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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Gunnar Ekberg (ranked 4422 p4p, 4587 weight class) and Allejo Madera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allejo Madera has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lars Gunnar Ekberg's 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Gunnar Ekberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Allejo Madera!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madera tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Ekberg counter with a right hand.
Madera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ekberg.
Ekberg gets a double leg takedown into Madera's guard.
Ekberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ekberg stopping the sweep attempt from Madera.
Ekberg works over Madera with some ground and pound from guard.
Madera working a defensive guard but Ekberg manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Ekberg stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekberg stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekberg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ekberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Madera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ekberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've been hearing that Ekberg has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ekberg moves nicely into side control.
Madera is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ekberg is controlling him well.
Ekberg has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Madera clinches with his opponent.
Ekberg turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madera gets back to half guard.
Ekberg is taking a breather. Madera says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Madera is looking for a sweep. Ekberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Madera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ekberg 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.
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!
Ekberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ekberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Madera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ekberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekberg controlling the action here.
Madera trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ekberg in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ekberg decides to stand up.
Ekberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madera circles away quickly and effectively.
Ekberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Madera.
Ekberg throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Ekberg misses.
Madera tries to clinch up.
Ekberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Madera!
Madera is trying to escape the position but Ekberg is controlling the position.
Madera trying his best to control but Ekberg has mounted him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ekberg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ekberg lands in his opponent's guard.
Ekberg lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Madera is on top in guard.
Madera wants to control from the top but Ekberg keeps moving.
Madera throws an elbow that misses. Ekberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Madera's guard. Nice move by Ekberg!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Madera kicks Ekberg off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekberg dodges the punch combination from Madera.
Madera slips a jab and a cross from Ekberg.
Ekberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Madera on his heels. He'll look to pass Madera's guard now, I'm sure.
Madera keeping full guard, as Ekberg tries to pass.
Ekberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ekberg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Madera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekberg stays in close to Madera's body and controls the position.
Madera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ekberg defends it easily.
Ekberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ekberg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Madera for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekberg closes the distance and clinches up with Madera, looking for a takedown. Ekberg pushes Madera against the cage but Madera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Madera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Madera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ekberg.
Ekberg instigates a clinch.
Ekberg has clasped his hands together around Madera's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Madera is trying to get back to half guard.
Ekberg slows the pace down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madera manages to get back to half guard.
Ekberg stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lars Gunnar Ekberg will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Madera slips a jab and a cross from Ekberg.
Madera throws a sloppy head kick and Ekberg moves out of range easily.
Madera shoots and misses
and Ekberg counters by moving into the clinch.
Ekberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekberg misses with a two punch combination.
Ekberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Madera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ekberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Madera jumps guard but Ekberg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allejo Madera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekberg manages to break the clinch.
Ekberg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ekberg showed some decent athleticism there.
Madera wants to control but Ekberg is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Ekberg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ekberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madera can do to turn this around?
Madera pushes Ekberg off looking to stand but Ekberg dives back in and keeps control.
Ekberg wants to free his trapped foot but Madera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Ekberg 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.
Ekberg could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ekberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Madera tries to get to full guard but Ekberg has control of the leg.
Ekberg wants to pass the guard but Madera is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ekberg pulls his head out easily.
Madera trying to hold on to Ekberg's head to control him but Ekberg postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Madera tries to sprawl but Ekberg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Madera pushes Ekberg off and gets back to his feet.
Ekberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Ekberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ekberg looks to land a right hand but Madera moved out of range.
Allejo Madera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Madera pinned against the cage. Madera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Madera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ekberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Madera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ekberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ekberg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Madera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ekberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Madera is trying to control the position but Ekberg postures up.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madera has an active guard here but Ekberg has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Gunnar Ekberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ekberg 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Gunnar Ekberg!
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