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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Akesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Armstrong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmie Akesson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akesson gets a double leg takedown into Armstrong's guard.
Armstrong looking for a sweep. Not yet Armstrong, not yet.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Akesson from controlling successfully.
Armstrong trying to keep a closed guard but Akesson is proving a slippery customer.
Akesson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Akesson from controlling successfully.
Armstrong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Akesson trying to control from the bottom.
Akesson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Akesson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Armstrong looks to land a strike but Akesson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Armstrong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akesson pulls Armstrong in close to his closed guard and prevents Armstrong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Armstrong stopping the sweep attempt from Akesson.
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Akesson controlling Armstrong's posture.
Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akesson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Armstrong controls the pace.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akesson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Akesson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Akesson has control of Armstrong's left arm, preventing Armstrong from doing any damage.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Armstrong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Akesson looking for a sweep. Not yet Akesson, not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Armstrong leaves Akesson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Akesson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Armstrong is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Armstrong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Akesson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Armstrong working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands an elbow.
A lull in the action here.
Armstrong wants to control but Akesson is keeping him busy.
Akesson struggling a bit here.
Armstrong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akesson on the ground.
Armstrong lands a decent elbow from side control.
Akesson taking a bit of punishment here - Armstrong scoring with strikes.
Armstrong advances nicely into full mount.
Akesson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Armstrong lands a nice shot to the head.
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!
Akesson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a couple of good shots and Akesson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Akesson is really stuck here.
Armstrong is trying to stick to Akesson's back but Akesson is turning into Armstrong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Armstrong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Akesson.
Armstrong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Akesson from controlling successfully.
Armstrong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Akesson from controlling successfully.
Akesson stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jimmie Akesson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Armstrong gets tackled into the cage by Akesson. Akesson maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Armstrong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Armstrong instigates a clinch.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akesson's elbow.
Akesson tries to pull guard but Armstrong won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land.
Akesson drags the fight down to the ground.
Akesson keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Armstrong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armstrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akesson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Armstrong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armstrong won't allow Akesson to sweep him here.
Armstrong stops Akesson from standing up.
Akesson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Armstrong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Armstrong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akesson throws a right hand that Armstrong ducks under and follows up with a left that Armstrong also avoids with ease.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Armstrong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Armstrong throws a head punch that misses.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akesson's elbow.
Armstrong pushes Akesson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Armstrong.
Akesson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Armstrong to keep the fight standing.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akesson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Armstrong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Eddie Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmie Akesson.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Armstrong throws a head punch that misses.
Armstrong gets underhooks to prevent Akesson's takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akesson is trying to force a seperation but Armstrong has the dominant position.
Akesson is looking to control Armstrong's arms but Armstrong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akesson has his back to the cage.
Armstrong misses with a body punch.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akesson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Armstrong.
Akesson tries to land knees in the clinch but Armstrong avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Armstrong - that landed with a thud.
Akesson is trying to stall.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akesson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Armstrong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akesson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Armstrong is defending well.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akesson's elbow.
Armstrong scores with a shoulder strike.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akesson's elbow.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
Akesson wants to break free but Armstrong has control.
Akesson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Armstrong throws a head punch that misses.
Akesson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Armstrong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jimmie Akesson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armstrong scores with a takedown into Akesson's guard.
Akesson has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Akesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong landing some decent shots from guard.
Armstrong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Armstrong throws an elbow that misses. Akesson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Armstrong's guard. Nice move by Akesson!
Akesson trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armstrong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akesson is one step ahead there.
Armstrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akesson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Armstrong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akesson.
Akesson slips under a jab.
We've been told by Armstrong's head coaches at Allstars MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akesson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Armstrong but Armstrong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Akesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eddie Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akesson shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Armstrong looks to score with a jab to the body but Akesson is just out of range.
Akesson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Akesson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eddie Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmie Akesson.
Armstrong dives in and scores a takedown into Akesson's guard.
Akesson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Armstrong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Armstrong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Armstrong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akesson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Armstrong controls the pace.
