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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eyvind Skallagrimsson (ranked 896 p4p, 707 weight class) and Maximilian Bonaparte (ranked 141 p4p, 107 weight class). Maximilian Bonaparte is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 cm
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7 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
World class 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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximilian Bonaparte!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bonaparte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skallagrimsson manages to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skallagrimsson fails with the takedown
and Bonaparte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Eyvind Skallagrimsson has been cut.
Skallagrimsson dives in and grabs Bonaparte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonaparte pushes down on Skallagrimsson's head and hops out.
Bonaparte lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bonaparte stops Skallagrimsson from passing to mount.
Skallagrimsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bonaparte rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Skallagrimsson's guard! Nice work there by Bonaparte!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skallagrimsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonaparte is aware though and is defending well.
Skallagrimsson looking for a guillotine here but Bonaparte defends easily.
Bonaparte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skallagrimsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bonaparte tries to stand but Skallagrimsson is controlling from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson trying to keep a closed guard but Bonaparte is proving a slippery customer.
Bonaparte is looking to stand up but Skallagrimsson won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Skallagrimsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonaparte gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a triangle but Bonaparte pushes his legs off easily.
Skallagrimsson wants to control the position but Bonaparte says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonaparte tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Skallagrimsson wants to improve his position but Bonaparte is controlling well.
Bonaparte tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson tries to get to full guard but Bonaparte has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson is working hard here to advance position.
Skallagrimsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonaparte pulls his head out easily.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Bonaparte is keeping busy.
Skallagrimsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonaparte is thwarting Skallagrimsson's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bonaparte wants to stand but Skallagrimsson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maximilian Bonaparte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skallagrimsson with a poor takedown
and Bonaparte counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eyvind Skallagrimsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonaparte jabs Skallagrimsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonaparte scores with a jab to the head.
No luck for Skallagrimsson with that takedown attempt.
Bonaparte now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Bonaparte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eyvind Skallagrimsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Skallagrimsson shoots in and drives through. Bonaparte sprawls well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bonaparte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skallagrimsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Skallagrimsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bonaparte under the eye.
Skallagrimsson has his takedown stuffed
letting Bonaparte counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson has managed to clinch.
Bonaparte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonaparte is trying to break free.
Skallagrimsson prevents Bonaparte from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skallagrimsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonaparte wants to stall.
Bonaparte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonaparte throws a body punch but Skallagrimsson moves out of range.
Bonaparte thuds a left hand into Skallagrimsson's body.
Bonaparte fakes the leg kick and cracks Skallagrimsson in the body.
Bonaparte moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bonaparte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skallagrimsson moves away.
Skallagrimsson tries to counter with a takedown but Bonaparte is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skallagrimsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bonaparte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonaparte.
Nice takedown defense from Bonaparte. No joy for Skallagrimsson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eyvind Skallagrimsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skallagrimsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonaparte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skallagrimsson somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte takes a swing at Skallagrimsson's ribcage but misses.
A solid body kick from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skallagrimsson's hands.
Bonaparte cracks Skallagrimsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bonaparte has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Skallagrimsson to stand back up!
Skallagrimsson is rocked!
Bonaparte jabs at Skallagrimsson's body.
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!
Bonaparte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skallagrimsson attempts a counter takedown but Bonaparte avoids it well and moves away.
Bonaparte misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bonaparte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skallagrimsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skallagrimsson slips a jab from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skallagrimsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Bonaparte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skallagrimsson doesn't seem phased though.
Bonaparte stuffs the takedown attempt from Skallagrimsson. Skallagrimsson gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Bonaparte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eyvind Skallagrimsson's cut.
That's time! Skallagrimsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bonaparte throws a jab when Skallagrimsson was well out of range.
Skallagrimsson tries to counter with a takedown but Bonaparte is quick to defend against it.
Skallagrimsson misses the jab.
A nice side step and Bonaparte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skallagrimsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bonaparte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonaparte jabs at Skallagrimsson's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Bonaparte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skallagrimsson attempts a counter takedown but Bonaparte avoids it well and moves away.
Bonaparte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bonaparte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bonaparte scores with a jab.
Bonaparte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skallagrimsson dives in and scores a takedown into Bonaparte's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bonaparte dives on top into guard.
Bonaparte wants to get up but he can't break Skallagrimsson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Skallagrimsson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bonaparte frees his head nicely. Oh but Skallagrimsson has switched to an armbar! Bonaparte is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
After winning the bout, Eyvind Skallagrimsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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