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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Edberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladimir Gilkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Stefan Edberg has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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207 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stefan Edberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wladimir Gilkov!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edberg connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Gilkov to the floor! Edberg dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Wladimir Gilkov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edberg is working away from the top position though.
Edberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gilkov on the ground.
Gilkov is refusing to be controlled, as Edberg sits in half guard.
Gilkov is looking to get back to full guard here but Edberg has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gilkov holds on to Edberg as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Gilkov is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gilkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Gilkov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gilkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gilkov actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Gilkov tries to roll over but Edberg keeps him under control.
Gilkov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gilkov is looking for a sweep. Edberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gilkov actively working from the bottom here.
Gilkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edberg 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gilkov takes one to the side of the head.
Edberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gilkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Edberg tries to sprawl out of it but Gilkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gilkov looks gassed!
Edberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gilkov moves into the clinch.
Gilkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Edberg is trying to break the clinch but Gilkov is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gilkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edberg's efforts to push away.
Gilkov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Edberg tries to break free but Gilkov pushes him back against the cage.
Edberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gilkov has Edberg pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Edberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wladimir Gilkov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gilkov tries to clinch but Edberg is having none of it.
Edberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gilkov. Gilkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Edberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gilkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edberg, pushing him back against the cage.
Edberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Edberg wants to break free but Gilkov has control.
Edberg working hard to break the clinch.
Gilkov effectively controlling the action here.
Edberg breaks the clinch.
Edberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edberg scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edberg throws a good cross that connects.
Gilkov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilkov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Edberg was covering up waiting for the punch and Gilkov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Edberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gilkov trying to control but Edberg is working from the bottom.
Gilkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edberg is keeping the position for now.
Gilkov throws a strike but Edberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gilkov wants to control the position but Edberg says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gilkov is looking to control Edberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gilkov avoid being mounted?
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Edberg misses with the combination.
Gilkov moves in looking to clinch but Edberg pushes him off.
Edberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edberg misses with an uppercut. Gilkov saw that one coming.
Edberg works Gilkov's body with a nice hook.
Edberg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Edberg drops Gilkov with a big left hand and mounts him. Gilkov is in big trouble!
Gilkov is rocked!
That has opened up Wladimir Gilkov's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edberg looking to control but Gilkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gilkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Edberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Edberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gilkov is looking to escape.
Gilkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edberg keeping moving, preventing Gilkov from controlling successfully.
Gilkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilkov has gone for a leg lock! Edberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gilkov's guard.
Edberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Edberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wladimir Gilkov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck for Gilkov with that takedown attempt.
Edberg lands a with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Edberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gilkov avoids the head kick by Edberg.
Edberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edberg lands a body shot.
Edberg throws a series of punches but Gilkov moves out of range.
Edberg lands with a kick to the temple. Gilkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gilkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Edberg.
Edberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A shot to de liver by Edberg. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheers as Edberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gilkov doesn't seem phased though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edberg scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edberg misses with a head kick.
Stefan Edberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Gilkov instigates a clinch.
Gilkov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Edberg up against the cage.
Edberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Gilkov won't allow it.
Gilkov stalling in the clinch.
Edberg blocks an elbow strike.
Edberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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.
A big left from Edberg misses.
Edberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gilkov.
Edberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Edberg misses with a straight right.
Edberg misses with a two punch combination.
Edberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilkov can do to turn this around?
Edberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gilkov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Edberg was covering up waiting for the punch and Gilkov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gilkov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wladimir Gilkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilkov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Edberg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Edberg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Edberg!
Stefan Edberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gilkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Gilkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gilkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edberg wants to control but Gilkov is keeping him busy.
Gilkov throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gilkov is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Edberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edberg, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Edberg!
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energy
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RATING
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