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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Basil Lundeby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lundeby kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Casino Royal 007 Theme. Calzaghe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Pride of Wales kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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173 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Basil Lundeby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Joe Calzaghe!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundeby changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Calzaghe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Calzaghe tries to improve position but can't.
Calzaghe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lundeby wants to control but Calzaghe is keeping him busy.
Calzaghe is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Lundeby are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Calzaghe is trying to improve his position.
Lundeby in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Calzaghe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Calzaghe taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lundeby has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lundeby working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Lundeby seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Calzaghe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lundeby controlling the position from side mount.
Lundeby scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Calzaghe to see if he's OK.
Lundeby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calzaghe keeps working.
Calzaghe is looking for a sweep.
Lundeby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calzaghe keeps working.
Lundeby staying calm.
Calzaghe is trying to control Lundeby's posture but Lundeby avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundeby scoring with punches from side control.
Calzaghe is trying to control Lundeby's posture but Lundeby avoids it.
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!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Calzaghe tries to improve position but can't.
Lundeby trying to control the action but Calzaghe is working from the bottom.
Lundeby scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe is trying to improve his position.
Lundeby cracks Calzaghe with a big elbow.
Calzaghe throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Calzaghe is looking for a sweep.
Lundeby misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Calzaghe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lundeby taking a break here but Calzaghe is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lundeby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lundeby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lundeby slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundeby lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Calzaghe is pressing down on Lundeby's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lundeby throwing strikes from guard but Calzaghe blocks nicely.
Lundeby slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Calzaghe is looking to regain half guard here but Lundeby keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calzaghe wants to control but Lundeby postures up.
Lundeby lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Calzaghe is trying to control Lundeby's posture but Lundeby avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basil Lundeby dominated that round.
That's time! Lundeby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lundeby fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Calzaghe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Calzaghe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lundeby was well out of range. Poor timing from Calzaghe.
Basil Lundeby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calzaghe scores with a punch to the head.
Lundeby connects with an inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Calzaghe as he connects with a hook.
Lundeby shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Calzaghe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lundeby trying to control the position but Calzaghe is working away.
Lundeby tries to score with some ground and pound. Calzaghe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lundeby content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lundeby trying to control the action but Calzaghe is working from the bottom.
Calzaghe manages to get back to half guard.
Calzaghe is trying to get back to full guard.
Lundeby thows a huge punch but Calzaghe dodges it nicely.
Lundeby thows a huge punch but Calzaghe dodges it nicely.
Lundeby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Calzaghe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lundeby prevents Calzaghe from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundeby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Calzaghe wants to get back to full guard but Lundeby has passed into side control.
Calzaghe is looking for a sweep.
Lundeby cracks Calzaghe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lundeby working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calzaghe has one of Lundeby's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Lundeby working the ground and pound.
Lundeby is working Calzaghe over with some ground and pound from side control.
Calzaghe taking a bit of punishment here - Lundeby scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lundeby's best efforts.
Calzaghe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Calzaghe is not content to let Lundeby control the position.
Basil Lundeby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calzaghe wants to control but Lundeby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lundeby takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lundeby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Calzaghe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lundeby thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Calzaghe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lundeby missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lundeby prevents Calzaghe from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Calzaghe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lundeby wants to control from the top but Calzaghe keeps moving.
Lundeby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lundeby distracts Calzaghe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lundeby working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Calzaghe's head.
Lundeby trying to control but Calzaghe is working from the bottom.
Calzaghe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calzaghe looking to ground and pound but Lundeby is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basil Lundeby dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lundeby moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lundeby has a takedown stuffed.
Lundeby tries to clinch up but Calzaghe circles away and keeps his distance.
Calzaghe leaves Lundeby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lundeby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Calzaghe keeps the fight on the outside.
Lundeby pivots, looking for a leg kick but Calzaghe is out of range and Lundeby settles back down.
Lundeby keeps Calzaghe at a distance using the push kick.
Lundeby closes the distance and clinches.
Calzaghe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Calzaghe is pressed up against the cage. Lundeby has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Calzaghe down to the mat. Calzaghe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Basil Lundeby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good work by Calzaghe as he checks the leg kick.
Lundeby is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe checks a low kick from Lundeby.
Lundeby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Calzaghe as he avoids it easily.
Calzaghe punishes Lundeby's body with a nice straight punch.
Calzaghe scores with a three punch combo!
Lundeby throws a leg kick that misses.
Lundeby ducks under a wild hook from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe moves out of range of the body kick.
Calzaghe lands a jab.
Lundeby throws a low kick but it's checked well by Calzaghe.
Lundeby tries to clinch up but Calzaghe circles away and keeps his distance.
Lundeby tries to clinch up but Calzaghe circles away and keeps his distance.
Lundeby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Calzaghe pinned against the cage. Calzaghe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundeby tries to clinch up but Calzaghe circles away and keeps his distance.
Calzaghe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lundeby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calzaghe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lundeby moves away.
Lundeby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Calzaghe connects with a right hand. Lundeby shakes it off.
Lundeby tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Calzaghe misses with a looping left.
Calzaghe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lundeby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Calzaghe avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calzaghe. Lundeby does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lundeby circles away quickly and effectively.
Calzaghe misses with a wild body shot.
Calzaghe lands with a cross.
Calzaghe throws an overhand right that lands on Lundeby's shoulder, as Lundeby tries to avoid the shot.
Lundeby throws a nice head kick!
Calzaghe keeps the fight on the outside.
Lundeby scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lundeby tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lundeby working the ground and pound.
Lundeby wants to control but Calzaghe is keeping him busy.
Lundeby creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Calzaghe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe is trying to control Lundeby's posture but Lundeby avoids it.
Calzaghe is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lundeby is staying active.
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!
Calzaghe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Joe Calzaghe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calzaghe wants to control but Lundeby postures up.
Lundeby in side control, throwing shots but Calzaghe defends.
Calzaghe tries to buck Lundeby off but Lundeby is having none of it.
Lundeby creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calzaghe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lundeby trying to control the action but Calzaghe is working from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Basil Lundeby.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lundeby, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basil Lundeby!
An out of breath Basil Lundeby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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