty looking knee right to Two's face. #T2#
Ludwig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Two takes a knee right on the jaw!
Two jumps guard but Ludwig stands there with Two around his waist. Two gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ludwig crunches a lovely knee into Two's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Ludwig.
Ludwig pushes Two back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ludwig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Two backwards.
Ludwig is working Two over against the cage.
Ludwig lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ludwig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Two wants to take the fight to the mat but Ludwig manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Two takes a shot to the head.
Ludwig lands a left hand. #CUT#
The cut above Test Two's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Two takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ludwig with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Two is rocked!
Ludwig scores a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Two tries to pull guard but Ludwig won't allow it.
Two fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ludwig works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ludwig.
A left hand lands to the body for Ludwig.
Two takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Ludwig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sven Ludwig is winning the standup battle so far.
Two is looking to clinch.
Ludwig scores with a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Ludwig.
Two takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Two has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ludwig.
Ludwig bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ludwig throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ludwig cracks Two with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Ludwig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ludwig lands a jab to Two's midsection.
Ludwig lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ludwig.
Two wants to clinch but Ludwig slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Two tries to clinch but Ludwig moves away
and Ludwig counters with a nice low kick that buckles Two's knee momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ludwig - that will leave a mark!
Two's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ludwig scores with a kick to the body.
Two takes one on the button.
Two shoots for a takedown but Ludwig saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ludwig jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ludwig bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ludwig lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ludwig cracks Two with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Test Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ludwig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Ludwig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ludwig has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vasilli Drakov (ranked 5348 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Ludwig (ranked 2735 p4p, 350 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

190 cm
24 yrs
220 lbs

185 cm
21 yrs
199 lbs

Drakov

Ludwig

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Vasilli Drakov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sven Ludwig!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Ludwig closes the distance and clinches.
Drakov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ludwig pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Ludwig gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drakov (0) vs (2) Ludwig
Ludwig seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ludwig performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drakov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ludwig is aware though and is defending well.
Ludwig wants to control from the top but Drakov keeps moving.
Ludwig sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Drakov's guard.
Ludwig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drakov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Drakov actively working from the bottom here.
Drakov is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Ludwig is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is looking to improve his position.
Drakov is looking to control Ludwig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drakov avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, if Ludwig is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ludwig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ludwig prevents Drakov from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drakov trying to control from the bottom.
Drakov is in trouble now - Ludwig has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Drakov (0) vs (5) Ludwig
Ludwig tries to control but Drakov wriggling away.
Ludwig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Drakov gets back to half guard.
Drakov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drakov controls Ludwig momentarily but Ludwig frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drakov looking for a guillotine here but Ludwig defends easily.
Drakov controls Ludwig momentarily but Ludwig frees himself.
Ludwig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ludwig passes Drakov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drakov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ludwig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drakov is keeping the position for now.

Ludwig is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Drakov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ludwig is looking to defend but Drakov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ludwig! Drakov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ludwig taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vasilli Drakov!
Vasilli Drakov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fatty's for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arseni Tereshchenko (ranked 6678 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Ludwig (ranked 2701 p4p, 343 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

185 cm
25 yrs
250 lbs

185 cm
21 yrs
199 lbs

Tereshchenko

Ludwig

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Arseni Tereshchenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sven Ludwig!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Ludwig forces Tereshchenko back against the cage and clinches.

Ludwig gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tereshchenko regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tereshchenko (0) vs (2) Ludwig
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tereshchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ludwig is one step ahead there.
Ludwig wants to pass the guard but Tereshchenko is keeping the position.
Ludwig preventing the sweep.
Ludwig tries to free his leg and advance position but Tereshchenko is retaining full guard.
Tereshchenko trying to keep a closed guard but Ludwig is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tereshchenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tereshchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ludwig is pushing down on Tereshchenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tereshchenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Ludwig has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tereshchenko wants to improve his position but Ludwig is controlling well.
Ludwig moves into full mount! Tereshchenko won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tereshchenko (0) vs (5) Ludwig
Tereshchenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ludwig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tereshchenko is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig controlling the position easily from mount.
Ludwig tries to control but Tereshchenko wriggling away.

Ludwig working for a guillotine from mount but Tereshchenko is in no mood to give up.
Tereshchenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tereshchenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ludwig content just to control the position here.
Ludwig trying to control but Tereshchenko is having none of it.
Tereshchenko is in all sorts of trouble here.

Ludwig looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ludwig trying to control but Tereshchenko is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tereshchenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Tereshchenko defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ludwig.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig controlling from the full mount.
Tereshchenko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Ludwig is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tereshchenko (0) vs (8) Ludwig
Tereshchenko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ludwig passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tereshchenko (0) vs (11) Ludwig
Ludwig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tereshchenko tries to hold on but Ludwig postures up.

Ludwig is working for a guillotine from mount but Tereshchenko frees his head quite easily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tereshchenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ludwig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tereshchenko is squirming around, avoiding Ludwig's attempts to control the action.

Ludwig has control of Tereshchenko's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tereshchenko regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Ludwig goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tereshchenko is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tereshchenko (2) vs (11) Ludwig

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tereshchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Ludwig is retaining full guard.
Tereshchenko is working hard here to advance position.
Ludwig looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tereshchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ludwig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tereshchenko's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tereshchenko (2) vs (13) Ludwig
Tereshchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ludwig passes Tereshchenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tereshchenko tries to roll over but Ludwig keeps him under control.
Ludwig passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tereshchenko (2) vs (16) Ludwig

Ludwig working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ludwig wants to control the pace but Tereshchenko is squirming around nicely.

Ludwig looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Ludwig with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Ludwig looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tereshchenko is squirming around, avoiding Ludwig's attempts to control the action.

