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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Novagrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heimdall Aegir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Novagrad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Novagrad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Heimdall Aegir!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novagrad looks to throw the jab but Aegir is out of range.
A jab from Novagrad misses.
Novagrad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aegir was well out of range. Poor timing from Novagrad.
Novagrad throws a hook but Aegir blocks it.
A punch combination from Novagrad misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Novagrad.
It looks like Heimdall Aegir has been cut.
A big left from Novagrad misses.
Nice body punch from Novagrad.
Aegir ducks under a wild hook from Novagrad.
Novagrad looks to land a left hand but Aegir moved out of range nicely.
Novagrad misses with an uppercut. Aegir saw that one coming.
A jab from Novagrad misses.
Aegir walks into a left hand.
Novagrad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Novagrad wants it to stay on the feet.
Novagrad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Novagrad misses with a straight right.
Aegir shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novagrad throws out a loose jab but Aegir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aegir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Novagrad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aegir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novagrad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aegir.
Novagrad throws a looping overhand right but Aegir ducks down to avoid it.
Novagrad misses the jab.
Novagrad misses with a hook.
Aegir has a takedown stuffed.
Alexander Novagrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heimdall Aegir.
Aegir shoots for a double leg takedown but Novagrad sprawls well. He's pushed Aegir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aegir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aegir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Novagrad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Novagrad moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aegir slips a straight right by Novagrad.
Novagrad misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Novagrad. No joy for Aegir on that attempt.
Aegir fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Novagrad misses.
Novagrad throws a body punch but Aegir moves out of range.
Aegir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novagrad looks to score with a jab to the body but Aegir is just out of range.
Novagrad misses with a straight left.
Aegir closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Novagrad to the mat! Novagrad manages to get full guard.
Novagrad wants to stand up but Aegir is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aegir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aegir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Novagrad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aegir on the ground.
Aegir drops back looking for a leg! Novagrad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Novagrad manages to kick Aegir off! Aegir jumps back into Novagrad's guard.
Aegir won't allow Novagrad to get back to his feet.
Aegir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aegir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aegir looks gassed!
Aegir prevents Novagrad from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novagrad trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Novagrad throws a series of punches but Aegir moves out of range.
A big left from Novagrad misses.
Aegir misses with a takedown attempt - Novagrad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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.
Aegir shoots in for a takedown but Novagrad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Novagrad misses with a body shot.
Novagrad misses with a series of wild punches.
Novagrad throws an overhand right that lands on Aegir's shoulder, as Aegir tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander Novagrad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Novagrad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexander Novagrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aegir dodges the punch combination from Novagrad.
Novagrad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aegir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aegir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aegir slips under a jab from Novagrad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Novagrad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heimdall Aegir's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aegir shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Novagrad is trying to defend but Aegir finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Novagrad looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aegir seems to be looking for submissions.
Novagrad is defending against the submission attempts here by Aegir.
Aegir is working for a kimura but Novagrad is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novagrad looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aegir is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Novagrad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Aegir is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novagrad looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Novagrad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aegir.
Novagrad misses with a two punch combination.
Novagrad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Novagrad throws a big shot that misses.
Novagrad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aegir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Novagrad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aegir.
Novagrad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Novagrad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aegir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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.
Jab from Novagrad.
Aegir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novagrad.
Novagrad connects with a single shot there.
Novagrad misses with a double jab.
Alexander Novagrad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aegir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novagrad.
Novagrad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novagrad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Novagrad loads up on a big right hand but Aegir slips the punch.
No joy there for Novagrad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Novagrad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Novagrad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aegir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novagrad.
Novagrad misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novagrad stuffs the takedown attempt from Aegir. Aegir gets slowly back to his feet.
Novagrad fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Novagrad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Novagrad just misses with a punch to the body.
Novagrad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aegir defending well as Novagrad loads up on a big left hand.
Novagrad misses the shot to the body.
Novagrad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novagrad throws a jab but it's blocked by Aegir.
Aegir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Novagrad avoids it really well and circles away.
Alexander Novagrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heimdall Aegir.
Novagrad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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.
Novagrad throws a jab when Aegir was well out of range.
Aegir slips a straight right by Novagrad.
Aegir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Novagrad.
Novagrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aegir.
Novagrad misses with a few strikes there.
Aegir blocks a jab.
A big left from Novagrad misses.
Aegir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Novagrad missing with a left hand there. Aegir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Novagrad waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Aegir.
Aegir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aegir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Novagrad avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Novagrad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heimdall Aegir's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aegir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Novagrad defends it nicely.
Novagrad throws a lazy right hand but Aegir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Novagrad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aegir shoots in for a takedown but Novagrad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aegir dodges the punch combination from Novagrad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novagrad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aegir circles away quickly and effectively.
Novagrad stuffs the takedown.
Alexander Novagrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heimdall Aegir.
Novagrad lands a jab.
Novagrad misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aegir avoids the body shot from Novagrad.
Novagrad just misses with a punch to the body.
Aegir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novagrad looks to land a left hand but Aegir moved out of range nicely.
Aegir slips a jab from Novagrad.
Aegir moves out of range as Novagrad strikes.
