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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alf Konrad (ranked 4408 p4p, 170 weight class) and Sven Eklund (ranked 5996 p4p, 214 weight class). Eklund has chosen Home Grown as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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290 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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280 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alf Konrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sven Eklund!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Konrad misses the target.
Eklund feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Konrad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eklund landing some decent shots from guard.
Konrad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eklund scoring with punches to the head and body.
Konrad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eklund should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Eklund with a flurry of punches that miss.
Konrad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Konrad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eklund throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konrad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eklund.
Eklund is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Eklund has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eklund keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Konrad's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eklund in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eklund working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Konrad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eklund closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eklund lands in his opponent's guard.
Eklund working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eklund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eklund throwing strikes but missing.
Eklund passes Konrad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eklund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eklund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eklund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eklund looks to land a strike but Konrad avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Eklund scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eklund wants to control from the top but Konrad keeps moving.
Eklund wants to pass the guard but Konrad is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eklund working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eklund working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eklund stands up over Konrad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eklund throwing strikes from guard but Konrad blocks nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Eklund is looking to work some ground and pound but Konrad has wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eklund fails to land the takedown.
Konrad misses with a double jab.
Eklund manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Konrad on his heels. He'll look to pass Konrad's guard now, I'm sure.
Eklund landing with the ground and pound.
Eklund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eklund postures up in Konrad's guard and throws a big left but Konrad blocks it.
Eklund lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eklund trying to control but Konrad is working from the bottom.
Eklund with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eklund with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eklund controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eklund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sven Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eklund shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Konrad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alf Konrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eklund.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eklund shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Konrad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eklund misses with a takedown attempt - Konrad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Eklund 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.
Konrad scores with a nice head shot.
Eklund looks for a takedown but Konrad sprawls well.
Konrad scores with a jab.
Eklund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Konrad works Eklund's body with a nice hook.
Konrad leaves Eklund with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alf Konrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eklund.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Konrad's guard.
Eklund with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eklund accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eklund.
Konrad trying to keep a closed guard but Eklund is proving a slippery customer.
Eklund postures up in Konrad's guard and throws a big left but Konrad blocks it.
Eklund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eklund trying to control the position from guard on top but Konrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eklund working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Eklund chips away with some ground and pound.
Eklund is looking to work some ground and pound but Konrad has wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Konrad.
Eklund shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Konrad manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sven Eklund has got the better of the ground game so far.
Konrad keeping full guard, as Eklund tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Konrad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eklund lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eklund wants to control from the top but Konrad keeps moving.
Eklund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eklund trying to control the position from guard on top but Konrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eklund is looking to work some ground and pound but Konrad has wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eklund drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eklund is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund distracts Konrad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eklund chips away with some ground and pound.
Eklund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eklund in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eklund pushing down on Konrad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eklund working the head and body with strikes.
Eklund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Konrad has hold of Eklund's hands but Eklund slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Eklund missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eklund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Eklund working the head and body with strikes.
Konrad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Eklund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eklund seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Konrad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eklund connects with a nice short shot to Konrad's temple.
Eklund scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eklund throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eklund thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Konrad's head.
Konrad is in trouble now - Eklund has advanced to mount!
Eklund lands a big elbow.
Eklund fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Konrad is rocked!
Eklund lands a big shot to the head and Konrad winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sven Eklund!
Sven Eklund seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Alf Konrad had this to say: 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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