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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Litchfield (ranked 4417 p4p, 4549 weight class) and Lee Nordmarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 522 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Litchfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Nordmarsson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Litchfield closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nordmarsson circles away.
Litchfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Litchfield shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nordmarsson has one foot on Litchfield's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Litchfield is defended easily by Nordmarsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Litchfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Litchfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Nordmarsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Litchfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nordmarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litchfield closes the distance and clinches.
Litchfield is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nordmarsson to keep the fight standing.
Litchfield is looking to control Nordmarsson's arms but Nordmarsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Litchfield has his back to the cage.
Nordmarsson breaks from the clinch.
Nordmarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Litchfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nordmarsson as he avoids it easily.
Nordmarsson is looking for the big counter here.
Nordmarsson connects with a looping right hand.
Litchfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nordmarsson gets tackled into the cage by Litchfield. Litchfield maintains the clinch.
Litchfield can't get the takedown.
Nordmarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordmarsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Litchfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Litchfield closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordmarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Litchfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Litchfield takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nordmarsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Litchfield misses with a body punch.
Nordmarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Litchfield shoots in for a double leg but Nordmarsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Litchfield has Nordmarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordmarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Litchfield is defending well for now.
Nordmarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nordmarsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Litchfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Litchfield holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nordmarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Litchfield misses with the head strike.
Nordmarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nordmarsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nordmarsson moves to clinch but Litchfield breaks away
and Litchfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Nordmarsson. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordmarsson moves in looking to clinch but Litchfield pushes him off.
Litchfield throws a big counter combination but Nordmarsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nordmarsson checks a low kick from Litchfield.
Litchfield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nordmarsson swivels and escapes.
As Litchfield backs off Nordmarsson throws a huge counter combo but Litchfield manages to avoid it all.
Litchfield takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordmarsson breaks from the clinch.
Nordmarsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Litchfield.
Litchfield moves into range and clinches up with Nordmarsson.
Nordmarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Nordmarsson dominated that round.
That's time! Litchfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nordmarsson gets tackled into the cage by Litchfield. Litchfield maintains the clinch.
Litchfield works on Nordmarsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Nordmarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Litchfield is defending well for now.
Nordmarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Litchfield breaks the clinch.
Nordmarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Litchfield has closed the distance and engaged Nordmarsson in a clinch.
Nordmarsson breaks the clinch.
Litchfield shoots in looking for a takedown. Nordmarsson tries to sprawl out of it but Litchfield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nordmarsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Litchfield closes the distance and pushes Nordmarsson back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litchfield is trying to pull guard but Nordmarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Nordmarsson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Litchfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Litchfield breaks the clinch.
Nordmarsson misses with a wild combination.
James Litchfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Litchfield has a takedown stuffed.
Nordmarsson tries to counter with a clinch but Litchfield shakes him off and moves away.
Litchfield shoots in for a takedown but Nordmarsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nordmarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nordmarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Litchfield moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litchfield tries to land a front kick but Nordmarsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Litchfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nordmarsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Litchfield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nordmarsson smiles and moves away.
Litchfield goes for a double leg but Nordmarsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nordmarsson continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Nordmarsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Come on Nordmarsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nordmarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nordmarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Litchfield's shoulder, as Litchfield tries to avoid the shot.
Nordmarsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Litchfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nordmarsson tries to avoid it but Litchfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nordmarsson to the ground. Nordmarsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nordmarsson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Litchfield shoots in and drives through. Nordmarsson sprawls well.
Nordmarsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Litchfield with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordmarsson stuffs the takedown.
Litchfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nordmarsson's waist but Nordmarsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Litchfield off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nordmarsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Litchfield circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Nordmarsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nordmarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Litchfield is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nordmarsson tries to clinch there but Litchfield circles away.
Litchfield dodges the punch combination from Nordmarsson.
Nordmarsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Litchfield. Litchfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Nordmarsson feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordmarsson throws a nice looking combination but Litchfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nordmarsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nordmarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordmarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nordmarsson swinging wildly here.
Nordmarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Litchfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nordmarsson.
Nordmarsson tries to bum rush Litchfield with a series of wild strikes but Litchfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Litchfield instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordmarsson breaks from the clinch.
Litchfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nordmarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Litchfield somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Nordmarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Litchfield throws a head kick that misses
and Nordmarsson moves into the clinch.
Litchfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nordmarsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Litchfield jumps guard but Nordmarsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nordmarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Litchfield moves into range and clinches up with Nordmarsson.
Nordmarsson leaning against his opponent.
Nordmarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Litchfield throws the kick towards the body but Nordmarsson avoids it.
Litchfield shoots in for a takedown but Nordmarsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Litchfield. 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.
Litchfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nordmarsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Litchfield counters with a two punch combo.
James Litchfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Litchfield shoots in for a double leg but Nordmarsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litchfield shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nordmarsson's guard.
Nordmarsson pushes Litchfield off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Litchfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nordmarsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Litchfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nordmarsson walks away with a smile on his face. Litchfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Litchfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nordmarsson's waist but Nordmarsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Litchfield off to one side.
Nordmarsson throws a counter combo.
Litchfield fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nordmarsson scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordmarsson misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordmarsson blocks a head kick by Litchfield.
Litchfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Litchfield shoots in looking for a takedown. Nordmarsson tries to sprawl out of it but Litchfield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nordmarsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nordmarsson throws a leg kick but Litchfield checks it.
Litchfield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Litchfield has Nordmarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nordmarsson manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litchfield throws a one two combo.
Litchfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Litchfield has Nordmarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nordmarsson manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Litchfield tries to throw a body punch but Nordmarsson avoids it by throwing Litchfield back against the cage.
Nordmarsson breaks the clinch.
Nordmarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Litchfield.
Litchfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nordmarsson as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Litchfield throws a right and a left that Nordmarsson avoids nicely.
Litchfield moves into the clinch.
Nordmarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nordmarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nordmarsson is looking for the big counter here.
Litchfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Litchfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nordmarsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
James Litchfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee Nordmarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Litchfield misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lee Nordmarsson.
I've got Nordmarsson 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Nordmarsson!
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