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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Haggstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
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154 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roy Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, David Haggstrom!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Bradley with that takedown attempt.
Haggstrom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bradley tries for a takedown but Haggstrom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haggstrom with the counter takedown but Bradley avoids it easily.
Bradley fails to land the takedown.
Haggstrom with the counter takedown but Bradley avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Bradley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradley manages to break the clinch.
Bradley misses with a takedown attempt
and Haggstrom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bradley!
Haggstrom fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggstrom grinds an elbow into Bradley's temple.
Bradley is not content to let Haggstrom control the position.
Bradley tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggstrom scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bradley to see if he's OK.
Haggstrom lands a decent elbow from side control.
Haggstrom trying to control the action but Bradley is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Haggstrom crashes against the mat.
Haggstrom tries for a kimura but Bradley is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Bradley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bradley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haggstrom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Haggstrom in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bradley trying to control from the bottom.
Haggstrom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bradley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haggstrom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Haggstrom scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bradley.
Haggstrom looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bradley holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom trying to control but Bradley is working from the bottom.
Bradley pulls Haggstrom in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roy Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haggstrom circles away.
Bradley shoots in for a takedown but Haggstrom shows good takedown defense.
Bradley goes for a double leg but Haggstrom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haggstrom continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bradley shoots for a takedown but Haggstrom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bradley.
Haggstrom shoots for a double leg takedown but Bradley sprawls well. He's pushed Haggstrom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haggstrom is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bradley's half guard.
Bradley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haggstrom is trying to control the action in half guard but Bradley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradley is looking for a sweep. Haggstrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haggstrom is looking to take a break and control but Bradley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haggstrom might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bradley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Haggstrom 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.
Bradley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haggstrom's waist but Haggstrom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bradley off to one side.
Bradley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bradley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haggstrom prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Bradley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haggstrom is trying to stall.
Haggstrom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bradley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bradley trying to control the position from guard on top but Haggstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradley passes Haggstrom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bradley trying to control the pace.
Haggstrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bradley is trying to control. Haggstrom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haggstrom has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haggstrom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haggstrom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haggstrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bradley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haggstrom keeping moving, preventing Bradley from controlling successfully.
Haggstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Haggstrom wants to sweep here but Bradley controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bradley is now in half guard.
David Haggstrom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bradley in particular looking to stall.
Haggstrom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bradley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bradley uses his free foot to push down on Haggstrom's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Haggstrom.
Bradley working for a submission but Haggstrom is keeping him at bay.
Bradley looking to control but Haggstrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bradley tries to control but Haggstrom wriggling away.
Bradley working for a guillotine from mount but Haggstrom is in no mood to give up.
Bradley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bradley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haggstrom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Bradley dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bradley dives in and grabs Haggstrom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haggstrom pushes down on Bradley's head and hops out.
Haggstrom tries to counter with a clinch but Bradley shakes him off and moves away.
Bradley dives in for a single leg takedown but Haggstrom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Haggstrom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bradley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Bradley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haggstrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bradley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haggstrom but Haggstrom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haggstrom with the counter takedown but Bradley avoids it easily.
Haggstrom 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggstrom is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Haggstrom advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggstrom trying to mount his opponent but Bradley defends it.
Haggstrom is looking for a kimura but Bradley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haggstrom to get the leverage.
Bradley keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Haggstrom trying to control from Bradley's half guard. Bradley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bradley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bradley has control of Haggstrom's left arm, preventing Haggstrom from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haggstrom throws a strike but Bradley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bradley trying to control but Haggstrom is working from the bottom.
Haggstrom trying to control the position.
Bradley wants to control from the top but Haggstrom keeps moving.
Haggstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haggstrom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bradley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bradley prevents Haggstrom from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley trying to control but Haggstrom is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bradley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haggstrom sprawls well. Haggstrom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bradley gets slowly back to his feet.
Bradley decides to pull guard.
Haggstrom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bradley trying to keep a closed guard but Haggstrom is proving a slippery customer.
Haggstrom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bradley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haggstrom has managed to get both his arms back between Bradley's legs - danger averted.
Haggstrom throwing strikes from guard but Bradley blocks nicely.
Haggstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bradley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Haggstrom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haggstrom 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Haggstrom!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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