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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Edwinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Legend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwinsson comes to the cage accompanied by M by Ayumi Hamasaki. Legend has chosen Edit Mix as his entrance music. Bruce Legend has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Edwinsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Legend!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwinsson throws a nice looking combination but Legend bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Legend shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edwinsson as he jumps to the side.
Edwinsson drops Legend with a nice combination! Edwinsson dives into Legend's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Bruce Legend has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legend wants to sweep but no luck.
Edwinsson 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.
Edwinsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Edwinsson wants to control from the top but Legend keeps moving.
Edwinsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Legend being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwinsson drops back looking for a leg! Legend is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Legend manages to kick Edwinsson off! Edwinsson jumps back into Legend's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Legend is on top in guard.
Legend stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edwinsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edwinsson is trying to keep Legend in close.
That's two 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.
Legend pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edwinsson is keeping the position for now.
Edwinsson kicks Legend off and gets to his feet.
Edwinsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Edwinsson lands with a good body shot.
Legend takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Legend looks gassed!
Legend takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Edwinsson throws a right hand that Legend ducks under and follows up with a left that Legend also avoids with ease.
Edwinsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Edwinsson with a jab.
Edwinsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magnus Edwinsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edwinsson lands a body shot.
Legend on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left lands for Edwinsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwinsson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Legend sprawling to the canvas. Edwinsson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Legend hang on?
Edwinsson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Legend to get to his feet.
Edwinsson throws a series of punches but Legend avoids them all with ease.
Edwinsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edwinsson throws a series of punches but Legend moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Legend throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edwinsson's waist but Edwinsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Legend off to one side.
A left lands for Edwinsson.
Edwinsson works Legend's body with a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Edwinsson scores with a four punch combination!
Edwinsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Edwinsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Legend dodges the punch combination from Edwinsson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edwinsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwinsson misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Edwinsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Legend's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Legend avoids a punch combination nicely.
Legend will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edwinsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Edwinsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwinsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Legend fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwinsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Legend throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edwinsson's waist but Edwinsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Legend off to one side.
Magnus Edwinsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Legend.
Edwinsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Edwinsson.
Edwinsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edwinsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legend was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwinsson.
Edwinsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Edwinsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Edwinsson throws a series of punches but Legend moves out of range.
Legend should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Edwinsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edwinsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legend fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwinsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson swinging wildly here.
Legend looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Legend looking to sit in guard and control but Edwinsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Edwinsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Legend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legend looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Legend holds on and takes a little breather.
Edwinsson wants to control from the top but Legend keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Edwinsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Edwinsson looking to pass the guard.
Edwinsson tries to stand but Legend is controlling from the bottom.
Edwinsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Edwinsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Edwinsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Legend's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Legend slips a jab and a cross from Edwinsson.
Edwinsson looks to land a combination but Legend avoids it well.
No luck for Legend with that takedown attempt.
Legend throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edwinsson's waist but Edwinsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Legend off to one side.
Edwinsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edwinsson misses with a two punch combination.
Legend fails to land the takedown.
Magnus Edwinsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Legend.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Legend was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Legend goes for an armbar but Edwinsson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Edwinsson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwinsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Edwinsson is looking to wear down Legend with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Edwinsson sizes up Legend with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Edwinsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magnus Edwinsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwinsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Edwinsson.
Legend shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwinsson but Edwinsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Edwinsson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Edwinsson misses with a head kick.
Magnus Edwinsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Legend.
Legend shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Edwinsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legend tries to advance to mount but Edwinsson denies him.
Legend laying and praying for a moment but Edwinsson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Legend trying to control the action but Edwinsson is working from the bottom.
Edwinsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Legend's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Legend's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend is really stuck here.
Edwinsson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Legend is taking damage to the body and head.
Edwinsson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Legend.
Edwinsson has good solid back control here.
Edwinsson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Edwinsson is trying to stick to Legend's back but Legend is turning into Edwinsson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Edwinsson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Legend.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Edwinsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Legend has Edwinsson in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwinsson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Edwinsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Legend backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Edwinsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edwinsson looks to land a combination but Legend avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Edwinsson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Legend's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Legend shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edwinsson as he avoids it easily.
Edwinsson misses with a head kick.
Legend fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Edwinsson throws a head kick that Legend semi-blocks.
Edwinsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Edwinsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Edwinsson connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwinsson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Edwinsson duly obliges.
Edwinsson throws a nice looking combination but Legend bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edwinsson takes a swing at Legend's ribcage but misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edwinsson sprawls well. Edwinsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Legend gets slowly back to his feet.
Magnus Edwinsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Legend.
Edwinsson scores with a punch to the head.
Edwinsson cracks the inside of Legend's front leg.
Edwinsson misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Edwinsson.
Edwinsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edwinsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edwinsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Legend is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edwinsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Edwinsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Legend circles away quickly and effectively.
Edwinsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legend misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwinsson. Legend does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwinsson throws a leg kick which misses Legend's front leg but catches the back leg as Legend tries to avoid it.
Edwinsson lands with a good body shot.
Edwinsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Edwinsson lands a front kick.
Edwinsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legend can do to turn this around?
Edwinsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Legend swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwinsson throws a nice looking combination but Legend bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Legend shoots in for a takedown but Edwinsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edwinsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edwinsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Legend if he has to take too many more of those.
Edwinsson scores with a jab to the body.
Edwinsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Edwinsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legend fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edwinsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Edwinsson gets caught flat footed, as Legend shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Legend advances to half guard.
Legend is trying to control the action in half guard but Edwinsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Legend is just content to waste time from the top position. Edwinsson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwinsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Edwinsson had his way with Bruce Legend in that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Legend's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Edwinsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edwinsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edwinsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legend looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Legend throws a lazy body kick
and Legend takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edwinsson throws a series of punches but Legend moves out of range.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Edwinsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edwinsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edwinsson misses with a hook. Legend ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edwinsson.
Legend has his takedown stuffed
and Edwinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Legend backing up. Legend nods at Edwinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Legend shoots in for a takedown but Edwinsson shows good takedown defense.
Magnus Edwinsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Legend.
Edwinsson cracks Legend with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edwinsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Edwinsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwinsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Legend tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edwinsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Legend somewhat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Edwinsson!
Magnus Edwinsson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Legend looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Edwinsson lands a really nice looking cross but Legend seems unphased.
Legend misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edwinsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Legend off the cage and back into rage.
Edwinsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legend takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Legend.
Edwinsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwinsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Legend decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Edwinsson's guard.
Legend trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bruce Legend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edwinsson wants to stand up but Legend is controlling him.
Legend is pushing down on Edwinsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Edwinsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Legend has managed to sneak the leg through.
Legend is stalling here. Edwinsson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Legend seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Edwinsson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Edwinsson decides to stand back up.
Magnus Edwinsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edwinsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edwinsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Edwinsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edwinsson throws a right and a left that Legend avoids nicely.
Edwinsson throws a series of punches but Legend avoids them all with ease.
Legend throws a combination that misses
and Edwinsson counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwinsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Edwinsson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Edwinsson duly obliges.
Jab, jab by Edwinsson - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Edwinsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edwinsson, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 50:44
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:44
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Edwinsson!
Magnus Edwinsson is the new heavyweight champion!
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