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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Urpo Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roibos Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Wolverine Theme. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urpo Nyrkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roibos Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyrkki tries a low kick but Fredriksson avoids it.
Fredriksson ducks under a wild hook from Nyrkki.
Fredriksson fakes the leg kick and cracks Nyrkki in the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nyrkki checks a leg kick.
Nyrkki avoids the head kick by Fredriksson.
Nyrkki avoids the body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson misses with a low kick.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nyrkki is just out of range.
Roibos Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredriksson throws a solid leg kick but Nyrkki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fredriksson.
Fredriksson thumps Nyrkki with a low kick.
A jab from Fredriksson finds it's way through Nyrkki's defenses.
Fredriksson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nyrkki looks to land a right hand but Fredriksson moved out of range.
Nyrkki throws a jab when Fredriksson was well out of range.
Fredriksson throws and low kick but Nyrkki moves out of range easily.
Fredriksson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nyrkki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nyrkki throws a jab but it's blocked by Fredriksson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fredriksson. That's going to slow Nyrkki down.
Fredriksson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fredriksson cracks the inside of Nyrkki's front leg.
Nyrkki avoids the head kick by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fredriksson cracks a nice hook into Nyrkki's ribs.
Fredriksson throws a nice head kick!
Fredriksson staying out of range there.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nyrkki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fredriksson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fredriksson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fredriksson throws a head kick that misses.
Fredriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Nyrkki moves out of range easily.
Fredriksson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fredriksson throws a head kick that half lands.
Nyrkki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Fredriksson misses
and Nyrkki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nyrkki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fredriksson!
Fredriksson cracks the inside of Nyrkki's front leg.
Fredriksson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nyrkki.
Fredriksson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fredriksson. That's going to slow Nyrkki down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Urpo Nyrkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nyrkki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nyrkki tries to clinch there but Fredriksson circles away.
Fredriksson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Nyrkki to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Nyrkki misses.
Fredriksson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fredriksson throws a wild body kick that Nyrkki sees coming a mile off.
Nyrkki throws a series of punches but Fredriksson avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fredriksson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fredriksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nyrkki lands a two punch combo.
Fredriksson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nyrkki is breathing heavily.
Fredriksson dodges the punch combination from Nyrkki.
Fredriksson scores with a push kick.
Nyrkki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fredriksson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fredriksson connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nyrkki. Fredriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Nyrkki as Fredriksson shoots in.
Good exchange - Fredriksson coming out on top.
Fredriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Nyrkki moves out of range easily.
Fredriksson shoots in and bounces Nyrkki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fredriksson looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson preventing the sweep.
Nyrkki keeping full guard, as Fredriksson tries to pass.
Fredriksson wants to control from the top but Nyrkki keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roibos Fredriksson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nyrkki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fredriksson.
Nyrkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nyrkki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson with a jab.
Fredriksson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fredriksson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nyrkki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nyrkki works the jab nicely.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Nyrkki is having none of it.
Nyrkki throws a lazy right hand but Fredriksson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nyrkki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fredriksson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nyrkki cracks Fredriksson with an open hand slap.
Nyrkki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nyrkki cracks Fredriksson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fredriksson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Nyrkki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fredriksson slips a jab and a cross from Nyrkki.
Fredriksson lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fredriksson misses with a low kick as Nyrkki jumps back.
Nyrkki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick there by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson cracks the inside of Nyrkki's front leg.
A good leg kick by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nyrkki misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fredriksson lands a front kick.
Nyrkki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fredriksson moves into the clinch.
Fredriksson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fredriksson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nyrkki controls his hands.
Fredriksson digs a right hand into Nyrkki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nyrkki's gas tank.
Fredriksson lands a knee to the head.
Fredriksson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nyrkki blocks the elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Nyrkki.
The referee calls for Fredriksson to work.
Fredriksson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Fredriksson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Fredriksson as the two fighters clinch.
Fredriksson misses with some punches.
