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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjo Hadzija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hadzija might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bos ili Hadžija. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjo Hadzija!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Svensson.
Hadzija stuffs the takedown attempt from Svensson. Svensson gets slowly back to his feet.
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hadzija thuds his right hand into Svensson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hadzija pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hadzija connects with the punch.
Hadzija misses with a body shot.
Hadzija throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svensson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hadzija comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hadzija digs a good hook to Svensson's body.
Svensson fails with the takedown.
Benjo Hadzija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Svensson.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hadzija sprawls well. Hadzija wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Svensson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hadzija throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benjo Hadzija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svensson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hadzija shoots in and bounces Svensson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hadzija wants to get up but he can't break Svensson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hadzija preventing the sweep.
Svensson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hadzija wanted to stand there but Svensson had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hadzija is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Svensson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hadzija has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
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!
Hadzija fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheers as Hadzija lands an impressive looking overhand right. Svensson doesn't seem phased though.
Svensson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hadzija to score with a decent uppercut.
Svensson is looking to clinch.
Svensson moves away from the strike by Hadzija.
Hadzija throws a shot to the body.
Svensson looks for a takedown but Hadzija sprawls well.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson 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.
Svensson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Svensson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hadzija is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Svensson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson misses with a takedown attempt - Hadzija sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Svensson looks for a takedown but Hadzija sprawls well.
Svensson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hadzija lands with a right hand.
Hadzija throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svensson.
Hadzija throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson tries for a takedown but Hadzija sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Svensson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadzija is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Svensson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjo Hadzija dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hadzija drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Svensson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hadzija decides to stand up, so the ref orders Svensson to his feet.
Hadzija digs a good hook to Svensson's body.
Svensson tries to clinch there but Hadzija circles away.
Hadzija misses with a looping right.
Svensson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Svensson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hadzija sprawls well. He's pushed Svensson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hadzija throws a leg kick which misses Svensson's front leg but catches the back leg as Svensson tries to avoid it.
Svensson slips under a jab.
Hadzija shoots in for a takedown but Svensson shows good takedown defense.
Svensson is looking to clinch but Hadzija is avoiding it.
Svensson slips a jab from Hadzija.
Svensson has his takedown stuffed
and Hadzija makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benjo Hadzija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Svensson.
Svensson is breathing heavily.
Hadzija lands with a nice body punch.
Svensson shoots in for a double leg but Hadzija sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hadzija catches Svensson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Svensson enables Hadzija to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Svensson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Hadzija decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Svensson, up you get!
Hadzija scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Svensson staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hadzija moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hadzija feints a jab promting Svensson to slip. Hadzija then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Svensson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hadzija fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hadzija.
Svensson takes the fight into the clinch.
Svensson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hadzija avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hadzija is looking to break free of the clinch but Svensson has double underhooks.
Svensson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hadzija lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Svensson breaks from the clinch.
Hadzija throws an off balance right hand
and Svensson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Svensson.
Hadzija displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Svensson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija with a nice cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hadzija.
Hadzija swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Svensson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hadzija lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hadzija shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Svensson as he jumps to the side.
Hadzija takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hadzija is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but Hadzija shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hadzija scores with a punch to the head.
Hadzija swats away the attempt to clinch by Svensson.
Svensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson has managed to clinch.
Hadzija tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Svensson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hadzija gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hadzija is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Svensson is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hadzija tries to break the clinch but Svensson is controlling the position.
Svensson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hadzija avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Svensson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Svensson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hadzija is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hadzija has his feet on Svensson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svensson clinches up with Hadzija and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hadzija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjo Hadzija dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Svensson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hadzija.
Hadzija throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Svensson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Hadzija, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dan Svensson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svensson has Hadzija up against the cage in a clinch.
Hadzija breaks from the clinch.
Svensson closes the distance and clinches up with Hadzija, looking for a takedown. Svensson pushes Hadzija against the cage but Hadzija circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hadzija throws a series of strikes that have Svensson backpedaling.
A big right from Hadzija misses.
Svensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hadzija.
Hadzija shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Svensson as he jumps to the side.
Svensson shoots for a takedown but Hadzija saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benjo Hadzija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Svensson.
