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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mepral Concor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Olov Hermansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mepral Concor!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermansson clinches up with Concor and pushes him back against the cage.
Hermansson is trying to trip Concor. He has hold of a leg but Concor is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hermansson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Concor is looking to stand back up but Hermansson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Concor.
Concor throws a strike from the bottom but Hermansson passes into side control!
Concor tries to control but Hermansson manages to take his back.
Hermansson keeps control of the position as Concor tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermansson gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
Hermansson closes the distance and pushes Concor back into the cage.
Concor is trying to drag Hermansson to the mat but Hermansson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hermansson manages to end up in side control.
Concor is trying to get back to half guard.
Hermansson stands up and beckons Concor to his feet.
Hermansson slaps away a takedown attempt from Concor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hermansson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hermansson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hermansson manages to end up in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Concor jumps guard but Hermansson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jan Olov Hermansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mepral Concor.
Hermansson is trying to trip Concor. He has hold of a leg but Concor is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hermansson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Concor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hermansson manages to get himself to full guard.
Hermansson keeping moving, preventing Concor from controlling successfully.
Hermansson wants to stand but Concor is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concor throws a big elbow that misses.
Concor throws a strike but Hermansson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Concor looking to control but Hermansson passes into half guard.
Hermansson stands up from half guard.
Hermansson darts in and clinches Concor up against the cage.
Hermansson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hermansson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concor is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hermansson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Concor is looking to improve his position but Hermansson isn't that keen on the idea.
Concor is trying to reverse the position but instead Hermansson has taken his back - oops!
Hermansson stands up.
Hermansson has Concor up against the cage in a clinch.
Concor is looking to take this one to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Concor wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Olov Hermansson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hermansson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Concor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hermansson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hermansson forces Concor back against the cage and clinches.
Hermansson has picked Concor up - he's going for a ride! Hermansson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Concor is trying to control but Hermansson passes into side control!
Concor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jan Olov Hermansson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Concor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Concor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hermansson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Concor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hermansson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Concor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hermansson is keeping busy.
Hermansson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Concor regains guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson tries to stand but Concor is controlling from the bottom.
Concor trying to keep a closed guard but Hermansson is proving a slippery customer.
Concor wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Concor controls Hermansson momentarily but Hermansson frees himself.
Hermansson gets to his feet. Concor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hermansson moves into range and clinches up with Concor.
Concor is looking for a takedown.
Jan Olov Hermansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mepral Concor.
Concor is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Concor clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Good control from Hermansson.
You can see the frustration on Concor's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hermansson stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
Mepral Concor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hermansson closes the distance and clinches.
Concor wants to take the fight to the mat but Hermansson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hermansson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hermansson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Concor to his feet.
Jan Olov Hermansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson has managed to clinch.
Hermansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Concor can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermansson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Concor clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hermansson decides to stand up, even though he's got his opponent's back.
Hermansson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Concor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hermansson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Concor is trying to drag Hermansson to the mat but Hermansson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jan Olov Hermansson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hermansson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Concor tries to kick Hermansson off in order to stand up. Hermansson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Olov Hermansson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Hermansson has closed the distance and engaged Concor in a clinch.
Hermansson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Concor is looking to get back to is feet but Hermansson passes into side control.
Concor looks to move to half guard but instead Hermansson has passed into mount! Damn!
Concor wants to hold on but Hermansson pushes him away.
Hermansson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hermansson clinches up with Concor and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermansson has clasped his hands together around Concor's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Concor tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
I really don't envy Concor right now.
Concor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concor is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Concor trying to control the hands but Hermansson won't let him.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jan Olov Hermansson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hermansson decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
Hermansson closes the distance and pushes Concor back into the cage.
Hermansson gets underhooks to prevent Concor's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hermansson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hermansson closes the distance and clinches.
Concor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hermansson to keep the fight standing.
Jan Olov Hermansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mepral Concor.
Hermansson has picked Concor up - he's going for a ride! Hermansson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Concor is looking to get back to full guard here but Hermansson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hermansson decides to stand back up.
Hermansson gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hermansson stands up from half guard.
Hermansson forces Concor back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermansson is trying to trip Concor. He has hold of a leg but Concor is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hermansson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mepral Concor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hermansson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Concor, up you get!
Jan Olov Hermansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Concor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hermansson forces Concor back against the cage and clinches.
Concor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermansson is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Olov Hermansson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hermansson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Olov Hermansson!
After winning the bout, Jan Olov Hermansson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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RATING
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