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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shanji Bikram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selfrid Bergman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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212 lbs
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218 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shanji Bikram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selfrid Bergman!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Bikram.
Bergman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bikram manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bergman gets control of Bikram's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bergman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bikram decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bikram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergman.
Bergman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bikram sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bikram attempts a counter takedown but Bergman avoids it well and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Bergman misses.
Selfrid Bergman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bikram staying out of range there.
Bikram appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bergman misses with an uppercut. Bikram saw that one coming.
Bikram appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bergman throws a lazy right hand but Bikram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bikram feinted with a counter takedown.
Bergman throws a right and a left that Bikram avoids nicely.
Bikram attempts a counter takedown but Bergman avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergman tries to clinch up.
Bergman forces Bikram back against the cage and clinches.
Bergman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bikram wants to stand and escape but instead Bergman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bikram keeping moving, preventing Bergman from controlling successfully.
Bergman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bikram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bergman.
Bergman postures up in Bikram's guard and throws a big left but Bikram blocks it.
Bergman with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Bikram blocks nicely.
Bergman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bikram preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bergman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bergman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bikram's head.
Bergman trying to control but Bikram is working from the bottom.
Bergman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bergman is looking to work some ground and pound but Bikram has wrist control.
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Bikram blocks nicely.
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Bikram blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bikram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bergman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bergman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bikram changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch combination from Bergman misses.
Bikram appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bergman misses with a series of wild punches.
Bikram attempts a counter takedown but Bergman avoids it well and moves away.
Bergman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bergman wants to clinch up but Bikram keeps it at a distance.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergman lands a really nice looking cross but Bikram seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bergman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bergman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bergman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bikram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bikram enables Bergman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bikram manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bergman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bergman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bikram has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bergman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bikram checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selfrid Bergman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bergman misses with a hook.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bikram as he jumps to the side.
Bikram feinted with a counter takedown.
Bergman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bergman showed some decent athleticism there.
Bergman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bikram's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bergman trying to control from half guard but Bikram is working away.
Bergman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikram keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bergman thows a huge punch but Bikram dodges it nicely.
Bergman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bergman is pressing down on Bikram's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bikram is holding on for now.
Bergman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bergman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bikram has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bikram tries to kick Bergman off but Bergman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bergman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bergman wants to take a breather but Bikram is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bergman working Bikram over with strikes.
Bergman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bergman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bikram defending well though.
Bikram makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bikram tries to sprawl but Bergman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bikram manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bergman misses with a wild body shot.
Bikram feinted with a counter takedown.
Bergman takes a swing at Bikram's ribcage but misses.
Bikram appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Selfrid Bergman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bergman closes the distance and pushes Bikram back into the cage.
Bikram gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bergman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergman is trying to drag Bikram to the mat but Bikram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shanji Bikram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.
Bergman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bergman gets control of Bikram's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bergman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bergman 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.
Bergman is trying to keep Bikram in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bikram won't allow Bergman to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Rape Academy (7 elite, 6 2x elite) inform us that Bergman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bergman is trying to keep Bikram in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bergman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Selfrid Bergman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Bikram.
Shanji Bikram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bikram takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bergman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bikram attempts a counter takedown but Bergman avoids it well and moves away.
Bergman throws a shot from downtown. Bikram moves away and avoids it.
Bikram attempts a counter takedown but Bergman avoids it well and moves away.
Bergman throws a lazy right hand but Bikram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bergman throws a hook to the side of Bikram's head but Bikram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bergman lands with a nice combination. Bikram backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bikram drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bergman sprawls and moves away.
Bergman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bergman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bikram gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bikram wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergman has hold of one of Bikram's legs. Bikram is fighting the takedown attempt but Bergman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bergman postures up in Bikram's guard and throws a big left but Bikram blocks it.
Selfrid Bergman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bergman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bergman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bergman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bikram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bikram wants to stand but Bergman is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bergman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bergman throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bergman throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bikram tries to sprawl but Bergman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bikram has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bergman is on him like a limpet, forcing Bikram back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergman is trying to drag Bikram to the mat but Bikram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bergman is trying to drag Bikram to the mat but Bikram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shanji Bikram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.
Bikram prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bergman jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergman is working an open guard so Bikram takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bergman dives in and grabs Bikram's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bikram pushes down on Bergman's head and hops out.
Bikram changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bergman misses with the combination.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A clash of legs there as Bikram blocks the low kick.
Bergman wants to clinch
and Bikram counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bergman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bikram is on him like a limpet, forcing Bergman back against the cage.
Bikram has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bergman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bikram is defending well.
Bikram gets underhooks to prevent Bergman's takedown attempt.
Bergman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergman shoots in and drives through. Bikram sprawls well.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bergman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bergman throws a wild body kick that Bikram sees coming a mile off.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bergman misses with a takedown attempt - Bikram sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bikram appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bergman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bikram counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bergman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shanji Bikram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bikram takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Selfrid Bergman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bergman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selfrid Bergman!
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energy
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hype
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