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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Sweet (ranked 2027 p4p, 1359 weight class) and Hugo Eklund (ranked 242 p4p, 175 weight class). Sweet comes to the cage accompanied by Pop that Pussy. Ricky Sweet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Decent elbows
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Sweet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugo Eklund!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Eklund.
Eklund scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sweet doesn't seem bothered though.
Sweet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eklund lands with a kick to the temple. Sweet shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Ricky Sweet has been cut.
Eklund with a nice cross.
Eklund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eklund misses with the combination.
Sweet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sweet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eklund as he avoids it easily.
Eklund throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sweet.
Sweet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eklund scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eklund swings around for an armbar but Sweet sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Eklund's guard.
Eklund managing to control the position.
Eklund has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sweet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sweet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Eklund is trying to control the position but Sweet postures up.
Eklund controlling the position.
Eklund is trying to control the position but Sweet postures up.
Eklund pulls Sweet in to control the position.
Sweet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sweet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Eklund trying to control the position here.
Sweet preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eklund had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sweet defends it easily.
Eklund is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eklund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eklund has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sweet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sweet preventing the sweep.
Eklund preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eklund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sweet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sweet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sweet looking to sit in guard and control but Eklund gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Eklund wants to control from the top but Sweet keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweet is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Eklund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sweet is keeping the position for now.
Eklund trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eklund slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sweet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sweet tries to get out of the position.
Eklund trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eklund wants to pass the guard but Sweet is keeping the position.
Eklund engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Eklund stands up from Sweet's guard - Eklund perhaps looking for a knockout.
Eklund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sweet shoots in looking for a takedown. Eklund tries to sprawl out of it but Sweet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eklund manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Eklund dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Sweet's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Eklund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hugo Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweet walks forward, straight into a front kick from Eklund.
Sweet slips under a jab.
Eklund pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sweet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eklund thuds his shin into the meat of Sweet's side.
Eklund lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sweet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eklund.
Sweet blocks a jab.
Sweet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eklund sprawls and moves away.
Eklund scoring well with a low kick there.
Eklund swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sweet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Sweet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eklund darts in looking for a takedown but Sweet gets double underhooks and turns Eklund into the cage.
Eklund lands a leg kick that knocks Sweet off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Eklund.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sweet fails with a takedown attempt.
Eklund follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund feints and then cracks Sweet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sweet down.
Eklund misses with a kick to the body.
Eklund throws a head kick that half lands.
Eklund throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sweet blocks a head kick by Eklund.
Eklund goes for a double leg but Sweet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sweet continues to drive forward.
Hugo Eklund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eklund lands a front kick.
Eklund delivers a nice body kick.
Eklund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid body kick from Eklund.
Eklund gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eklund controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sweet rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Eklund's guard! Nice work there by Sweet!
Eklund seems keen to control Sweet's posture.
Sweet throwing strikes from guard but Eklund blocks nicely.
Eklund pulls Sweet in to control the position.
Sweet's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Eklund controlling Sweet's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund trying to keep a closed guard but Sweet is proving a slippery customer.
Eklund is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sweet throws a big elbow that misses.
Sweet postures up.
Sweet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eklund looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eklund looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eklund has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sweet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sweet throwing strikes from guard but Eklund blocks nicely.
Sweet postures up.
That's four 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.
Eklund is pulling down on Sweet's head. It's preventing any offense from Sweet, at least for the moment.
Eklund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sweet throws a big right hand that misses.
Eklund managing to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sweet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sweet has a takedown stuffed.
Sweet tries for a takedown but Eklund circles away easily
and Eklund counters with a head kick. That will keep Sweet thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Sweet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sweet shoots in but no luck this time.
Eklund misses with a looping left.
Sweet changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eklund tries to avoid it but Sweet manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eklund to the ground. Eklund escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eklund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eklund lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sweet circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Eklund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Sweet's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Eklund shoots in but Sweet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eklund lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sweet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sweet moves out of range of the strikes.
Sweet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eklund.
Eklund throws a front kick that sends Sweet stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Eklund.
Ricky Sweet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sweet goes for a double leg but Eklund avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Eklund continues to drive forward.
Eklund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sweet is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sweet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eklund fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Sweet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Eklund finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweet tries for a takedown but Eklund sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eklund throws a leg kick which misses Sweet's front leg but catches the back leg as Sweet tries to avoid it.
Eklund has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Sweet shoots in but no luck this time.
Eklund is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eklund tries to bum rush Sweet with a series of wild strikes but Sweet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sweet dives in and grabs Eklund's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eklund pushes down on Sweet's head and hops out.
Eklund misses with an uppercut. Sweet saw that one coming.
Eklund throws a series of punches but Sweet moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sweet.
Eklund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sweet's sensitive parts.
Eklund lands with a slapping head kick.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses.
Sweet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eklund throws a looping overhand right but Sweet ducks down to avoid it.
Sweet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eklund circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund throws a head kick but Sweet moves out of range.
Sweet feinted with a counter takedown.
Eklund throws a leg kick which misses Sweet's front leg but catches the back leg as Sweet tries to avoid it.
Eklund throws a right hand that Sweet ducks under and follows up with a left that Sweet also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sweet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sweet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sweet or perhaps it was just good defense by Eklund, which made it look bad.
Sweet has a takedown stuffed.
Eklund appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sweet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eklund drives through with a takedown into guard.
Eklund gets to his feet. Sweet looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweet tries to sprawl but Eklund drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Eklund wants to control but Sweet is keeping him busy.
Eklund wants to free his trapped foot but Sweet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eklund trying to control from half guard but Sweet is working away.
Eklund trying to pass the guard but Sweet defending well.
Eklund is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eklund is pressing down on Sweet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sweet is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund passes the guard and advances to mount!
Eklund can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sweet is looking to escape.
Ricky Sweet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eklund is working for a guillotine from mount but Sweet frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Eklund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eklund has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Eklund!
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energy
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hype
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