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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Flikflak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Johansson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pedro Flikflak's chin.
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28
269 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
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200 cm
25
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pedro Flikflak!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flikflak shoots in and drives through. Johansson sprawls well.
Flikflak shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johansson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Flikflak is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johansson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flikflak defends it easily.
Flikflak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flikflak advances to full mount.
Flikflak wants to take Johansson's back here but Johansson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Flikflak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johansson is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson is looking to improve his position but Flikflak isn't that keen on the idea.
Flikflak trying to control but Johansson is having none of it.
Flikflak is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Flikflak wants to take Johansson's back here but Johansson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Johansson working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flikflak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johansson is looking to escape.
Flikflak prevents Johansson from getting the reversal.
Flikflak wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Flikflak trying to control but Johansson is having none of it.
Johansson working to try and regain half guard.
Flikflak working for a submission but Johansson is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak trying to control but Johansson is having none of it.
Johansson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johansson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Flikflak has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Johansson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Flikflak has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Johansson tries to escape but Flikflak has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak is trying to stick to Johansson's back but Johansson is turning into Flikflak. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Flikflak's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johansson.
Flikflak trying to control the position.
Johansson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Flikflak looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Flikflak looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Flikflak!
Flikflak is looking to take a break and control but Johansson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flikflak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Flikflak advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Flikflak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Flikflak looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Johansson!
Flikflak goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Johansson turns into him and now he's in Flikflak's guard.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Flikflak keeps moving.
Johansson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flikflak manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johansson has Flikflak in his guard.
Johansson looking for subs off his back but Flikflak has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flikflak is trying to control the action in half guard but Johansson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Flikflak seems content to control.
Johansson tries to get to full guard but Flikflak has control of the leg.
Flikflak controlling the action here.
Flikflak is working for a submission of some sort.
Flikflak wants to pass the guard but Johansson is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johansson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flikflak is working away from the top position though.
Flikflak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johansson keeps working.
Flikflak moves nicely into side control.
Johansson is trying to improve his position.
Flikflak tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Johansson is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Flikflak trying to control the action but Johansson is working from the bottom.
Johansson struggling a bit here.
Flikflak trying to control the position but Johansson is working away.
Johansson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johansson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Flikflak seems to be looking for submissions.
Flikflak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johansson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johansson is staying active underneath Flikflak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Flikflak prevents Johansson from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johansson is staying active underneath Flikflak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Flikflak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johansson defends it well.
Flikflak is trying to control the action in half guard but Johansson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Flikflak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Flikflak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johansson finds it's way round the side to connect with Flikflak's head.
Flikflak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johansson stuns Flikflak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johansson.
Flikflak is looking for a sweep.
Johansson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Flikflak is trying to improve his position.
Flikflak manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flikflak wants to pass the guard but Johansson is defending well.
Flikflak is looking for submissions but instead, Johansson has regained full guard.
Flikflak won't allow Johansson to sweep him here.
Johansson looking for a guillotine here but Flikflak defends easily.
Flikflak wants to control from the top but Johansson keeps moving.
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.
Flikflak might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johansson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Johansson keeping full guard, as Flikflak tries to pass.
Flikflak wants to control from the top but Johansson keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johansson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Flikflak regains full guard. Nicely done.
Flikflak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johansson is one step ahead there.
Flikflak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johansson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak pulls Johansson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johansson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Flikflak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johansson's guard.
Johansson keeping full guard, as Flikflak tries to pass.
Johansson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four 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.
Johansson keeping full guard, as Flikflak tries to pass.
Pedro Flikflak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johansson working for a triangle but Flikflak defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flikflak passes Johansson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Daniel Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flikflak is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johansson!
Flikflak fails to move to back control.
Flikflak jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Johansson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Johansson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flikflak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Flikflak!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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