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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Macedon III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Hundsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hundsson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Chasing Shadows - ILL. Alexander Macedon III has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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186 cm
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195 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Macedon III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Hundsson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macedon III lands a jab to the head.
Hundsson has Macedon III up against the cage in a clinch.
Hundsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hundsson wants to clinch up but Macedon III keeps it at a distance.
Hundsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Macedon III back to the cage. Hundsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Macedon III drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Macedon III wants to control from the top but Hundsson keeps moving.
Macedon III looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hundsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Macedon III postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hundsson throws a lazy uppercut
so Macedon III counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hundsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macedon III is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macedon III is fighting to break Hundsson's control of his arms but Hundsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Macedon III is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macedon III loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Macedon III drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macedon III jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hundsson controls Macedon III momentarily but Macedon III frees himself.
Hundsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hundsson, not yet.
Hundsson keeping moving, preventing Macedon III from controlling successfully.
Macedon III drops back looking for a leg! Hundsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hundsson manages to kick Macedon III off! Macedon III jumps back into Hundsson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hundsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macedon III is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hundsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Macedon III's guard.
Hundsson wants to control from the top but Macedon III keeps moving.
Hundsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macedon III's guard.
Macedon III manages to get to full guard.
Hundsson wants to control from the top but Macedon III keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macedon III not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Macedon III keeping moving, preventing Hundsson from controlling successfully.
Macedon III pulls Hundsson in close to prevent any damage.
Macedon III's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hundsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bruno Hundsson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Macedon III tries a head kick but it misses.
Hundsson misses with a hook to the body
and Macedon III counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Macedon III looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hundsson wants to get back to full guard.
Macedon III frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hundsson is looking to get to half guard.
Macedon III sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Macedon III has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hundsson's face.
It looks like Bruno Hundsson has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hundsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Macedon III controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Macedon III dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Hundsson's cut.
That's time! Macedon III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Macedon III misses with a low kick.
Macedon III staying out of range there.
Hundsson misses with an uppercut
and Macedon III counters with a good, hard body kick but Hundsson shrugs it off.
Macedon III dives in and scores a takedown into Hundsson's guard.
Hundsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Macedon III!
Hundsson with the ground and pound from mount.
Hundsson avoids the attempt from Macedon III to control.
Hundsson punching from mount but Macedon III doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hundsson raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hundsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Macedon III really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hundsson looking to finish with strikes here!
Hundsson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hundsson throwing strikes here but Macedon III is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hundsson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hundsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macedon III is looking to escape.
Hundsson throwing strikes here but Macedon III is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Macedon III wants to hold on but Hundsson pushes him away.
Hundsson looking to control but Macedon III is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macedon III manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hundsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Macedon III is in trouble now - Hundsson has advanced to mount!
Macedon III keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hundsson looking to land elbow strikes but Macedon III uses the position to regain half guard.
Hundsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Macedon III is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Hundsson looking to control but Macedon III is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Hundsson landing strikes from the mount.
It looks like Alexander Macedon III has been cut.
Hundsson punching from mount but Macedon III doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Macedon III is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Macedon III keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Macedon III manages to control the position for a moment.
Hundsson prevents Macedon III from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Hundsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hundsson connects with a jab.
Hundsson throws a right hand that misses
and Macedon III counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hundsson throws a looping overhand right but Macedon III ducks down to avoid it.
Hundsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macedon III swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Macedon III takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hundsson throws a right hand that Macedon III ducks under and follows up with a left that Macedon III also avoids with ease.
Hundsson misses with an uppercut
letting Macedon III counter with a right hand.
Macedon III misses with a takedown attempt - Hundsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hundsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hundsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Macedon III circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hundsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hundsson is trying to break the clinch but Macedon III is controlling him.
Hundsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Macedon III jumps guard but Hundsson stands there with Macedon III around his waist. Macedon III gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Macedon III scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hundsson breaks from the clinch.
Hundsson throws a right hand that misses
and Macedon III counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hundsson trying to control here.
Hundsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hundsson.
Hundsson keeping full guard, as Macedon III tries to pass.
Macedon III passes into half guard.
Alexander Macedon III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Macedon III throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hundsson trying to control from the bottom.
Macedon III missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Macedon III thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hundsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Macedon III scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macedon III is thwarting Hundsson's attempts to control the position.
Hundsson is looking for a sweep. Macedon III is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hundsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Macedon III looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hundsson is staying active underneath Macedon III, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Macedon III missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hundsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macedon III not doing much here.
We're going to have a standup here because Alexander Macedon III wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hundsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Macedon III counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hundsson won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macedon III scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macedon III wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hundsson keeps working.
Hundsson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Macedon III is controlling him well.
Hundsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hundsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macedon III is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hundsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hundsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Macedon III off and has taken his back!
Hundsson is hanging on to Macedon III's back as he tries to escape.
That's four 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.
Hundsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Macedon III looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hundsson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hundsson tries to get the hooks in deep but Macedon III pushed the leg off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hundsson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Hundsson misses with an elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Macedon III showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Macedon III has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Macedon III!
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energy
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