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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Anadrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
194 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
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190 cm
26
201 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johan Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcos Anadrade!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anadrade looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Axelsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anadrade postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anadrade showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anadrade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Axelsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anadrade looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anadrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Axelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anadrade looking to sit in guard and control but Axelsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Axelsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Anadrade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Axelsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Axelsson stands and throws Anadrade's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Axelsson cracks Anadrade with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade parries the strikes from Axelsson easily there. Axelsson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Anadrade to escape.
Anadrade is trying to get back to half guard.
Anadrade is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Axelsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Axelsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Axelsson trying to control the action but Anadrade is working from the bottom.
Axelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anadrade defending well though.
Axelsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Anadrade wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anadrade is still trying to improve position.
Nice strikes from Axelsson there.
Axelsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Axelsson wants to pass the guard but Anadrade is defending well.
Anadrade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Axelsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Axelsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anadrade is looking to improve his position.
Axelsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Axelsson working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade is looking to improve his position.
Anadrade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Axelsson is working away from the top position though.
Axelsson thows a huge punch but Anadrade dodges it nicely.
Anadrade is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Axelsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Axelsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Axelsson lands a really nice looking cross but Anadrade seems unphased.
Nice body punch from Axelsson.
Anadrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axelsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Anadrade closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Axelsson's guard.
Axelsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Axelsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johan Axelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Axelsson keeping moving, preventing Anadrade from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anadrade pushes down on Axelsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Axelsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anadrade trying to control but Axelsson is working from the bottom.
Axelsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Axelsson prevents Anadrade from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade has his hands clasped together around Axelsson's back. He's all about the action.
Anadrade slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anadrade wants to sweep but no luck.
Axelsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anadrade trying to keep a closed guard but Axelsson is proving a slippery customer.
Axelsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade is looking to sweep but instead, Axelsson has passed into half guard.
Axelsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anadrade can do to turn this around?
Axelsson stalling.
Anadrade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Axelsson is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Axelsson seems content to control.
Anadrade wants to improve his position but Axelsson is controlling well.
Anadrade is not content to let Axelsson control the position.
Axelsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Axelsson working over Anadrade with some ground and pound. Anadrade looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Axelsson is looking to take a break and control but Anadrade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Axelsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anadrade with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anadrade is looking for a sweep. Axelsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anadrade wants to control but Axelsson is keeping busy.
Anadrade taking some punishment here, with Axelsson in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anadrade trying to control but Axelsson postures up.
Axelsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Axelsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Anadrade darts in trying to clinch
and Axelsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anadrade thinking.
Axelsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anadrade works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Axelsson wants to control but Anadrade passes easily into half guard.
Anadrade lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anadrade.
Anadrade is working for a kimura but Axelsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Anadrade not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anadrade wants to pass the guard but Axelsson is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Anadrade working his ground and pound in the gym.
Anadrade landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anadrade is keen to just control but Axelsson is a slippery customer.
Anadrade moves nicely into side control.
Anadrade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Axelsson keeps working.
Axelsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Axelsson throwing shots but Anadrade is blocking nicely.
Anadrade is looking to control Axelsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anadrade avoid being mounted?
Axelsson wants to control but Anadrade is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson controlling the pace.
Axelsson wants to control but Anadrade is keeping him busy.
Axelsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Axelsson working the head and body with strikes.
Anadrade is trying to maintain the position but Axelsson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade wants to control the action here but instead Axelsson manages to pass to full mount!
Anadrade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Axelsson unloading with bombs!
Axelsson is stalling here but it's allowed Anadrade to get half guard.
Anadrade wants to improve his position but Axelsson is controlling well.
Axelsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Axelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anadrade defending well though.
Axelsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Axelsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Axelsson lands a nice short elbow.
Anadrade wants to improve his position but Axelsson is controlling well.
Anadrade trying to control from the bottom.
Axelsson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Anadrade tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Axelsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johan Axelsson!
A relieved looking Johan Axelsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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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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