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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devil Maycry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Mellberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olaf Mellberg has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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196 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Devil Maycry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Olaf Mellberg!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Maycry as he connects with a hook.
Mellberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maycry scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maycry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maycry cracks Mellberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maycry misses with a few strikes there.
Mellberg gets a clinch.
Maycry could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mellberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maycry's efforts to push away.
Maycry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maycry misses with some punches.
Mellberg gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Maycry tries to roll over but Mellberg keeps him under control.
Maycry is working hard here to advance position.
Nice strikes from Mellberg there.
Maycry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellberg content to control rather than advance.
Mellberg drops an elbow to the side of Maycry's head.
Maycry trying to hold on to Mellberg's head to control him but Mellberg postures up.
Well, if Mellberg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Maycry is trying to maintain the position but Mellberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Maycry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maycry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maycry tries to get out of the position.
Mellberg is thwarting Maycry's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg working the head and body with strikes.
Mellberg drops an elbow to the side of Maycry's head.
Maycry is looking to improve his position.
Maycry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mellberg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maycry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mellberg on the ground.
Maycry is looking to control Mellberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maycry avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mellberg connects with a nice short shot to Maycry's temple.
Mellberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mellberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maycry is looking for a sweep. Mellberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mellberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maycry wants to get back to full guard.
Mellberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maycry tries to roll over but Mellberg keeps him under control.
Maycry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mellberg is working away from the top position though.
Mellberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mellberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maycry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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.
Maycry is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Well, if Mellberg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mellberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mellberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maycry is holding on to half guard well.
Mellberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maycry is looking to improve his position.
Mellberg controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Mellberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mellberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mellberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maycry keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Olaf Mellberg.
Maycry avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maycry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maycry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maycry wants it to stay on the feet.
Maycry digs a good body shot into Mellberg's ribs.
Maycry lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mellberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maycry but Maycry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A right-left combo lands from Maycry.
Mellberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mellberg tries for a takedown but Maycry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Devil Maycry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Mellberg.
Maycry lands a two punch combo.
Mellberg has managed to clinch.
Maycry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mellberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mellberg throws a combination that misses
and Maycry counters with a stiff right hand.
Maycry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maycry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maycry stuns Mellberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maycry is looking to wear down Mellberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maycry throws a body punch but Mellberg moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maycry lands a glancing blow to the side of Mellberg's head.
Maycry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maycry connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mellberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maycry avoids it really well and circles away.
Maycry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mellberg at a distance.
Maycry closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Devil Maycry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maycry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mellberg slips a jab and a cross from Maycry.
Maycry lands a lovely overhand right.
Mellberg moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg has Maycry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maycry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mellberg blocks an uppercut.
Mellberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maycry.
Maycry tries to work over Mellberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mellberg has Maycry pressed against the cage, preventing Maycry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maycry has had enough of the clinch but Mellberg keeps him there for the moment.
Maycry is trying to break the clinch but Mellberg has him pressed against the cage.
Maycry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maycry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maycry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mellberg's elbow.
Maycry working hard to break the clinch.
Mellberg is struggling to control the position.
Mellberg keeps control of Maycry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maycry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mellberg.
Maycry tries to break the clinch but Mellberg is controlling the position.
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.
Maycry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mellberg has him pressed against the cage.
Maycry has a couple of punches blocked by Mellberg.
Mellberg goes for a takedown attempt but Maycry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maycry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mellberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Maycry.
Devil Maycry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mellberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maycry stalks Mellberg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mellberg's face. Mellberg staggers backwards, shaken.
Maycry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mellberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maycry swinging wildly here.
Mellberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Devil Maycry will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maycry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Maycry digs a good hook to Mellberg's body.
Maycry lands with a good body shot.
Maycry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Maycry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maycry moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maycry's corner calls for a 1-2. Maycry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No joy there for Maycry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maycry clobbers Mellberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maycry lands a jab to Mellberg's midsection.
Mellberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Devil Maycry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maycry misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maycry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mellberg.
Maycry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mellberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Maycry lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maycry misses with a body shot.
Maycry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maycry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maycry misses with a wild body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maycry can't break the clinch.
Mellberg has Maycry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maycry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maycry wants to break free but Mellberg has control.
Maycry tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mellberg smiles and moves away.
Mellberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maycry sprawls well. Maycry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mellberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Devil Maycry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Mellberg.
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.
Mellberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mellberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maycry napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mellberg is putting a hurting on Maycry here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maycry struggling a bit here.
Mellberg scoring with punches and elbows.
Maycry is looking for a sweep.
Maycry struggling a bit here.
Maycry is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg cracks Maycry with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Maycry tries to buck Mellberg off but Mellberg is having none of it.
Mellberg trying to control the position but Maycry is working away.
Mellberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mellberg lands a nice forearm strike.
Mellberg landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Maycry can't do much from the bottom here.
Maycry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maycry looking for a sweep but Mellberg has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mellberg working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maycry is working to get back to half guard.
Mellberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mellberg looking to finish Maycry with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maycry!
Mellberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mellberg unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mellberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mellberg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Maycry is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mellberg lands a big shot there that rocks Maycry but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Mellberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mellberg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Mellberg!
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