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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matias Fialkowska (ranked 2902 p4p, 3219 weight class) and Bruno Eriksson (ranked 334 p4p, 374 weight class). Fialkowska comes into the arena with The Dragonborn Cometh blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matias Fialkowska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruno Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Watson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fialkowska tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Eriksson is in Fialkowska's guard.
Eriksson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fialkowska tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eriksson wants to control from the top but Fialkowska keeps moving.
Fialkowska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eriksson is one step ahead there.
Eriksson trying to control but Fialkowska is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fialkowska scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Eriksson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fialkowska is trying to defend but Eriksson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Eriksson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson is working for a kimura but Fialkowska is defending it quite comfortably.
Eriksson seems to be working for a kimura but Fialkowska defends the submission attempt.
Eriksson is trying to control. Fialkowska wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fialkowska trying to hold on to Eriksson's head to control him but Eriksson postures up.
Eriksson is stalling here. Fialkowska is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Eriksson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fialkowska has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fialkowska scores with punches from side control.
Eriksson taking a bit of punishment here - Fialkowska scoring with strikes.
Eriksson is looking to regain half guard here but Fialkowska keeps moving and retains side control.
Eriksson wants to control but Fialkowska postures up.
Fialkowska stands up and beckons Eriksson to his feet.
Eriksson dives in and grabs Fialkowska's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fialkowska pushes down on Eriksson's head and hops out.
Fialkowska throws a body punch but Eriksson moves out of range.
Eriksson closes the distance and clinches up with Fialkowska, looking for a takedown. Eriksson pushes Fialkowska against the cage but Fialkowska circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eriksson looks for a takedown but Fialkowska sprawls well.
Fialkowska fires out a quick counter leg kick but Eriksson just manages to avoid it.
Matias Fialkowska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Eriksson.
Eriksson has a takedown stuffed.
Eriksson looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fialkowska counters with a straight right hand.
Eriksson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fialkowska backs up against the cage.
Eriksson slips a jab and a cross from Fialkowska.
Eriksson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fialkowska tries to avoid it but Eriksson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fialkowska to the ground. Fialkowska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fialkowska digs a good body shot into Eriksson's ribs.
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown but Fialkowska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fialkowska shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Eriksson's guard.
Fialkowska lands a couple of elbows.
Fialkowska forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eriksson is looking for a sweep. Fialkowska is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fialkowska drops an elbow to the side of Eriksson's head.
Eriksson actively working from the bottom here.
Fialkowska stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fialkowska wants to control but Eriksson is keeping him busy.
Fialkowska looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Eriksson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eriksson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fialkowska lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fialkowska controlling the action here.
Eriksson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fialkowska seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eriksson is looking to control Fialkowska's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eriksson avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matias Fialkowska dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Eriksson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fialkowska scores with a nice head shot.
Fialkowska dives in and grabs Eriksson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eriksson pushes down on Fialkowska's head and hops out.
Eriksson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fialkowska keeping moving, preventing Eriksson from controlling successfully.
Fialkowska lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fialkowska makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fialkowska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eriksson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fialkowska pushes down on Eriksson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Eriksson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fialkowska pulls his head out easily.
Eriksson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson is defending against the submission attempts here by Fialkowska.
Fialkowska lands strikes from half guard.
Eriksson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fialkowska pulls his head out easily.
Fialkowska is pressing down on Eriksson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eriksson is holding on for now.
Eriksson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fialkowska lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fialkowska working Eriksson over with strikes.
Eriksson is trying is best to control the position here.
Fialkowska lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Eriksson actively working from the bottom here.
Fialkowska looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eriksson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eriksson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fialkowska scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fialkowska is thwarting Eriksson's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eriksson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eriksson is breathing heavily.
Fialkowska lands with a punch from half guard.
Eriksson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fialkowska lands a big elbow - Eriksson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Fialkowska!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matias Fialkowska!
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