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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mats S�derlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier has chosen Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 cm
31
181 lbs
24 - 17 - 0 |
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180 cm
47
184 lbs
43 - 44 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mats S�derlund! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
43 - 44 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! S�derlund bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. An inside leg kick lands from S�derlund. S�derlund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xavier. Xavier is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Nice shot by S�derlund. S�derlund dips to his left and cracks Xavier with an uppercut! Xavier shoots in looking for a takedown but S�derlund manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xavier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Xavier misses with a takedown enabling S�derlund to counter with a crisp jab. A shot to the liver by S�derlund. Beautiful body shot. We've been told by S�derlund's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. S�derlund explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. S�derlund dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Xavier looks winded! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! S�derlund dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Xavier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and S�derlund counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Mats S�derlund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bittor Xavier. Crunch! S�derlund slams his shin into Xavier's torso.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Xavier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
S�derlund gets a clinch. S�derlund tries to throw a body punch but Xavier avoids it by throwing S�derlund back against the cage. Xavier wants to break free but S�derlund has control.
S�derlund tries a body shot but Xavier blocks it.
S�derlund lands a right hand. S�derlund lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Xavier can't find room to land a body shot as S�derlund controls the action.
S�derlund digs a right hand underneath Xavier's ribcage. Xavier let out a lung full of air as it connected. With the fighters clinched against the cage, S�derlund creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. S�derlund lands a hook to the side of the head. Xavier prevents a body shot from S�derlund. Xavier looking to stall.
Xavier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with S�derlund's elbow.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by S�derlund. S�derlund lands a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! S�derlund working some nice short punches in the clinch. S�derlund lands with a short shot to the head. S�derlund lands with a short punch from the clinch.
S�derlund throws a punch but it's blocked by Xavier. S�derlund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xaviers head. A hook to the body from S�derlund.
S�derlund lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xavier backwards. S�derlund lands a shot to the body. Xavier struggles to land a body shot inside as S�derlund controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from S�derlund.
A shot in the inside from S�derlund. S�derlund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xaviers head.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for S�derlund.
A short uppercut from S�derlund. S�derlund lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Xavier is rocked! S�derlund presses Xavier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. S�derlund scores with a hook to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by S�derlund. S�derlund scores with an uppercut up the middle. S�derlund lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xavier. Xavier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with S�derlund's elbow. S�derlund works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
S�derlund lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. S�derlund lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xavier. S�derlund lands an uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! S�derlund lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xavier. S�derlund lands with a short shot to the head.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. S�derlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
S�derlund lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. S�derlund lands on the inside with an uppercut. Xavier is still on wobbly legs! Can S�derlund finish him? S�derlund stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A left hand lands to the body for S�derlund.
Xavier seems to have recovered his senses. S�derlund lands a nice uppercut. S�derlund working some nice short punches in the clinch. S�derlund cracks Xavier with a nice body shot. S�derlund lands a body shot. S�derlund digs a right hand into Xavier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xavier's gas tank. A short uppercut from S�derlund. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. S�derlund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. S�derlund scores with a shoulder strike. S�derlund lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Xavier to his knees! S�derlund keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mats S�derlund! Mats S�derlund thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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