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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ewert Lauringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfa Uros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uros has chosen Dirty Diana as his entrance music. Ewert Lauringer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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203 lbs
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182 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ewert Lauringer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfa Uros!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uros shoots in but Lauringer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Uros defending well as Lauringer loads up on a big left hand.
Uros has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lauringer missing with a left hand there. Uros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lauringer lands a jab to Uros's midsection.
Lauringer slaps away a takedown attempt from Uros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Uros ducks under a wild hook from Lauringer.
Lauringer misses with an uppercut.
Lauringer lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lauringer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uros shoots for a double leg takedown but Lauringer sprawls well. He's pushed Uros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ewert Lauringer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfa Uros.
Uros closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lauringer counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uros throws a head kick that misses.
Lauringer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uros.
Lauringer stuffs the takedown attempt from Uros. Uros gets slowly back to his feet.
Uros tries to clinch there but Lauringer circles away.
Uros doesn't manage to clinch there - Lauringer circles away.
Lauringer scores with a body shot.
Uros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lauringer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ewert Lauringer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uros tries to clinch up but Lauringer circles away and keeps his distance.
Uros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lauringer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uros shoots in looking for a takedown. Lauringer tries to sprawl out of it but Uros keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lauringer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Uros.
Uros wants to clinch up but Lauringer keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lauringer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lauringer defends it nicely.
Uros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lauringer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Uros throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lauringer.
Uros fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lauringer avoids it really well and circles away.
Lauringer takes a swing at Uros's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauringer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uros.
Lauringer throws a jab but it's blocked by Uros.
Lauringer lands with a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uros.
Lauringer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been told by Lauringer's head coaches at The Stray Dogs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Uros shoots in and drives through. Lauringer sprawls well.
Lauringer misses with a body shot.
Lauringer misses with a few strikes there.
Lauringer catches Uros with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lauringer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alfa Uros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lauringer misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lauringer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Uros somewhat.
Lauringer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uros moves away.
Uros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lauringer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Uros tries to clinch up but Lauringer circles away and keeps his distance.
Lauringer leaves Uros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Lauringer misses its intended target.
Lauringer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lauringer counters with a nice body shot.
Lauringer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lauringer lands a jab.
Uros tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lauringer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ewert Lauringer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lauringer cracks Uros with an open hand slap.
Uros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Uros takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lauringer loads up on a big right hand but Uros slips the punch.
Uros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lauringer but Lauringer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uros takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lauringer cracks Uros with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lauringer with a nice cross.
Uros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lauringer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Uros somewhat.
Ewert Lauringer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfa Uros.
Lauringer misses with a body shot.
Lauringer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uros drives through with a takedown into Lauringer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lauringer is pulling down on Uros's head to control his posture.
Uros wants to control from the top but Lauringer keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uros stands up and waves to Lauringer to follow him.
Uros tries for a takedown but Lauringer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uros closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lauringer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lauringer misses with a punch to the body.
Uros has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lauringer after a bit of a struggle.
Uros tries to land a knee to the head but Lauringer blocks with his arms.
Lauringer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uros is looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauringer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uros blocking some punches.
Uros tries for a takedown but Lauringer manages to get underhooks.
Uros tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauringer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lauringer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uros fails to pull guard.
Lauringer lands an uppercut.
Uros has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lauringer regains guard immediately.
Lauringer 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.
Uros trying to control but Lauringer is working from the bottom.
Lauringer is pulling down on Uros's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uros wants to control from the top but Lauringer keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Uros stopping the sweep attempt from Lauringer.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alfa Uros wasn't active enough on the ground.
Uros tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lauringer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lauringer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uros.
Lauringer misses with a body shot.
Uros tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lauringer defends well and Uros ends up having to push Lauringer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lauringer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uros drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lauringer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Uros goes for a takedown attempt but Lauringer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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 Ewert Lauringer 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!
Lauringer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Uros avoids the body shot from Lauringer.
Uros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lauringer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lauringer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lauringer throws a hook to the side of Uros's head but Uros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lauringer but Lauringer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alfa Uros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uros looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uros fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ewert Lauringer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfa Uros.
Lauringer gets caught flat footed, as Uros shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauringer controls Uros momentarily but Uros frees himself.
Uros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lauringer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lauringer keeping moving, preventing Uros from controlling successfully.
Lauringer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Uros wants to sweep but Lauringer has passed to side control!
Uros manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauringer moves into full guard.
Uros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lauringer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alfa Uros has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lauringer keeping moving, preventing Uros from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lauringer is on top in guard.
Uros has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lauringer has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Uros's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauringer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Uros is looking for a sweep.
Lauringer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Uros's legs.
Uros has one of Lauringer's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Lauringer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uros keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauringer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lauringer throwing strikes but Uros manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lauringer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Uros sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lauringer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lauringer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Uros's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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 Ewert Lauringer.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lauringer, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Ewert Lauringer!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Ewert Lauringer!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Ewert Lauringer!
Ewert Lauringer wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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