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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sven S Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahandry Andriamboavonjy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson's entrance music is Muay Thai. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven S Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andriamboavonjy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
Svensson throws a hook to the side of Andriamboavonjy's head but Andriamboavonjy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andriamboavonjy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Svensson.
Andriamboavonjy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Svensson throws a body punch but Andriamboavonjy moves out of range.
Andriamboavonjy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Svensson.
Svensson leaves Andriamboavonjy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andriamboavonjy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andriamboavonjy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Svensson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Svensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Svensson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andriamboavonjy scores with a takedown into Svensson's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Svensson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Svensson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andriamboavonjy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andriamboavonjy throws an elbow that misses. Svensson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andriamboavonjy's guard. Nice move by Svensson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy looking for a sweep. Not yet Andriamboavonjy, not yet.
Svensson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andriamboavonjy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andriamboavonjy keeping moving, preventing Svensson from controlling successfully.
Andriamboavonjy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Svensson wants to control from the top but Andriamboavonjy keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sven S Svensson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Andriamboavonjy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andriamboavonjy fails with a takedown attempt.
Svensson throws a jab but it's blocked by Andriamboavonjy.
Svensson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andriamboavonjy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andriamboavonjy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svensson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy looks to land a left hand but Svensson moved out of range nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Svensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andriamboavonjy.
Crunch! Svensson slams his shin into Andriamboavonjy's torso.
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!
Svensson tries a head kick but it misses.
Svensson cracks Andriamboavonjy with a good jab.
Andriamboavonjy slips a straight right by Svensson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Svensson.
Sloppy strikes from Andriamboavonjy. Those never looked like landing.
Svensson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been hearing reports that Svensson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Svensson misses the shot to the body.
Svensson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Svensson throws a sloppy head kick and Andriamboavonjy moves out of range easily.
Andriamboavonjy misses the shot to the body.
Andriamboavonjy checks a low kick from Svensson.
Svensson misses with a kick to the body.
Svensson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Svensson scoring well with a low kick there.
Andriamboavonjy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sven S Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahandry Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svensson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy moves out of range of the strikes.
Andriamboavonjy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Andriamboavonjy.
Svensson looks to score with a jab to the body but Andriamboavonjy is just out of range.
A solid body kick from Svensson.
Andriamboavonjy cracks Svensson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andriamboavonjy misses with an uppercut
and Svensson counters with a nice body shot.
Andriamboavonjy throws a shot from downtown. Svensson moves away and avoids it.
Svensson dodges the punch combination from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy scores with a sloppy right hand. Svensson should have avoided that one.
Svensson scores with a three punch combo!
Andriamboavonjy cracks a nice hook into Svensson's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andriamboavonjy moves away.
Andriamboavonjy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Svensson pinned against the cage. Svensson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andriamboavonjy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson misses the body punch
and Andriamboavonjy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andriamboavonjy thows a body shot but no joy.
Andriamboavonjy cracks Svensson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Svensson is looking to clinch but Andriamboavonjy is avoiding it.
Svensson scores with a leg kick.
Andriamboavonjy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Svensson is looking to wear down Andriamboavonjy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Svensson misses with a body shot.
Svensson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andriamboavonjy moves away.
Svensson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Svensson lands a really nice looking cross but Andriamboavonjy seems unphased.
Andriamboavonjy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Andriamboavonjy blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Andriamboavonjy misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andriamboavonjy blocks the body kick.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely.
Andriamboavonjy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Svensson defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andriamboavonjy. Svensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven S Svensson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Svensson misses with an uppercut. Andriamboavonjy saw that one coming.
Svensson throws a push kick but Andriamboavonjy slaps the foot to one side.
Svensson scores with a body shot.
Svensson connects with a body shot.
Svensson is looking to clinch but Andriamboavonjy is avoiding it.
Svensson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a hook.
Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andriamboavonjy.
Svensson scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Andriamboavonjy.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andriamboavonjy moves away.