Novagrad throws the left hand but Aegir avoids the punch easily.
Novagrad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Aegir.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aegir.
Aegir avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Novagrad misses with a series of wild punches.
Novagrad missing with a left hand there. Aegir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aegir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novagrad.
Aegir is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Novagrad's half guard.
Aegir is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Novagrad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aegir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aegir is working for a submission of some sort.
Aegir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Novagrad makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novagrad misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Novagrad does no damage.
Novagrad cracks Aegir with a good jab.
Novagrad lands with an uppercut that bounces Aegir off the cage and back into rage.
Novagrad misses the shot to the body.
Novagrad throws a jab when Aegir was well out of range.
Novagrad missing with a left hand there. Aegir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aegir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novagrad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aegir shoots in for a takedown but Novagrad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novagrad lands a jab to Aegir's midsection.
Novagrad throws a right and a left that Aegir avoids nicely.
Novagrad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Novagrad misses with a straight left.
Novagrad looks to score with a jab to the body but Aegir is just out of range.
Novagrad misses with a looping left.
Novagrad misses with a looping right.
Aegir blocks a jab.
Novagrad misses with a double jab.
Aegir fails with the takedown.
Aegir moves forwards but Novagrad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Novagrad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Novagrad clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Heimdall Aegir's cut.
That's time! Novagrad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Novagrad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aegir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novagrad.
Novagrad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Novagrad misses with a double jab.
Novagrad thows a body shot but no joy.
Novagrad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aegir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Novagrad misses.
Novagrad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novagrad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aegir.
A jab from Novagrad misses.
Nice defenses there by Aegir.
Novagrad throws a series of punches but Aegir moves out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Aegir decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novagrad is trying to stand.
Aegir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Novagrad sees it coming and defends easily.
Aegir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Novagrad is just riding it out for now. Aegir eventually gives up the hold.
Aegir is working for a submission of some sort.
Novagrad makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Novagrad gets caught flat footed, as Aegir shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aegir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aegir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novagrad uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Aegir needs to keep his hands up - Novagrad had a free shot at his head there.
Novagrad waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Aegir.
Alexander Novagrad is winning the standup battle so far.
Aegir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Novagrad sprawls well. Novagrad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aegir gets slowly back to his feet.
Novagrad misses with a two punch combination.
Novagrad stuffs the takedown attempt from Aegir. Aegir gets slowly back to his feet.
Aegir staying out of range there.
Novagrad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novagrad scores with a nice strike.
Novagrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aegir.
Novagrad throws a nice looking combination but Aegir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Novagrad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aegir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Novagrad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aegir circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Novagrad misses.
Novagrad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aegir shoots in looking for a takedown. Novagrad tries to sprawl out of it but Aegir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Novagrad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexander Novagrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heimdall Aegir.
Novagrad misses with a looping right.
That's four 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.
Aegir shoots in for a double leg but Novagrad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Novagrad lands a jab-cross combination.
Aegir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novagrad throws out the jab.
Aegir fails with a takedown attempt.
Novagrad misses with an uppercut. Aegir saw that one coming.
Aegir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aegir shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Novagrad napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Novagrad is trying to buck Aegir off.
Aegir working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alexander Novagrad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heimdall Aegir's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Novagrad misses the jab.
Aegir misses with a takedown attempt - Novagrad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aegir ducks under a wild hook from Novagrad.
Novagrad looks to score with a jab to the body but Aegir is just out of range.
Novagrad throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novagrad throws a hook but Aegir avoids it easily.
Novagrad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aegir moves away.
Novagrad misses with a series of wild punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Aegir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Novagrad but Novagrad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aegir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Novagrad circles away.
Alexander Novagrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heimdall Aegir.
Some wild striking there from Novagrad.
Novagrad looks to land a combination but Aegir avoids it well.
A big right from Novagrad misses.
Aegir looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aegir is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aegir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novagrad has his feet on Aegir's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Novagrad throws a hook to the side of Aegir's head but Aegir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aegir takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aegir on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aegir dodges the punch combination from Novagrad.
Nice defenses there by Aegir.
Aegir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Novagrad.
Novagrad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aegir needs to keep his hands up - Novagrad had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Novagrad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novagrad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horrible takedown by Aegir or perhaps it was just good defense by Novagrad which made him look bad.
Novagrad throws a looping overhand right but Aegir ducks down to avoid it.
Novagrad throws a shot from downtown. Aegir moves away and avoids it.
Novagrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aegir.
Novagrad misses with a wild body shot.
Novagrad thuds his right hand into Aegir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Danga de danga de dang - Novagrad scores with a four punch combination!
Novagrad throws a nice looking combination but Aegir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aegir fails with the takedown.
Novagrad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Novagrad slaps away a takedown attempt from Aegir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aegir dives in and grabs Novagrad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Novagrad pushes down on Aegir's head and hops out.
Aegir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aegir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novagrad throws out the jab.
Novagrad fails to land with a series of punches.
Novagrad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aegir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexander Novagrad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Novagrad misses with a wild combination.
Aegir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Novagrad's waist but Novagrad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aegir off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Novagrad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Novagrad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Novagrad!
Alexander Novagrad retains his lightweight title!
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