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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 1475 p4p, 177 weight class) and Nils Holgersson (ranked 2516 p4p, 288 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brown might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hard In Da Paint. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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166 lbs
23 - 28 - 2 |
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169 cm
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157 lbs
30 - 21 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
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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
23 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holgersson! But no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holgersson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holgersson throws a front kick that sends Brown stumbling back into the cage.
Holgersson moves to clinch but Brown breaks away
and Brown counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holgersson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Holgersson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holgersson is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holgersson is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Holgersson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brown.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to control from the top but Holgersson keeps moving.
Holgersson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holgersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holgersson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown seems keen to control Holgersson's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holgersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holgersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown pulls Holgersson in close to prevent any damage.
Brown wants to sweep here but Holgersson controlling him for the moment.
Holgersson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holgersson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holgersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Holgersson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holgersson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Holgersson from controlling successfully.
Brown seems keen to control Holgersson's posture.
Holgersson throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Holgersson stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Holgersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown seems keen to control Holgersson's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice sprawl there from Holgersson as Brown shoots in.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Holgersson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brown tries to bum rush Holgersson with a series of wild strikes but Holgersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holgersson misses with a low kick.
Holgersson clinches with his opponent.
Holgersson tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Holgersson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holgersson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Holgersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Holgersson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holgersson lands with a shot to the body.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Holgersson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brown.
Holgersson tightens his grip and picks Brown up, before dumping him to the ground. Brown manages to land in guard.
Holgersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson throwing strikes but missing.
Brown managing to control the position.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Holgersson from controlling successfully.
Holgersson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nils Holgersson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown wants to sweep here but Holgersson controlling him for the moment.
Brown controlling Holgersson's posture.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Holgersson is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holgersson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Holgersson slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holgersson looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
John Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nils Holgersson.
Brown throws a right hand that Holgersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Holgersson also avoids with ease.
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holgersson swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Holgersson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brown. Holgersson shrugs it off though.
Holgersson moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
Holgersson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brown is defending well.
Holgersson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Holgersson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holgersson lands a nice knee to the body.
Holgersson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holgersson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brown prevents a body shot from Holgersson.
Holgersson can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown controlling the action here for a moment.
Holgersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown avoiding damage as Holgersson throws knees to the body.
Brown can't get the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holgersson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brown avoiding damage as Holgersson throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Holgersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Holgersson as Brown shoots in.
Holgersson throws a lazy head kick
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Holgersson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Holgersson, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Holgersson against the cage but Holgersson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Holgersson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown blocks the body kick.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holgersson tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown sizes up Holgersson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Holgersson.
Brown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Holgersson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brown is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Holgersson keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Holgersson trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Holgersson pulls Brown in to control the position.
Holgersson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Holgersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Holgersson, not yet.
Holgersson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brown holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown 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.
Holgersson trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Nils Holgersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holgersson with a nice head shot there.
Brown looking to control.
Holgersson content to stall in guard here.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holgersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Holgersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown controlling Holgersson's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown throws a right hand that Holgersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Holgersson also avoids with ease.
Holgersson tries a quick counter leg kick but Brown is wise to it.
Holgersson has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holgersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holgersson backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgersson misses with some punches.
Holgersson trying to land knees to the body.
Holgersson jumps guard and drags Brown to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nils Holgersson.
I've got Holgersson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Holgersson!
Nils Holgersson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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