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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mattias Lundgren (ranked 1532 p4p, 932 weight class) and Johannes Tulikoura (ranked 206 p4p, 125 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mattias Lundgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Johannes Tulikoura!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lundgren. That did some damage!
Lundgren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tulikoura misses with a double jab.
Lundgren tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Tulikoura to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
Lundgren shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tulikoura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lundgren is taking a breather. Tulikoura says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lundgren wants to control but Tulikoura is keeping him busy.
Lundgren is just content to waste time from the top position. Tulikoura takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tulikoura is pulling down on Lundgren's head. It's preventing any offense from Lundgren, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tulikoura is on top in guard.
Lundgren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tulikoura stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tulikoura connects with a nice looking jab.
Lundgren gets the takedown into side control.
Tulikoura throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tulikoura misses with a looping right.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Lundgren sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lundgren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.
Lundgren feinted with a counter takedown.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tulikoura as he avoids it easily.
Lundgren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tulikoura on his heels. He'll look to pass Tulikoura's guard now, I'm sure.
Tulikoura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Tulikoura keeps moving.
Lundgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tulikoura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tulikoura is trying to keep Lundgren in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tulikoura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tulikoura keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
Lundgren preventing the sweep.
Tulikoura keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tulikoura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lundgren misses with a takedown
and Tulikoura counters with a low kick, right behind Lundgren 's knee.
Lundgren tries for a takedown but Tulikoura circles away easily
and Tulikoura counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but Tulikoura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Tulikoura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tulikoura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lundgren.
Lundgren attempts a counter takedown but Tulikoura avoids it well and moves away.
A cross from Tulikoura lands.
Tulikoura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Tulikoura as Lundgren shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Tulikoura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tulikoura sprawls well. Tulikoura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick from Tulikoura is predictable there
and Lundgren counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tulikoura won't be happy with that.
Lundgren tries to score with some ground and pound. Tulikoura controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lundgren throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tulikoura works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Lundgren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tulikoura defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lundgren frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lundgren goes for an armbar but Tulikoura turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tulikoura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tulikoura has picked Lundgren up and slammed him! Lundgren can't keep hold of the triangle and Tulikoura manages to pass to side control!
Tulikoura wants to control but Lundgren is keeping him busy.
Tulikoura has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lundgren!
Tulikoura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johannes Tulikoura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lundgren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren stops Tulikoura from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tulikoura looking to control but Lundgren is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lundgren can't escape the position.
Lundgren tries to hold on but Tulikoura pushes him away.
Tulikoura stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tulikoura sprawls well. Tulikoura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Tulikoura misses.
Johannes Tulikoura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tulikoura misses with a left hand
and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lundgren is trying to control. Tulikoura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tulikoura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lundgren wants to pass to mount but Tulikoura is defending the position.
Tulikoura trying to hold on to Lundgren's head to control him but Lundgren postures up.
Tulikoura controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura has hold of Lundgren's hands but Lundgren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lundgren seems to be working for a kimura but Tulikoura defends the submission attempt.
Lundgren is keen to just control but Tulikoura is a slippery customer.
Tulikoura tries to get to full guard but Lundgren has control of the leg.
Lundgren is looking to advance position but Tulikoura won't allow it.
Lundgren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tulikoura wants to control but Lundgren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mattias Lundgren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tulikoura.
Lundgren fails with the takedown.
Tulikoura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lundgren misses with a takedown attempt
and Tulikoura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tulikoura throws out a loose jab but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tulikoura lands a jab to Lundgren's midsection.
Lundgren bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tulikoura gets back to half guard.
Tulikoura wants to sweep but Lundgren has passed to side control!
Tulikoura wants to get back to his feet but Lundgren drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulikoura takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lundgren tries to advance to mount but Tulikoura instead regains half guard.
Tulikoura trying to control but Lundgren postures up.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but Tulikoura defending well.
Lundgren has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tulikoura tries to hold on but Lundgren pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura is desperately trying to improve his position but Lundgren has a good base and remains in mount.
Lundgren avoids the attempt from Tulikoura to control.
Lundgren prevents Tulikoura from getting the reversal.
Tulikoura wants to hold on but Lundgren pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tulikoura regains half guard.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but Tulikoura defending well.
Lundgren is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lundgren controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura is trying desperately to improve position.
Tulikoura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lundgren is just content to waste time from the top position. Tulikoura takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lundgren passes Tulikoura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tulikoura tries to get to full guard but Lundgren has control of the leg.
Lundgren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tulikoura keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura tries to roll over but Lundgren keeps him under control.
Lundgren winds up and cracks Tulikoura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lundgren is looking for a kimura here.
Lundgren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tulikoura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tulikoura defending well though.
Tulikoura is looking for a sweep. Lundgren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tulikoura is not content to let Lundgren control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mattias Lundgren.
I think Lundgren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren 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.
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