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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Sigfridsson (ranked 1034 p4p, 137 weight class) and Shaun Brownie (ranked 1298 p4p, 171 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Sigfridsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaun Brownie!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brownie gets tackled into the cage by Sigfridsson. Sigfridsson maintains the clinch.
Sigfridsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brownie is trying to trip Sigfridsson. He has hold of a leg but Sigfridsson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brownie persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sigfridsson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sigfridsson lands a shoulder strike.
Sigfridsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sigfridsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Sigfridsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sigfridsson fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brownie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sigfridsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brownie leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sigfridsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brownie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brownie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brownie wants the takedown. Sigfridsson is fighting it off but Brownie persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sigfridsson's guard against the cage.
Brownie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brownie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brownie prevents Sigfridsson from getting back to his feet.
Brownie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sigfridsson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Brownie leaning against his opponent.
Sigfridsson lands a shoulder strike.
Brownie has a couple of punches blocked by Sigfridsson.
Brownie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sigfridsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Benjamin Sigfridsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Brownie.
Sigfridsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brownie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brownie wants to take a breather but Sigfridsson is having none of it.
Sigfridsson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brownie lands with a nice body punch.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brownie looks to score with a jab to the body but Sigfridsson is just out of range.
Sigfridsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brownie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brownie misses with a few strikes there.
Brownie throws an off balance right hand
and Sigfridsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Brownie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sigfridsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brownie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Brownie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sigfridsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brownie.
Sigfridsson moves into range and clinches up with Brownie.
Sigfridsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Brownie.
Brownie tightens his grip and picks Sigfridsson up, before dumping him to the ground. Sigfridsson manages to land in guard.
Brownie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sigfridsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brownie won't allow Sigfridsson to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Brownie has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Brownie can't get the takedown.
Brownie is looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sigfridsson.
Brownie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sigfridsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sigfridsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sigfridsson misses with a punch to the body.
Sigfridsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brownie stalling against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brownie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sigfridsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sigfridsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson is pressed up against the cage. Brownie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sigfridsson down to the mat. Sigfridsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brownie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brownie thinking.
Brownie lands with a straight right. Sigfridsson didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brownie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sigfridsson manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brownie. Sigfridsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brownie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sigfridsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sigfridsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brownie.
Sigfridsson closes the distance and pushes Brownie back into the cage.
Brownie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sigfridsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Brownie controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sigfridsson dominated that round.
That's time! Sigfridsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sigfridsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sigfridsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sigfridsson is working Brownie over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sigfridsson.
Brownie wants a takedown.
Brownie lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brownie.
Brownie blocking some punches.
Brownie tries a body shot but Sigfridsson blocks it.
Brownie tries a body shot but Sigfridsson blocks it.
Brownie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigfridsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brownie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brownie blocks a body shot from Sigfridsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brownie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sigfridsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigfridsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brownie throws a body shot but no joy.
Brownie swings for the body but Sigfridsson moves out of range.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch
and Brownie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sigfridsson slips a straight right by Brownie.
Brownie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brownie goes for a double leg but Sigfridsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sigfridsson continues to drive forward.
Benjamin Sigfridsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Brownie.
Sigfridsson throws a shot to the body.
Brownie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sigfridsson is looking for a counter combo.
Sigfridsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brownie.
Brownie swings widly with a right hand
and Sigfridsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brownie.
Sigfridsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brownie.
Sigfridsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brownie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson tries to work over Brownie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sigfridsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Brownie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Sigfridsson throws an elbow but misses.
Brownie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sigfridsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Sigfridsson has a couple of punches blocked by Brownie.
Sigfridsson prevents a body shot from Brownie.
Sigfridsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sigfridsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brownie can do to turn this around?
Sigfridsson misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sigfridsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sigfridsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Sigfridsson being controlled against the cage.
Sigfridsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brownie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sigfridsson up against the cage.
Brownie misses with the head strike.
Brownie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brownie blocks an elbow strike.
Sigfridsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brownie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sigfridsson is keeping busy.
Sigfridsson lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brownie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sigfridsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sigfridsson can't find room to land a body shot as Brownie controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brownie.
Sigfridsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brownie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brownie tries to stall but Sigfridsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brownie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sigfridsson up against the cage.
Brownie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sigfridsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sigfridsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brownie looking to slow down the pace here.
Benjamin Sigfridsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brownie slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sigfridsson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Brownie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sigfridsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brownie trying to control the position but instead, Sigfridsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brownie into the cage.
Sigfridsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brownie backwards.
Sigfridsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brownie gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sigfridsson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brownie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brownie with the counter takedown but Sigfridsson avoids it easily.
Brownie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigfridsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brownie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brownie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brownie swats away the attempt to clinch by Sigfridsson.
Brownie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sigfridsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brownie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brownie looks to land a combination but Sigfridsson avoids it well.
Sigfridsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brownie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brownie throws a right hand that misses
letting Sigfridsson counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brownie circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Brownie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brownie misses with a lunging right hand
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice body shot.
Brownie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sigfridsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brownie.
Sigfridsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Brownie circles away.
Shaun Brownie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sigfridsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brownie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sigfridsson but Sigfridsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sigfridsson is looking to clinch but Brownie is avoiding it.
Sigfridsson moves away from the strike by Brownie.
Sigfridsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Brownie.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sigfridsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sigfridsson moves in looking to clinch but Brownie pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sigfridsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brownie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brownie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brownie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sigfridsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brownie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brownie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sigfridsson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Benjamin Sigfridsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaun Brownie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brownie working the body and head with strikes.
Sigfridsson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brownie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Brownie with the ground and pound but Sigfridsson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sigfridsson pushes Brownie off looking to stand but Brownie dives back in and keeps control.
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 Benjamin Sigfridsson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sigfridsson, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Sigfridsson!
After the fight, Benjamin Sigfridsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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