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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yngwie Goransson (ranked 3460 p4p, 3137 weight class) and Ethan Jordan (ranked 340 p4p, 317 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt Solid Muay Thai Granite 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yngwie Goransson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Jordan! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice uppercut there from Jordan. Jordan lands a jab to the head.
Jordan jabs at Goransson's body. Jordan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goransson has time to react. Jab, jab by Jordan - just one landing. Goransson ducks under a wild hook from Jordan. Goransson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jordan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jordan throws a body punch but Goransson moves out of range. Goransson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jordan rushes Goransson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jordan tries to work over Goransson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Goransson stalling in the clinch but Jordan improves position. Goransson blocks a body shot from Jordan. A right hook to the body lands for Jordan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short left from Jordan. Jordan scores with a nice hook to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Jordan.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goransson prevents a body shot from Jordan. A right hand to the body from Jordan.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goransson prevents a body shot from Jordan. Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goransson's elbow.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jordan scores with a shoulder strike. Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goransson trying to control the position but instead, Jordan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goransson into the cage. A short right from Jordan on the inside. Goransson wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Jordan. Jordan presses Goransson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Goransson is breathing heavily. Jordan lands a body shot. Jordan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goransson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jordan can turn it around. Jordan is leaning against Goransson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A right hook to the body lands for Jordan.
Jordan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goransson or not. Jordan lands a shot to the body. Jordan lands a shot to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jordan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan scores with a hook to the body. Still in the clinch, Jordan scores with a nice short uppercut. 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! Jordan pushes Goransson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Jordan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jordan lands a body shot in the clinch.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jordan digs a right hand into Goransson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goransson's gas tank. Jordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goransson backwards. Jordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goransson. Jordan lands a nice shot to the body. A short left from Jordan. Jordan working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jordan lands a body punch in the clinch. Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as Goransson controls the action.
Jordan is working Goransson over against the cage. Jordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goransson. Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goransson jumps guard but Jordan stands there with Goransson around his waist. Goransson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jordan scores with a shot to the side of Goransson's head. A short body shot lands from Jordan as the two fighters clinch.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as Goransson controls the action.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Jordan scores with a nice short uppercut. Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goransson's elbow. A quick uppercut on the inside from Jordan. Jordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goransson. Jordan tries to throw a body punch but Goransson avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. A short right from Jordan. Goransson takes a shot to the head. Jordan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goransson's elbow. Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as Goransson controls the action.
Goransson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Jordan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jordan. Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as Goransson controls the action.
Jordan pushes Goransson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jordan works on Goransson's body with a couple of short punches. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jordan. Jordan lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jordan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goransson backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goransson backwards. Jordan is working Goransson over against the cage. A body shot lands from Jordan.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as Goransson controls the action.
Jordan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Jordan lands with a short shot to the head. Goransson blocks a body shot from Jordan. Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goransson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short uppercut from Jordan. Nice body punch from Jordan. A short right from Jordan on the inside. Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan lands a nice shot to the body. Jordan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goransson takes a shot to the head. Jordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goransson. A right handed body shot lands from Jordan.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A right handed body shot lands from Jordan.
Jordan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Goransson prevents a body shot from Jordan. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jordan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Jordan. A body shot lands from Jordan.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jordan digs a right hand underneath Goransson's ribcage. Goransson let out a lung full of air as it connected. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Jordan dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jordan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A cross from Jordan lands. Yngwie Goransson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Goransson throws a sloppy head kick and Jordan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Goransson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Nice body punch from Jordan. Goransson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jordan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jordan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goransson's head. Goransson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Jordan lands with an overhand left. Goransson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Goransson tries to move into range but Jordan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jordan clinches with his opponent.
Jordan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jordan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Good body shot from Jordan.
Jordan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Jordan lands a nice uppercut. Jordan lands a body punch in the clinch. Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jordan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jordan is leaning against Goransson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A right hook to the body lands for Jordan.
Jordan cracks Goransson with a nice body shot. Jordan tries to work over Goransson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A hook to the body from Jordan.
Goransson prevents a body shot from Jordan. Jordan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Goransson blocks a body shot from Jordan. Jordan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A hook to the body from Jordan.
A body shot lands from Jordan.
Ethan Jordan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Jordan lands a shot to the body. A short right from Jordan on the inside. Jordan lands a body punch. Jordan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Jordan.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but Goransson avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage. Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan lands a body punch in the clinch. Goransson prevents a body shot from Jordan. Goransson jumps guard but Jordan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jordan works on Goransson's body with a couple of short punches. Goransson taking a breather. Jordan is leaning against Goransson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. 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! Jordan pushes Goransson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Jordan lands with a right to the head. Jordan lands a nice uppercut. Jordan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goransson or not. A body shot lands from Jordan.
