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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tales Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Skoglund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tales Gracie !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edwin Skoglund!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Skoglund sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skoglund tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Skoglund. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skoglund but Skoglund pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tales Gracie . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Skoglund counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Skoglund to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Skoglund is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skoglund is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skoglund is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracie stands up from Skoglund's guard - Gracie perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skoglund counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Skoglund.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Skoglund is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Skoglund breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skoglund shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skoglund closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie , looking for a takedown. Skoglund pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skoglund tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skoglund somewhat.
Skoglund fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie , pushing him back against the cage.
Skoglund content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skoglund pulls his leg out and moves away.
Skoglund plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skoglund ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Skoglund no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skoglund has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Skoglund is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Skoglund wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skoglund escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Skoglund 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.
Skoglund working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Skoglund dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Skoglund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Skoglund on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skoglund closes the distance and clinches.
Skoglund goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gracie prevents it.
Skoglund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skoglund avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skoglund sprawls well. Skoglund wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tales Gracie . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skoglund shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skoglund sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skoglund shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skoglund gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skoglund's waist but Skoglund gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Skoglund is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Skoglund shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skoglund lands with a slapping head kick.
Skoglund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skoglund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skoglund is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Skoglund circles away and we're back to standing.
Skoglund throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Skoglund shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tales Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skoglund is breathing heavily.
Skoglund is looking to clinch.
Skoglund lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie . No joy for Skoglund on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skoglund keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Skoglund manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Skoglund changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Skoglund manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skoglund gets a double leg takedown into Gracie 's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skoglund looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Skoglund wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skoglund wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Skoglund keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Skoglund wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gracie manages to pass to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Skoglund is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Skoglund is defending well.
Skoglund actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skoglund wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Skoglund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gracie leaves Skoglund with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Skoglund shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skoglund looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Skoglund persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
As Skoglund looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo bu Skoglund just gets out of the way.
Tales Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Skoglund.
Skoglund tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Skoglund closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skoglund defends it nicely.
Skoglund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skoglund sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Skoglund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skoglund swivels and escapes.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Skoglund stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skoglund wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Skoglund.
Skoglund thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skoglund defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Skoglund into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Skoglund sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Skoglund has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Skoglund tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Skoglund gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Skoglund sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Skoglund from standing up.
Skoglund trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skoglund prevents Gracie from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skoglund controlling from the top position.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skoglund can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tales Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Skoglund from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Skoglund forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Skoglund jumps guard.
Skoglund keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Skoglund has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Gracie decides to stand up, so the ref orders Skoglund to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skoglund throws a leg kick which misses Gracie 's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edwin Skoglund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skoglund 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edwin Skoglund!
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