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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Persson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Dymond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Persson comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Rusty cage. Dymond is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Are you gonna go my way. Fredrik Persson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fredrik Persson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Dymond!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dymond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Persson, pushing him back against the cage.
Persson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dymond prevents Persson from breaking the clinch.
Dymond breaks the clinch.
Persson shoots in looking for a takedown. Dymond tries to sprawl out of it but Persson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dymond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dymond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dymond breaks from the clinch.
Persson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dymond sprawls well. Dymond wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Persson gets slowly back to his feet.
Dymond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dymond.
Dymond rushes Persson and presses him up against the cage.
Dymond is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Persson can't fight it off and eventually Dymond manages to take the fight to the floor. Persson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Persson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dymond gets to his feet. Persson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No luck for Persson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrik Persson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dymond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dymond throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Persson was covering up waiting for the punch and Dymond finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dymond decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Persson, up you get!
Persson is breathing heavily.
Persson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Fredrik Persson has been cut.
Persson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dymond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dymond looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Persson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dymond raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persson is working to get back to half guard.
Dymond looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dymond working for a submission but Persson is keeping him at bay.
Dymond controlling from the full mount.
Dymond lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Persson hang on?
Dymond unloading with bombs!
Dymond lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Persson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dymond lands a big elbow.
Persson is bucking up trying to escape but Dymond cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dymond looking to finish Persson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Persson!
Dymond working Persson over with strikes here.
Dymond stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dymond, right into the meat.
Dymond closes the distance and clinches.
Dymond manages to break the clinch.
Persson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dymond to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dymond showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dymond stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dymond moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dymond connects with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dymond takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dymond breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Dymond finds it's way through Persson's defenses.
Dymond clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dymond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Persson gets caught flat footed, as Dymond shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dymond trying to control the position from guard on top but Persson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dymond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fredrik Persson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dymond closes the distance and clinches.
Dymond gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dymond stands up and beckons Persson to join him on the feet.
Dymond throws a series of strikes that have Persson backpedaling.
Persson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dymond counters with a big head kick but Persson shrugs it off.
James Dymond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dymond throws a sloppy head kick and Persson moves out of range easily.
Dymond has Persson up against the cage in a clinch.
Dymond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dymond looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dymond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dymond wants to control but Persson is keeping him busy.
James Dymond has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dymond trying to pass the guard but Persson defending well.
Dymond stands up and beckons Persson to join him on the feet.
Persson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dymond moves into range and clinches up with Persson.
Dymond has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Persson regains guard immediately.
Dymond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Persson is working an open guard so Dymond takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Persson gets caught flat footed, as Dymond shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dymond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Persson is keeping the position for now.
Dymond gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Persson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dymond lands with a nice combination. Persson backs away looking to recover.
Dymond scores with a head kick.
Dymond closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dymond has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Persson!
Dymond looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Persson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Persson is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dymond fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Persson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Persson is taking damage to the body and head.
Dymond loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Persson hold on?
Oooh a big shot gets through from Dymond. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Dymond lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Persson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dymond gets his way!
Dymond wants to control but Persson is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dymond connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Persson to escape the position.
Dymond loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Persson hold on?
Persson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dymond is punishing Persson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Dymond is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Persson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Persson for a finish.
Persson is really stuck here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dymond is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Dymond scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dymond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fredrik Persson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dymond gets a clinch.
Dymond has Persson pressed against the cage, preventing Persson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dymond lands a body punch.
Dymond lands an elbow inside.
Dymond content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dymond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fredrik Persson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dymond shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Persson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dymond decides to stand back up.
Persson darts in trying to clinch
and Dymond counters with a nice low kick that buckles Persson's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dymond moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dymond scores with a takedown into Persson's guard.
Persson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dymond landing with the ground and pound.
Dymond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Persson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dymond stands up from Persson's guard - Dymond perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dymond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Persson.
Dymond instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dymond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dymond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dymond looks to land a combination but Persson avoids it well.
Dymond lands a nice looking kick to the body. Persson takes a step back to recover.
Dymond thuds his shin into the meat of Persson's side.
Dymond closes the distance and pushes Persson back into the cage.
Dymond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dymond changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Persson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dymond stands up and beckons Persson to his feet.
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!
Dymond drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dymond trying to control the position from guard on top but Persson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Persson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dymond is one step ahead there.
Persson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Persson is working an open guard so Dymond takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dymond gets a takedown into half guard.
Dymond trying to control the action but Persson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dymond tries to pass the half guard into mount. Persson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dymond passes to side control.
Dymond in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dymond decides to stand back up.
Dymond closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
James Dymond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Persson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Persson wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Dymond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dymond 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Dymond!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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