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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chief Thunder Rolls (ranked 7952 p4p, 572 weight class) and Sammy Berggren (ranked 22389 p4p, 615 weight class). Berggren comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mozart - Lacrimosa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chief Thunder Rolls could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sammy Berggren's chin.
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Thunder Rolls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sammy Berggren!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berggren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thunder Rolls sprawls well. Thunder Rolls wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berggren gets slowly back to his feet.
Berggren shoots and misses
and Thunder Rolls counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thunder Rolls.
Berggren is working for takedown but Thunder Rolls is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chief Thunder Rolls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Berggren.
Berggren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thunder Rolls.
Berggren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thunder Rolls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berggren is trying to drag Thunder Rolls to the mat but Thunder Rolls just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've been hearing reports that Thunder Rolls has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berggren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thunder Rolls is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thunder Rolls is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Berggren pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Berggren tries to score a body lock takedown but Thunder Rolls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Berggren looking for a takedown.
Thunder Rolls is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Berggren gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thunder Rolls is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Berggren can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Berggren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thunder Rolls is defending well.
Berggren has clasped his hands together around Thunder Rolls's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Thunder Rolls is looking to regain half guard here but Berggren keeps moving and retains side control.
Thunder Rolls is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Berggren off and has taken his back!
Berggren is taking damage to the body and head.
Thunder Rolls doesn't have the hooks in and Berggren manages to turn into his guard.
Berggren passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thunder Rolls is trying to improve his position.
Berggren working away.
Berggren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thunder Rolls is looking to regain half guard here but Berggren keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berggren tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berggren has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thunder Rolls wants to control but Berggren postures up.
Berggren is trying to get an arm triangle but Thunder Rolls is defending well.
Thunder Rolls struggling a bit here.
Berggren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thunder Rolls is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berggren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Berggren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thunder Rolls knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder Rolls wants to get back to his feet but Berggren drags him back down.
Thunder Rolls tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berggren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Berggren tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Berggren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thunder Rolls has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thunder Rolls is looking to regain half guard here but Berggren keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thunder Rolls struggling a bit here.
Berggren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Berggren dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thunder Rolls shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Berggren manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Berggren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berggren trying to keep a closed guard but Thunder Rolls is proving a slippery customer.
Berggren is looking to stand up but Thunder Rolls isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder Rolls throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thunder Rolls makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thunder Rolls missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berggren scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Berggren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thunder Rolls swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berggren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thunder Rolls circles away.
Berggren has his takedown stuffed
and Thunder Rolls decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Berggren's guard.
Chief Thunder Rolls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Berggren.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thunder Rolls accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thunder Rolls in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Berggren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thunder Rolls throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thunder Rolls throws a strike but Berggren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Berggren forces his way into half guard.
Thunder Rolls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berggren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thunder Rolls defends it well.
Thunder Rolls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berggren pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder Rolls wants to control but Berggren is keeping busy.
Sammy Berggren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thunder Rolls looking for submissions off his back.
Berggren passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thunder Rolls!
Thunder Rolls is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berggren is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thunder Rolls is surviving well by controlling Berggren's body position as best he can.
Thunder Rolls sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Berggren looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder Rolls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berggren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thunder Rolls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berggren.
Berggren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thunder Rolls is trying to control but can't.
Berggren looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thunder Rolls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berggren is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thunder Rolls!
Berggren looking for a guillotine from mount but Thunder Rolls is having none of it.
Thunder Rolls is working to get back to half guard.
Berggren has hold of Thunder Rolls's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thunder Rolls manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Thunder Rolls is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berggren with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Thunder Rolls tries to lock up and control but Berggren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sammy Berggren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Berggren fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thunder Rolls sprawls well initially but Berggren persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Berggren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thunder Rolls looking for submissions off his back.
Thunder Rolls is trying to stand.
Thunder Rolls actively working from the bottom here.
Berggren looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Berggren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thunder Rolls has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder Rolls looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder Rolls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berggren pulls his head out easily.
Berggren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thunder Rolls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berggren.
Thunder Rolls is trying to maintain the position but Berggren is very close to passing his half guard.
Thunder Rolls is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Thunder Rolls wants to improve his position but Berggren is controlling well.
Berggren is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thunder Rolls is trying to stand up here but Berggren is controlling him well.
Thunder Rolls is defending against the submission attempts here by Berggren.
Thunder Rolls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berggren pulls his head out easily.
Berggren is looking for a kimura here.
Berggren is looking for a kimura here.
Thunder Rolls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder Rolls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chief Thunder Rolls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berggren seems to be working for a kimura but Thunder Rolls defends the submission attempt.
Thunder Rolls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thunder Rolls is defending against the submission attempts here by Berggren.
Berggren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Berggren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Berggren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thunder Rolls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berggren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thunder Rolls defends it well.
Thunder Rolls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berggren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thunder Rolls has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thunder Rolls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berggren pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berggren is working for a submission of some sort.
Thunder Rolls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berggren pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Berggren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Berggren winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Berggren!
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energy
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hype
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