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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raiden Stefansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Willemoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raiden Stefansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Willemoes!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Willemoes with that takedown attempt.
Willemoes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stefansson.
Willemoes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willemoes looks to score with a jab to the body but Stefansson is just out of range.
Stefansson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Willemoes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stefansson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stefansson misses with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Willemoes.
Willemoes can't find room to land a body shot as Stefansson controls the action.
Willemoes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stefansson tries to sprawl but Willemoes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Willemoes thows a huge punch but Stefansson dodges it nicely.
Willemoes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stefansson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Willemoes is working away from the top position though.
Willemoes trying to pass the guard but Stefansson defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefansson is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Willemoes in particular looking to stall.
Willemoes trying to control the action but Stefansson is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Willemoes looks to score with a jab to the body but Stefansson is just out of range.
Willemoes misses with a hook.
Willemoes throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefansson.
A telegraphed right hand from Willemoes misses the target.
Willemoes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stefansson is controlling Willemoes's posture.
Stefansson has his foot on Willemoes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Willemoes works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes lands a couple of elbows.
Willemoes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Willemoes throwing strikes from guard but Stefansson blocks nicely.
Stefansson working for submissions but it's allowed Willemoes to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefansson is trying to get back to full guard.
Stefansson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Willemoes.
Willemoes wants to take a breather but Stefansson is having none of it.
Stefansson controlling the position for now.
Willemoes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stefansson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes working over Stefansson with some ground and pound. Stefansson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Willemoes seems to be working for a kimura but Stefansson defends the submission attempt.
Willemoes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Willemoes is trying to control the action in half guard but Stefansson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Willemoes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stefansson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stefansson trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Willemoes lands a nice short elbow.
Stefansson trying to control but Willemoes postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson taking some punishment here, with Willemoes in his half guard.
Willemoes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stefansson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Willemoes.
Willemoes lands with a punch from half guard.
Willemoes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefansson is pressing down on Willemoes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stefansson is looking to stand up but Willemoes isn't so interested in that idea.
Willemoes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stefansson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Willemoes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Willemoes misses with a hook.
Willemoes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raiden Stefansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefansson wants to clinch.
Stefansson wants to slow Willemoes down by chopping away at his legs.
Willemoes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stefansson throws a sloppy head kick and Willemoes moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Willemoes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Willemoes, as that shot connected.
Willemoes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stefansson moves forwards but Willemoes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Willemoes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Willemoes misses.
Willemoes looks to land a combination but Stefansson avoids it well.
Willemoes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Willemoes wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stefansson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Willemoes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Willemoes tries to free his leg and advance position but Stefansson is retaining full guard.
Stefansson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Willemoes escapes and throws Stefansson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Willemoes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stefansson, who protects the arm well.
Willemoes trying to control the position but Stefansson is working away.
Stefansson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Willemoes cracks Stefansson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Stefansson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Willemoes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stefansson to see if he's OK.
Stefansson is rocked!
Willemoes in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Stefansson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Willemoes turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Willemoes!
A very excited looking Christian Willemoes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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RATING
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