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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Martello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guthrum Svavarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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255 lbs
12 - 22 - 0 |
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200 cm
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275 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Martello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Guthrum Svavarsson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svavarsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Martello manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Svavarsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martello swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Svavarsson counters with a single leg into guard. Martello didn't expect that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Svavarsson wants to control from the top but Martello keeps moving.
Martello trying to control the position.
Svavarsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martello controlling the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Guthrum Svavarsson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Svavarsson scores a takedown into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martello tries to hold on but Svavarsson pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martello is in a horrible position here. Svavarsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Svavarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martello prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Svavarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martello is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Svavarsson trying to control but Martello is having none of it.
Martello tries to hold on but Svavarsson postures up.
Svavarsson looking to ground and pound but Martello is blocking nicely.
Svavarsson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Svavarsson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Svavarsson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Martello is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Martello and Svavarsson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Martello struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svavarsson throws an elbow but Martello slips to the side and avoids it well.
Svavarsson working the ground and pound.
Martello wants to control but Svavarsson postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svavarsson taking a break here but Martello is having none of it and regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Svavarsson lands a nice short elbow.
Svavarsson wants to take a breather but Martello is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martello controlling the position well.
Svavarsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martello has managed to free his arm - good work.
Martello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svavarsson stalling.
Martello is trying to get back to full guard.
Svavarsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martello knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Svavarsson prevents Martello from improving his position.
Svavarsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Martello is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Martello controlling the position for now.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Guthrum Svavarsson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Svavarsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Martello, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svavarsson throws a series of punches but Martello moves out of range.
Martello gets caught napping as Svavarsson dives in and scores a takedown. Martello manages to retain guard.
Svavarsson stands up over Martello, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Svavarsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Martello has wrist control.
Martello keeping full guard, as Svavarsson tries to pass.
Martello trying to keep a closed guard but Svavarsson is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martello keeping moving, preventing Svavarsson from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Svavarsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martello looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Martello working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guthrum Svavarsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Svavarsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Martello fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martello takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Svavarsson gets a takedown into half guard.
Martello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Svavarsson is working away from the top position though.
Martello won't allow Svavarsson to pass to mount.
Martello keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martello taking some punishment here, with Svavarsson in his half guard.
Guthrum Svavarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Svavarsson is working away from the top position though.
Svavarsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Svavarsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Svavarsson lands with some strikes.
Svavarsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Svavarsson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svavarsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Svavarsson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Martello is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Svavarsson! Martello is hurt baaadly! Svavarsson is firing away with more strikes - Martello is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guthrum Svavarsson!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
84% |
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