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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bajramaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Weathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bajramaj comes into the arena with Godsmack - I Stand Alone blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Bajramaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carl Weathers!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Weathers as Bajramaj shoots in.
Bajramaj keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bajramaj shoots and misses
enabling Weathers to counter with a crisp jab.
Erik Bajramaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bajramaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weathers moves away.
Bajramaj shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weathers as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Bajramaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weathers. Bajramaj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bajramaj shoots in but Weathers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Weathers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bajramaj.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bajramaj darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Weathers as Bajramaj shoots in.
A big right from Weathers misses.
Bajramaj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bajramaj shoots in for a takedown but Weathers shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Bajramaj misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajramaj lands with a hook. Weathers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Weathers jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Weathers cracks Bajramaj with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bajramaj.
Bajramaj shoots in for a takedown but Weathers shows good takedown defense.
Bajramaj shoots in looking for a takedown but Weathers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bajramaj's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Weathers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bajramaj is breathing heavily.
Weathers wants to clinch up but Bajramaj keeps it at a distance.
Weathers is looking to clinch.
Bajramaj shoots in and drives through. Weathers sprawls well.
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!
Bajramaj looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Weathers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj shoots for a takedown but Weathers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bajramaj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weathers.
Bajramaj checks a leg kick.
Weathers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bajramaj throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weathers connects with the punch.
Bajramaj shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Weathers defends it nicely.
Weathers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bajramaj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Bajramaj misses.
Bajramaj closes the distance and clinches up with Weathers, looking for a takedown. Bajramaj pushes Weathers against the cage but Weathers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bajramaj looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Weathers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Weathers is now in Bajramaj's guard. A big mistake from Bajramaj there, giving up the dominant position!
Weathers wants to stand but Bajramaj is controlling his posture from full guard.
Weathers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bajramaj. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weathers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bajramaj trying to control the position.
Weathers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bajramaj has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Weathers is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bajramaj.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weathers tries to stand but Bajramaj is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Weathers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bajramaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weathers was well out of range. Poor timing from Bajramaj.
Bajramaj pushes Weathers up against the cage in a clinch.
Weathers is pressed up against the cage. Bajramaj has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Weathers down to the mat. Weathers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Weathers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bajramaj shoots in and drives through. Weathers sprawls well.
Weathers misses with a body punch
and Bajramaj counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bajramaj tries to pull guard but Weathers won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Bajramaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weathers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bajramaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Weathers controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bajramaj jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Weathers walks away with a smile on his face. Bajramaj gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weathers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bajramaj.
Bajramaj tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weathers swivels and escapes.
Weathers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bajramaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Weathers is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bajramaj.
Weathers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weathers wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weathers blocks a jab.
A left and a right from Weathers both land. Nice combination.
Weathers wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Bajramaj.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weathers motions for Bajramaj to come forward. Weathers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bajramaj shoots for a double leg takedown but Weathers sprawls well. He's pushed Bajramaj's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Bajramaj with that takedown attempt.
Weathers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bajramaj looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weathers is fending him off so far but Bajramaj persists. Nope, Weathers circles away and we're back to standing.
A left lands for Weathers.
Weathers punishes Bajramaj's body with a nice straight punch.
Weathers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weathers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bajramaj's head backwards.
Bajramaj needs to keep his hands up - Weathers had a free shot at his head there.
Bajramaj closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Weathers to the mat! Weathers manages to get full guard.
Bajramaj won't allow Weathers to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weathers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bajramaj's guard.
Weathers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bajramaj working for submissions but it's allowed Weathers to get to half guard.
Bajramaj wants to get back to full guard.
Bajramaj looking for submissions off his back.
Weathers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weathers pulls his head out easily.
Weathers is keen to just control but Bajramaj is a slippery customer.
Bajramaj tries to get to full guard but Weathers has control of the leg.
Bajramaj is trying to maintain the position but Weathers is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bajramaj looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Weathers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bajramaj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bajramaj shoots in and drives through. Weathers sprawls well.
Bajramaj shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Weathers defends it nicely.
Bajramaj throws a poor cross that misses
and Weathers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Horrible takedown by Bajramaj or perhaps it was just good defense by Weathers which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Bajramaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bajramaj moves away from the strike by Weathers.
Weathers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bajramaj swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bajramaj gets a double leg takedown into Weathers's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weathers is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bajramaj blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weathers throws a punch but it's blocked by Bajramaj.
Weathers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bajramaj.
Bajramaj is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weathers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Weathers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bajramaj wants a takedown but no success here.
Weathers looking to throw knees to the head but Bajramaj is blocking nicely.
Bajramaj can't get the takedown.
Weathers stalling against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weathers.
Weathers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weathers stalling in the clinch but Bajramaj improves position.
Bajramaj changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Weathers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bajramaj 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.
Bajramaj missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bajramaj slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bajramaj working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bajramaj wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Weathers, who protects the arm well.
Erik Bajramaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carl Weathers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Bajramaj crashes against the mat.
Bajramaj swings around for an armbar but Weathers sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bajramaj's guard.
Weathers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Weathers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bajramaj wants to hit a switch here but Weathers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bajramaj there!
Bajramaj throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj is working to get back to half guard.
Bajramaj is squirming around, avoiding Weathers's attempts to control the action.
Bajramaj swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bajramaj keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carl Weathers.
I've got Weathers 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Weathers!
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