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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross has chosen Eminem- Cold Wind Blows as his entrance music. The key to victory for Simon Nilsson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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212 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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203 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Nilsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Ross!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ross lands a glancing blow to the side of Nilsson's head.
Ross defending well as Nilsson loads up on a big left hand.
Ross fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nilsson misses with a double jab
and Ross counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nilsson won't be happy with that.
Ross cracks Nilsson with a big elbow.
Ross is trying to get an arm triangle but Nilsson is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross prevents Nilsson from escaping the position.
Ross throwing strikes but Nilsson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross wants to control but Nilsson postures up.
Ross is looking to regain half guard here but Nilsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Ross can't do much from the bottom here.
Ross is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nilsson off and has taken his back!
Nilsson avoids the strikes from Ross.
Ross lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Nilsson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sanitarium, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ross is striking well from the back but Nilsson escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ross throwing shots but Nilsson is blocking nicely.
Ross not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Ross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilsson taking some punishment here, with Ross in his half guard.
Nilsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ross.
Ross misses with a head shot. Nilsson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ross with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ross accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ross with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ross trying to move into half guard but instead Nilsson has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson wants to stand but Ross is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ross is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Ross dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nilsson.
Ross decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ross not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ross thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nilsson's head.
Nilsson taking some punishment here, with Ross in his half guard.
Ross winds up and cracks Nilsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ross is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nilsson reverses the position - he's now on top in Ross's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross pulls Nilsson in close to prevent any damage.
Ross looking to control.
Hector Ross has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ross pulls Nilsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Nilsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Simon Nilsson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ross drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Ross are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Ross seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ross working the ground and pound.
Nilsson is pushing Ross's head away, looking to escape. Ross manages to hold on to the position though.
The strikes coming from Ross are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ross has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ross creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nilsson down.
Ross lands an elbow.
Nilsson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross landing a few strikes.
Ross working the head and body with strikes.
Ross in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ross throws a strike aimed at the side of Nilsson's head but Nilsson avoids it well.
Ross is working Nilsson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ross throws a strike aimed at the side of Nilsson's head but Nilsson avoids it well.
Ross looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nilsson is avoiding damage well.
Ross tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ross has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nilsson regains half guard, as Ross was trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ross not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ross connects with a nice short shot to Nilsson's temple.
Ross is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Ross 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!
Ross dives in and grabs Nilsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nilsson pushes down on Ross's head and hops out.
Nilsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ross is looking to clinch.
Nilsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ross gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nilsson.
Nilsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nilsson.
Nilsson avoids the body shot from Ross.
Ross fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nilsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross is looking to clinch but Nilsson is avoiding it.
Ross shoots in for a takedown but Nilsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simon Nilsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Ross.
Ross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nilsson throws a shot from downtown. Ross moves away and avoids it.
Nilsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nilsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Ross counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ross throws an elbow that misses. Nilsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ross's guard. Nice move by Nilsson!
Ross working a defensive guard but Nilsson passes into half guard.
Ross trying to control here.
Ross wants to improve his position but Nilsson is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross wants to control but Nilsson passes into side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross can't do much from the bottom here.
Ross manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nilsson's best efforts.
Ross is looking to improve his position.
Ross is looking to control Nilsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ross avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ross.
Ross is positioning himself well to prevent Nilsson advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross is looking for a sweep. Nilsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ross is trying to control but can't.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nilsson throws a right and a left that Ross avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nilsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Nilsson's guard now, I'm sure.
Ross is looking to work some ground and pound but Nilsson has wrist control.
Ross postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nilsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ross.
Ross throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ross is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ross throws a strike but Nilsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Ross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ross 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 Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Ross!
During a confident post fight interview, Hector Ross thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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