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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Cekada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Herberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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163 lbs
35 - 10 - 1 |
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167 lbs
28 - 9 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Boris Cekada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johan Herberg!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cekada pinned against the cage. Cekada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cekada stuffs the takedown.
Cekada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cekada misses with an uppercut.
Cekada misses with a low kick.
Herberg tries for a takedown but Cekada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boris Cekada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Herberg.
Cekada throws a leg kick that misses.
Cekada fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Herberg.
Cekada shoots in for a double leg but Herberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cekada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Herberg has Cekada up against the cage in a clinch.
Herberg tries to work over Cekada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cekada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Cekada on the inside.
Cekada is trying to break free.
Herberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cekada jumps into guard, dragging Herberg to the mat.
Cekada will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Herberg throwing strikes but missing.
Herberg stopping the sweep attempt from Cekada.
Cekada controls Herberg momentarily but Herberg frees himself.
Herberg stays in close to Cekada's body and controls the position.
Cekada wants to sweep but no luck.
Cekada has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Herberg 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 Cekada.
Herberg scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cekada is looking to reverse the position.
Cekada looking for a sweep but Herberg has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Cekada keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cekada regains half guard.
Cekada is looking for a sweep. Herberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Herberg working the head and body with strikes.
Herberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cekada wants to get back to full guard.
Herberg seems to be working for a kimura but Cekada defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cekada works his way to full guard. Good work.
Herberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cekada can't keep his opponent in guard - Herberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cekada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cekada works his way to full guard. Good work.
Herberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg stopping the sweep attempt from Cekada.
Cekada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Herberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cekada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cekada's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herberg is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cekada defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Herberg.
Herberg doesn't have the hooks in and Cekada manages to turn into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cekada throws a big elbow that misses.
Cekada is looking to work some ground and pound but Herberg has wrist control.
Herberg trying to control the position.
Herberg keeping full guard, as Cekada tries to pass.
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 Boris Cekada will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herberg.
Herberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herberg misses with a punch to the body.
Herberg blocks an uppercut.
Cekada prevents a body shot from Herberg.
Cekada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cekada blocks an uppercut.
Cekada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cekada tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Herberg smiles and moves away.
Herberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cekada manages to avoid it.
Cekada lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Herberg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cekada prevents it.
Cekada jumps guard but Herberg stands there with Cekada around his waist. Cekada gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cekada is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Herberg to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Cekada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cekada manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Herberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Herberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cekada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johan Herberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cekada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Herberg has managed to get both his arms back between Cekada's legs - danger averted.
Herberg wants to control from the top but Cekada keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herberg advances to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Herberg lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Herberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Herberg is looking to take a break and control but Cekada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cekada wants to improve his position but Herberg is controlling well.
Herberg slips a nice elbow through Cekada's hands, connecting with Cekada's forehead.
Cekada is looking for a sweep. Herberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Herberg wants to take a breather but Cekada is having none of it.
Cekada wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cekada wants to sweep but Herberg has passed to side control!
Cekada is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Herberg wants to pass to mount but Cekada is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cekada wants to improve his position but Herberg is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Herberg connects with a nice short shot to Cekada's temple.
Cekada gets full guard.
Cekada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Herberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Herberg scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Cekada lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cekada tries to free his leg and advance position but Herberg is retaining full guard.
Herberg is pulling down on Cekada's head to control his posture.
Herberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cekada is one step ahead there.
Cekada throws a strike but Herberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cekada wants to sweep here but Herberg controlling him for the moment.
Cekada is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herberg lands a couple of elbows.
Herberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cekada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cekada looking for a sweep. Not yet Cekada, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herberg stopping the sweep attempt from Cekada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johan Herberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Herberg checks a leg kick nicely.
Cekada throws a leg kick
and Herberg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Herberg.
Cekada keeping full guard, as Herberg tries to pass.
Cekada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Herberg defends it easily.
Cekada throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cekada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Herberg is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cekada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Herberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Herberg content to stall in guard here.
Herberg won't allow Cekada to sweep him here.
Herberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Herberg wants to pass the guard but Cekada is keeping the position.
Herberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cekada looking for a sweep. Not yet Cekada, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cekada is on top in guard.
Herberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cekada manages to get himself to full guard.
Herberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Cekada is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herberg passes Cekada's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Herberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cekada is in trouble now - Herberg has advanced to mount!
Cekada working to try and regain half guard.
Herberg controlling from mount.
Herberg is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cekada can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Herberg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Boris Cekada has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herberg breaks from Cekada's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Herberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cekada looks a forlorn figure.
Cekada is looking to get to half guard.
Cekada in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cekada regains half guard.
Cekada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herberg tries to pass to full mount but Cekada defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg is looking to take a break and control but Cekada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cekada wants to get back to full guard.
Herberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cekada is just riding it out for now. Herberg eventually gives up the hold.
Herberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cekada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cekada.
Herberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Herberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Herberg 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Herberg!
Johan Herberg made sure to mention his sponsor, Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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