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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Superfluous Superior (ranked 1657 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Larsson (ranked 551 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsson has chosen Machine Gun Kelly - Till I Die as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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182 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Superfluous Superior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gunner Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Superior tries to avoid it but Larsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Superior to the ground. Superior escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Superior misses the shot to the body.
Superior moves into the clinch.
Larsson blocks a body shot from Superior.
Superior definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Superior misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larsson missing with knees to the body.
Larsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Superior stalling.
Larsson missing with knees to the body.
Superior stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior looking to slow down the pace here.
Larsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Superior after a bit of a struggle.
Superfluous Superior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Larsson.
Superior successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Superior trying to control the position here.
Larsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Superior dives on top into guard.
Superior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Larsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Superior is concentrating on defense, preventing Larsson from advancing position.
Larsson is looking to take a break and control but Superior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Superior wants to control but Larsson is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson wants to take a breather but Superior is having none of it.
Superior wants to get back to full guard.
Superior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Larsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Larsson's back!
Larsson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Larsson turns into Superior and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Superior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Larsson postures up.
Larsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Larsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Larsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Superior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've been informed that Larsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Larsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Larsson trying to control but Superior is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is in close to Superior's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Superior looking to control.
Larsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Superior is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Larsson, into his guard.
Superior looking to pass the guard.
Superior drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Larsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Superior has Larsson in his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larsson stands up over Superior, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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 Superfluous Superior will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Larsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Larsson working the ground and pound.
Superior takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Superior is looking for a sweep.
Superior taking punishment in the form of punches.
It looks like Superfluous Superior has been cut.
Superior is looking for a sweep.
Larsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior stops Larsson from passing to mount.
Larsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Superior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsson lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Superior is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Larsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Superior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Larsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Superior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Larsson lands a nice forearm strike.
Larsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Superior is looking to regain half guard here but Larsson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Superior keeps working.
Larsson is putting a hurting on Superior here, landing some big shots from side control.
Superfluous Superior's cut is getting worse.
Larsson working the head with strikes.
Larsson working the ground and pound.
Superfluous Superior's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Superior is trying to control Larsson's posture but Larsson avoids it.
Larsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Superior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Larsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gunner Larsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Superior is trying to get back to half guard.
Larsson trying to control the position but Superior is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Larsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Superior manages to work his way to half guard, despite Larsson's best efforts.
Larsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Superior manages to get to full guard.
Superior keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully.
Larsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Larsson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Superior has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Larsson manages to get his head free but now Superior has transitioned to an armbar! Larsson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Superior! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Superfluous Superior!
After the fight, Superfluous Superior was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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