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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusty Smoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dusty Smoke has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alexander Eriksson's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dusty Smoke!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smoke has knee on belly momentarily but Eriksson bucks him off and regains half guard.
Eriksson won't allow Smoke to pass to mount.
Eriksson wants to get back to full guard.
Smoke seems to be working for a kimura but Eriksson defends the submission attempt.
Smoke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eriksson keeps working.
Smoke not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smoke keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Smoke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eriksson's efforts to push away.
Eriksson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eriksson letting Smoke take a breather here.
Smoke has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Eriksson uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smoke looking for a sweep. Not yet Smoke, not yet.
Smoke punching from the bottom - just letting Eriksson know he's still in a fight.
Smoke trying to control the position.
Smoke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson throws a big right hand that misses.
Smoke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eriksson is aware though and is defending well.
Eriksson trying to control but Smoke is working from the bottom.
Eriksson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eriksson wants to stand but Smoke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smoke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smoke being controlled here, momentarily.
Smoke wants to stand but Eriksson is controlling the position.
Smoke looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Eriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smoke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eriksson throwing strikes from guard but Smoke blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alexander Eriksson just wasn't active enough.
Smoke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eriksson connects with a body shot that sends Smoke's belly button to the back.
Eriksson throws a left and a right that both miss
so Smoke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smoke gets to his feet. Eriksson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Eriksson misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Eriksson.
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!
Eriksson dives in for a single leg takedown but Smoke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eriksson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smoke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Eriksson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smoke is on top in guard.
Eriksson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smoke is controlling him.
Smoke stands up from Eriksson's guard - Smoke perhaps looking for a knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smoke slaps away a takedown attempt from Eriksson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Smoke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smoke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smoke has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Eriksson uses from the top position.
Eriksson throws a strike but Smoke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smoke gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Eriksson wants to slow Smoke down by chopping away at his legs.
Eriksson catches Smoke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smoke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Eriksson to the ground. Smoke is now in Eriksson's guard.
Eriksson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smoke dives into side control.
Smoke wants to control but Eriksson is keeping him busy.
Smoke is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson is trying to buck Smoke off.
Smoke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eriksson keeps working.
Eriksson pushes Smoke away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smoke gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Eriksson is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoke has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Smoke dominating with strikes here.
Smoke controlling from mount.
Smoke lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dusty Smoke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smoke breaks from Eriksson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eriksson is looking to escape.
Smoke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Eriksson is just holding on here. Smoke manages to take his back.
Eriksson trying to control the action but Smoke just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson rolls, trying to escape but Smoke keeps control of the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Smoke. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Eriksson prevents Smoke from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Eriksson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smoke controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Smoke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Eriksson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smoke swivels and escapes.
Smoke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smoke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eriksson.
Eriksson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eriksson tries for a takedown but Smoke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Eriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eriksson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eriksson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smoke 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.
Smoke wants to control from the top but Eriksson keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smoke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson can't keep his opponent in guard - Smoke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smoke is trying to control. Eriksson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eriksson is trying to stand back up but Smoke is controlling him
Smoke decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Smoke dodges the punch combination from Eriksson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Eriksson's guard.
Smoke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smoke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smoke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smoke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoke is looking to advance position but Eriksson won't allow it.
Smoke stops Eriksson from getting back to his feet.
Smoke trying to pass the guard but Eriksson defending well.
Smoke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alexander Eriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eriksson is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dusty Smoke hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smoke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Eriksson!
Smoke is trying to get an arm triangle but Eriksson is defending well.
Eriksson wants to control but Smoke postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eriksson is looking for a sweep.
Dusty Smoke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smoke stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dusty Smoke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smoke winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Smoke!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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