Ludwig is working for a guillotine from mount but Tereshchenko frees his head quite easily.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig wants to control the pace but Tereshchenko is squirming around nicely.

Ludwig goes for an armbar but Tereshchenko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tereshchenko.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tereshchenko (4) vs (16) Ludwig
Ludwig managing to control the position.
Ludwig can't keep his opponent in guard - Tereshchenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tereshchenko is pressing down on Ludwig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ludwig is holding on for now.
Ludwig is looking to improve his position.
Ludwig is staying active underneath Tereshchenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tereshchenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tereshchenko is pressing down on Ludwig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ludwig is holding on for now.
Ludwig works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig pulls Tereshchenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Tereshchenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tereshchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tereshchenko stopping the sweep attempt from Ludwig.
Ludwig is adopting a defensive guard.
Tereshchenko looking to pass the guard.
Tereshchenko is looking to advance position but Ludwig has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tereshchenko (4) vs (20) Ludwig

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig trying to control but Tereshchenko is having none of it.
Tereshchenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tereshchenko is squirming around, avoiding Ludwig's attempts to control the action.
Tereshchenko tries to lock up and control but Ludwig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tereshchenko is looking to improve his position but Ludwig isn't that keen on the idea.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig wants to control the pace but Tereshchenko is squirming around nicely.
Tereshchenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ludwig wants to control the pace but Tereshchenko is squirming around nicely.

Ludwig is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tereshchenko to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tereshchenko shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ludwig controlling the position easily from mount.

Ludwig working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludwig wins on points by 20 to 4.
Sven Ludwig spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Ludwig (ranked 2707 p4p, 342 weight class) and Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 7331 p4p, 0 weight class). Diallo has chosen Africa soukouss as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

185 cm
21 yrs
199 lbs

176 cm
18 yrs
193 lbs

Ludwig

Diallo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sven Ludwig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Youssoufa Diallo!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Ludwig has closed the distance and engaged Diallo in a clinch.

Ludwig has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Diallo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ludwig (4) vs (0) Diallo

Ludwig is looking for the choke from the back position but Diallo is controlling his hands well.
Diallo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Diallo right now.

Diallo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ludwig controlling well, preventing Diallo from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I would not like to be Diallo right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo tries to roll but Ludwig sticks to his back.

Diallo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Ludwig tightening his grip on Diallo, looking for the choke.
Ludwig is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Ludwig working for a choke but Diallo is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig doesn't have the hooks in and Diallo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ludwig (4) vs (2) Diallo

Diallo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ludwig manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Diallo has Ludwig in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ludwig (6) vs (2) Diallo
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ludwig controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that Ludwig has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diallo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diallo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ludwig controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludwig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Diallo has his foot on Ludwig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ludwig works his way back into a safe position though.
Diallo is trying to hold Ludwig in close to prevent damage but Ludwig has managed to pass into half guard.
Ludwig passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ludwig (9) vs (2) Diallo
Diallo tries to hold on but Ludwig pushes him away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig content just to control the position here.
Diallo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diallo tries to lock up and control but Ludwig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diallo working to try and regain half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig tries to control but Diallo wriggling away.
Diallo wants to control but Ludwig is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diallo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diallo gets back to half guard.

Diallo with the active half guard here but Ludwig passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ludwig (12) vs (2) Diallo
Ludwig moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ludwig (14) vs (2) Diallo

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diallo tries to hold on but Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ludwig avoids the attempt from Diallo to control.

Ludwig is working for a guillotine from mount but Diallo frees his head quite easily.
Ludwig controlling the position easily from mount.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diallo tries to hold on but Ludwig postures up.
Diallo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ludwig controlling from mount.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig prevents Diallo from getting the reversal.

Ludwig jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Diallo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ludwig has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Diallo!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ludwig (16) vs (2) Diallo
Ludwig controlling from mount.
Diallo tries to lock up and control but Ludwig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig controlling the pace for now.
Diallo is trying to escape the mount.
Diallo wants to hold on but Ludwig pushes him away.

Ludwig with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Diallo tries to hold on but Ludwig postures up.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diallo is looking to get to half guard.
Diallo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Ludwig looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Diallo is working to get back to half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diallo wants to hold on but Ludwig pushes him away.
Ludwig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diallo is looking to escape.
Ludwig controlling from mount.
Diallo wants to control but Ludwig is having none of it.
Ludwig controlling from the full mount.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Ludwig is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diallo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diallo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ludwig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ludwig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ludwig avoids the attempt from Diallo to control.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig is stalling here but it's allowed Diallo to get half guard.
Diallo trying to control but Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig controlling the pace.

Ludwig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diallo tries to roll over but Ludwig keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludwig takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Sven Ludwig spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: ABW 59 Calacon - Ludwig
Date: Aug 31, 2017

#R1#
Calacon moves out of range as Ludwig throws a body kick.
Calacon lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Ludwig throws a front kick aimed at Calacon's knee but Calacon avoids it well.
Ludwig misses with a leg kick.
Calacon lands a nice shot that snaps Ludwig's head back.
Ludwig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ludwig is looking to score with low kicks.
Calacon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ludwig shoots for a takedown but Calacon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Ludwig 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Calacon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ludwig moves away.
Calacon cracks Ludwig with an open hand slap.#ROC#
Ludwig is rocked!
Calacon cracks Ludwig with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ludwig tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Calacon pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ludwig is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conrad Calacon!
Conrad Calacon retains his middleweight title!

