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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Lindgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Garelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garelli has chosen Patriarch on a Vespa as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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177 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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184 lbs
33 - 21 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikael Lindgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Garelli!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garelli.
Garelli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lindgren counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Garelli's guard now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lindgren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lindgren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lindgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garelli is keeping the position for now.
Garelli looking to control.
Garelli keeping full guard, as Lindgren tries to pass.
Lindgren pushes down on Garelli's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garelli controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgren trying to pass the guard but Garelli defending well.
Lindgren works his way into full mount!
Garelli working to try and regain half guard.
Lindgren with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lindgren goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Garelli is on top in guard.
Lindgren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garelli won't allow Lindgren to sweep him here.
Lindgren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lindgren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lindgren is keeping the position for now.
Garelli pushes down on Lindgren's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garelli controlling the action here.
Garelli trying to control from half guard but Lindgren is working away.
Garelli wants to pass to mount but Lindgren is defending the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindgren is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garelli wants to free his trapped foot but Lindgren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lindgren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garelli prevents Lindgren from improving his position.
Lindgren is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Caveman Fight Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lindgren is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garelli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garelli's back!
Lindgren not allowing Garelli to control his hands.
Lindgren keeps control of the position as Garelli tries to break free.
Lindgren working for a choke but Garelli is defending well.
Lindgren trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lindgren doesn't have the hooks in and Garelli manages to turn into his guard.
Garelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garelli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garelli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindgren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garelli is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Garelli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lindgren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garelli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lindgren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garelli trying to control but Lindgren is working from the bottom.
Lindgren wants to sweep here but Garelli controlling him for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joe Garelli.
Garelli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mikael Lindgren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Garelli.
Garelli fails with a takedown attempt.
Garelli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lindgren defends well and Garelli ends up having to push Lindgren into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garelli tries for a takedown but Lindgren manages to get underhooks.
Garelli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lindgren avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lindgren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garelli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garelli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindgren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garelli somewhat.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Garelli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lindgren defends it nicely.
Garelli dives in for a single leg takedown but Lindgren sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Lindgren wants to take the fight to the mat but Garelli manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Garelli is working for takedown but Lindgren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lindgren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garelli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Garelli gets the takedown into side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garelli's best efforts.
Lindgren gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lindgren is on top in guard.
Lindgren wants to control from the top but Garelli keeps moving.
Garelli wants to control the position but Lindgren says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindgren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garelli wants to control but Lindgren is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Garelli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lindgren goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Garelli rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lindgren's guard! Nice work there by Garelli!
Garelli wants to control from the top but Lindgren keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lindgren can't keep his opponent in guard - Garelli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lindgren gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Lindgren dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garelli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garelli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lindgren as he avoids it easily.
Garelli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lindgren is fending him off so far but Garelli persists. Nope, Lindgren circles away and we're back to standing.
Mikael Lindgren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Garelli.
Garelli looks for a takedown but Lindgren sprawls well.
Garelli shoots for a takedown but Lindgren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Garelli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lindgren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garelli's guard.
Lindgren works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Garelli is staying active underneath Lindgren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lindgren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garelli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lindgren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garelli manages to get to full guard.
Mikael Lindgren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lindgren wants to pass the guard but Garelli is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garelli is trying to keep Lindgren in close.
Garelli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lindgren stands and throws Garelli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Garelli manages to get back to half guard.
Lindgren is thwarting Garelli's attempts to control the position.
Lindgren is trying to work for a kimura but Garelli is defending well.
Garelli wants to control but Lindgren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren wants to pass to mount but Garelli is defending the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Garelli actively working from the bottom here.
Lindgren passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garelli!
Lindgren looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lindgren working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lindgren wants to take Garelli's back here but Garelli is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Garelli is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Garelli and Lindgren has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Garelli is looking to regain half guard here but Lindgren keeps moving and retains side control.
Garelli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Garelli trying to control from the bottom.
Lindgren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lindgren is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garelli is just riding it out for now. Lindgren eventually gives up the hold.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Garelli is looking for a sweep. Lindgren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garelli trying to control from the bottom.
Lindgren is pressing down on Garelli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garelli is holding on for now.
Lindgren wants to work for an arm triangle but Garelli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garelli is defending against the submission attempts here by Lindgren.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garelli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garelli moves into full guard.
Lindgren pushing down on Garelli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Garelli is defending against the submission attempts here by Lindgren.
Garelli tries to roll over but Lindgren keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lindgren is working hard here to advance position.
Garelli moves into full guard.
Lindgren is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garelli is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garelli has escaped and now he's on top!
Lindgren keeping moving, preventing Garelli from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren has his foot on Garelli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garelli works his way back into a safe position though.
Garelli is stalling in the full guard.
Garelli trying to control but Lindgren is working from the bottom.
Lindgren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garelli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garelli passes Lindgren's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Garelli tries to pass to full mount but Lindgren defends it.
Lindgren is looking to improve his position.
Lindgren is pressing down on Garelli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindgren wants to sweep but no luck.
Garelli passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Garelli controlling from side mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindgren is not content to let Garelli control the position.
Lindgren is trying to improve his 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 Mikael Lindgren will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lindgren displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garelli.
Lindgren gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lindgren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lindgren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lindgren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lindgren keeping full guard, as Garelli tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindgren has his foot on Garelli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garelli works his way back into a safe position though.
Garelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lindgren is keeping the position for now.
Lindgren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindgren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lindgren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garelli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garelli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garelli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garelli advances to half guard.
Garelli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lindgren moves into full guard.
Garelli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lindgren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garelli passes into half guard.
Lindgren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garelli is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren tries to reverse the position but Garelli maintains control.
Lindgren regains half guard.
Lindgren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lindgren is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garelli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garelli's back!
Garelli fending off the submission attempt from Lindgren.
Garelli showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garelli wants to escape the position.
Garelli trying to control the hands but Lindgren won't let him.
Garelli breaks Lindgren's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lindgren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garelli wants to improve his position but Lindgren is controlling well.
Lindgren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren seems to be looking for submissions.
Garelli gets back to full guard.
Garelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lindgren is one step ahead there.
Lindgren looking to pass the guard.
Garelli keeping moving, preventing Lindgren from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Garelli trying to keep a closed guard but Lindgren is proving a slippery customer.
Lindgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindgren stopping the sweep attempt from Garelli.
Garelli is trying to keep Lindgren in close.
Lindgren wants to pass the guard but Garelli is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garelli dives on top into guard.
Garelli passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Garelli trying to control the action but Lindgren is working from the bottom.
Lindgren is looking to regain half guard here but Garelli keeps moving and retains side control.
Garelli is looking to take a break and control but Lindgren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Garelli has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lindgren is trying to escape the mount.
Garelli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lindgren is looking to escape.
Lindgren has given up his back.
I would not like to be Lindgren right now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindgren tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren breaks Garelli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lindgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garelli is controlling Lindgren's posture.
Lindgren advances position into side control!
Lindgren tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindgren moves into full mount!
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 Mikael Lindgren.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lindgren, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Mikael Lindgren!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Mikael Lindgren!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Mikael Lindgren!
Mikael Lindgren wins by unanimous decision!
Mikael Lindgren thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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