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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thor Eiriksson (ranked 5961 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Cyborg (ranked 25036 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thor Eiriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Cyborg!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyborg stuffs the takedown attempt from Eiriksson. Eiriksson gets slowly back to his feet.
Cyborg has a takedown stuffed.
Cyborg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No joy there for Cyborg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eiriksson is looking to counter punch.
Eiriksson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cyborg on his heels. He'll look to pass Cyborg's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eiriksson looking to pass the guard.
Cyborg being controlled here, momentarily.
Eiriksson is looking to work some ground and pound but Cyborg has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eiriksson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Eiriksson works over Cyborg with some ground and pound from guard.
Eiriksson stopping the sweep attempt from Cyborg.
Eiriksson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cyborg told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Eiriksson stands up and waves to Cyborg to follow him.
Eiriksson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cyborg throws a series of strikes that have Eiriksson backpedaling.
Eiriksson instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg lands a shot to the body.
Eiriksson pulls Cyborg into guard.
Cyborg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cyborg stopping the sweep attempt from Eiriksson.
Eiriksson keeping moving, preventing Cyborg from controlling successfully.
Eiriksson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cyborg presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eiriksson blocks a body shot from Cyborg.
Eiriksson trying to land knees to the body.
Cyborg wants a takedown.
Cyborg digs a right hand underneath Eiriksson's ribcage. Eiriksson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg controlling the action here for a moment.
Eiriksson lands with a light punch inside.
Cyborg scores with a shot to the side of Eiriksson's head.
Cyborg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cyborg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cyborg digs a right hand into Eiriksson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eiriksson's gas tank.
Cyborg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eiriksson avoids it.
Eiriksson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Eiriksson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cyborg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Eiriksson is breathing heavily.
Eiriksson wants to break free but Cyborg has control.
Cyborg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eiriksson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cyborg after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Eiriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cyborg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cyborg lands a body punch.
Cyborg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cyborg lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cyborg.
Cyborg lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eiriksson jumps guard but Cyborg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cyborg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cyborg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cyborg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cyborg lands an elbow that stopped Eiriksson in his tracks for a moment.
Eiriksson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cyborg.
Eiriksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Cyborg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Eiriksson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cyborg wants to clinch.
It looked like Eiriksson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cyborg scores with a body shot.
Eiriksson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cyborg lands a nice shot to the body.
Cyborg misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyborg swats away the attempt to clinch by Eiriksson.
Eiriksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Cyborg tries to sprawl out of it but Eiriksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cyborg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eiriksson, pushing him back against the cage.
Cyborg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cyborg blocks an uppercut.
Cyborg digs a right hand into Eiriksson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eiriksson's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Cyborg.
Cyborg prevents Eiriksson from breaking the clinch.
Cyborg lands a nice uppercut.
Cyborg lands with a left to the head.
Cyborg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cyborg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eiriksson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cyborg is defending well.
Cyborg lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cyborg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cyborg digs a right hand underneath Eiriksson's ribcage. Eiriksson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Cyborg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cyborg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cyborg pushes Eiriksson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cyborg.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cyborg.
Cyborg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eiriksson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cyborg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cyborg slows down the pace here.
Cyborg tries to land a knee to the head but Eiriksson blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eiriksson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cyborg to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Eiriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cyborg lands a nice uppercut.
Cyborg lands with a right to the head.
Cyborg lands a nice uppercut.
Cyborg pushes Eiriksson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eiriksson jumps guard but Cyborg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cyborg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cyborg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cyborg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Cyborg.
Cyborg digs a right hand into Eiriksson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eiriksson's gas tank.
Cyborg gets through Eiriksson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Eiriksson is rocked!
Cyborg scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Eiriksson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cyborg lands a big right hand that drops Eiriksson! The killer instinct kicks in and Cyborg finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cyborg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Cyborg!
Christian Cyborg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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RATING
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