Event: ABW 44 Chistov - Hope
Date: Jul 18, 2017

#R1#
Ludwig circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benavidez is looking to clinch but Ludwig is avoiding it.
Ludwig dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benavidez. That did some damage!
Ludwig swats away the attempt to clinch by Benavidez.
Benavidez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ludwig.
Benavidez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ludwig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ludwig scores with a push kick.
Benavidez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ludwig blocks a jab.
Benavidez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ludwig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benavidez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Benavidez rushes Ludwig and presses him up against the cage.
Benavidez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ludwig is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ludwig prevents the takedown attempt.
Benavidez has a couple of punches blocked by Ludwig.
Ludwig with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig taking a breather.#T1#
Ludwig putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Benavidez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ludwig using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Benavidez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ludwig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sven Ludwig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Benavidez.
Benavidez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benavidez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ludwig pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sven Ludwig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ludwig wants to slow Benavidez down by chopping away at his legs.
Ludwig lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ludwig.
Benavidez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ludwig throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Benavidez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ludwig's coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Benavidez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Benavidez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ludwig manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Benavidez working for a triangle but Ludwig defends it easily. #T2##SUB2#
Benavidez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ludwig sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Ludwig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benavidez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ludwig has managed to get both his arms back between Benavidez's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ludwig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Benavidez working for a triangle but Ludwig defends it easily. #T3#
Ludwig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Benavidez has his foot on Ludwig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ludwig works his way back into a safe position though.
Ludwig slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benavidez working for a triangle but Ludwig defends it easily. #SUB2#
Benavidez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ludwig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Benavidez looking for subs off his back but Ludwig has passed one foot through into half guard.
Benavidez tries to roll over but Ludwig keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Benavidez with the active half guard here but Ludwig passes nicely into side control.
Benavidez is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Benavidez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ludwig circles away.
Ludwig quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ludwig!
Benavidez avoids a kick to the body.
Ludwig keeps Benavidez at a distance using the push kick. #KD#
Ludwig lands a big head kick that sends Benavidez tumbling to the mat! Ludwig takes a step backwards and waves Benavidez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Benavidez is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Roy Benavidez has been cut.
Ludwig throws a front kick that sends Benavidez stumbling back into the cage.
Benavidez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ludwig finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Benavidez tries to clinch but Ludwig is having none of it.
Ludwig throws a quick counter kick to the body but Benavidez avoids it.
Ludwig lands with a kick to the ribs.
Benavidez seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ludwig. That's going to slow Benavidez down.
Ludwig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benavidez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benavidez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Benavidez closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ludwig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benavidez misses with some punches.
Ludwig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ludwig tries a knee to the head but Benavidez blocks it.
Benavidez being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Benavidez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ludwig throws a head punch that misses.
Ludwig lands with a right to the head.
Ludwig tries to land knees in the clinch but Benavidez avoids the damage to the body.
Benavidez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ludwig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ludwig effectively controlling the action here.
Ludwig is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Benavidez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ludwig after a bit of a struggle.
Sven Ludwig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Benavidez.
Benavidez can't get the takedown.
Ludwig gets underhooks to prevent Benavidez's takedown attempt.
Benavidez is breathing heavily.
Ludwig lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ludwig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benavidez avoids it.#BC#
Ludwig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Ludwig connects with a solid leg kick.
Benavidez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ludwig looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Benavidez misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ludwig.
Benavidez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ludwig can pounce on him.
Ludwig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benavidez can do to turn this around?
A good leg kick by Ludwig.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludwig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benavidez.
Ludwig plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ludwig fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benavidez checks it well.
Benavidez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benavidez throws an overhand right that lands on Ludwig's shoulder, as Ludwig tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Ludwig tries to sprawl but Benavidez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Benavidez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Benavidez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3##SUB2#
Benavidez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benavidez is pressing down on Ludwig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ludwig is holding on for now.
Ludwig trying to control here.
Benavidez wants to pass the guard but Ludwig is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Benavidez is looking for a kimura but Ludwig is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benavidez to get the leverage.
Benavidez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ludwig is controlling an arm, preventing Benavidez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB2#
Benavidez has hold of Ludwig's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ludwig manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ludwig keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ludwig sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roy Benavidez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ludwig. #CL2#
Benavidez clinches up against the cage.
Benavidez wants a takedown but no success here.
Benavidez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benavidez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ludwig gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ludwig's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benavidez.
Ludwig is pressed up against the cage. Benavidez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ludwig down to the mat. Ludwig avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sven Ludwig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Benavidez.
A good leg kick by Ludwig.
Ludwig looks for the body kick but Benavidez saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Benavidez moves into the clinch.
Benavidez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ludwig is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Benavidez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benavidez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benavidez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ludwig with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ludwig tries a knee to the head but Benavidez blocks it. #T1#
Ludwig looking to throw knees to the head but Benavidez is blocking nicely.
Ludwig landing knees to the body.
Sven Ludwig has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ludwig landing knees to the head.
Ludwig stalling the fight.
Ludwig tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benavidez tries to pull guard but Ludwig won't allow it. #BC#
Ludwig manages to break the clinch.
Ludwig moves out of range of the strikes.
Benavidez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ludwig goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Benavidez moves out of range of the body kick.
Ludwig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ludwig thinks about countering with a body kick.
Benavidez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benavidez moves out of range as Ludwig throws a body kick.
Ludwig throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ludwig tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benavidez feints the counter takedown.
Benavidez wants to clinch up but Ludwig keeps it at a distance.
And Ludwig counters with a quick kick to the body but Benavidez blocks it.
Roy Benavidez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ludwig lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benavidez's sensitive parts.
Ludwig throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sven Ludwig is winning the standup battle so far.
Ludwig fakes the leg kick and cracks Benavidez in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ludwig misses with a body kick.
Ludwig lands a nice looking kick to the body. Benavidez takes a step back to recover.
Ludwig connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Benavidez gets a takedown into half guard.
Benavidez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ludwig's thigh. Ludwig counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ludwig keeping full guard, as Benavidez tries to pass. #T3#
Benavidez is pushing down on Ludwig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ludwig is fighting to maintain full guard but Benavidez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Benavidez wants to pass to mount but Ludwig is defending the position. #SUB2#
Benavidez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ludwig defends it well.
Benavidez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ludwig prevents Benavidez from taking his back.#T4##SUB2#
Benavidez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ludwig has worked his arm free - good work by Ludwig! #SUB2#
Benavidez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ludwig rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Benavidez's guard! Nice work there by Ludwig! #SUB2#
Benavidez looking for subs off his back but Ludwig has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Benavidez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Benavidez actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Ludwig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ludwig, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Angry Birds War 31
Date: Jun 16, 2017

