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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Engbloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Synephrine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Synephrine has chosen Hammerfall - Hearts On Fire as his entrance music. 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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170 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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175 cm
21
171 lbs
5 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Klaus Engbloom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Synephrine!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engbloom closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Synephrine quickly recovers to half guard.
Engbloom looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Engbloom looks to land a strike but Synephrine avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Engbloom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Engbloom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Engbloom trying to control but Synephrine is working from the bottom.
Engbloom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Synephrine on the ground.
Engbloom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Synephrine manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Synephrine looking to secure an arm triangle but Engbloom defends it well.
Synephrine is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Engbloom is surviving well by controlling Synephrine's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Synephrine tries to control but Engbloom wriggling away.
Engbloom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Engbloom sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Engbloom actively working from the bottom here.
Engbloom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Synephrine is trying to work for a kimura but Engbloom is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engbloom is looking to improve his position.
Engbloom is working hard here to advance position.
Synephrine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Engbloom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Synephrine.
Synephrine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Engbloom is trying to get back to full guard.
Synephrine is pressing down on Engbloom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Engbloom is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Synephrine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Engbloom has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engbloom trying to control here.
Synephrine is trying to control the action in half guard but Engbloom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Synephrine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Engbloom is defending against the submission attempts here by Synephrine.
Engbloom is looking for a sweep. Synephrine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engbloom controlling the position well.
Synephrine throwing shots but Engbloom is blocking nicely.
Synephrine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Engbloom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Synephrine pulls his head out easily.
Synephrine seems to be looking for submissions.
Synephrine works his way into side control.
Synephrine misses with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Synephrine working the ground and pound but Engbloom is defending the strikes.
Synephrine tries to move to mount but Engbloom blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Synephrine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Engbloom keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Synephrine will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Engbloom stuffs the takedown attempt from Synephrine. Synephrine gets slowly back to his feet.
Engbloom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Engbloom moves out of range of the body kick.
Engbloom scores with a jab to the body.
Synephrine misses with a hook to the body
and Engbloom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Engbloom jabs at Synephrine's body.
Synephrine scores with a kick to the midsection.
Engbloom gets a double leg takedown into Synephrine's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engbloom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Synephrine is keeping the position for now.
Engbloom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Synephrine wants to sweep but no luck.
Synephrine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Engbloom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Engbloom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Engbloom trying to control but Synephrine is working from the bottom.
Engbloom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Synephrine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Synephrine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Engbloom throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Synephrine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Engbloom.
Engbloom trying to control but Synephrine is working from the bottom.
Engbloom wants to pass the guard but Synephrine is keeping the position.
Engbloom cracks Synephrine with a solid left hand.
Synephrine trying to keep a closed guard but Engbloom is proving a slippery customer.
Engbloom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Engbloom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Engbloom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Synephrine is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Synephrine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Engbloom.
Engbloom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Engbloom throwing strikes from guard but Synephrine blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engbloom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Synephrine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Engbloom wants to pass the guard but Synephrine is keeping the position.
Synephrine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Synephrine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Synephrine is looking for a triangle but Engbloom pushes his legs off easily.
Engbloom trying to control the position from guard on top but Synephrine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Synephrine is looking to stand up but Engbloom isn't so interested in that idea.
Synephrine has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Engbloom 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 Synephrine.
An elbow from Engbloom crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Synephrine dodges the ground and pound from Engbloom.
Synephrine struggling a bit here.
Engbloom looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Synephrine is avoiding damage well.
Engbloom throws a strike aimed at the side of Synephrine's head but Synephrine avoids it well.
Synephrine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Engbloom's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engbloom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Synephrine sees it coming and defends easily.
Engbloom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Synephrine is looking to improve his position.
Engbloom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Engbloom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Synephrine defending well though.
Klaus Engbloom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Synephrine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Synephrine throws his legs up looking for a submission but Engbloom uses it to pass to side control.
Synephrine is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Engbloom dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Engbloom lands a nice looking body shot.
Engbloom closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Engbloom looks to land a strike but Synephrine avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Synephrine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Engbloom won't allow Synephrine to sweep him here.
Synephrine controls Engbloom momentarily but Engbloom frees himself.
Engbloom throws a big right hand that misses.
Engbloom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Engbloom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Engbloom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Synephrine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Engbloom.
Engbloom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Engbloom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engbloom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Synephrine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Engbloom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Engbloom trying to control the position from guard on top but Synephrine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engbloom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Engbloom preventing the sweep.
Engbloom wants to control from the top but Synephrine keeps moving.
Synephrine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Engbloom defends well.
Synephrine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Engbloom trying to control but Synephrine is working from the bottom.
Engbloom throwing strikes from guard but Synephrine blocks nicely.
Engbloom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Synephrine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Synephrine working for a triangle but Engbloom defends it easily.
Engbloom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Synephrine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Engbloom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Synephrine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Synephrine keeping moving, preventing Engbloom from controlling successfully.
Synephrine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Engbloom trying to control but Synephrine is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engbloom prevents Synephrine from getting back to his feet.
Synephrine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Engbloom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Synephrine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Engbloom throwing strikes but missing.
Engbloom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Synephrine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Engbloom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Engbloom distracts Synephrine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Engbloom trying to control the position from guard on top but Synephrine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engbloom preventing the sweep.
Synephrine trying to keep a closed guard but Engbloom is proving a slippery customer.
Engbloom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Synephrine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Synephrine keeping full guard, as Engbloom tries to pass.
Synephrine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Engbloom.
Engbloom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Engbloom throws a big right hand that misses.
Engbloom wants to control from the top but Synephrine keeps moving.
Engbloom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Engbloom trying to control the position from guard on top but Synephrine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klaus Engbloom has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Synephrine scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Engbloom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Engbloom 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Engbloom!
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energy
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hype
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