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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Sundqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monti Python (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikael Sundqvist had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikael Sundqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Monti Python!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Python takes a swing at Sundqvist's ribcage but misses.
Sundqvist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sundqvist avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Python stuffs the takedown.
Sundqvist misses the shot to the body.
Python lands a glancing blow to the side of Sundqvist's head.
Mikael Sundqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundqvist takes a swing at Python's ribcage but misses.
Python stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Python wants it to stay on the feet.
Sundqvist misses with a jab to the body
and Python counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Mikael Sundqvist has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Sundqvist checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sundqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Python scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sundqvist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Python finds it's way round the side to connect with Sundqvist's head.
Sundqvist is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Python throws a big shot that misses.
Python is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sundqvist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundqvist scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Python moves away from the strike by Sundqvist.
Python lands with a good body shot.
Python moves out of range as Sundqvist strikes.
Python fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Python bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sundqvist's head.
Python throws a leg kick but Sundqvist sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sundqvist shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Python is trying to defend but Sundqvist finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Python pushes Sundqvist off looking to stand but Sundqvist dives back in and keeps control.
Python trying to control from the bottom.
Python is looking for a sweep. Sundqvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Python looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Python can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sundqvist frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sundqvist looking to finish Python with some ground and pound. This is bad for Python!
Python can't escape the position.
Python tries to hold on but Sundqvist pushes him away.
Sundqvist lands a nice shot to the head.
Python takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sundqvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Python is looking to escape.
Sundqvist working for a submission but Python is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python tries to hold on but Sundqvist pushes him away.
Python is desperately trying to improve his position but Sundqvist has a good base and remains in mount.
Python is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sundqvist postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Python looks a forlorn figure.
Sundqvist landing strikes from the mount and Python is in trouble!
Sundqvist 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.
Python is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sundqvist in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Python tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Python bucks up and throws Sundqvist to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Monti Python is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Python ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sundqvist moves away.
Python keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sundqvist.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sundqvist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sundqvist fails with the takedown
and Python counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Sundqvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sundqvist shoots in and drives through. Python sprawls well.
Sundqvist is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Python, right into the meat.
Sundqvist throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Python's waist but Python gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sundqvist off to one side.
Sundqvist is looking to wear down Python with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Python works Sundqvist's body with a nice hook.
Python is looking to slow Sundqvist down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Python changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Python lands a nice shot that snaps Sundqvist's head back.
Python is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sundqvist had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left lands for Python.
Python just misses with a punch to the body.
Sundqvist moves out of range of the leg kick from Python.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monti Python dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Sundqvist'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.
Python misses with a looping right.
Python swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Sundqvist misses.
Sundqvist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Python swivels and escapes.
Sundqvist closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Python is looking to reverse the position.
Sundqvist grinds an elbow into Python's temple.
Python is trying to get back to half guard.
Python really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sundqvist. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You can see the frustration on Python's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Python's face as Sundqvist controls the position.
Sundqvist tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Python can't do much from the bottom here.
Python is looking to regain half guard here but Sundqvist keeps moving and retains side control.
Sundqvist tries to move into full mount but can't pass Python's legs.
Python is looking to regain half guard here but Sundqvist keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Sundqvist trying to control the position but Python is working away.
Python tries to improve position but can't.
Python manages to get back to half guard.
Python has a hand on Sundqvist's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sundqvist takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sundqvist with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Python is desperately trying to improve his position but Sundqvist has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python is bucking up trying to escape but Sundqvist cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sundqvist lands a big elbow.
Sundqvist lands with some strikes.
Sundqvist scoring with strikes but Python is staying in there.
Python is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sundqvist controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sundqvist wants to control the pace but Python is squirming around nicely.
Python wants to get back to his feet.
Python is looking to get to half guard.
Sundqvist with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python wants to hold on but Sundqvist pushes him away.
Python is bucking up trying to escape but Sundqvist cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Python is looking to improve his position but Sundqvist isn't that keen on the idea.
Sundqvist looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sundqvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Python is looking to escape.
Sundqvist cracks Python with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Python wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sundqvist prevents Python from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Sundqvist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Sundqvist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Python misses with an uppercut. Sundqvist saw that one coming.
Sundqvist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Python.
Python misses with an uppercut.
Sundqvist slips a jab from Python.
Sundqvist swinging wildly here.
Sundqvist connects with a right hand. Python shakes it off.
Sundqvist lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sundqvist swings for the body but Python moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Python coming out on top.
Python avoids the body shot from Sundqvist.
Sundqvist throws a shot from downtown. Python moves away and avoids it.
Sundqvist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sundqvist showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Python is pressing down on Sundqvist's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python is looking to stand up but Sundqvist isn't so interested in that idea.
Python trying to control the position.
Sundqvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Python is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sundqvist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Python wants to sweep here but Sundqvist controlling him for the moment.
Python wants to stand but Sundqvist is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Python looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Python is trying to control the position but Sundqvist postures up.
Python is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sundqvist is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Monti Python was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A telegraphed right hand from Python misses the target.
Python on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sundqvist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Python defends it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Python there.
Sundqvist moves out of range of the strikes.
Sundqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Python slips a straight right by Sundqvist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundqvist scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sundqvist misses with a body punch
and Python counters with a low kick, right behind Sundqvist 's knee.
Sundqvist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sundqvist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sundqvist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Python counters with a left and a right that stings Sundqvist.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Sundqvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Python with a nice cross.
Python throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Python feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sundqvist's calf.
Python keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Python displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sundqvist.
Python takes a swing at Sundqvist's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundqvist will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Python looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Sundqvist is predictable there
and Python counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Python swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sundqvist.
Sundqvist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Python slips a jab from Sundqvist.
Sundqvist ducks under a wild hook from Python.
A low kick from Sundqvist is predictable there
and Python counters with a nice uppercut.
Sundqvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sundqvist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Python throws out the jab.
Sundqvist throws a right hand that Python ducks under and follows up with a left that Python also avoids with ease.
Python is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monti Python comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Python 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monti Python!
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