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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sojer Sojerksg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Joe Ned has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Ned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sojer Sojerksg!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ned throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sojerksg.
Ned misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ned misses with a hook. Sojerksg ducked under it nicely.
Sojerksg should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sojerksg throws a right hand that Ned ducks under and follows up with a left that Ned also avoids with ease.
Sojerksg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ned.
Ned is breathing heavily.
Sojerksg clinches up with Ned and pushes him back against the cage.
Sojerksg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sojerksg tries to pull guard but Ned holds him up against the cage and eventually Sojerksg drops back down to his feet.
Sojerksg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sojerksg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ned, pushing him back against the cage.
Sojerksg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joe Ned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ned keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sojerksg clinches up with Ned and pushes him back against the cage.
Sojerksg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ned is defending well for now.
Sojerksg tries to pull guard but Ned holds him up against the cage and eventually Sojerksg drops back down to his feet.
Joe Ned has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sojer Sojerksg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ned wants to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sojerksg slowing the pace effectively.
Ned lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ned wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sojerksg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sojerksg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sojerksg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sojerksg shoots in looking for a takedown but Ned manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sojerksg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sojerksg throws a head kick that half lands.
Ned tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sojerksg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ned tries to clinch there but Sojerksg circles away.
Sojerksg throws a body punch but Ned moves out of range.
Ned throws a nice looking combination but Sojerksg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sojerksg closes the distance and clinches.
Ned working aggressively here.
Sojerksg jumps guard.
Sojerksg pushes Ned off and gets back to his feet.
Sojerksg shoots in but no luck this time.
Ned moves to clinch but Sojerksg breaks away
and Sojerksg counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sojerksg darts in and clinches Ned up against the cage.
Sojerksg blocks an uppercut.
Sojerksg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ned avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sojerksg lands a nice uppercut.
Ned gets underhooks to prevent Sojerksg's takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sojerksg breaks the clinch.
Sojerksg throws the kick towards the body but Ned avoids it.
Sojerksg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ned throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sojerksg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sojerksg.
Sojerksg landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sojerksg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ned smiles and moves away.
Ned throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Ned does no damage.
Ned tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sojerksg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sojerksg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joe Ned is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sojerksg tries to keep at a distance but Ned has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ned misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ned wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sojerksg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sojer Sojerksg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horrible takedown by Sojerksg or perhaps it was just good defense by Ned which made him look bad.
Ned throws a combination that misses
and Sojerksg moves into the clinch.
Sojerksg looking for a takedown.
Sojerksg breaks from the clinch.
Sojerksg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sojerksg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ned is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ned throws a series of punches but Sojerksg avoids them all with ease.
Ned stuffs the takedown.
Joe Ned has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sojer Sojerksg.
Sojerksg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ned looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sojerksg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sojerksg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ned tries to clinch up but Sojerksg circles away and keeps his distance.
Ned has Sojerksg up against the cage in a clinch.
Sojerksg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ned swinging wildly here.
Sojerksg checks a leg kick.
Sojerksg throws a head kick that misses.
Sojerksg fails with a takedown attempt.
Ned looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sojerksg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ned sprawls well. Ned wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sojerksg gets slowly back to his feet.
Ned clinches up against the cage.
Sojerksg has Ned pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ned manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Ned's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ned stalling against the cage.
Sojerksg tries to pull guard but Ned won't allow it.
Ned looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sojerksg tries to pull guard but Ned forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ned taking a breather.
Sojerksg wants a takedown but no success here.
Sojerksg breaks the clinch.
Ned throws a right and a left that Sojerksg avoids nicely.
Ned fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sojerksg rushes Ned and presses him up against the cage.
Sojerksg successfully pulls guard.
Ned would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sojerksg wants to sweep here but Ned controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ned avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ned has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sojerksg is proving hard to escape from.
Sojerksg throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sojerksg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ned's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sojerksg stops Ned from standing up.
Ned keeping full guard, as Sojerksg tries to pass.
Sojerksg gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sojer Sojerksg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sojerksg.
Ned throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sojerksg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ned tries to avoid it but Sojerksg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ned to the ground. Ned escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sojerksg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ned is struggling to control the position.
Sojerksg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ned misses with a few strikes there.
Sojerksg fails to land the takedown.
Joe Ned has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sojer Sojerksg.
Ned is looking to clinch but Sojerksg is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sojerksg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ned avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ned misses with a two punch combination.
Sojerksg shoots in but no luck this time.
Ned tries to clinch up.
Ned lands with an uppercut that bounces Sojerksg off the cage and back into range.
Sojerksg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ned avoids it really well and circles away.
Sojerksg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sojerksg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ned displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sojerksg up against the cage.
Sojerksg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ned stalling the fight.
Sojerksg lands a nice knee to the body.
Sojerksg breaks from the clinch.
Sojer Sojerksg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sojerksg clinches up with Ned and pushes him back against the cage.
Sojerksg tries to score a body lock takedown but Ned shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ned holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ned tries to circle away but Sojerksg has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sojerksg is trying to pull guard but Ned has him pressed against the cage.
Sojerksg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ned throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sojerksg clinches with his opponent.
Ned wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ned taking a breather.
Sojerksg jumps guard and drags Ned to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sojerksg pulls Ned in to control the position.
Ned stands and steps away. Sojerksg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sojerksg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ned circles away.
Sojerksg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sojerksg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ned's head.
Ned lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sojerksg circles away quickly and effectively.
Ned tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sojerksg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ned defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sojerksg.
Sojerksg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joe Ned is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Ned.
Sojerksg dives in and grabs Ned's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ned pushes down on Sojerksg's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ned misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ned wants to clinch up but Sojerksg keeps it at a distance.
Joe Ned has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sojer Sojerksg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A left and a right from Ned both land. Nice combination.
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 Joe Ned.
Well Sojerksg 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sojer Sojerksg!
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