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.
Akesson keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Eddie Armstrong just wasn't active enough.
Armstrong gets a double leg takedown into Akesson's guard.
Akesson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Akesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akesson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Armstrong controls the pace.
Armstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akesson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong looking to sit in guard and control but Akesson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akesson stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Armstrong lands a couple of good shots and Akesson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akesson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Armstrong scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Akesson is looking for a way out.
Armstrong is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Eddie Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Armstrong controlling the positon.
Armstrong cracks Akesson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Akesson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Armstrong is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Armstrong lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Armstrong controls the position.
Will Armstrong go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Akesson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Armstrong controlling from the back.
Akesson tries to escape but Armstrong has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akesson is still trying to improve position.
Armstrong throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Armstrong tries to get the hooks in deep but Akesson pushed the leg off.
Armstrong scores with punches from the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akesson trying to control the position but Armstrong manages to sink in the hooks.
Akesson tries to escape but Armstrong has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Armstrong controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Armstrong clearly takes that round.
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.
Armstrong shoots in and bounces Akesson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses.
Armstrong postures up and lands a big shot to Akesson's brow.
Akesson keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Armstrong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Armstrong being controlled here momentarily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Armstrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Eddie Armstrong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akesson's elbow.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akesson's elbow.
Akesson blocking some punches.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Akesson blocks it.
Armstrong misses with a body punch.
Akesson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armstrong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Armstrong is leaning against Akesson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Akesson avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the cage.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Armstrong misses with some punches.
Akesson tries to score a body lock takedown but Armstrong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Akesson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Eddie Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmie Akesson.
Akesson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Akesson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Armstrong after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Armstrong on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Akesson.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akesson can do to turn this around?
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong cracks Akesson with a nice body shot.
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!
Akesson tries to pull guard but Armstrong won't allow it.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akesson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Armstrong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Armstrong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Akesson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong cracks Akesson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Armstrong controls the position from side control.
Akesson is looking to reverse the position.
Akesson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Akesson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Akesson tries to buck Armstrong off but Armstrong is having none of it.
Armstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akesson keeps working.
Akesson being controlled for a moment.
Armstrong is looking to take a break and control but Akesson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Akesson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Armstrong wants to take a breather but Akesson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Armstrong.
Armstrong stopping the sweep attempt from Akesson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akesson trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Armstrong had his way with Jimmie Akesson in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Armstrong lands a jab to the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Akesson is leaning against Armstrong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Armstrong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
Armstrong lands a right hand.
Akesson stalling in the clinch but Armstrong improves position.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Akesson controls his hands.
Akesson gets control of Armstrong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Akesson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Akesson looking to control.
Armstrong prevents Akesson from getting back to his feet.
Armstrong is stalling in the full guard.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Akesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Armstrong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Akesson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Armstrong lands an elbow.
Armstrong moves into full mount!
Akesson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Armstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akesson keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Akesson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Eddie Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong works his way into full mount!
Akesson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akesson pushes Armstrong off looking to stand but Armstrong dives back in and keeps control.
Armstrong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Akesson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Akesson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Armstrong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akesson's guard.
Armstrong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Akesson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Armstrong working the head and body with strikes.
Akesson punching from the bottom.
Armstrong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Akesson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown but Akesson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Armstrong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akesson gets tackled into the cage by Armstrong. Armstrong maintains the clinch.
Akesson is trying to pull guard but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.
Akesson tries a knee to the head but Armstrong blocks it.
A short right from Armstrong on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong digs a right hand into Akesson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akesson's gas tank.
Akesson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akesson tries to score a body lock takedown but Armstrong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Akesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akesson tries to pull guard but Armstrong won't allow it.
Eddie Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmie Akesson.
Akesson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Akesson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Akesson blocking some punches.
Akesson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akesson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short left from Armstrong.
Akesson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Armstrong smiles and moves away.
Jimmie Akesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akesson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Armstrong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Armstrong!
Eddie Armstrong retains his heavyweight title!
Eddie Armstrong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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