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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Manowar - Gods Of War kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Mackey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Odin Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mackey.
Mackey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fredriksson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mackey misses with an uppercut. Fredriksson saw that one coming.
Mackey misses with a shot to the body
and Fredriksson counters with a straight right hand.
Fredriksson takes a swing at Mackey's ribcage but misses.
Mackey misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Fredriksson misses.
Mackey misses with a combination
and Mackey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson takes one to the side of the head.
Fredriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mackey. That's going to slow Fredriksson down.
Mackey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mackey misses with a shot to the body
and Fredriksson counters with a nice uppercut.
Mackey lands with a straight right. Fredriksson didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Odin Fredriksson has been cut.
Fredriksson slips a jab and a cross from Mackey.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fredriksson back to the cage. Mackey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mackey is looking to land body kicks.
Fredriksson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fredriksson cracks Mackey with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mackey throws out a leg kick but Fredriksson moves out of range and Mackey only half commits.
A low kick from Mackey misses
and Fredriksson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fredriksson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mackey misses with a low kick as Fredriksson jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fredriksson is out of range.
Fredriksson needs to keep his hands up - Mackey had a free shot at his head there.
Mackey lands a slapping body shot.
Mackey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fredriksson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mackey.
Mackey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fredriksson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mackey is just out of range.
Mackey shoots and misses
and Fredriksson counters with a shoot takedown. Mackey fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Mackey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fredriksson is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mackey is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mackey trying to control but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
Mackey tries to free his leg and advance position but Fredriksson is retaining full guard.
Mackey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mackey wants to control from the top but Fredriksson keeps moving.
Mackey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mackey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Odin Fredriksson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fredriksson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mackey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mackey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fredriksson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mackey looks to throw a body kick
and Fredriksson counters with a nice uppercut.
Mackey fails to land with a series of punches.
Mackey misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fredriksson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mackey.
Mike Mackey is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mackey. Fredriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackey throws a sloppy body shot
and Fredriksson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mackey misses with a right hand
and Fredriksson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fredriksson postures up.
Mackey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mackey working a defensive guard but Fredriksson manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackey can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredriksson trying to control the position but Mackey is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackey tries to bench press Fredriksson off him but Fredriksson keeps the position.
The ground and pound from Fredriksson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fredriksson working the ground and pound but Mackey is defending the strikes.
Mackey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mackey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mackey is not content to let Fredriksson control the position.
Fredriksson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackey wants to control but Fredriksson postures up.
Fredriksson wants to control but Mackey is keeping him busy.
Fredriksson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mackey's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mackey wants to control but Fredriksson postures up.
Fredriksson trying to control the position but Mackey is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mackey is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odin Fredriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Odin Fredriksson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fredriksson tries to clinch there but Mackey circles away.
Mackey misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mackey.
Mackey throws a sloppy body shot
and Fredriksson counters with a series of strikes. Mackey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mackey thows a body shot but no joy.
Fredriksson takes one to the side of the head.
Mackey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mackey misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mackey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackey misses with a hook to the body
and Fredriksson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mike Mackey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mackey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fredriksson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fredriksson is trying to stall.
Mackey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mackey connects with a nice looking jab.
Mackey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Mackey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mackey. Fredriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mackey scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mackey.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fredriksson is defended easily by Mackey.
Mackey throws a push kick but Fredriksson slaps the foot to one side.
Mackey lands a head kick!
Fredriksson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson 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.
Mackey misses with a double jab
letting Fredriksson counter with a right hand.
Mackey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mackey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fredriksson throws an off balance right hand
and Mackey counters with a head kick. That will keep Fredriksson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That has opened up Odin Fredriksson's cut even more.
Mackey connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackey jabs at Fredriksson's body.
Fredriksson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mackey misses with a hook to the body
and Fredriksson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mackey's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredriksson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fredriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mackey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mackey throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mackey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Odin Fredriksson's cut.
That's time! Mackey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mackey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mackey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fredriksson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mackey thinking.
Mackey tries to clinch but Fredriksson is having none of it.
Mackey throws a leg kick
and Fredriksson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fredriksson passes Mackey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mackey is looking to improve his position.
Fredriksson trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson prevents Mackey from improving his position.
Fredriksson is keen to just control but Mackey is a slippery customer.
Mackey trying to hold on to Fredriksson's head to control him but Fredriksson postures up.
Mackey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fredriksson stopping the sweep attempt from Mackey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mackey keeping full guard, as Fredriksson tries to pass.
Mackey keeping moving, preventing Fredriksson from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Odin Fredriksson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mackey shoots in for a double leg but Fredriksson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mackey throws a combination that misses
enabling Fredriksson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mackey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fredriksson scrambles back to his feet.
Mackey pushes Fredriksson away with a front kick.
Mackey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mackey misses with a left hand
and Fredriksson counters with a right hand to the body.
Mackey throws a sloppy head kick and Fredriksson moves out of range easily.
Mackey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mackey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mackey, as that shot connected.
Mackey throws a head kick that misses.
Fredriksson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mackey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fredriksson thinking.
Mackey lands with a good body shot.
Mackey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fredriksson shoots for a takedown but Mackey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fredriksson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mackey misses with a double jab
and Fredriksson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mackey thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mike Mackey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Odin Fredriksson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fredriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mackey circles away.
Mackey misses with a shot to the body
and Fredriksson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mackey throws a sloppy body shot
and Fredriksson counters by clinching up.
Fredriksson lands a body shot.
Mackey is trying to push Fredriksson away but Fredriksson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fredriksson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mackey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fredriksson presses Mackey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fredriksson lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fredriksson working some nice short punches 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!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fredriksson.
Mackey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fredriksson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fredriksson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fredriksson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fredriksson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mackey up against the cage.
Fredriksson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fredriksson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mackey.
Mackey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fredriksson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mackey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fredriksson has him pressed against the cage.
Fredriksson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fredriksson lands with a light punch inside.
Fredriksson is working Mackey over against the cage.
Fredriksson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fredriksson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fredriksson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mackey to the ground. Fredriksson is now in Mackey's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mackey trying to control the position.
Fredriksson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mackey is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Odin Fredriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mackey controls Fredriksson momentarily but Fredriksson frees himself.
Fredriksson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mackey looking for a sweep. Not yet Mackey, not yet.
Mackey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fredriksson moves into the clinch successfully.
Fredriksson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mackey.
Mackey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mackey misses with a head kick.
Mackey scores with a leg kick.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the body.
Mackey is looking to wear down Fredriksson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mackey lands with a kick to the temple. Fredriksson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mackey swings widly with a right hand
and Fredriksson counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mackey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mackey throws an off balance right hand
and Fredriksson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fredriksson wants to control from the top but Mackey keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fredriksson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fredriksson stopping the sweep attempt from Mackey.
Mackey wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fredriksson is now in half guard.
Mike Mackey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson is pressing down on Mackey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mackey is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Odin Fredriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mackey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Mike Mackey retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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energy
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hype
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