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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Didriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Fisher is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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184 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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177 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Lethal high kicks
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Didriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Didriksson fails with a takedown attempt.
Fisher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Didriksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Fisher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Didriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fisher circles away.
Didriksson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Didriksson.
Fisher tries a low kick but Didriksson avoids it.
Fisher keeps the fight on the outside.
Didriksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sven Didriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher throws a head kick but Didriksson moves out of range.
Didriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fisher fails to land with a series of punches.
Fisher throws the kick towards the body but Didriksson avoids it.
Didriksson tries to clinch there but Fisher circles away.
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick and Didriksson moves out of range easily.
Didriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fisher circles away.
Fisher throws a wild body kick that Didriksson sees coming a mile off.
Didriksson checks a leg kick.
Didriksson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fisher circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Didriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fisher circles away.
Didriksson avoids a kick to the body.
Didriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fisher looks for the body kick but Didriksson saw that one coming.
Fisher gets tackled into the cage by Didriksson. Didriksson maintains the clinch.
Didriksson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fisher uses from the top position.
Didriksson wriggles free and stands up.
Fisher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Didriksson moves out of range as Fisher throws a body kick.
Didriksson slips a straight right by Fisher.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fisher.
Fisher throws out a leg kick but Didriksson moves out of range and Fisher only half commits.
A head kick misses from Fisher.
Fisher gets caught flat footed, as Didriksson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Didriksson from controlling successfully.
Didriksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisher is keeping the position for now.
Fisher uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fisher throws a head kick but Didriksson moves out of range.
Didriksson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick and Didriksson moves out of range easily.
Fisher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Didriksson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fisher. Didriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Didriksson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Didriksson tries to advance to mount but Fisher denies him.
Fisher can't do much from the bottom here.
Fisher is not content to let Didriksson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to buck Didriksson off.
Didriksson swings around for an armbar but Fisher sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Didriksson's guard.
Fisher passes Didriksson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Didriksson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fisher manages to mount him!
Didriksson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Fisher thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fisher misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didriksson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Didriksson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fisher looking to finish with strikes here!
Fisher throwing strikes here but Didriksson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fisher controlling the pace for now.
Fisher looking to finish with strikes here!
Fisher throws some wild stikes that Didriksson manages to avoid easily.
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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher lands with some strikes.
Didriksson is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher tries to control but Didriksson wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fisher dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Didriksson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Didriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fisher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Didriksson tries to clinch but Fisher is having none of it.
Fisher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Didriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good work by Didriksson as he checks the leg kick.
Didriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fisher throws a head kick but Didriksson moves out of range.
Didriksson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fisher did well to prevent Didriksson getting side control.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet.
Fisher pushes Didriksson off and gets back to his feet.
Didriksson shoots in and gets a takedown into Fisher's guard.
Fisher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Didriksson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher trying to keep a closed guard but Didriksson is proving a slippery customer.
Fisher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fisher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Didriksson is one step ahead there.
Didriksson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fisher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Didriksson stays in close to Fisher's body and controls the position.
Fisher is trying to control the position but Didriksson postures up.
John Fisher has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Didriksson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fisher.
It looks like Sven Didriksson has been cut.
Fisher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Fisher.
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!
Fisher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
John Fisher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throws the left hand but Didriksson avoids the punch easily.
Fisher throws a head kick but Didriksson moves out of range.
Didriksson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fisher to the ground. Didriksson is now in Fisher's guard.
Didriksson won't allow Fisher to sweep him here.
Fisher wants to control the position but Didriksson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Didriksson trying to control the action but Fisher is working from the bottom.
Didriksson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Didriksson is keen to just control but Fisher is a slippery customer.
Fisher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Didriksson stops Fisher from getting back to his feet.
Fisher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fisher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher keeping full guard, as Didriksson tries to pass.
Sven Didriksson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fisher pulls Didriksson in close to prevent any damage.
Didriksson tries to free his leg and advance position but Fisher is retaining full guard.
Fisher trying to keep a closed guard but Didriksson is proving a slippery customer.
Fisher wants to sweep but no luck.
Didriksson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fisher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Fisher was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Didriksson wants to clinch up but Fisher keeps it at a distance.
Didriksson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick
and Didriksson counters with a left and a right that stings Fisher.
Didriksson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didriksson won't allow Fisher to get back to his feet.
Didriksson throwing strikes from guard but Fisher blocks nicely.
Didriksson throws an elbow that misses. Fisher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Didriksson's guard. Nice move by Fisher!
Didriksson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Didriksson tries to clinch but Fisher is having none of it.
Fisher misses with a two punch combination.
Fisher misses with a body kick.
Didriksson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Didriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Fisher misses.
Didriksson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fisher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Didriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fisher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sven Didriksson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sven Didriksson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fisher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fisher is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Fisher.
Fisher thuds his shin into the meat of Didriksson's side.
Fisher will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fisher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fisher throws a head kick but Didriksson moves out of range.
Didriksson avoids the head kick by Fisher.
Didriksson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fisher lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fisher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Didriksson has closed the distance and engaged Fisher in a clinch.
Fisher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fisher working hard to break the clinch.
Didriksson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fisher just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Didriksson throws an elbow but misses.
Fisher managing to block the knees to the body from Didriksson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher avoiding damage as Didriksson throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didriksson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fisher is trying to break the clinch but Didriksson has him pressed against the cage.
Didriksson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisher wants to break free but Didriksson has control.
Didriksson tries to throw a body punch but Fisher avoids it by throwing Didriksson back against the cage.
Fisher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fisher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Fisher.
Fisher looks to throw a body kick
and Didriksson counters with a one-two to the body.
Fisher does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Didriksson closes the distance and clinches.
Didriksson tries to land knees in the clinch but Fisher avoids the damage to the body.
Fisher breaks the clinch.
Fisher swats away the attempt to clinch by Didriksson.
Didriksson avoids the head kick by Fisher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throws a chopping leg kick but Didriksson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Didriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fisher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Didriksson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fisher swivels and escapes.
Sven Didriksson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fisher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Didriksson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher manages to work his way to half guard, despite Didriksson's best efforts.
Didriksson is trying to control the action in half guard but Fisher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fisher is trying to get back to full guard.
Fisher is trying to stand.
Didriksson wants to free his trapped foot but Fisher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Didriksson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher wants to get back to full guard.
Didriksson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Didriksson stops Fisher from getting back to his feet.
Fisher is refusing to be controlled, as Didriksson sits in half guard.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet.
Didriksson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fisher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Didriksson works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher manages to control the position for a moment.
Fisher tries to reverse the position but Didriksson maintains control.
Fisher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Didriksson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fisher has managed to escape the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher avoids a series of strikes thrown by Didriksson.
You get the feeling that Fisher really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Fisher.
I think Fisher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Fisher!
During a confident post fight interview, John Fisher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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