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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludvig Ericsson (ranked 758 p4p, 111 weight class) and The Sandman (ranked 768 p4p, 113 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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212 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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34
210 lbs
20 - 16 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludvig Ericsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Sandman!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ericsson misses with the body kick
and Sandman counters with a single leg into guard. Ericsson didn't expect that.
Ericsson wants to sweep here but Sandman controlling him for the moment.
Sandman pushing down on Ericsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ericsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sandman is working away from the top position though.
Sandman is nestled in close to Ericsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ericsson controlling the position well.
Ericsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson is looking to control Sandman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ericsson avoid being mounted?
Ericsson is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson is concentrating on defense, preventing Sandman from advancing position.
Ericsson is looking to improve his position.
Sandman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ericsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ericsson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sandman is working for a kimura but Ericsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Ericsson taking some punishment here, with Sandman in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sandman working Ericsson over with strikes.
Ericsson trying to control but Sandman postures up.
Ericsson wants to get back to full guard.
Ericsson is pressing down on Sandman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sandman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ericsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sandman advances position into side control!
Ericsson sneaks back into half guard.
Sandman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ericsson defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ericsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sandman.
Ericsson is looking for a sweep. Sandman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sandman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ericsson tries to get to full guard but Sandman has control of the leg.
Sandman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sandman is working for a submission of some sort.
Sandman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ericsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Sandman trying to control the action but Ericsson is working from the bottom.
Ericsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sandman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ericsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ericsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sandman is out of range.
Ericsson gets a takedown into half guard.
Sandman wants to improve his position but Ericsson is controlling well.
Sandman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ericsson is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandman is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman looking for submissions off his back.
Sandman actively working from the bottom here.
Sandman looking for submissions off his back.
Sandman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ericsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ericsson wants to control but Sandman is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sandman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ericsson cracks Sandman with a solid left hand.
Sandman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ericsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sandman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sandman looking for a sweep. Not yet Sandman, not yet.
Ericsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ericsson escapes and throws Sandman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sandman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sandman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ericsson slips a nice elbow through Sandman's hands, connecting with Sandman's forehead.
Sandman is trying to get back to full guard.
Sandman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ericsson pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandman tries to roll over but Ericsson keeps him under control.
Sandman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ericsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Ericsson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ericsson lands a big head kick that sends Sandman tumbling to the mat! Ericsson takes a step backwards and waves Sandman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sandman is rocked!
It looks like The Sandman has been cut.
Ericsson throws a front kick that sends Sandman stumbling back into the cage.
Sandman blocks the body kick.
Ericsson is looking to land body kicks.
Sandman throws a body punch but Ericsson moves out of range.
Sandman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sandman with a poor takedown
and Ericsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Ericsson catches Sandman right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Ericsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sandman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ericsson defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sandman doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ericsson.
Ericsson lands a big head kick that sends Sandman tumbling to the mat! Ericsson takes a step backwards and waves Sandman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sandman is still on wobbly legs! Can Ericsson finish him?
Ericsson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Sandman out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ludvig Ericsson!
The Sandman was interviewed post fight and said 'cunt was doped up'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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