Andriamboavonjy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Svensson's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Svensson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andriamboavonjy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andriamboavonjy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svensson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andriamboavonjy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andriamboavonjy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andriamboavonjy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Svensson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy working some strikes from top position.
Svensson is looking for a triangle but Andriamboavonjy pushes his legs off easily.
Andriamboavonjy postures up and lands a big shot to Svensson's brow.
Svensson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andriamboavonjy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Svensson's guard.
Andriamboavonjy trying to mount his opponent but Svensson defends it.
Andriamboavonjy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy seems to be working for a kimura but Svensson defends the submission attempt.
Andriamboavonjy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Svensson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andriamboavonjy is trying to work for a kimura but Svensson is defending well.
Ground and pound from Andriamboavonjy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensson manages to get to full guard.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Svensson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andriamboavonjy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andriamboavonjy distracts Svensson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andriamboavonjy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andriamboavonjy is working Svensson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson has his foot on Andriamboavonjy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andriamboavonjy works his way back into a safe position though.
Andriamboavonjy is looking to work some ground and pound but Svensson has wrist control.
Svensson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Svensson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andriamboavonjy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andriamboavonjy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Svensson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andriamboavonjy has Svensson in his guard.
Svensson stopping the sweep attempt from Andriamboavonjy.
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!
Andriamboavonjy has his foot on Svensson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Svensson works his way back into a safe position though.
Svensson passes Andriamboavonjy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andriamboavonjy is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andriamboavonjy defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy 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. This is the final round!
Andriamboavonjy connects with the punch.
Andriamboavonjy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Svensson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Svensson misses with a body kick.
Svensson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Andriamboavonjy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svensson avoids the body shot from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Svensson eats them both and turns towards Andriamboavonjy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Andriamboavonjy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svensson throws out the jab.
Andriamboavonjy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andriamboavonjy swinging wildly here.
Andriamboavonjy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Andriamboavonjy duly obliges.
Svensson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sven S Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andriamboavonjy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Svensson avoids it really well and circles away.
Svensson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andriamboavonjy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson misses the shot to the body.
Svensson looks for the body kick but Andriamboavonjy saw that one coming.
A big right from Andriamboavonjy misses.
Svensson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Svensson lands a nice shot that snaps Andriamboavonjy's head back.
Andriamboavonjy looks to throw the jab but Svensson is out of range.
Sven S Svensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svensson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Svensson staying out of range there.
Svensson motions for Andriamboavonjy to come forward. Svensson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Svensson throws a head kick but Andriamboavonjy moves out of range.
Svensson throws a low kick, looking for Andriamboavonjy's leg but Andriamboavonjy calmly moves out of range.
Sven S Svensson is winning the standup battle so far.
Svensson throws a front kick that sends Andriamboavonjy stumbling back into the cage.
Svensson connects with a leg kick. Andriamboavonjy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Svensson misses with a double jab.
Svensson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andriamboavonjy ducks under a wild hook from Svensson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson wants to land a leg kick but Andriamboavonjy is out of range.
Andriamboavonjy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Svensson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andriamboavonjy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Svensson quickly recovers to half guard.
Andriamboavonjy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Svensson wants to get back to full guard.
Andriamboavonjy wants to pass to mount but Svensson is defending the position.
Svensson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andriamboavonjy pulls his head out easily.
Andriamboavonjy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Svensson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Svensson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andriamboavonjy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svensson is keeping the position for now.
Svensson pulls Andriamboavonjy in close to prevent any damage.
Andriamboavonjy is working Svensson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Andriamboavonjy throws a strike but Svensson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Andriamboavonjy punching to the body, from the bottom.
Andriamboavonjy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Svensson's guard.
Svensson working a defensive guard here.
Andriamboavonjy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svensson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svensson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Svensson wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andriamboavonjy gets back to full guard.
Svensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andriamboavonjy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svensson stands and throws Andriamboavonjy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andriamboavonjy regains half guard.
Andriamboavonjy manages to get to full guard.
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 Sven S Svensson.
I think Svensson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven S Svensson!
Sven S Svensson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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