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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike The Judge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson has chosen System Of A Down - Vicinity Of Obscenity! as his entrance music. 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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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike The Judge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Judge looks to score with a jab to the body but Fredriksson is just out of range.
Fredriksson misses with a series of wild punches.
The Judge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fredriksson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Judge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fredriksson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Judge on the side of the head.
Fredriksson fails to land with a series of punches.
Fredriksson moves into range and clinches up with The Judge.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Judge wants a takedown but no success here.
The Judge wants a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fredriksson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The Judge wants the takedown. Fredriksson is fighting it off but The Judge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fredriksson's guard against the cage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fredriksson is on top in guard.
The Judge working a defensive guard here.
The Judge on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Judge tries to get out of the position.
The Judge wants to sweep but no luck.
Fredriksson throwing strikes but missing.
Fredriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but The Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Judge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fredriksson trying to control but The Judge is working from the bottom.
The Judge controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Judge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fredriksson to score with a decent uppercut.
Fredriksson tries to clinch there but The Judge circles away.
The Judge ducks right into an uppercut from Fredriksson.
The Judge swings for the body but Fredriksson moves out of range.
The Judge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Judge misses with a few strikes there.
Fredriksson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fredriksson takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries to stall but The Judge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fredriksson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fredriksson.
The Judge being controlled against the cage.
Fredriksson throws a punch but it's blocked by The Judge.
Fredriksson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fredriksson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fredriksson cracks The Judge with a nice body shot.
The Judge gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fredriksson regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Judge thows a big elbow that misses.
The Judge stopping the sweep attempt from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson is looking to stand up but The Judge isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is trying to keep The Judge in close.
Fredriksson striking off his back but it's not causing The Judge any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Judge pushes down on Fredriksson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Judge prevents Fredriksson from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from The Judge misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Judge scores with a jab. Fredriksson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fredriksson ducks under a wild hook from The Judge.
The Judge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fredriksson was well out of range. Poor timing from The Judge.
The Judge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fredriksson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fredriksson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Fredriksson.
The Judge can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike The Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredriksson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Judge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Judge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fredriksson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fredriksson.
The Judge misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Judge can't get the takedown.
The Judge blocks a body shot from Fredriksson.
A short right from The Judge.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson throws a head punch that misses.
The Judge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fredriksson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Judge is breathing heavily.
Fredriksson prevents the takedown attempt.
The Judge has Fredriksson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fredriksson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fredriksson tries to throw a body punch but The Judge avoids it by throwing Fredriksson back against the cage.
Fredriksson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Fredriksson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fredriksson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steven Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredriksson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Judge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fredriksson thuds a left hand into The Judge's body.
The Judge misses with a combination
and Fredriksson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fredriksson lands with a hook. The Judge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fredriksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fredriksson lands a two punch combo.
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!
Fredriksson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fredriksson, as that shot connected.
Fredriksson scores with a body shot.
Fredriksson punishes The Judge's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Fredriksson. That snapped The Judge's head back.
Fredriksson lands a jab to the nose.
Fredriksson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fredriksson scores with a one two! The Judge had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Judge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fredriksson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fredriksson lands with an uppercut that bounces The Judge off the cage and back into rage.
The Judge ducks straight into an uppercut from Fredriksson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - The Judge manages to regain guard straight away.
The Judge is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson distracts The Judge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh The Judge is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Judge keeping moving, preventing Fredriksson from controlling successfully.
The Judge seems to have got his legs back now.
Fredriksson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fredriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but The Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Judge wants to sweep but no luck.
Fredriksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Judge is keeping the position for now.
Fredriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but The Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Judge throws a body punch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Fredriksson lands a nice hook to The Judge's body. The Judge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot.
Fredriksson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Judge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fredriksson manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Fredriksson misses.
The Judge is looking to wear down Fredriksson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fredriksson ducks right into an uppercut from The Judge.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
The Judge swats away the attempt to clinch by Fredriksson.
