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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Bard (ranked 1768 p4p, 2950 weight class) and Dolph Lindgren (ranked 251 p4p, 385 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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Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Bard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dolph Lindgren!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Francis DeMontford and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Bard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bard throws an overhand right that lands on Lindgren's shoulder, as Lindgren tries to avoid the shot.
Lindgren misses with a straight right.
Lindgren throws a hook but Bard blocks it.
Bard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lindgren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lindgren lunges at Bard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bard's hand.
Mike Bard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindgren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Lindgren does no damage.
Lindgren moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick from Lindgren, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bard throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lindgren to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bard swings for the body but Lindgren moves out of range.
Lindgren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lindgren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bard throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindgren.
Lindgren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lindgren blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bard with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Lindgren to counter with a crisp jab.
Lindgren staying out of range there.
Lindgren throws a sloppy head kick and Bard moves out of range easily.
Lindgren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lindgren lands a jab to the head.
Lindgren moves out of range as Bard strikes.
A jab from Bard misses.
Lindgren lands with a cross.
Bard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Lindgren has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindgren misses with a hook.
Bard is looking to counter the offense by Lindgren and move into the clinch.
Bard dodges the punch combination from Lindgren.
Bard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindgren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bard landing some decent shots from guard.
Bard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bard throws a big elbow that misses.
Bard wants to pass the guard but Lindgren is keeping the position.
Lindgren controls Bard momentarily but Bard frees himself.
Bard wants to control from the top but Lindgren keeps moving.
Lindgren keeping full guard, as Bard tries to pass.
Lindgren has his hands on Bard's head, controlling the position.
Lindgren controls Bard momentarily but Bard frees himself.
Bard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindgren trying to control the position.
Bard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lindgren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bard has managed to get both his arms back between Lindgren's legs - danger averted.
Bard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bard lands a couple of digs.
Lindgren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lindgren trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bard tries to free his leg and advance position but Lindgren is retaining full guard.
Bard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lindgren's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lindgren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bard landing some decent shots from guard.
Bard postures up in Lindgren's guard and throws a big left but Lindgren blocks it.
Lindgren isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bard stacks Lindgren on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bard!
Bard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lindgren to his feet.
Lindgren throws the left hand but Bard avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Bard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bard missing with a left hand there. Lindgren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindgren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bard throws out the jab.
Bard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lindgren checks a low kick from Bard.
Bard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dolph Lindgren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lindgren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bard manages to avoid it.
Bard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lindgren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lindgren catches Bard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bard throws a body punch but Lindgren moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bard misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Bard misses.
Bard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lindgren throws a body shot but no joy.
Bard looks to land a combination. Lindgren sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bard misses with a combination
and Lindgren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bard tries for a takedown but Lindgren circles away easily
and Lindgren counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Bard misses.
Lindgren connects with the punch.
Lindgren is looking to slow Bard down with leg kicks.
Bard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Lindgren as he connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Bard blocks the leg kick.
Bard blocks a jab.
Lindgren misses with a hook.
Bard misses with a wild body shot.
Lindgren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lindgren swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bard throws a sloppy body shot
and Lindgren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lindgren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindgren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bard moves away.
A swing and a miss from Bard.
Lindgren blocks a jab.
Bard throws a looping overhand right but Lindgren ducks down to avoid it.
Lindgren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lindgren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lindgren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bard.
Lindgren throws a head kick that half lands.
Lindgren throws a low kick but Bard moves out of range easily.
Bard lands with a shot to the body.
Bard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lindgren's guard.
Lindgren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lindgren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bard has managed to get both his arms back between Lindgren's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bard throws a big elbow that misses.
Mike Bard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bard throwing strikes but missing.
Bard wants to pass the guard but Lindgren is keeping the position.
Bard trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindgren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bard postures up and lands a big shot to Lindgren's brow.
Lindgren keeping full guard, as Bard tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bard stands up over Lindgren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bard tries to free his leg and advance position but Lindgren is retaining full guard.
Bard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lindgren is keeping the position for now.
Bard trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindgren has Bard pulled in close to control his posture.
Lindgren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Bard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bard ducks under a wild hook from Lindgren.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bard.
Bard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindgren.
Bard throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindgren.
Lindgren scores with a jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bard.
Bard working the head with strikes.
Lindgren sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bard wants to take a breather but Lindgren is having none of it.
Bard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lindgren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lindgren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lindgren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgren wants to control but Bard is keeping busy.
Bard thows a huge punch but Lindgren dodges it nicely.
Bard winds up and cracks Lindgren with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bard drops an elbow to the side of Lindgren's head.
Lindgren is staying active underneath Bard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lindgren taking some punishment here, with Bard in his half guard.
Bard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lindgren defends it well.
Lindgren looking for submissions off his back.
Bard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mike Bard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren trying to hold on to Bard's head to control him but Bard postures up.
Bard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindgren keeps working.
Lindgren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bard wants to take a breather but Lindgren is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bard wants to free his trapped foot but Lindgren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lindgren actively working from the bottom here.
Lindgren blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bard.
Lindgren is not content to let Bard control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren wants to control but Bard is keeping busy.
Lindgren is trying to get back to full guard.
Lindgren has hold of Bard's hands but Bard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bard wants to take a breather but Lindgren is having none of it.
Bard lands strikes from half guard.
Lindgren trying to hold on to Bard's head to control him but Bard postures up.
Bard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lindgren actively working from the bottom here.
Bard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lindgren is refusing to be controlled, as Bard sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren is in trouble now - Bard has advanced to mount!
Bard lands a nice shot to the head.
Lindgren swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lindgren is trying desperately to improve position.
Bard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lindgren is rocked!
Lindgren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bard looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Lindgren covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Bard!
Mike Bard spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Dolph Lindgren stepped up to the mic, saying 'Didn't work out this time, but I'd still like to thank my sponsors Conviction. Cheers guys!'.
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