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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludvig Ericsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lolipo Slider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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187 cm
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220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludvig Ericsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lolipo Slider!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ericsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ericsson.
Ericsson misses with a body shot.
Slider now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slider misses with an uppercut
and Ericsson counters with a body kick.
Ericsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Slider works Ericsson's body with a nice hook.
Slider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slider moves into the clinch.
Slider using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ericsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ericsson lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slider trying to land knees to the body.
Ericsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Slider 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slider throws a leg kick that misses.
Slider throws a hook but Ericsson blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slider checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ericsson.
A telegraphed right hand from Slider misses the target.
Slider changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slider misses with a low kick.
Ericsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slider.
Slider takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ericsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hunter MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Slider scores with a body shot.
Slider on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ericsson tries to work over Slider's front leg with a kick but Slider checks it.
Lolipo Slider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slider lands a body shot.
Slider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ericsson moves away.
Slider has Ericsson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ericsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Slider working aggressively here.
Ericsson goes for a takedown attempt but Slider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slider works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slider throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ericsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ericsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slider throws out a loose jab but Ericsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ericsson jabs at Slider's body.
Slider tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ericsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ericsson throws a leg kick but Slider sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Slider looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ericsson gets the takedown into side control.
Slider is looking to regain half guard here but Ericsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Slider is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ericsson in side control, throwing shots but Slider defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slider is trying to get back to half guard.
Ericsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Slider is trying to get back to half guard.
Ericsson wants to take a breather but Slider manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ericsson.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Slider holds on and takes a little breather.
Ericsson stands up over Slider, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Slider pulls Ericsson in close to prevent any damage.
Ericsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slider wants to sweep but no luck.
Ericsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slider controls Ericsson momentarily but Ericsson frees himself.
Ericsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ericsson looking to pass the guard.
Ericsson trying to control but Slider is working from the bottom.
Slider can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ericsson controls the pace.
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 Ludvig Ericsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ericsson throws a push kick but Slider slaps the foot to one side.
Slider was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ericsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice uppercut lands for Slider. That snapped Ericsson's head back.
Ericsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ericsson.
Slider misses with an uppercut.
Slider throws a good cross that connects.
Slider throws a jab when Ericsson was well out of range.
Ericsson throws a right hand that misses
and Slider counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slider loads up on a big right hand but Ericsson slips the punch.
Slider takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ericsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big right from Slider misses.
Ericsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slider slips a straight right by Ericsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ericsson slips a straight right by Slider.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slider is looking to slow Ericsson down with leg kicks.
Slider throws an off balance right hand
and Ericsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Ericsson working the ground and pound.
The referee asks Ericsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ericsson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ericsson cracks Slider with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Slider takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Slider is looking for a sweep.
Ericsson is looking to take a break and control but Slider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ericsson working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slider is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Ericsson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Slider tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Slider can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slider tries to improve position but can't.
Ericsson is working Slider over with some ground and pound from side control.
The strikes coming from Ericsson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Slider on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slider defending against the ground and pound.
Ericsson trying to control the position but Slider is working away.
Slider is looking for a sweep.
Ericsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slider keeps working.
Slider is looking to reverse the position.
Ericsson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Slider defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ericsson working the ground and pound but Slider is defending the strikes.
Ericsson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Slider some visible discomfort.
Ericsson advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slider is desperately trying to improve his position but Ericsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Slider wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Slider is in a horrible position here. Ericsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ericsson avoids the attempt from Slider to control.
Ericsson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ericsson with a couple of short strikes.
Ericsson lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Ericsson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Slider throws a shot from downtown. Ericsson moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Ericsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Ericsson.
Ericsson jabs Slider right on the nose. Slider blinks but takes it well.
Slider tries to clinch there but Ericsson circles away.
Ericsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slider sprawls and moves away.
Slider throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ericsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slider manages to avoid it.
Slider motions for Ericsson to come forward. Slider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slider scores with a nice strike.
Slider staying out of range there.
Slider moves out of range of the body kick from Ericsson.
Slider misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Slider misses.
Slider misses with a hook.
Slider forces Ericsson back against the ropes and clinches.
Slider tries to land a knee to the head but Ericsson blocks with his arms.
Slider tries a knee to the head but Ericsson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Slider gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Slider throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Slider stops a takedown attempt from Ericsson.
Slider tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slider misses with the head strike.
Ericsson breaks the clinch.
Slider tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Slider.
Slider tries to land a leg kick but Ericsson saw it coming and moves away.
Slider misses with a right hand
and Ericsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Slider is trying to control the position but Ericsson postures up.
Ericsson trying to control but Slider is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ericsson won't allow Slider to sweep him here.
Slider is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ericsson dives into side control.
Slider is trying to control Ericsson's posture but Ericsson avoids it.
Ericsson 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.
Ericsson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Slider is trying to control Ericsson's posture but Ericsson avoids it.
Ericsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slider can do to turn this around?
Ericsson landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Slider to see if he's OK.
Slider takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ericsson is chipping away with strikes.
Slider is rocked!
Sloppy strikes there by Ericsson.
Ericsson looks up at the clock and then as Slider takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ericsson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ericsson works to advance to full mount. Slider defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ericsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Slider is still in real trouble! Can Ericsson finish him?
Ericsson softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Slider is out cold! Ericsson jumps to his feet and celebrates on the ropes with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludvig Ericsson!
Ludvig Ericsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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