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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maikkel Mikkelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Incredius Roundius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maikkel Mikkelsson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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188 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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199 lbs
12 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maikkel Mikkelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Incredius Roundius!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roundius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roundius tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mikkelsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roundius somewhat.
Mikkelsson lands with a shot to the body.
Roundius closes the distance and clinches.
Mikkelsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mikkelsson is pressed up against the cage. Roundius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mikkelsson down to the mat. Mikkelsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Roundius tries to clinch but Mikkelsson is having none of it.
Maikkel Mikkelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roundius closes the distance and clinches.
Roundius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maikkel Mikkelsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Incredius Roundius.
Roundius jumps guard.
Roundius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mikkelsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Mikkelsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roundius drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mikkelsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roundius has Mikkelsson in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roundius 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.
Roundius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mikkelsson defends well.
Roundius is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mikkelsson wants to control from the top but Roundius keeps moving.
Roundius wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Roundius lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mikkelsson!
Mikkelsson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Roundius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roundius punching from mount but Mikkelsson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mikkelsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Roundius has a good base and remains in mount.
Roundius lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roundius jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mikkelsson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Roundius is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mikkelsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mikkelsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roundius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roundius throws an elbow but Mikkelsson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mikkelsson regains half guard.
Roundius working Mikkelsson over with strikes.
Roundius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mikkelsson is just riding it out for now. Roundius eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roundius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mikkelsson defending well though.
Mikkelsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roundius.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mikkelsson is controlling Roundius's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Roundius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mikkelsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roundius.
Mikkelsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roundius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Roundius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikkelsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Roundius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mikkelsson defending well though.
Roundius throwing shots but Mikkelsson is blocking nicely.
Roundius looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roundius is looking for a kimura but Mikkelsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roundius to get the leverage.
Roundius is looking for submissions but instead, Mikkelsson has regained full guard.
Roundius is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roundius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Incredius Roundius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Roundius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roundius has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mikkelsson uses from the top position.
Mikkelsson wants to control from the top but Roundius keeps moving.
Mikkelsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roundius on the ground.
Roundius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikkelsson is one step ahead there.
Mikkelsson is pushing down on Roundius's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roundius is fighting to maintain full guard but Mikkelsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Roundius tries to get to full guard but Mikkelsson has control of the leg.
Roundius is looking to control Mikkelsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roundius avoid being mounted?
Roundius gets back to full guard.
Roundius has his hands on Mikkelsson's head, controlling the position.
Roundius manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikkelsson is in a horrible position here. Roundius smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Roundius avoids the attempt from Mikkelsson to control.
Roundius is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mikkelsson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mikkelsson shrugs it off.
Mikkelsson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Roundius connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Roundius postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mikkelsson looks a forlorn figure.
Mikkelsson can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roundius throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mikkelsson because Roundius loaded up on that one.
Mikkelsson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roundius scoring with strikes but Mikkelsson is staying in there.
Roundius in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mikkelsson is in a horrible position here. Roundius smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roundius goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mikkelsson turns into him and now he's in Roundius's guard.
Mikkelsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roundius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mikkelsson looking to pass the guard.
Roundius is trying to control the position but Mikkelsson postures up.
Incredius Roundius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mikkelsson won't allow Roundius to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roundius is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mikkelsson trying to control but Roundius is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roundius closes the distance and clinches.
Roundius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roundius gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Roundius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mikkelsson wants to get back to his feet but Roundius is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roundius throwing strikes from guard but Mikkelsson blocks nicely.
Roundius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mikkelsson wants to stand up but Roundius is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roundius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mikkelsson's head.
Mikkelsson keeping moving, preventing Roundius from controlling successfully.
Roundius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mikkelsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roundius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roundius trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikkelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikkelsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roundius is controlling him.
Roundius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roundius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mikkelsson wants to sweep here but Roundius controlling him for the moment.
Roundius throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Incredius Roundius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Roundius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mikkelsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Roundius has Mikkelsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mikkelsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mikkelsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mikkelsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roundius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mikkelsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maikkel Mikkelsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Incredius Roundius.
Roundius has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mikkelsson uses from the top position.
Roundius manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mikkelsson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mikkelsson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Roundius tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Roundius thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikkelsson holds on for dear life, controlling Roundius's posture momentarily.
Roundius landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mikkelsson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Roundius looking to ground and pound but Mikkelsson is blocking nicely.
Roundius with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Roundius landing shots from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Roundius there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Roundius punching from mount but Mikkelsson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Roundius with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Maikkel Mikkelsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Incredius Roundius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roundius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikkelsson tries to reverse the position but Roundius maintains control.
Roundius controlling the position easily from mount.
Roundius's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mikkelsson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mikkelsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roundius controlling from mount.
Roundius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Incredius Roundius has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Roundius avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roundius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mikkelsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roundius has Mikkelsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mikkelsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roundius has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mikkelsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Incredius Roundius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roundius has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Incredius Roundius!
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