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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Lothbrok (ranked 2284 p4p, 984 weight class) and YB Sol Brotha (ranked 297 p4p, 142 weight class). Lothbrok's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vikings. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bjorn Lothbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, YB Sol Brotha!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sol Brotha drives through with a takedown into Lothbrok's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sol Brotha drops back looking for a leg! Lothbrok is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lothbrok manages to kick Sol Brotha off! Sol Brotha jumps back into Lothbrok's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sol Brotha working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lothbrok trying to control the position.
Sol Brotha won't allow Lothbrok to sweep him here.
Lothbrok keeping moving, preventing Sol Brotha from controlling successfully.
Lothbrok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sol Brotha's guard.
Sol Brotha keeping moving, preventing Lothbrok from controlling successfully.
Sol Brotha has his foot on Lothbrok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lothbrok works his way back into a safe position though.
Sol Brotha keeping moving, preventing Lothbrok from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok tries to free his leg and advance position but Sol Brotha is retaining full guard.
Sol Brotha looking for a guillotine here but Lothbrok defends easily.
Sol Brotha keeping moving, preventing Lothbrok from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok passes Sol Brotha's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lothbrok is trying to control the action in half guard but Sol Brotha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lothbrok wants to free his trapped foot but Sol Brotha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sol Brotha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lothbrok pulls his head out easily.
Lothbrok is looking for a kimura but Sol Brotha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lothbrok to get the leverage.
Sol Brotha actively working from the bottom here.
Sol Brotha is controlling Lothbrok's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lothbrok works his way into side control.
Lothbrok tries for a kimura but Sol Brotha is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lothbrok is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sol Brotha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lothbrok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sol Brotha prevents Lothbrok from improving position.
Sol Brotha is not content to let Lothbrok control the position.
Sol Brotha is trying to control Lothbrok's posture but Lothbrok avoids it.
Sol Brotha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lothbrok off and has taken his back!
Sol Brotha is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lothbrok has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lothbrok defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sol Brotha tries to keep control of the position but Lothbrok is staying busy.
Sol Brotha is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lothbrok defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sol Brotha is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lothbrok defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Sol Brotha is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lothbrok holding both Sol Brotha 's hands and preventing any damage.
Sol Brotha is not going to allow Lothbrok to sit and survive in this position.
Sol Brotha controls the position.
Lothbrok trying to control but not successfully.
Sol Brotha has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lothbrok has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sol Brotha's guard. Nice work there by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok trying to control but Sol Brotha is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lothbrok is pushing down on Sol Brotha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sol Brotha is fighting to maintain full guard but Lothbrok has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lothbrok passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lothbrok is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sol Brotha to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sol Brotha shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrok goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sol Brotha turns into him and now he's in Lothbrok's guard.
Sol Brotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Lothbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YB Sol Brotha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sol Brotha shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lothbrok napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sol Brotha wants to control but Lothbrok is keeping him busy.
Lothbrok sneaks back into half guard.
Lothbrok controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sol Brotha tries to pass to full mount but Lothbrok defends it.
Sol Brotha prevents Lothbrok from improving his position.
YB Sol Brotha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sol Brotha wants to free his trapped foot but Lothbrok is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol Brotha is trying to work for a kimura but Lothbrok is defending well.
Lothbrok is looking to improve his position.
Lothbrok wants to control but Sol Brotha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lothbrok is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Razor Sharp Training Systems, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sol Brotha's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sol Brotha's back!
Sol Brotha manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lothbrok's guard. Nice work there by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sol Brotha wants to control from the top but Lothbrok keeps moving.
Sol Brotha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lothbrok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lothbrok wants to control the position but Sol Brotha says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lothbrok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sol Brotha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sol Brotha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lothbrok wants to sweep here but Sol Brotha controlling him for the moment.
Lothbrok trying to control the position.
Sol Brotha trying to control but Lothbrok is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok is pulling down on Sol Brotha's head. It's preventing any offense from Sol Brotha, at least for the moment.
Sol Brotha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sol Brotha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lothbrok works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lothbrok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sol Brotha.
Lothbrok has momentary wrist control but Sol Brotha slips an elbow through the middle.
Sol Brotha wants to control from the top but Lothbrok keeps moving.
Lothbrok is pulling down on Sol Brotha's head to control his posture.
Sol Brotha connects with a couple of short punches.
Lothbrok pulls Sol Brotha in close to prevent any damage.
Sol Brotha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha tries to free his leg and advance position but Lothbrok is retaining full guard.
Sol Brotha stopping the sweep attempt from Lothbrok.
Sol Brotha pushing down on Lothbrok's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sol Brotha is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sol Brotha throwing shots but Lothbrok is blocking nicely.
Sol Brotha thows a huge punch but Lothbrok dodges it nicely.
Lothbrok trying to hold on to Sol Brotha's head to control him but Sol Brotha postures up.
Lothbrok keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sol Brotha slips a nice elbow through Lothbrok's hands, connecting with Lothbrok's forehead.
Lothbrok is defending against the submission attempts here by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok looking for submissions off his back.
Lothbrok is trying to get back to full guard.
Lothbrok trying to get back to full guard but Sol Brotha takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sol Brotha wants to take his opponent's back but Lothbrok doesn't allow it.
Lothbrok really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sol Brotha looking for a guillotine from mount but Lothbrok is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrok is working to get back to half guard.
Sol Brotha landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YB Sol Brotha 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sol Brotha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lothbrok manages to avoid it.
Sol Brotha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sol Brotha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lothbrok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sol Brotha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lothbrok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lothbrok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sol Brotha drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lothbrok wants to sweep here but Sol Brotha controlling him for the moment.
Lothbrok is working hard here to advance position.
Sol Brotha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sol Brotha postures up.
Sol Brotha works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol Brotha wants to free his trapped foot but Lothbrok is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sol Brotha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lothbrok is trying to control but can't.
Lothbrok avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Brotha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lothbrok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lothbrok trying to control here.
Sol Brotha works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lothbrok gets back to half guard.
Sol Brotha drops an elbow to the side of Lothbrok's head.
Sol Brotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lothbrok is not content to let Sol Brotha control the position.
Lothbrok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sol Brotha is working away from the top position though.
Bjorn Lothbrok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha lands with a punch from half guard.
Sol Brotha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sol Brotha wants to take a breather but Lothbrok is having none of it.
Lothbrok is controlling Sol Brotha's trapped leg to prevent Sol Brotha from advancing to side control.
Sol Brotha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lothbrok sees it coming and defends easily.
Lothbrok wants to get back to full guard.
Lothbrok moves into full guard.
Sol Brotha trying to control but Lothbrok is working from the bottom.
Lothbrok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sol Brotha throwing strikes from guard but Lothbrok blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok wants to sweep here but Sol Brotha controlling him for the moment.
Lothbrok keeping full guard, as Sol Brotha tries to pass.
Sol Brotha wants to control from the top but Lothbrok keeps moving.
Sol Brotha throws a big right hand that misses.
Sol Brotha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lothbrok takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lothbrok tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sol Brotha easily slips into full mount!
Sol Brotha working the ground and pound effectively.
Lothbrok keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sol Brotha looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sol Brotha wants to sweep but no luck.
Lothbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Sol Brotha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sol Brotha looking for a guillotine here but Lothbrok defends easily.
Lothbrok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lothbrok has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lothbrok passes Sol Brotha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrok is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sol Brotha is just riding it out for now. Lothbrok eventually gives up the hold.
Sol Brotha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
YB Sol Brotha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sol Brotha 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... YB Sol Brotha!
After winning the bout, YB Sol Brotha 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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