Jordan is working Goransson over against the cage. Jordan works on Goransson's body with a couple of short punches. Jordan lands a body punch. Nice body punch from Jordan - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Jordan. Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goransson's elbow. Jordan lands a shot to the body. Jordan is leaning against Goransson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Jordan misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Jordan.
Jordan lands a body punch in the clinch. Jordan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goransson or not. Jordan tries to work over Goransson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jordan works on Goransson's body with a couple of short punches. A left hand lands to the body for Jordan.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but Goransson avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage. Good body shot from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Jordan digs a right hand underneath Goransson's ribcage. Goransson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Goransson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jordan just stands there and leans against the cage. Jordan lands with a short shot to the head. Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jordan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Jordan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A left hand lands to the body for Jordan.
Jordan is working Goransson over against the cage. Jordan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jordan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jordan tries to work over Goransson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Jordan as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jordan lands with a left to the head.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice left hand lands by Jordan.
Jordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goransson. Jordan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A right hand to the body from Jordan.
Jordan lands an uppercut. Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jordan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Jordan lands a body shot. Still in the clinch, Jordan scores with a nice short uppercut. Jordan pushes Goransson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A body shot lands from Jordan.
Jordan scores with a nice hook to the head. Jordan tries to work over Goransson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jordan. Jordan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goransson backwards. Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A body shot lands from Jordan.
Jordan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Good body shot from Jordan.
Jordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goransson. Jordan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Jordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Jordan there. Jordan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Goransson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Ethan Jordan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jordan connects with a right hand. Goransson shakes it off. Goransson moves in looking to clinch but Jordan pushes him off. Goransson walks into a straight right hand from Jordan. Jordan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Jordan scores with a sloppy right hand. Goransson should have avoided that one. Jordan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Jordan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jordan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. As Jordan looks to move away, Goransson throws a big counter combo but Jordan just gets out of the way. Goransson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goransson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jordan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jordan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goransson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jordan. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jordan scores with a shot to the body.
Jordan connects with a jab. Goransson walks into a left hand. Goransson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jordan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Goransson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Goransson gets tackled into the cage by Jordan. Jordan maintains the clinch. Jordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goransson. Jordan tries a body shot but Goransson blocks it.
Jordan works on Goransson's body with a couple of short punches. Goransson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Jordan lands with a light punch inside. A right hand to the body from Jordan.
Jordan digs a right hand underneath Goransson's ribcage. Goransson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Jordan scores with a hook to the body. Jordan lands a body punch. Jordan tries to throw a body punch but Goransson avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage. Jordan cracks Goransson with a nice body shot. Jordan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goransson or not. Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goransson's elbow. Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan lands a body shot. Good body shot from Jordan.
Jordan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goransson backwards. Goransson wants to break free but Jordan has control.
Good body shot from Jordan.
Jordan pushes Goransson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A right hook to the body lands for Jordan.
A right handed body shot lands from Jordan.
A left hand lands to the body for Jordan.
Jordan works on Goransson's body with a couple of short punches. Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Goransson controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Jordan.
Jordan lands with a short head shot on the inside. Goransson blocks a body shot from Jordan. A shot in the inside from Jordan. Good body shot from Jordan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jordan. Jordan tries a body shot but Goransson blocks it.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but Goransson avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage. Jordan tries a body shot but Goransson blocks it.
Goransson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jordan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jordan lands a nice hook to Goransson's body. Goransson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Goransson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jab, jab by Jordan - just one landing. Jordan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Goransson throws a right hand that misses
and Jordan counters with a right hand to the body. Jordan throws a solid leg kick but Goransson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jordan. Jordan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jordan lands the left hand. Jordan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Goransson misses with a double jab
and Jordan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Goransson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Goransson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. It seemed like Jordan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Goransson misses with a few strikes there.
Jordan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fight stays on the outside here - Goransson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jordan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jordan punishes Goransson's body with a nice straight punch. Jab from Jordan.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Goransson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Jordan scores with a hook. Ethan Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jordan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Decent striking displayed by Jordan there. Goransson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jordan lands a glancing blow to the side of Goransson's head. Goransson is looking to clinch. Nice jab there from Jordan. Jordan scores with a jab. Goransson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Goransson walks into a jab. Goransson avoids the body shot from Jordan.
Goransson wants to clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jordan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that's the end of the fight! Ethan Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jordan 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Ethan Jordan! Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Ethan Jordan! Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Ethan Jordan!
Ethan Jordan wins by unanimous decision!
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