#R1#
Suleyman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ludwig.
Ludwig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ludwig swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suleyman misses with a body shot.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses.
Ludwig dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suleyman. That did some damage!
Ludwig throws a leg kick but Suleyman checks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Ludwig. That snapped Suleyman's head back.
Ludwig lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Suleyman scores with a shot to the body.
Suleyman checks a low kick from Ludwig.
Suleyman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A chopping leg kick lands by Ludwig.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Suleyman.
Ludwig was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suleyman scores with a nice right hand.
Sven Ludwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Suleyman misses.
Ludwig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suleyman throws a jab when Ludwig was well out of range.
Ludwig is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Ludwig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suleyman moves away.
Suleyman throws out a counter right but Ludwig avoids it with no problem.
Suleyman misses the shot to the body.
Ludwig appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ludwig throws a leg kick which misses Suleyman's front leg but catches the back leg as Suleyman tries to avoid it.
Suleyman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ludwig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suleyman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ludwig throws a lazy head kick
and Suleyman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suleyman misses with a leg kick
and Ludwig makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Suleyman really felt that one!
Ludwig throws a low kick but Suleyman moves out of range easily.
Ludwig throws a solid leg kick but Suleyman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ludwig.
Suleyman misses with a jab to the body
and Ludwig counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Suleyman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Suleyman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ludwig doesn't seem bothered though.
Suleyman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ludwig tries to move into range but Suleyman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludwig throws a low kick but Suleyman avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ludwig. #T2#
Ludwig throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ludwig.
Suleyman blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Suleyman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ludwig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Suleyman on the side of the head.
Ludwig does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Suleyman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ludwig lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ludwig tries to score with a low kick but Suleyman moves his leg out of the way.
Ludwig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suleyman.
Suleyman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Ludwig misses
enabling Suleyman to counter with a crisp jab.
Suleyman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suleyman misses with a straight right.
Suleyman misses with a straight right.
Ludwig pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ludwig goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Ludwig bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Suleyman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ludwig - the referee stops the clock and Suleyman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ludwig. Suleyman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Suleyman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ludwig fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suleyman is out of range.
Suleyman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Suleyman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Suleyman finds it's way through Ludwig's defenses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ludwig lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Suleyman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suleyman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ludwig throws a front kick aimed at Suleyman's knee but Suleyman avoids it well.
Suleyman lands a jab to the nose.
Suleyman throws the kick towards the body but Ludwig avoids it.
Suleyman throws an overhand right that lands on Ludwig's shoulder, as Ludwig tries to avoid the shot.
Ludwig is looking to chop away at Suleyman's legs.
Nice body kick from Ludwig.
Suleyman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ludwig.
Suleyman takes a swing at Ludwig's ribcage but misses. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludwig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Suleyman is out of range and Ludwig settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Suleyman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ludwig throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ludwig attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ludwig misses with a straight left.
Ludwig tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Suleyman is able to avoid easily.
Suleyman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ludwig half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ludwig throws a low kick but Suleyman avoids it.
Suleyman misses with a body punch
and Ludwig counters with a solid body kick.
Suleyman feints and then cracks Ludwig's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ludwig down.
Ludwig fakes the leg kick and cracks Suleyman in the body.
Suleyman looks winded!
Ludwig thows a body kick. Suleyman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ludwig connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ludwig.
Suleyman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ludwig manages to avoid it.
Ludwig tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Suleyman misses with a hook. Ludwig ducked under it nicely.
Suleyman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ludwig was well out of range. Poor timing from Suleyman.
Nice defenses there by Suleyman.
Suleyman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ludwig can pounce on him.
Suleyman throws a lazy right hand but Ludwig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ludwig on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ludwig throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Suleyman's head.
Suleyman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Suleyman misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ludwig connects with a leg kick. Suleyman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Suleyman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ludwig takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suleyman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ludwig.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ludwig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suleyman.
A big left from Suleyman misses.
Ludwig avoids the body shot from Suleyman.
Ludwig is looking to slow Suleyman down with leg kicks. #T1#
Suleyman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ludwig counters with a low kick, right behind Suleyman 's knee.
Ludwig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ludwig connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Suleyman avoids the head kick by Ludwig.
Suleyman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Suleyman cracks the inside of Ludwig's front leg.
Ludwig throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ludwig throws a solid leg kick but Suleyman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ludwig.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ludwig. That's going to slow Suleyman down.
Suleyman cracks a nice hook into Ludwig's ribs.
Suleyman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ludwig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suleyman can do to turn this around?
A low kick from Ludwig is predictable there
enabling Suleyman to counter with a crisp jab.
Suleyman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ludwig. Ludwig obviously looking to wear him down.
Ludwig attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Suleyman scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludwig feints and then cracks Suleyman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suleyman down.
Ludwig thumps Suleyman with a low kick.
Ludwig lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Suleyman misses with a low kick.
Suleyman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ludwig rather than just go for the knockout.
Suleyman lunges at Ludwig with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ludwig's hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ludwig.
Ludwig shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ludwig throws a body kick that misses.
Suleyman loads up on a big right hand but Ludwig slips the punch.
Ludwig connects with a leg kick. Suleyman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Suleyman blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Suleyman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Suleyman misses with a hook
and Ludwig counters with a thumping low kick.
Suleyman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ludwig.
Suleyman misses with a low kick.
Ludwig motions for Suleyman to come forward. Ludwig throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Suleyman missing with a left hand there. Ludwig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suleyman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ludwig.
Ludwig thumps Suleyman with a low kick.
Suleyman looks to land a right hand but Ludwig moved out of range.
You can see that Suleyman has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Suleyman throws a body shot but no joy.
Ludwig scores with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Suleyman, as that shot connected.
Suleyman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suleyman throws a right hand that misses
and Ludwig counters with a nice body kick.
Suleyman is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suleyman. Ludwig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suleyman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body kick there by Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a leg kick which misses Suleyman's front leg but catches the back leg as Suleyman tries to avoid it.
Ludwig misses the shot to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludwig delivers a nice body kick.
Ludwig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suleyman.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An inside leg kick lands from Ludwig.
Suleyman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ludwig.
Ludwig scoring well with a low kick there.
Ludwig misses with a low kick.
Ludwig connects with a solid leg kick.
Ludwig moves out of range of the strikes.
Ludwig is looking to counter with a body kick.
Suleyman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
An inside leg kick from Ludwig misses.
Suleyman throws out a counter right but Ludwig avoids it with no problem.
Ludwig delivers a nice body kick.
Ludwig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ludwig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suleyman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ludwig throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suleyman moves out of range of the leg kick from Ludwig.
Nice body kick from Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a big shot that misses.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses.
Suleyman throws out a powerful jab.
Suleyman misses with a looping left.
Ludwig takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ludwig looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Suleyman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Suleyman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ludwig has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleyman misses with a body shot
and Ludwig counters with a low kick, right behind Suleyman 's knee.
Ludwig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ludwig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suleyman checks a low kick from Ludwig.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suleyman throws a leg kick
and Ludwig counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Suleyman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suleyman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ludwig.
A clash of legs there as Suleyman blocks the low kick.
Ludwig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ludwig throws a low kick but Suleyman moves out of range easily.
Ludwig slips a straight right by Suleyman.
Suleyman throws a leg kick but Ludwig moved away.
Suleyman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Suleyman misses the target.
Ludwig throws a body kick that misses.
Ludwig tries to score with a low kick but Suleyman moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Suleyman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Ludwig misses.
Ludwig lands with a cross.
Ibrahim Suleyman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Suleyman throws an off balance right hand
and Ludwig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suleyman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ludwig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suleyman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ludwig.
Suleyman throws a body punch but Ludwig moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig misses with a low kick.
Suleyman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Suleyman throws a body punch but Ludwig moves out of range.
Suleyman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Suleyman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suleyman. Ludwig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ludwig throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ludwig lands a nice looking body kick.
Ludwig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ludwig connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ludwig. That's going to slow Suleyman down.
Suleyman misses with a jab to the body
and Ludwig counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ludwig is looking to chop away at Suleyman's legs.
Suleyman checks a low kick from Ludwig.
Ludwig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suleyman.
A countering left hand to the body from Suleyman misses.
A good leg kick by Ludwig.
A jab from Suleyman does it's job there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ludwig!
Ludwig goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ludwig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suleyman. Ludwig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suleyman loads up on a big right hand but Ludwig slips the punch.
Ludwig feinted there with a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Ludwig misses. #T4#
Suleyman misses with a body shot.
Ludwig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ludwig throws a chopping leg kick but Suleyman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ludwig cracks the inside of Suleyman's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suleyman.
Ludwig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suleyman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ludwig.
Suleyman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suleyman.
And Ludwig counters with a quick kick to the body but Suleyman blocks it.
Suleyman throws a jab but it's blocked by Ludwig.
A head kick from Ludwig lands but Suleyman takes it in his stride.
Ludwig lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suleyman's sensitive parts.
Sven Ludwig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suleyman lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Ludwig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ludwig has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Angry Birds War 24
Date: May 26, 2017