Fredriksson breaks from the clinch.
Nyrkki is looking to clinch.
Fredriksson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nyrkki will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fredriksson.
Nyrkki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fredriksson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nyrkki's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fredriksson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fredriksson, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nyrkki. That did some damage!
Fredriksson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nyrkki's head.
Fredriksson blocks a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Fredriksson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fredriksson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fredriksson tries to land a front kick but Nyrkki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fredriksson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson thuds his shin into the meat of Nyrkki's side.
Fredriksson scores with a takedown into Nyrkki's guard.
Fredriksson wants to control from the top but Nyrkki keeps moving.
Fredriksson passes into half guard.
Fredriksson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki tries to lock up and control but Fredriksson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nyrkki is controlling an arm, preventing Fredriksson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredriksson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roibos Fredriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nyrkki throws a body punch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Nyrkki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nyrkki throws an overhand right that lands on Fredriksson's shoulder, as Fredriksson tries to avoid the shot.
Fredriksson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fredriksson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fredriksson lands with a kick to the temple. Nyrkki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nyrkki misses with a body shot.
Nyrkki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch but Nyrkki is avoiding it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fredriksson, right into the meat.
Fredriksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fredriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Nyrkki moves out of range easily.
Fredriksson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nyrkki's calf.
Nyrkki connects with a single shot there.
Fredriksson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fredriksson throws a head kick but Nyrkki moves out of range.
Fredriksson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nyrkki throws a leg kick
and Fredriksson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fredriksson tries to clinch there but Nyrkki circles away.
Fredriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Nyrkki moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fredriksson is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Nyrkki misses
and Fredriksson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fredriksson feints and then cracks Nyrkki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nyrkki down.
Nyrkki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fredriksson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nyrkki's calf.
Fredriksson swinging wildly here.
A jab from Nyrkki misses.
Nyrkki misses with a straight right.
Fredriksson pushes Nyrkki away with a front kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nyrkki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fredriksson - the referee stops the clock and Nyrkki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fredriksson. Nyrkki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nyrkki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fredriksson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fredriksson throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Nyrkki to counter with a crisp jab.
Fredriksson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nyrkki is fending him off so far but Fredriksson persists. Nope, Nyrkki circles away and we're back to standing.
Fredriksson 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.
Fredriksson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nyrkki.
Urpo Nyrkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roibos Fredriksson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fredriksson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nyrkki's calf.
Fredriksson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nyrkki's sensitive parts.
Fredriksson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredriksson scores with a leg kick.
Fredriksson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch but Nyrkki is avoiding it.
Fredriksson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fredriksson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fredriksson is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fredriksson. That's going to slow Nyrkki down.
Fredriksson moves in looking to clinch but Nyrkki pushes him off.
Nyrkki swings for the body but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Nyrkki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good leg kick by Fredriksson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fredriksson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fredriksson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nyrkki keeps the fight on the outside.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fredriksson, right into the meat.
Fredriksson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fredriksson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fredriksson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nyrkki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fredriksson. That one must have hurt.
Nyrkki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fredriksson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fredriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fredriksson lands a nice hook to Nyrkki's body. Nyrkki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fredriksson gets a clinch.
Fredriksson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fredriksson is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nyrkki.
Nyrkki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Fredriksson fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nyrkki.
Fredriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson works the jab nicely.
Fredriksson lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredriksson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nyrkki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick from Fredriksson lands but Nyrkki takes it in his stride.
Nyrkki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fredriksson is looking to slow Nyrkki down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Nyrkki circles away.
Fredriksson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nyrkki takes a step back to recover.
Fredriksson dives in and grabs Nyrkki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nyrkki pushes down on Fredriksson's head and hops out.
Fredriksson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nyrkki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson moves into the clinch.
A short left from Fredriksson.
A right hook to the body lands for Fredriksson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fredriksson lands a body shot.
Fredriksson lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roibos Fredriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fredriksson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roibos Fredriksson!
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hype
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