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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjo Hadzija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadzija comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bos ili Hadžija kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjo Hadzija!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hadzija throws a hook but Svensson blocks it.
Hadzija lands a really nice looking cross but Svensson seems unphased.
Hadzija stuffs the takedown.
Hadzija misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svensson.
Hadzija's jab looks to have found its range, popping Svensson under the eye.
Hadzija throws a head kick that half lands.
Hadzija fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hadzija lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hadzija swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hadzija stalks Svensson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Svensson's face. Svensson staggers backwards, shaken.
Svensson is rocked!
Jab from Hadzija.
Oh Svensson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Svensson wants to clinch.
Hadzija throws a head kick that misses.
Svensson seems to have got his legs back now.
Svensson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hadzija tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hadzija.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hadzija wants to stand up but Svensson is controlling him.
Svensson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Svensson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Svensson stops Hadzija from standing up.
Svensson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hadzija throws Svensson to one side and escapes!
Svensson looks for a takedown but Hadzija sprawls well.
Svensson clinches up with Hadzija and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson jumps guard.
Svensson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Svensson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Svensson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hadzija is aware though and is defending well.
Svensson is looking for a triangle but Hadzija pushes his legs off easily.
Hadzija gets to his feet - Svensson follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson dives in and grabs Hadzija's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hadzija pushes down on Svensson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Svensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hadzija pinned against the cage. Hadzija gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Svensson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hadzija sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Svensson somewhat.
Svensson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hadzija sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Svensson somewhat.
Svensson slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svensson moves out of range of the body kick from Hadzija.
Svensson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hadzija circles away.
Hadzija throws out a loose jab but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hadzija sprawls well. He's pushed Svensson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjo Hadzija 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.
Hadzija swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benjo Hadzija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hadzija paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Svensson misses with a takedown attempt - Hadzija sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hadzija throws a good cross that connects.
Benjo Hadzija seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hadzija. Svensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hadzija as he avoids it easily.
Svensson dives in and grabs Hadzija's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hadzija pushes down on Svensson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Svensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadzija ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hadzija fails with the takedown.
Svensson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Svensson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hadzija manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Svensson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but Hadzija shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hadzija tries to score a power double leg takedown but Svensson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hadzija somewhat.
Svensson throws a body punch but Hadzija moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadzija shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Svensson but Svensson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hadzija misses with a straight right.
Svensson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hadzija sprawls well initially but Svensson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Svensson is looking to take a break and control but Hadzija is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hadzija is trying to stand up here but Svensson is controlling him well.
Svensson wants to control but Hadzija is keeping him busy.
Hadzija has one foot on Svensson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Svensson moves out of range as Hadzija strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Svensson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hadzija scores with a one two! Svensson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hadzija tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hadzija.
Hadzija connects with the punch.
Hadzija has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice sprawl there from Svensson as Hadzija shoots in.
Svensson moves out of range of the leg kick from Hadzija.
Hadzija tries to land a body kick
and Svensson counters with a single leg into guard. Hadzija didn't expect that.
Hadzija is working an open guard so Svensson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Svensson shoots in and drives through. Hadzija sprawls well.
Hadzija takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Svensson gets a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Svensson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hadzija's brow.
Hadzija misses with a knee to the head.
Svensson goes for a takedown attempt but Hadzija pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hadzija.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija leaves Svensson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hadzija displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Svensson.
Nice sprawl there from Hadzija as Svensson shoots in.
Hadzija connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Svensson momentarily.
Hadzija lunges at Svensson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Svensson's hand.
Hadzija lands a nice shot to the body.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hadzija but Hadzija pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hadzija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hadzija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hadzija misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Hadzija misses.
Nice takedown defense from Hadzija. No joy for Svensson on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hadzija.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hadzija sprawls well. Hadzija wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Svensson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hadzija lands with a cross.
Hadzija connects with a body shot that sends Svensson's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Svensson as Hadzija shoots in.
Svensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hadzija.
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hadzija.
Nice takedown defense from Svensson. No joy for Hadzija on that attempt.
Hadzija tries to sprawl but Svensson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svensson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hadzija is refusing to be controlled, as Svensson sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjo Hadzija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hadzija avoids the head kick by Svensson.
Svensson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hadzija lands an overhand right.
Hadzija dodges the punch combination from Svensson.
Hadzija slaps away a takedown attempt from Svensson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hadzija throws a right and a left that Svensson avoids nicely.
Svensson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Svensson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hadzija sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hadzija tries to bum rush Svensson with a series of wild strikes but Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hadzija throws a leg kick which misses Svensson's front leg but catches the back leg as Svensson tries to avoid it.
Hadzija gets a double leg takedown into Svensson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hadzija stands up from Svensson's guard - Hadzija perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadzija misses with a straight left.
Hadzija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Svensson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hadzija circles away.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but Hadzija shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Svensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadzija connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Svensson needs to keep his hands up - Hadzija had a free shot at his head there.
Hadzija misses with a wild body shot.
Svensson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Svensson.
Svensson is looking to clinch but Hadzija is avoiding it.
Dan Svensson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hadzija throws a body kick that misses.
Hadzija fails to land with a series of punches.
Svensson tries to clinch there but Hadzija circles away.
Benjo Hadzija is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hadzija quickly recovers to half guard.
Svensson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Svensson winds up and cracks Hadzija with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hadzija pushes Svensson off looking to stand but Svensson dives back in and keeps control.
Hadzija avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Svensson.
Svensson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hadzija knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hadzija looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson wants to advance to full mount but Hadzija doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Svensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hadzija swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svensson is working hard here to advance position.
Svensson stands and throws Hadzija's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson trying to control the position but Hadzija is working away.
Dan Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svensson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hadzija has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Svensson but great work by Hadzija.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson is pushing Hadzija's head away, looking to escape. Hadzija manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hadzija stands up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hadzija!
Svensson won't let Hadzija get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjo Hadzija comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hadzija 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjo Hadzija!
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