#R1#
Ludwig fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sol has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sol darts in looking for a takedown but Ludwig gets double underhooks and turns Sol into the cage.
Ludwig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ludwig fakes the leg kick and cracks Sol in the body.
Ludwig throws an overhand right that lands on Sol's shoulder, as Sol tries to avoid the shot.
Sol is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been hearing reports that Ludwig has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ludwig lands with a kick to the temple. Sol shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Milan Sol has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ludwig. Sol shrugs it off though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ludwig.
Sol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ludwig is fending him off so far but Sol persists. Nope, Ludwig circles away and we're back to standing.
Sol takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sol looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ludwig counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sol's knee momentarily.
Sven Ludwig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Sol.
Ludwig throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ludwig.
Ludwig connects with a solid leg kick.
Ludwig fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sol on the side of the head.
Ludwig throws a sloppy head kick and Sol moves out of range easily.
Ludwig scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Ludwig connects with a leg kick. Sol looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sol stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ludwig.
Sol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ludwig but Ludwig pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ludwig connects with a solid leg kick.
Ludwig throws a leg kick which misses Sol's front leg but catches the back leg as Sol tries to avoid it.
Sol has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ludwig.
Ludwig scores with a push kick.
Ludwig lands a big head kick that sends Sol to the canvas! Ludwig follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: ABW Title Tour. QF 135 & 185
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Ludwig moves away from the strike by Jones .
Ludwig throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ludwig fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Ludwig.
A low kick from Ludwig misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws a hook but Ludwig avoids it easily.
Jones tries to clinch there but Ludwig circles away.
Ludwig fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Colt Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Ludwig changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A low kick from Ludwig misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ludwig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.#T1##TD#
Ludwig closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Jones kicks off Ludwig and gets to his feet.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Ludwig moves away and avoids it.
Ludwig drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Ludwig throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ludwig.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Ludwig's shoulder, as Ludwig tries to avoid the shot.
Ludwig delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a series of punches but Ludwig avoids them all with ease.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones tests Ludwig's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Ludwig attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Ludwig half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crunch! Ludwig slams his shin into Jones 's torso.
Ludwig throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ludwig is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Ludwig throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
A big right from Jones misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws a combination. Ludwig tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Ludwig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludwig throws a body kick that misses.
Jones jabs Ludwig to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ludwig swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ludwig moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Ludwig changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Ludwig seems unphased.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Ludwig half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ludwig counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a series of punches but Ludwig avoids them all with ease.
Ludwig feints and then cracks Jones 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Ludwig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ludwig feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ludwig.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to bum rush Ludwig with a series of wild strikes but Ludwig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Ludwig moved out of range nicely.
Ludwig slips under a jab.
Ludwig scores with a push kick.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ludwig has a takedown stuffed.
Ludwig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones .
Ludwig tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Ludwig counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is trying to stand.
Jones scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ludwig manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Colt Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jones tries to clinch up.
Ludwig throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones throws out a counter right but Ludwig avoids it with no problem.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ludwig manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a jab when Ludwig was well out of range.
Jones works over Ludwig's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Ludwig saw that one coming.
Ludwig tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Ludwig throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Ludwig is rocked!
Jones throws a hook to the side of Ludwig's head but Ludwig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ludwig lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ludwig throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Ludwig tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Ludwig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ludwig to the canvas! Ludwig doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Jones keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colt Jones !