A shot to de liver by Fredriksson. Beautiful body shot.
Fredriksson lands a head shot.
Fredriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steven Fredriksson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fredriksson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Judge.
The Judge throws a nice looking combination but Fredriksson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fredriksson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fredriksson closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Judge lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Judge.
The Judge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fredriksson prevents it.
Fredriksson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Judge backwards.
Fredriksson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Judge is keeping busy.
Fredriksson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fredriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fredriksson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Judge.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Judge as Fredriksson tries to tie him up.
Fredriksson is struggling to control the position.
Fredriksson struggles to land a body shot inside as The Judge controls his hands.
Fredriksson can't find room to land a body shot as The Judge controls the action.
Fredriksson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Judge tries for a takedown but Fredriksson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike The Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredriksson gets through The Judge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fredriksson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The Judge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fredriksson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Judge is trying to drag Fredriksson to the mat but Fredriksson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Judge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fredriksson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fredriksson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fredriksson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fredriksson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The Judge up against the cage.
The Judge is working for takedown but Fredriksson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fredriksson lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Judge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Judge wants a takedown but no success here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fredriksson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Judge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fredriksson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fredriksson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fredriksson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fredriksson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Fredriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The Judge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A left and a right from Fredriksson both land. Nice combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Fredriksson does no damage.
Fredriksson slips under a jab from The Judge.
Fredriksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from The Judge misses the target.
Fredriksson lands a nice shot that snaps The Judge's head back.
Fredriksson lands with an uppercut that bounces The Judge off the cage and back into rage.
The Judge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fredriksson counters with a left and a right that stings The Judge.
Fredriksson closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Fredriksson - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Fredriksson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredriksson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fredriksson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fredriksson has a couple of punches blocked by The Judge.
Fredriksson trying to control the position but instead, The Judge has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fredriksson into the cage.
Steven Fredriksson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fredriksson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Judge takes a shot to the head.
Fredriksson is struggling to control the position.
Fredriksson is working The Judge over against the cage.
Fredriksson is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steven Fredriksson.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Judge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Fredriksson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Judge walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fredriksson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fredriksson scores with a body shot.
The Judge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fredriksson digs a good hook to The Judge's body.
A lazy left from Fredriksson finds it's target.
The Judge misses with the combination.
The Judge looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot by Fredriksson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that The Judge avoids nicely.
Fredriksson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fredriksson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fredriksson stalks The Judge and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Judge's face. The Judge staggers backwards, shaken.
Fredriksson lands a right hook to the body.
Fredriksson lands a with a good body shot.
The Judge tries to keep at a distance but Fredriksson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fredriksson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fredriksson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fredriksson.
Fredriksson pushes The Judge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fredriksson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Judge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fredriksson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson lands a hook that snaps the head of The Judge backwards.
Fredriksson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fredriksson lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Judge backwards.
Nice body punch from Fredriksson - that landed with a thud.
Fredriksson lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fredriksson.
The referee calls for Fredriksson to work.
Fredriksson can't find room to land a body shot as The Judge controls the action.
Fredriksson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fredriksson has a couple of punches blocked by The Judge.
Fredriksson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Judge.
A right hook to the body lands for Fredriksson.
Fredriksson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Judge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fredriksson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The Judge up against the cage.
Fredriksson lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Judge backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Judge wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike The Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredriksson is pressed up against the cage. The Judge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fredriksson down to the mat. Fredriksson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fredriksson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Judge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fredriksson forces The Judge back against the cage and clinches.
Fredriksson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mike The Judge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fredriksson lands an uppercut.
Fredriksson lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
Fredriksson digs a right hand into The Judge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Judge's gas tank.
Fredriksson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The Judge up against the cage.
A short right from Fredriksson on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Fredriksson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Judge backwards.
Fredriksson digs a right hand into The Judge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Judge's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson pushes The Judge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fredriksson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Judge.
Still in the clinch, Fredriksson scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Fredriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fredriksson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Fredriksson!
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