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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Walford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Bengtsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Walford has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
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284 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Walford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Bengtsson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walford feints and as Bengtsson raises his hands in defense, Walford changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Walford preventing the sweep.
Bengtsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walford.
Bengtsson wants to get back to his feet but Walford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Walford distracts Bengtsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Walford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walford won't allow Bengtsson to sweep him here.
Walford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walford has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Walford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walford stopping the sweep attempt from Bengtsson.
Walford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walford passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walford is looking for a kimura but Bengtsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walford to get the leverage.
Bengtsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Walford throwing shots but Bengtsson is blocking nicely.
Walford throwing shots but Bengtsson is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bengtsson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bengtsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walford is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walford is breathing heavily.
Walford prevents Bengtsson from standing back up.
Walford is looking for a kimura but Bengtsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walford to get the leverage.
Walford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bengtsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walford.
Bengtsson trying to control but Walford postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bengtsson.
Walford is pushing down on Bengtsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bengtsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Walford has managed to sneak the leg through.
Walford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bengtsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walford.
Bengtsson won't allow Walford to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walford is looking for a kimura but Bengtsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walford to get the leverage.
Walford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bengtsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walford missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bengtsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Walford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bengtsson is trying to stand up here but Walford is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Walford dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Walford defending well as Bengtsson loads up on a big left hand.
Bengtsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walford.
Bengtsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walford drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Walford throws a big right hand that misses.
Bengtsson wants to stand but Walford is controlling the position.
Walford throws a big right hand that misses.
Walford tries to free his leg and advance position but Bengtsson is retaining full guard.
Bengtsson is breathing heavily.
Walford scoring with punches to the head and body.
Walford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Walford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walford throwing strikes from guard but Bengtsson blocks nicely.
Bengtsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walford looking to pass the guard.
Walford is working hard here to advance position.
Walford won't allow Bengtsson to sweep him here.
Walford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bengtsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Walford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Walford is pushing down on Bengtsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bengtsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Walford has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bengtsson is in trouble now - Walford has advanced to mount!
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.
Walford wants to finish this one by submission but Bengtsson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Walford.
Walford is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bengtsson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bengtsson!
Bengtsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Walford, up you get!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walford is defended easily by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson wants to clinch.
Bengtsson throws a right hand that Walford ducks under and follows up with a left that Walford also avoids with ease.
Walford shoots in for a double leg but Bengtsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch but Walford is avoiding it.
Kalle Bengtsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bengtsson's waist but Bengtsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walford off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Walford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Bengtsson does no damage.
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.
Walford misses with a takedown attempt - Bengtsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walford swats away the attempt to clinch by Bengtsson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walford.
Walford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bengtsson as he jumps to the side.
Walford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bengtsson swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Walford dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bengtsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bengtsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Walford throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bengtsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Walford finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bengtsson kicks Walford off and gets to his feet.
Walford shoots in for a double leg but Bengtsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bengtsson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Walford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bengtsson has managed to clinch.
Walford drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bengtsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bengtsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walford manages to get to full guard.
Bengtsson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bengtsson tries to clinch there but Walford circles away.
Walford with a poor takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a shoot takedown. Walford fights it but they end up in guard.
Walford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bengtsson tries to kick Walford off but Walford keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Walford lands with a punch from half guard.
Bengtsson trying to control here.
Walford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Walford is trying for a kimura here. Bengtsson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Walford wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Walford!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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