Event: Angry Birds War 5 - Punishment
Date: Apr 18, 2017

#R1#
Ludwig scores with a push kick.
Mcgruff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ludwig.
Mcgruff's coach down at Blackstar Striking Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mcgruff's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mcgruff misses with a double jab
and Ludwig counters with an inside leg kick.
Mcgruff staying out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ludwig.
Mcgruff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ludwig. Ludwig obviously looking to wear him down.
Mcgruff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcgruff moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fist Mcgruff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgruff dives in for a single leg takedown but Ludwig sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mcgruff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ludwig can pounce on him.
Ludwig takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mcgruff slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ludwig connects with a solid leg kick.
Ludwig takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ludwig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#KD#
Ludwig lands a big head kick that sends Mcgruff tumbling to the mat! Ludwig takes a step backwards and waves Mcgruff back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mcgruff swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Ludwig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ludwig lands a high kick! #ROC#
Mcgruff is rocked!
Ludwig cracks the inside of Mcgruff's front leg.
Mcgruff is still on wobbly legs! Can Ludwig finish him?
Nice body kick there by Ludwig.
Mcgruff seems to have recovered his senses.
Ludwig dodges the punch combination from Mcgruff.
Ludwig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ludwig connects with a body shot.
Mcgruff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcgruff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ludwig.
Ludwig misses with a low kick.
Ludwig slips a straight right by Mcgruff.
Ludwig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mcgruff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ludwig lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgruff throws a right hand that Ludwig ducks under and follows up with a left that Ludwig also avoids with ease.
Mcgruff moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mcgruff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ludwig seems to be stalking Mcgruff here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Mcgruff drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Total War 3
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Ludwig takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mcgruff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ludwig throws a leg kick but Mcgruff checks it.
Ludwig takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A bone on bone clash there as Mcgruff blocks the leg kick.
Mcgruff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ludwig with a body shot.
Ludwig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD#
Ludwig drives through with a takedown into Mcgruff's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ludwig looking to sit in guard and control but Mcgruff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mcgruff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ludwig is keeping the position for now.
Ludwig controlling Mcgruff's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Ludwig managing to control the position.
Ludwig's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mcgruff won't allow Ludwig to sweep him here.
Mcgruff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ludwig's head.
Mcgruff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mcgruff trying to control the position from guard on top but Ludwig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ludwig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcgruff preventing the sweep.
Ludwig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ludwig shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ludwig throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ludwig scoring well with a low kick there.
Mcgruff takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Mcgruff scores with the left hand. Ludwig knows he should have avoided that one.
Mcgruff moves out of range as Ludwig throws a body kick.
Fist Mcgruff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgruff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fist Mcgruff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgruff falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Ludwig counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Ludwig has hold of one of Mcgruff's legs. Mcgruff is fighting the takedown attempt but Ludwig gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mcgruff trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Mcgruff has his foot on Ludwig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ludwig works his way back into a safe position though.
Ludwig lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mcgruff trying to keep a closed guard but Ludwig is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludwig connects with a couple of short punches.
Ludwig slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Mcgruff tries to strike from the bottom.
Ludwig lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mcgruff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ludwig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Mcgruff is looking for a triangle but Ludwig pushes his legs off easily.
Ludwig definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Mcgruff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ludwig defends well.
Ludwig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Ludwig.
Ludwig changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ludwig.
Mcgruff stalks Ludwig and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ludwig's face. Ludwig staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Ludwig lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mcgruff takes a step back to recover.
Ludwig throws a solid leg kick but Mcgruff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ludwig.
Ludwig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ludwig wants to slow Mcgruff down by chopping away at his legs.
Mcgruff checks a low kick from Ludwig.
Mcgruff scores with a decent looking hook.
Ludwig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgruff can do to turn this around?
Mcgruff changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Ludwig there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ludwig throws a head kick but Mcgruff moves out of range.
As Ludwig backs off Mcgruff throws a huge counter combo but Ludwig manages to avoid it all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Mcgruff gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ludwig to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ludwig content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Ludwig working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcgruff's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ludwig's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ludwig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ludwig makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcgruff keeping moving, preventing Ludwig from controlling successfully.
Ludwig has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Mcgruff working for submissions but it's allowed Ludwig to get to half guard.
Ludwig lands with a punch from half guard.
Ludwig drops an elbow to the side of Mcgruff's head.
Ludwig controlling the pace. #T2#
Ludwig is nestled in close to Mcgruff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mcgruff trying to hold on to Ludwig's head to control him but Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ludwig working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mcgruff is trying to maintain the position but Ludwig is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcgruff is looking for a sweep. Ludwig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Ludwig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mcgruff wants to control but Ludwig is keeping busy.
Ludwig is controlling the pace.
Ludwig winds up and cracks Mcgruff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ludwig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ludwig winds up and cracks Mcgruff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mcgruff is not content to let Ludwig control the position.
Mcgruff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ludwig. #T4#
Ludwig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mcgruff trying to control here.
Ludwig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ludwig trying to pass the guard but Mcgruff defending well.
Ludwig drops an elbow to the side of Mcgruff's head.
Ludwig is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mcgruff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ludwig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ludwig works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Mcgruff.
Mcgruff jabs at Ludwig's body.
Ludwig throws a head kick that Mcgruff semi-blocks.
Mcgruff's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mcgruff duly obliges.
Ludwig is looking to slow Mcgruff down with leg kicks.
Ludwig feints and then cracks Mcgruff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcgruff down.
