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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Didriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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193 lbs
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Augusto Soto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sven Didriksson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Didriksson tries for a takedown but Soto circles away easily
and Soto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Didriksson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soto defends it nicely.
Soto misses with a wild combination.
Didriksson connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Didriksson.
Augusto Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Didriksson.
Didriksson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Didriksson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Didriksson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Soto tries to land a front kick but Didriksson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Didriksson fails with the takedown
and Soto counters with a left to the body.
Soto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Sven Didriksson has been cut.
Augusto Soto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Soto thows a body shot but no joy.
Didriksson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soto throws a push kick but Didriksson slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto throws a leg kick that misses.
Soto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Didriksson tries to move into range but Soto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Didriksson avoids the head kick by Soto.
Didriksson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soto.
Didriksson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Soto to the ground. Didriksson is now in Soto's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Didriksson looking to pass the guard.
Soto pulls Didriksson in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Didriksson wants to pass the guard but Soto is keeping the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Augusto Soto wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Soto swings widly with a right hand
and Didriksson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soto won't be happy with that.
Didriksson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Soto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Soto is looking to regain half guard here but Didriksson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Didriksson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Soto as he works his way to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Didriksson wants to pass the guard but Soto is keeping the position.
Didriksson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soto dives on top into guard.
Soto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Didriksson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soto defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Didriksson looking for a guillotine here but Soto defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Soto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Didriksson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Didriksson fails with a takedown attempt.
Didriksson keeps the fight on the outside.
Soto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Didriksson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Didriksson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soto pinned against the cage. Soto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Soto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Didriksson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Didriksson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Soto has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto wants to get back to full guard.
Soto is trying to maintain the position but Didriksson is very close to passing his half guard.
Soto is trying to control but Didriksson passes into side control!
Didriksson is trying to get an arm triangle but Soto is defending well.
Who's going to make the next move?
Didriksson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto stops Didriksson from passing to mount.
Sven Didriksson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Didriksson is trying to get an arm triangle but Soto is defending well.
Soto wants to control but Didriksson postures up.
Didriksson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didriksson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Soto rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Didriksson's guard! Nice work there by Soto!
Didriksson trying to keep a closed guard but Soto is proving a slippery customer.
Soto slips nicely into half guard.
Didriksson wants to control but Soto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Didriksson regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didriksson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soto trying to control but Didriksson is working from the bottom.
Soto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Soto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Didriksson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Didriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sven Didriksson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Soto looks to land a left hand but Didriksson moved out of range nicely.
Didriksson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Soto counters with a leg kick.
Soto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Didriksson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Soto scores with a punch to the head.
Soto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Soto throws a shot to the body.
Didriksson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soto connects with a right hand. Didriksson shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto stuffs the takedown.
Didriksson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soto counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Didriksson goes down! Will Didriksson beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Didriksson is rocked!
Augusto Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Didriksson.
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!
Soto swings for the body but Didriksson moves out of range.
Didriksson is still on wobbly legs! Can Soto finish him?
Soto throws a leg kick that misses.
Didriksson seems to have recovered his senses.
Didriksson ducks under a wild hook from Soto.
Soto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Didriksson.
Sven Didriksson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soto tries to land a leg kick but Didriksson saw it coming and moves away.
Soto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Didriksson at a distance.
The fighters circling - Soto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didriksson blocks a jab.
Didriksson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Soto scores with a leg kick.
Didriksson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soto throws a big shot that misses.
Didriksson dives in and grabs Soto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soto pushes down on Didriksson's head and hops out.
That kick from Soto tenderised Didriksson's leg. Didriksson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Didriksson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soto.
Soto thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didriksson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Didriksson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Didriksson slips a jab from Soto.
Soto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soto misses with an uppercut. Didriksson saw that one coming.
Soto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Didriksson.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Soto - that will leave a mark!
Jab from Soto.
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!
Soto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Didriksson doesn't seem bothered though.
Soto takes the fight into the clinch.
Soto breaks from the clinch.
Didriksson misses with a takedown attempt - Soto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soto just misses with a punch to the body.
Augusto Soto is winning the standup battle so far.
Soto instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Didriksson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Didriksson preventing the sweep.
Soto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Soto clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Didriksson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Soto throws a shot from downtown. Didriksson moves away and avoids it.
Soto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Didriksson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Soto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Didriksson gets back to half guard.
Didriksson works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto wants to pass the guard but Didriksson is keeping the position.
Soto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Didriksson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Soto moves into full mount! Didriksson won't be happy about that!
Soto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didriksson is looking to get to half guard.
Didriksson tries to hold on but Soto pushes him away.
Didriksson is squirming around, avoiding Soto's attempts to control the action.
Didriksson is looking to improve his position but Soto isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Didriksson is looking to escape.
Didriksson wants to control but Soto is having none of it.
Soto controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didriksson is working to get back to half guard.
Didriksson regains half guard.
Soto is looking to advance position but Didriksson won't allow it.
Augusto Soto has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Didriksson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soto pinned against the cage. Soto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soto looks to score with a jab to the body but Didriksson is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Augusto Soto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sven Didriksson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Didriksson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Didriksson is trying to get an arm triangle but Soto is defending well.
Soto struggling a bit here.
Soto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Soto gets back to full guard.
Didriksson forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didriksson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soto wants to get back to full guard.
Didriksson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soto is just riding it out for now. Didriksson eventually gives up the hold.
Soto pushes Didriksson off and gets back to his feet.
A big left from Soto misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto misses the body punch
and Didriksson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Soto's guard.
Soto pulls Didriksson in close to prevent any damage.
Didriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Soto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Didriksson is one step ahead there.
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!
Soto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Didriksson manages to get himself to full guard.
Soto won't allow Didriksson to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto wants to control from the top but Didriksson keeps moving.
Didriksson wants to sweep but no luck.
Didriksson working for a triangle but Soto defends it easily.
Didriksson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soto is aware though and is defending well.
Soto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Didriksson is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didriksson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soto manages to get himself to full guard.
Soto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Didriksson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Didriksson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Didriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soto 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 James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augusto Soto!
Augusto Soto retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Augusto Soto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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