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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Doolittle (ranked 383 p4p, 60 weight class) and Ludvig Ericsson (ranked 519 p4p, 78 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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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
42 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Doctor Doolittle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludvig Ericsson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ericsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doolittle throws out the jab.
Doolittle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doolittle looks to land a body kick but Ericsson moved away.
Ericsson misses with a straight right.
Ericsson misses with a straight left.
Doolittle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ericsson.
Doolittle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doolittle looks to score with a jab to the body but Ericsson is just out of range.
Ericsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Doolittle.
Doolittle tries to move into range but Ericsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ericsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Doolittle sprawls well. He's pushed Ericsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ericsson takes one to the side of the head.
Doolittle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ericsson.
A low kick from Ericsson misses
and Doolittle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ericsson slips a straight right by Doolittle.
Ericsson staying out of range there.
Ericsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Doctor Doolittle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doolittle throws a lazy right hand but Ericsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ericsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doolittle throws an off balance right hand
and Ericsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ericsson punishes Doolittle's body with a nice straight punch.
Ericsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Doolittle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ericsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ericsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ericsson throws a strike but Doolittle avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ericsson is working Doolittle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ericsson stays in close to Doolittle's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ericsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ericsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Doolittle keeping full guard, as Ericsson tries to pass.
Ericsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ericsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Doolittle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doolittle pulls Ericsson in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle can't keep his opponent in guard - Ericsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ericsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ericsson working over Doolittle with some ground and pound. Doolittle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ericsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ericsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Doolittle is trying to control but can't.
Ericsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ericsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ericsson trying to control from half guard but Doolittle is working away.
Doolittle is trying to get back to full guard.
Ericsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Doolittle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ericsson.
Ericsson thows a huge punch but Doolittle dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ericsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doolittle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ericsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ericsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Ericsson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ericsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ludvig Ericsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doolittle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ericsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doolittle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ericsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Doolittle, which made it look bad.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doolittle. That's going to slow Ericsson down.
A swing and a miss from Ericsson.
Doolittle thumps Ericsson with a low kick.
A big left from Doolittle misses.
And Ericsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Doolittle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson wants to slow Doolittle down by chopping away at his legs.
Doolittle throws a body shot but no joy.
Ericsson throws a sloppy head kick and Doolittle moves out of range easily.
Ericsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doolittle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Doolittle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Doolittle to counter with a crisp jab.
Ericsson throws a sloppy head kick and Doolittle moves out of range easily.
Ericsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Doolittle finds it's way round the side to connect with Ericsson's head.
Ericsson misses with a hook
and Doolittle counters with a left to the body.
Doctor Doolittle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ericsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doolittle was well out of range. Poor timing from Ericsson.
Doolittle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doolittle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ericsson feints the counter takedown.
Doolittle throws a chopping leg kick but Ericsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doolittle loads up on a big right hand but Ericsson slips the punch.
Ericsson throws a leg kick
letting Doolittle counter with a right hand.
Doolittle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ericsson misses with a wild body shot.
Doolittle misses with a body shot.
Ericsson scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson blocks a head kick by Doolittle.
A solid body kick from Doolittle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doolittle throws a leg kick but Ericsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Doolittle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ericsson.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Doolittle enables Ericsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Doolittle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ericsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ericsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doolittle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doolittle 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.
Ericsson forces his way into half guard.
Ericsson slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ericsson lands a nice short elbow.
Ericsson trying to control the action but Doolittle is working from the bottom.
Ericsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doolittle's head.
Ericsson throwing shots but Doolittle is blocking nicely.
Ericsson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Doolittle to regain full guard.
Doolittle controlling Ericsson's posture.
Ericsson wants to pass the guard but Doolittle is keeping the position.
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 controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ericsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doolittle is keeping the position for now.
Ericsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ericsson cracks the inside of Doolittle's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Doolittle dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ericsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doolittle.
Ericsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doolittle.
Ericsson scores with a leg kick.
Ericsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Doolittle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ericsson throws a hook to the side of Doolittle's head but Doolittle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ericsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doolittle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Doolittle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ericsson's head backwards.
Ericsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ericsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doolittle under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doolittle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doolittle connects with the punch.
Doolittle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ericsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Doolittle makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson cracks Doolittle with an open hand slap.
Ericsson moves out of range as Doolittle throws a body kick.
And Ericsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Doolittle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ericsson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Doolittle manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doolittle lands the left hand.
Ericsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Doolittle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ericsson throws an overhand right that lands on Doolittle's shoulder, as Doolittle tries to avoid the shot.
Doolittle tried to score with a low kick but Ericsson checks it.
Ericsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Doolittle can't do much from the bottom here.
Doolittle is not content to let Ericsson control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ericsson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ludvig Ericsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ericsson is working Doolittle over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ericsson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ericsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doolittle keeps working.
Ericsson cracks Doolittle with a big elbow.
Ericsson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Ericsson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ericsson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ericsson working the ground and pound.
Ericsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
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 creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Doolittle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ericsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Doolittle's head but Doolittle avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson wants to control but Doolittle is keeping him busy.
Doolittle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ericsson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ericsson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Doolittle down.
Ericsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doolittle keeps working.
Ericsson controlling from side mount.
Ericsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doolittle keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ericsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludvig Ericsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ericsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludvig Ericsson!
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FIGHT
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