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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julio Valeron Huhrera (ranked 968 p4p, 105 weight class) and Anton Strålman (ranked 1057 p4p, 116 weight class). Strålman has chosen Three Kings as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Valeron Huhrera !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Strålman!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huhrera tries for a takedown but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Strålman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Huhrera is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huhrera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huhrera is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Strålman.
Huhrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Huhrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strålman defending well as Huhrera loads up on a big left hand.
Huhrera checks a leg kick.
Strålman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strålman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strålman throws a head kick that misses.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strålman.
Huhrera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Strålman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Huhrera 's calf.
Julio Valeron Huhrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman drives through and clinches with Huhrera against the cage.
Strålman is stalling here.
Strålman can't find room to land a body shot as Huhrera controls the action.
Huhrera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strålman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera is pushing Strålman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Huhrera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Huhrera misses with the head strike.
Huhrera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strålman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huhrera throws an elbow but it misses.
Strålman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huhrera blocks it with crossed arms.
Huhrera has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Huhrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strålman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Huhrera tightens his grip and picks Strålman up, before dumping him to the ground. Strålman manages to land in guard.
Huhrera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Strålman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strålman pulls Huhrera in close to his closed guard and prevents Huhrera from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strålman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huhrera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strålman is trying to keep Huhrera in close.
Strålman trying to control the position here.
Huhrera looking to sit in guard and control but Strålman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strålman is aware though and is defending well.
Strålman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strålman wants to stand but Huhrera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Huhrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huhrera throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Strålman wants to stand but Huhrera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Huhrera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Strålman controlling Huhrera 's posture.
Strålman trying to control the position.
Huhrera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Strålman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Strålman wants to stand and escape but Huhrera is having none of it.
Strålman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huhrera . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huhrera postures up in Strålman's guard and throws a big left but Strålman blocks it.
Strålman keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
Strålman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Huhrera with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strålman is keeping the position for now.
Huhrera 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.
Huhrera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Julio Valeron Huhrera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Strålman scores with a leg kick.
Huhrera throws the left hand but Strålman avoids the punch easily.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown but Strålman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strålman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Strålman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huhrera thinking.
Strålman connects with a looping right hand.
Strålman misses with an uppercut
and Huhrera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Strålman wants to clinch up but Huhrera keeps it at a distance.
Strålman moves forwards but Huhrera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Strålman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huhrera closes the distance and clinches.
Huhrera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strålman is keeping busy.
Huhrera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman is trying to break the clinch but Huhrera has him pressed against the cage.
Strålman scores with a shoulder strike.
Strålman is trying to pull guard but Huhrera has him pressed against the cage.
Huhrera has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Strålman regains guard immediately.
Strålman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strålman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Strålman keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
Strålman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Strålman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anton Strålman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huhrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strålman slaps away a takedown attempt from Huhrera , before circling back to the center of the mat.
That kick from Strålman tenderised Huhrera 's leg. Huhrera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strålman connects with a body shot that sends Huhrera 's belly button to the back.
Huhrera misses with a looping left.
Strålman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huhrera attempts a counter takedown but Strålman avoids it well and moves away.
Huhrera takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses.
Strålman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huhrera throws a right hand that Strålman ducks under and follows up with a left that Strålman also avoids with ease.
Strålman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strålman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Huhrera 's head.
Strålman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strålman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Huhrera walks into a stiff left hand from Strålman.
Huhrera loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Strålman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Strålman is looking to slow Huhrera down with leg kicks.
Huhrera slips a jab and a cross from Strålman.
Huhrera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Huhrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strålman.
Huhrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Huhrera .
Strålman moves away from the strike by Huhrera .
Huhrera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huhrera avoids the body shot from Strålman.
A little feinted left hand from Huhrera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Huhrera lands a head shot.
Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huhrera .
Strålman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Huhrera tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huhrera thows a leg kick but Strålman checks it
and Strålman counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strålman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Huhrera gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Strålman regains guard.
Huhrera stopping the sweep attempt from Strålman.
Strålman pushes Huhrera off and scrambles back to his feet.
Huhrera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strålman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Huhrera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Strålman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Huhrera has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Huhrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Strålman - that landed with a thud.
Strålman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Huhrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Strålman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Huhrera throws out a loose jab but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huhrera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Huhrera throws a lazy uppercut
and Strålman counters with a right hand to the body.
Huhrera with a poor takedown
and Strålman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown but Strålman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Julio Valeron Huhrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strålman closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Strålman - that landed with a thud.
Huhrera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huhrera .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera stops a takedown attempt from Strålman.
Huhrera taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Huhrera - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huhrera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Huhrera misses its target.
Strålman misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Huhrera misses the target.
Huhrera has his takedown stuffed
and Strålman counters with a right hand to the body.
Huhrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strålman.
A quick step to the side and Huhrera tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huhrera lands with a good body shot.
Huhrera throws an off balance right hand
and Strålman counters with a nice uppercut.
Huhrera jabs Strålman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Strålman tries to land a leg kick but Huhrera saw it coming and moves away.
Huhrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Huhrera .
Huhrera shoots for a double leg takedown but Strålman sprawls well. He's pushed Huhrera 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strålman has closed the distance and engaged Huhrera in a clinch.
Strålman blocks a body shot from Huhrera .
Huhrera prevents a body shot from Strålman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Strålman is trying to keep an underhook but Huhrera manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman is looking to improve his position.
Huhrera wants to control but Strålman is keeping him busy.
Julio Valeron Huhrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huhrera trying to mount his opponent but Strålman defends it.
Strålman is looking to improve his position.
Strålman keeping hold of Huhrera 's head, controlling as best he can.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Huhrera in particular looking to stall.
Huhrera is trying to control. Strålman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera prevents Strålman from improving his position.
Huhrera trying to control the pace.
Huhrera seems to be looking for submissions.
Huhrera drops an elbow to the side of Strålman's head.
Strålman is positioning himself well to prevent Huhrera advancing to mount.
Strålman is looking for a sweep. Huhrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huhrera seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Huhrera sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Huhrera working over Strålman with some ground and pound. Strålman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Strålman tries to roll over but Huhrera keeps him under control.
Strålman is refusing to be controlled, as Huhrera sits in half guard.
Strålman is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huhrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strålman is just riding it out for now. Huhrera eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anton Strålman.
I think Strålman 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Strålman!
Anton Strålman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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