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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaryan Bhardwaj (ranked 3773 p4p, 3869 weight class) and Johan Frenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaryan Bhardwaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Frenberg!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhardwaj instigates a clinch.
Bhardwaj gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Frenberg is looking to stand back up but Bhardwaj counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Frenberg.
Bhardwaj throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Frenberg to regain full guard.
Bhardwaj throws an elbow that misses. Frenberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bhardwaj's guard. Nice move by Frenberg!
Frenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Bhardwaj is retaining full guard.
Frenberg is still trying to improve position.
Bhardwaj is working an open guard so Frenberg takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Frenberg shoots in for a takedown but Bhardwaj shows good takedown defense.
Bhardwaj misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frenberg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bhardwaj manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Frenberg keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Frenberg wants a takedown but no success here.
Frenberg keeps control of Bhardwaj as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frenberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bhardwaj smiles and moves away.
Aaryan Bhardwaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Frenberg.
Frenberg misses with a takedown
and Bhardwaj counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Frenberg is trying to drag Bhardwaj to the mat but Bhardwaj just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frenberg looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhardwaj lands with a left to the head.
Frenberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bhardwaj manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bhardwaj looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bhardwaj has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Frenberg is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bhardwaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frenberg backwards.
Bhardwaj manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhardwaj 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.
Bhardwaj manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bhardwaj scores with a shot to the side of Frenberg's head.
Bhardwaj scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bhardwaj jumps guard.
Bhardwaj pushes Frenberg off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Frenberg tries to move into range but Bhardwaj moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frenberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bhardwaj.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bhardwaj tries to bum rush Frenberg with a series of wild strikes but Frenberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johan Frenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frenberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frenberg letting Bhardwaj take a breather here.
Bhardwaj is trying to force a seperation but Frenberg has the dominant position.
Bhardwaj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frenberg is looking for a takedown.
Bhardwaj manages to pull guard.
Bhardwaj pushes Frenberg off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bhardwaj misses with a wild combination.
Bhardwaj looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaryan Bhardwaj dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bhardwaj tries to land a leg kick but Frenberg saw it coming and moves away.
Frenberg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Frenberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frenberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Frenberg tries to counter by closing the distance.
An inside leg kick from Bhardwaj misses.
Bhardwaj shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frenberg as he avoids it easily.
Frenberg shoots in looking for a takedown but Bhardwaj manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Frenberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Frenberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Frenberg goes for a double leg but Bhardwaj avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bhardwaj continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhardwaj swinging wildly here.
Bhardwaj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frenberg can do to turn this around?
Frenberg is breathing heavily.
Frenberg closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhardwaj tries to break the clinch but Frenberg is controlling the position.
Bhardwaj successfully pulls guard.
Bhardwaj pushes Frenberg off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bhardwaj shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaryan Bhardwaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frenberg clinches up against the cage.
Frenberg is trying to pull guard but Bhardwaj turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bhardwaj.
A frustrated look appears on Bhardwaj's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aaryan Bhardwaj has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bhardwaj ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bhardwaj no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bhardwaj kicks Frenberg off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frenberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frenberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frenberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bhardwaj counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bhardwaj.
Bhardwaj jumps guard.
Bhardwaj is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhardwaj pushes Frenberg off and scrambles back to his feet.
Aaryan Bhardwaj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frenberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frenberg walks into a jab.
Frenberg shoots and misses
and Bhardwaj counters with a left to the body.
Bhardwaj shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frenberg as he jumps to the side.
Bhardwaj looks to land a combination but Frenberg avoids it well.
Frenberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Bhardwaj lands a jab to Frenberg's midsection.
Bhardwaj throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Bhardwaj as Frenberg shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhardwaj looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bhardwaj postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Frenberg to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bhardwaj throws a nice looking combination but Frenberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frenberg dives in and grabs Bhardwaj's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bhardwaj pushes down on Frenberg's head and hops out.
Bhardwaj throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bhardwaj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bhardwaj closes the distance and pushes Frenberg back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bhardwaj scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaryan Bhardwaj dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bhardwaj shoots in for a double leg but Frenberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frenberg tries to stall but Bhardwaj uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frenberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Bhardwaj controls his hands.
Frenberg working hard to break the clinch.
Frenberg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bhardwaj walks away with a smile on his face. Frenberg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bhardwaj closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Frenberg to the mat! Frenberg manages to get full guard.
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.
Bhardwaj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bhardwaj accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frenberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bhardwaj tries to free his leg and advance position but Frenberg is retaining full guard.
Bhardwaj throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhardwaj decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Some wild striking there from Bhardwaj.
Frenberg shoots in for a takedown but Bhardwaj shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bhardwaj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frenberg tries to keep at a distance but Bhardwaj has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bhardwaj pulls guard successfully.
Bhardwaj has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Frenberg off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bhardwaj gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frenberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bhardwaj.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bhardwaj not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bhardwaj throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bhardwaj controlling the pace.
Bhardwaj stands up from half guard.
Bhardwaj fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhardwaj punishes Frenberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Bhardwaj lands with an uppercut that bounces Frenberg off the cage and back into range.
Frenberg fails with the takedown
and Bhardwaj moves into the clinch.
Aaryan Bhardwaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Frenberg.
Bhardwaj has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bhardwaj is looking to break free of the clinch but Frenberg has double underhooks.
Bhardwaj can't break the clinch.
Bhardwaj is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhardwaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frenberg backwards.
Frenberg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bhardwaj pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frenberg tries to keep at a distance but Bhardwaj has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aaryan Bhardwaj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frenberg blocks an elbow strike from Bhardwaj.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhardwaj lands a shot to the body.
Bhardwaj throws an elbow that misses.
Johan Frenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bhardwaj jumps into guard, dragging Frenberg to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaryan Bhardwaj showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bhardwaj has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaryan Bhardwaj!
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energy
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