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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludvig Ericsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw has chosen Family Force 5 - Chainsaw as his entrance music. Jack Shaw is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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28
212 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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191 cm
34
214 lbs
23 - 10 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludvig Ericsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ericsson clinches.
A short uppercut from Ericsson.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Shaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ericsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ericsson tries for a takedown but Shaw manages to get underhooks.
Ericsson misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Shaw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Ericsson.
Ericsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Shaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ericsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
A short right from Shaw.
Ericsson blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Ericsson being controlled against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Shaw.
Ericsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson working aggressively here.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ericsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ericsson blocks an uppercut.
Shaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shaw blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ericsson.
Ericsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Shaw lands a shot to the body.
Ericsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw lands a nice uppercut.
Shaw lands a nice uppercut.
Shaw working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Shaw.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ericsson blocking some punches.
Ericsson digs a right hand underneath Shaw's ribcage. Shaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shaw misses with a body punch.
Shaw taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ericsson.
A shot in the inside from Shaw.
Ericsson pushes Shaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Ericsson being controlled against the cage.
Ericsson lands with a right to the head.
Ericsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Ericsson digs a right hand underneath Shaw's ribcage. Shaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson just leaning against Shaw, taking a breather.
Ericsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw avoiding damage.
Ericsson taking a breather.
Ericsson misses with a body punch.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ericsson controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Shaw on the inside.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shaw.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ericsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Ericsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Ericsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ericsson.
Ericsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw blocks an uppercut.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Shaw taking a breather.
Shaw stalls.
Ericsson looking to stall.
Ericsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shaw up against the cage.
Shaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Shaw will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Ericsson.
Ericsson works Shaw's body with a nice hook.
Ericsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Shaw counters with a series of strikes. Ericsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ericsson cracks Shaw with a good jab.
A clash of legs there as Shaw blocks the low kick.
Ericsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shaw. That did some damage!
Ericsson misses with a hook
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ericsson.
Ericsson wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.
Ericsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab, jab by Ericsson - just one landing.
Shaw throws a poor cross that misses
and Ericsson counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shaw is trying to get back to half guard.
Ericsson lands some shots froms side control.
Ericsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaw keeps working.
Ericsson in side control, throwing shots but Shaw defends.
Shaw tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ericsson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shaw regains half guard.
Ericsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ericsson trying to control the pace.
Shaw is not content to let Ericsson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Ericsson is controlling well.
Shaw is positioning himself well to prevent Ericsson advancing to mount.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Shaw has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ericsson is working away from the top position though.
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.
Ericsson content to control rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ericsson tries to score with a low kick but Shaw moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw misses with an uppercut. Ericsson saw that one coming.
Ericsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Ericsson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ericsson tests Shaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ericsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shaw scrambles back to his feet.
Ericsson goes for a double leg but Shaw avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shaw continues to drive forward.
Ericsson throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
Ericsson connects with a crisp jab.
Ericsson is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson rushes Shaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ericsson is working for takedown but Shaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludvig Ericsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Ericsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shaw scores with a shot to the side of Ericsson's head.
Ericsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Ericsson stalling in the clinch but Shaw improves position.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ericsson goes for a takedown attempt but Shaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ericsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shaw avoids it really well and circles away.
Ericsson backing away here, and Shaw unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Ericsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Ericsson misses
and Shaw counters with a left and a right that stings Ericsson.
Ericsson throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ericsson connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Ericsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ericsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ericsson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw struggling a bit here.
Shaw tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ericsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shaw gets back to half guard.
Ericsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ericsson is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ericsson winds up and cracks Shaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shaw has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ericsson is working away from the top position though.
We've been hearing that Ericsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ericsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
Ericsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Ericsson wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy.
Ericsson prevents Shaw from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ericsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludvig Ericsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ericsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludvig Ericsson!
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energy
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