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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoe Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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177 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoe Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson misses with a double jab.
Larsson connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsson.
Washburn takes a swing at Larsson's ribcage but misses.
Washburn blocks a head kick by Larsson.
No luck for Washburn with that takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larsson.
Washburn tries to clinch there but Larsson circles away.
Larsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Larsson cracks Washburn with an open hand slap.
Washburn ducks under a wild hook from Larsson.
Washburn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Larsson swivels and escapes.
Larsson scores with a leg kick.
Larsson looks to land a right hand but Washburn moved out of range.
Washburn slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn shoots in looking for a takedown. Larsson tries to sprawl out of it but Washburn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Larsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sven Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoe Washburn.
Washburn closes the distance and clinches up with Larsson, looking for a takedown. Washburn pushes Larsson against the cage but Larsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Larsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Washburn wants to clinch up but Larsson keeps it at a distance.
Washburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsson.
Washburn shoots for a takedown but Larsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Larsson throws a head kick that Washburn semi-blocks.
Washburn is looking to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Washburn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Washburn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Washburn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Larsson passes into half guard.
Larsson controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Washburn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Washburn wants to control but Larsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washburn wants to improve his position but Larsson is controlling well.
Larsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sven Larsson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Larsson connects with a right hand. Washburn shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson scores with a punch to the head.
Washburn shoots in for a takedown but Larsson shows good takedown defense.
Washburn shoots in looking for a takedown but Larsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Washburn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Larsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Washburn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larsson is fending him off so far but Washburn persists. Nope, Larsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Washburn shoots for a double leg takedown but Larsson sprawls well. He's pushed Washburn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Washburn shoots for a takedown but Larsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Washburn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Larsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Larsson cracks Washburn with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Zoe Washburn has been cut.
Larsson has managed to clinch.
Washburn is trying to pull guard but Larsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Larsson tries to work over Washburn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Larsson.
Washburn is rocked!
A short uppercut from Larsson.
Washburn is still on wobbly legs! Can Larsson finish him?
Larsson working the clinch nicely. Washburn is working for position but Larsson cracks him with a big knee to the head! Washburn crumples up against the cage and Larsson lands two more shots before the ref can save Washburn! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Sven Larsson!
An out of breath Sven Larsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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