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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asa Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asa Sharp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Niklas Backstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Asa Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Backstrom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sharp bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Backstrom's head.
A jab from Sharp does it's job there.
Sharp shoots in but Backstrom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sharp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Backstrom misses its target.
Sharp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharp.
Backstrom appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sharp's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sharp duly obliges.
Backstrom is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Backstrom as Sharp shoots in.
It looked like Backstrom was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sharp takes a swing at Backstrom's ribcage but misses.
Sharp throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Backstrom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sharp is looking for a sweep. Backstrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sharp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Backstrom is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backstrom is working for a kimura but Sharp is defending it quite comfortably.
Backstrom is thwarting Sharp's attempts to control the position.
Sharp is looking for a sweep. Backstrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sharp wants to control the action here but instead Backstrom manages to pass to full mount!
Backstrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Backstrom landing strikes, looking to finish!
Backstrom sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sharp really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Backstrom controlling the pace for now.
Sharp tries to lock up and control but Backstrom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backstrom is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sharp to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sharp shrugs it off.
Sharp is working to get back to half guard.
Backstrom has hold of Sharp's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sharp manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Backstrom with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sharp is working to get back to half guard.
Backstrom looking to control but Sharp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom prevents Sharp from getting the reversal.
Sharp regains half guard.
Backstrom not doing much here.
Sharp is defending against the submission attempts here by Backstrom.
Sharp is looking to escape.
Backstrom is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sharp actively working from the bottom here.
Sharp is pressing down on Backstrom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Backstrom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Backstrom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sharp is looking for a triangle but Backstrom pushes his legs off easily.
Backstrom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Backstrom trying to control but Sharp is working from the bottom.
Backstrom postures up.
Sharp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Backstrom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Backstrom won't allow Sharp to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Niklas Backstrom will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sharp lands with a hook. Backstrom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big left from Sharp misses.
Backstrom jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sharp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Backstrom doesn't seem bothered though.
Sharp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharp.
Backstrom feinted with a counter takedown.
Sharp is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Backstrom rather than just go for the knockout.
Backstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Backstrom is looking for a counter combo.
Backstrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharp throws out the jab.
Sharp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Backstrom moves away.
Backstrom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sharp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Backstrom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sharp tries to avoid it but Backstrom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sharp to the ground. Sharp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown but Backstrom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Asa Sharp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp fails with a takedown attempt.
Backstrom throws a big counter combination but Sharp scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sharp shoots for a takedown but Backstrom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Niklas Backstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asa Sharp.
Backstrom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sharp.
Sharp misses with a jab to the body
and Backstrom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sharp misses with a takedown attempt
and Backstrom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Backstrom passes Sharp's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Backstrom is looking to take a break and control but Sharp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sharp looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sharp is defending against the submission attempts here by Backstrom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp trying to get back to full guard but Backstrom takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sharp keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Backstrom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sharp is looking to escape.
Backstrom controlling his opponent.
Sharp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Niklas Backstrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sharp bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp got a little sloppy there for a moment and Backstrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sharp has managed to get both his arms back between Backstrom's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Backstrom keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
Backstrom looking for a sweep. Not yet Backstrom, not yet.
Sharp advances position into side control!
Backstrom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sharp off and has taken his back!
Sharp is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backstrom is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sharp is defending well though. Backstrom let's go of the attempt for now.
Backstrom working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Sharp is doing well to defend. Backstrom seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Sharp is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Niklas Backstrom!
In defeat, Asa Sharp stepped up to the mic, saying 'First, I want to give all praise to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I also want to thank all my fans for your support!!!I will get better form this. I will be back!!!!'.
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hype
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FIGHT
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