Ludwig will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sloppy strikes from Mcgruff. Those never looked like landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgruff defending well as Ludwig loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludwig blocks a jab.
Ludwig takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ludwig scores with a nice body kick.
Ludwig misses with a hook. Mcgruff ducked under it nicely.
Mcgruff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Mcgruff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ludwig wants to land a leg kick but Mcgruff is out of range.
Mcgruff stalks Ludwig and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ludwig's face. Ludwig staggers backwards, shaken.
Mcgruff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ludwig looks for the body kick but Mcgruff saw that one coming.
Mcgruff now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mcgruff scores with a nice strike.
Ludwig misses with a hook. Mcgruff ducked under it nicely.
Mcgruff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sloppy strikes from Mcgruff. Those never looked like landing.
A leg kick checked by Mcgruff.
Mcgruff unleashes a big counter combination but Ludwig bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ludwig.
Ludwig scoring well with a low kick there.
Mcgruff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Ludwig looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Ludwig landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Ludwig seems content to control.
Ludwig drops an elbow to the side of Mcgruff's head. #SUB2#
Mcgruff looking for submissions off his back.
Ludwig lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Ludwig working over Mcgruff with some ground and pound. Mcgruff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mcgruff trying to control but Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ludwig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ludwig working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mcgruff is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ludwig working Mcgruff over with strikes.
Ludwig looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcgruff with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ludwig landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ludwig scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fist Mcgruff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ludwig content to control rather than advance.
Ludwig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sven Ludwig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#
Mcgruff is rocked!
Ludwig controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Ludwig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ludwig has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Total War 1 - The Beginning
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Ludwig scoring well with a low kick there.
Nathan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ludwig swivels and escapes.
Nathan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ludwig sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ludwig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ludwig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ray Nathan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nathan lands a nice shot that snaps Ludwig's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nathan is defended easily by Ludwig.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Nathan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludwig stuffs the takedown.
Nathan sets himself, and Ludwig steps forward looking for the clinch! Nathan avoids it this time.
Nathan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nathan misses with a straight right.
Ludwig tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ludwig.
Ludwig tries to counter with a clinch but Nathan shakes him off and moves away.
Nathan blocks the body kick.
Nathan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ludwig can pounce on him.
Nathan fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Ludwig throws a leg kick which misses Nathan's front leg but catches the back leg as Nathan tries to avoid it.
Ludwig avoids the body shot from Nathan.
Nathan misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ludwig. #TD#
Nathan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nathan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ludwig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ludwig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ludwig lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Nathan taking some punishment here, with Ludwig in his half guard.
Nathan is trying to get back to full guard.
Nathan is trying to maintain the position but Ludwig is very close to passing his half guard.
Ludwig thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nathan's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ludwig working over Nathan with some ground and pound. Nathan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nathan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nathan tries to get out of the position.
Ludwig lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nathan trying to control but Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Ludwig wants to take a breather but Nathan is having none of it.
Ludwig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nathan is trying to control but can't.
Ludwig working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Ludwig.
Ludwig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nathan keeps working.
Ludwig prevents Nathan from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nathan trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ludwig looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nathan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nathan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ludwig is working away from the top position though.
Nathan wants to improve his position but Ludwig is controlling well.
Ludwig uses his free foot to push down on Nathan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nathan.
Ludwig raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ludwig lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ludwig working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ludwig throws a hook but Nathan avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Ludwig 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ludwig.
Ludwig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ludwig throws a leg kick #TD#
so Nathan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nathan cracks Ludwig with a solid left hand.
Nathan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ludwig holds on and takes a little breather.
Nathan cracks Ludwig with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ludwig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ludwig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nathan is in close to Ludwig's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ludwig is trying to control the position but Nathan postures up. #T1#
Nathan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ludwig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ludwig pulls Nathan in close to prevent any damage.
Ludwig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ludwig trying to control but Nathan is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ludwig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nathan looking for a sweep. Not yet Nathan, not yet.
Ludwig throwing strikes but missing.
Nathan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nathan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nathan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ludwig's head.
Ludwig is looking for a sweep. Nathan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nathan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3##SUB#
Nathan is working for a kimura but Ludwig is defending it quite comfortably.
Ludwig has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nathan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ludwig on the ground.
Ludwig is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nathan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ludwig preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ludwig is not content to let Nathan control the position.
Ludwig is looking to improve his position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ludwig trying to hold on to Nathan's head to control him but Nathan postures up.
Nathan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nathan working Ludwig over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ludwig manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nathan wants to control from the top but Ludwig keeps moving.
Nathan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Nathan dominated that second round.
That's time! Nathan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Nathan misses.
Nathan fails with a takedown attempt.
Ludwig throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nathan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ludwig sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ludwig tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Nathan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ludwig's guard.
Nathan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ludwig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ludwig keeping moving, preventing Nathan from controlling successfully. #T1#
Nathan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ludwig trying to keep a closed guard but Nathan is proving a slippery customer.
