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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 4021 p4p, 342 weight class) and Birger Nielsen (ranked 5156 p4p, 421 weight class). Steve Rogers has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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225 lbs
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245 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Birger Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nielsen sprawls well initially but Rogers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rogers seems to be working for a kimura but Nielsen defends the submission attempt.
Rogers seems to be looking for submissions.
Rogers stops Nielsen from getting back to his feet.
Nielsen is refusing to be controlled, as Rogers sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nielsen is controlling Rogers's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is trying to control the action in half guard but Nielsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rogers is really struggling to control Nielsen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nielsen wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nielsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rogers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
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.
Rogers tries to pass to full mount but Nielsen defends it.
Rogers trying to control from half guard but Nielsen is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rogers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rogers passes Nielsen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rogers is trying to control. Nielsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rogers wants to pass to mount but Nielsen is defending the position.
Nielsen is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is keen to just control but Nielsen is a slippery customer.
Rogers is looking for a kimura but Nielsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rogers to get the leverage.
Rogers is trying to control. Nielsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rogers is pressing down on Nielsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nielsen is holding on for now.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rogers moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rogers goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nielsen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rogers but great work by Nielsen.
Rogers is trying to improve his position.
Rogers is letting Nielsen control him for a moment.
Rogers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nielsen is trying to work for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nielsen pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that round.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nielsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rogers attempts a counter takedown but Nielsen avoids it well and moves away.
Nielsen clinches up against the cage.
Rogers jumps guard but Nielsen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nielsen pulls guard.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Rogers postures up.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
Rogers stands and throws Nielsen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nielsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rogers tries to advance position but instead Nielsen slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nielsen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rogers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rogers looking to secure an arm triangle but Nielsen defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rogers with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nielsen wants to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
Rogers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nielsen is looking to escape.
Rogers seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nielsen is holding on tight.
Nielsen is just holding on here. Rogers manages to take his back.
Rogers is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nielsen is defending well though. Rogers let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is hanging on to Nielsen's back as he tries to escape.
Nielsen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rogers wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy.
Rogers is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nielsen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rogers's guard. Nice work there by Nielsen.
Rogers trying to control the position.
Nielsen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nielsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rogers's head.
Rogers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nielsen is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rogers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rogers has escaped and now he's on top!
Nielsen is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rogers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rogers trying to mount his opponent but Nielsen defends it.
Rogers is working for a submission of some sort.
Rogers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is looking for a kimura but Nielsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rogers to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control from half guard but Nielsen is working away.
Nielsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rogers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nielsen keeping control of the position.
Nielsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nielsen.
Rogers forces his way into half guard.
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.
Nielsen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rogers is working for a submission of some sort.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nielsen can do to turn this around?
Nielsen is trying to stand back up but Rogers is controlling him
Rogers trying to pass the guard but Nielsen defending well.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers moves nicely into side control.
Rogers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nielsen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rogers's guard! Nice work there by Nielsen!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nielsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steve Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nielsen postures up.
Rogers has his hands on Nielsen's head, controlling the position.
Nielsen working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rogers holds on and takes a little breather.
Rogers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nielsen is one step ahead there.
Rogers is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Rogers seems keen to control Nielsen's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Steve Rogers.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rogers, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rogers!
After winning the bout, Steve Rogers 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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hype
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