Svensson dives in and scores a takedown into Hadzija's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadzija is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hadzija pushes Svensson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Svensson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hadzija misses the shot to the body.
Hadzija changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hadzija pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svensson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hadzija swivels and escapes.
Svensson slips a jab and a cross from Hadzija.
Svensson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hadzija was covering up waiting for the punch and Svensson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Svensson trying to move into half guard but instead Hadzija has managed to sweep!
Hadzija decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Svensson tries to clinch but Hadzija is having none of it.
No luck for Svensson with that takedown attempt.
Hadzija lands with a straight right. Svensson didn't see that one coming.
Hadzija throws a jab but it's blocked by Svensson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Svensson.
Nice cross by Hadzija.
Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hadzija.
Svensson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Horrible takedown by Svensson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hadzija which made him look bad.
Hadzija punishes Svensson's body with a nice straight punch.
Hadzija keeps the fight on the outside.
Benjo Hadzija is winning the standup battle so far.
Hadzija swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Svensson.
Hadzija ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Svensson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hadzija sprawls well. He's pushed Svensson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Hadzija. No joy for Svensson on that attempt.
Hadzija lands a jab.
Hadzija changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Svensson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hadzija stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Svensson takes one on the button.
Hadzija scores with a hook to the body. Svensson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Svensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hadzija misses with a straight right.
Hadzija thows a body shot but no joy.
Hadzija misses with a right hand
and Svensson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Benjo Hadzija overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Svensson wants to get up but he can't break Hadzija's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hadzija swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svensson wants to control from the top but Hadzija keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjo Hadzija clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hadzija throws a looping overhand right but Svensson ducks down to avoid it.
Svensson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hadzija displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Svensson.
Svensson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hadzija circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown by Svensson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hadzija which made him look bad.
Hadzija scores with a nice right hand.
Svensson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Svensson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hadzija tries to avoid it but Svensson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hadzija to the ground. Hadzija escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Benjo Hadzija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Svensson.
Hadzija throws a combination that misses
and Svensson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Svensson.
Svensson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Svensson wants to control from the top but Hadzija keeps moving.
Svensson won't allow Hadzija to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Svensson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hadzija is retaining full guard.
Svensson forces his way into half guard.
Svensson wants to control but Hadzija is keeping him busy.
Svensson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hadzija is trying to stand back up but Svensson is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hadzija keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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. Svensson connects with a nice short shot to Hadzija's temple.
Svensson stops Hadzija from getting back to his feet.
Svensson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Svensson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hadzija is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija blocking the ground and pound.
Svensson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hadzija is looking to escape.
Hadzija is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Svensson looking to control but Hadzija is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hadzija has worked his arm free - good work by Hadzija!
Svensson is looking to take a break and control but Hadzija is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Svensson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Svensson dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Svensson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Svensson tries to move into range but Hadzija moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hadzija.
Nice cross by Hadzija.
Hadzija throws a poor cross that misses
and Svensson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Svensson moves into full mount! Hadzija won't be happy about that!
Hadzija is trying to stand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson goes for an armbar but Hadzija turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hadzija.
Svensson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hadzija doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hadzija manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Svensson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadzija stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Svensson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hadzija to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Hadzija, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Svensson.
A jab from Hadzija does it's job there.
Hadzija bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Svensson's head backwards.
Hadzija is trying hard to land a takedown here. Svensson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Svensson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Benjo Hadzija is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Svensson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hadzija is pushing Svensson's head away, looking to escape. Svensson manages to hold on to the position though.
Hadzija stops Svensson from passing to mount.
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!
Svensson is looking to take a break and control but Hadzija is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Svensson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson working the head with strikes.
Svensson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hadzija keeps working.
Svensson tries to move to mount but Hadzija blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija is not content to let Svensson control the position.
Dan Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svensson throws a strike aimed at the side of Hadzija's head but Hadzija avoids it well.
Hadzija pushes Svensson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Svensson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hadzija regains half guard, as Svensson was trying to land strikes.
Svensson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Svensson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hadzija 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjo Hadzija!
Benjo Hadzija is the new featherweight champion!
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