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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Cambiasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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184 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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175 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esteban Cambiasso!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cambiasso counters with a stiff right hand.
Svensson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cambiasso counters with a straight right hand.
Svensson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Svensson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svensson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cambiasso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Cambiasso does no damage.
Svensson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cambiasso counters with a left and a right that stings Svensson.
Svensson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cambiasso counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson breaks the clinch.
Svensson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cambiasso counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Svensson's guard now.
Svensson wants to stand and escape but Cambiasso is having none of it.
Cambiasso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cambiasso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cambiasso stops Svensson from standing up.
Cambiasso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cambiasso thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Svensson wants to get back to his feet but Cambiasso is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambiasso thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cambiasso drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Svensson dives on top into guard.
Cambiasso is working an open guard so Svensson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Svensson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cambiasso counters with a shoot takedown. Svensson fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson pushes Cambiasso off and gets back to his feet.
Svensson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cambiasso counters with a slapping leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Svensson enables Cambiasso to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Svensson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Svensson throws a combination that misses
and Cambiasso counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Svensson falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Svensson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cambiasso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cambiasso is looking to break free of the clinch but Svensson has double underhooks.
Svensson manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cambiasso counters with a nice double leg into side control. Svensson won't be happy with that.
Svensson is looking to get back to his feet here but Cambiasso is keeping cool and he's managed to take Svensson's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cambiasso looking for the choke from the back.
Svensson is trying to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cambiasso looking to break Svensson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Svensson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cambiasso will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Cambiasso dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Svensson there.
Svensson lands with a right hand.
Svensson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cambiasso counters with a single leg into guard. Svensson didn't expect that.
Cambiasso won't allow Svensson to get back to his feet.
Svensson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Svensson sizes up Cambiasso with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Svensson throws a combination that misses
and Cambiasso counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cambiasso counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cambiasso is looking for a kimura but Svensson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cambiasso to get the leverage.
Cambiasso wants to free his trapped foot but Svensson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cambiasso seems to be looking for submissions.
Cambiasso is working for a submission of some sort.
Esteban Cambiasso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cambiasso is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Svensson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cambiasso is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson wants to get back to his feet.
Svensson is defending against the submission attempts here by Cambiasso.
Cambiasso is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Svensson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambiasso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Svensson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Svensson kicks Cambiasso off and gets back to his feet.
Svensson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cambiasso counters with a three punch combo that has Svensson backing up. Svensson nods at Cambiasso to acknowledge the strikes.
Svensson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cambiasso makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Svensson throws a combination that misses
and Cambiasso counters with a series of strikes. Svensson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Svensson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cambiasso counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambiasso working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Svensson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Svensson swings widly with a right hand
so Cambiasso counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cambiasso drops back, looking for a kneebar! Svensson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Svensson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Svensson!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cambiasso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Cambiasso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Svensson misses with a right hand
and Cambiasso counters by clinching up.
Cambiasso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Svensson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Svensson manages to break the clinch.
Svensson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cambiasso counters with a series of strikes. Svensson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Svensson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Svensson throws a one two combo.
Svensson misses with a combination
and Cambiasso makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Svensson really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cambiasso counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Svensson!
Svensson tries to buck Cambiasso off but Cambiasso takes his back!
Svensson is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Svensson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cambiasso moves into the clinch.
Svensson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cambiasso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svensson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson throws out a loose jab but Cambiasso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cambiasso tries for a takedown but Svensson circles away easily
and Svensson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Svensson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cambiasso counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Svensson misses with a double jab
and Cambiasso counters with a nice body kick.
Svensson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cambiasso counters by clinching up.
Svensson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson misses with a double jab
and Cambiasso counters with a shoot takedown. Svensson fights it but they end up in guard.
Svensson wants to stand but Cambiasso is controlling the position.
Svensson kicks Cambiasso off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cambiasso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svensson throws out the jab.
Svensson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cambiasso counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Svensson's guard now.
Cambiasso stands and throws Svensson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cambiasso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svensson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cambiasso asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cambiasso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Svensson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Svensson prevents Cambiasso from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Cambiasso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cambiasso 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Cambiasso!
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energy
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hype
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