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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ante Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Bahman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson comes to the cage accompanied by Jag skrattar idag - Ison & Fille. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ken Bahman!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bahman. Bahman gets slowly back to his feet.
Svensson misses with a takedown attempt
and Bahman counters with a shoot takedown. Svensson fights it but they end up in guard.
Bahman trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Svensson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bahman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Svensson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bahman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bahman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Svensson trying to strike off his back.
Bahman won't allow Svensson to sweep him here.
Svensson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Svensson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Svensson is trying to control the action in half guard but Bahman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Svensson throwing shots but Bahman is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahman is trying to control but can't.
Svensson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Svensson working Bahman over with strikes.
Svensson throwing shots but Bahman is blocking nicely.
Svensson is working for a submission of some sort.
Svensson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bahman to regain full guard.
Svensson with a nice head shot there.
Bahman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Svensson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Svensson preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bahman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bahman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bahman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Svensson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Svensson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bahman looks gassed!
Bahman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bahman keeping moving, preventing Svensson from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bahman misses with a takedown
and Svensson counters with a single leg into guard. Bahman didn't expect that.
Svensson wants to control from the top but Bahman keeps moving.
Svensson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bahman has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Svensson advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Bahman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Svensson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bahman down.
Svensson grinds an elbow into Bahman's temple.
Svensson working the body and head with strikes.
Svensson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bahman, who protects the arm well.
Svensson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bahman is trying to improve his position.
Svensson is putting a hurting on Bahman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bahman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Svensson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bahman keeps working.
Svensson scores with punches from side control.
Svensson in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ante Svensson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Svensson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bahman has hold of Svensson's hands but Svensson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Svensson lands with a punch from half guard.
Svensson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bahman's head.
Bahman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Svensson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bahman keeps working.
Svensson winds up and cracks Bahman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Svensson is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bahman is looking to control Svensson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bahman avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson stops Bahman from getting back to his feet.
Svensson 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.
Svensson prevents Bahman from improving his position.
Svensson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bahman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Svensson prevents Bahman from improving his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bahman tries for a takedown but Svensson circles away easily
and Svensson counters with a shoot takedown. Bahman fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bahman wants to sweep here but Svensson controlling him for the moment.
Bahman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Svensson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Svensson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Svensson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson is looking to take a break and control but Bahman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Svensson controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahman is not content to let Svensson control the position.
You can see the frustration on Bahman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Svensson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bahman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Bahman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bahman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Svensson connects with a decent elbow.
Svensson cracks Bahman with a big elbow.
Svensson scoring with punches from side control.
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.
Bahman is not content to let Svensson control the position.
Ante Svensson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Svensson tries to advance to mount but Bahman denies him.
Bahman tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Svensson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Bahman. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Bahman looking very determined here, making life difficult for Svensson.
Bahman grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ante Svensson dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Bahman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Svensson gets to his feet. Bahman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Svensson scores a takedown into full mount!
Bahman is in a horrible position here. Svensson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Svensson unloading with bombs!
Svensson punching from mount but Bahman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bahman is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bahman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bahman!
Bahman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Svensson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Svensson is really struggling to control Bahman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bahman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svensson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Svensson is on top in guard.
Svensson throws a big right hand that misses.
Bahman wants to sweep but no luck.
Svensson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bahman is looking for a triangle here but Svensson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Svensson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bahman keeps working.
Svensson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahman tries to bench press Svensson off him but Svensson keeps the position.
Bahman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Svensson working away.
Svensson scoring with punches and elbows.
Svensson working the ground and pound.
Bahman is looking to regain half guard here but Svensson keeps moving and retains side control.
Svensson is putting a hurting on Bahman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bahman can't do much from the bottom here.
Svensson scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Bahman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Svensson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Svensson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bahman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Svensson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bahman is looking for a sweep. Svensson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bahman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Svensson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Svensson's back!
Svensson wants to control his opponent's hands but Bahman gets his hands free.
Bahman working for a choke but Svensson is defending well.
Ken Bahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ante Svensson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bahman doesn't have the hooks in and Svensson manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ante Svensson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Svensson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ante Svensson!
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