Ludwig looking for a sweep. Not yet Ludwig, not yet.
Ludwig controls Nathan momentarily but Nathan frees himself.
Nathan throwing strikes but missing.
Ludwig trying to control the position here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nathan looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ludwig ducks under a wild hook from Nathan.
Ludwig tries to counter with a clinch but Nathan shakes him off and moves away.
Ludwig throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nathan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nathan avoids the head kick by Ludwig.
Ludwig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Nathan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ludwig manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nathan landing some decent shots from guard.
Nathan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Ludwig has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ludwig is trying to control the position but Nathan postures up.
Ludwig keeping moving, preventing Nathan from controlling successfully.
Nathan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nathan won't allow Ludwig to sweep him here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ludwig keeping moving, preventing Nathan from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Nathan misses.
Ludwig scores with a spinning back kick!
Ludwig feints and then cracks Nathan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nathan down.
Ludwig throws out a leg kick but Nathan moves out of range and Ludwig only half commits.
A jab from Ludwig misses.
Ludwig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nathan.
Ludwig blocks a jab.
Nathan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Ludwig.
Nathan tries to counter with a takedown but Ludwig is quick to defend against it.
Ludwig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ludwig slips a straight right by Nathan.
Nathan throws a lazy right hand but Ludwig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ludwig changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nathan throws a body punch but Ludwig moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Nathan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nathan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Nathan!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Nathan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LFC 17
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sai is defended easily by Ludwig.#TD2#
Ludwig fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sai sprawls well initially but Ludwig persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sai trying to control but Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig trying to control the action but Sai is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ludwig is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sai wants to control but Ludwig is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Ludwig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sai keeps working. #SUB#
Sai looking for submissions off his back.
Ludwig not doing much here.
Sai is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sai trying to control but Ludwig postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ludwig paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Ludwig darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ludwig on the ground.#SUB2#
Ludwig is looking for a kimura but Sai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ludwig to get the leverage.
Ludwig landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Sai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ludwig pulls his head out easily.
Ludwig prevents Sai from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludwig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3##SUB#
Sai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ludwig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Sai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ludwig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sai keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ludwig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ludwig moves into full mount! Sai won't be happy about that!
Sai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sai is squirming around, avoiding Ludwig's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sai is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Ludwig. No joy for Sai on that attempt.
Sai doesn't manage to clinch there - Ludwig circles away.
A slow jab from Ludwig misses its intended target.
No luck for Sai with that takedown attempt.
Ludwig misses with the combination.
Sai throws a series of punches but Ludwig moves out of range.
Ludwig fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Sai tries to sprawl but Ludwig drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig wants to control but Sai is keeping him busy.
Ludwig content to control rather than advance.
Sai wants to control the action here but instead Ludwig manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Sai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sai is trying to reverse the position but instead Ludwig has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
Ludwig is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sai is defending well though. Ludwig let's go of the attempt for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ludwig controlling the positon.
Sai is keeping busy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sai tries to escape but Ludwig has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Ludwig looking for the RNC.
Sai covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Ludwig tries to keep control of the position but Sai is staying busy.#SUB2#
Sai defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ludwig's arms.
Sai trying to control the position but Ludwig manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
I really don't envy Sai right now.
Ludwig avoiding Sai 's attempts to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ludwig trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ludwig is landing with strikes from the back.
Ludwig controlling from the back.
Ludwig punches Sai on the ear. #T4#
Can Sai hold on?! Ludwig is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Sai trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ludwig has good solid back control here.
Ludwig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ludwig is punishing Sai with strikes - can he finish him?!
Sai tries to escape but Ludwig has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sai is working hard here to advance position.
Sai trying to control the hands but Ludwig breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ludwig tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sai defends well and Ludwig ends up having to push Sai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Ludwig looks to move away, Sai throws a big counter combo but Ludwig just gets out of the way.
Ludwig stuffs the takedown.
As Sai backs off Ludwig throws a huge counter combo but Sai manages to avoid it all.
Sai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Ludwig moves into the clinch successfully.
Ludwig is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD2#
Ludwig drags the fight down to the ground.
Sai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sai prevents Ludwig from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Ludwig has his foot on Sai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sai works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ludwig is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Ludwig trying to control but Sai is working from the bottom.
Sven Ludwig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ludwig slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sai is looking to regain half guard here but Ludwig keeps moving and retains side control.
Ludwig lands an elbow.
Ludwig is looking to take a break and control but Sai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sai is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ludwig connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Ludwig controlling the position from side mount.
Sai taking punishment in the form of punches. #ROC2#
Sai is rocked!#SUB2#
Ludwig tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ludwig has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oh Sai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Ludwig tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ludwig is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Ludwig has control of Sai's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sai regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sai tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Ludwig is working for a guillotine from mount but Sai frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Ludwig is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sai has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sai seems to have got his legs back now.
Ludwig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sai is looking to improve his position but Ludwig isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Ludwig cracks Sai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sai is trying to escape the mount.
Ludwig looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Sai covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Ludwig!

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