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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herb Frederick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sig Huskvarna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herb Frederick had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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279 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herb Frederick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sig Huskvarna!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huskvarna closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Frederick did well to prevent Huskvarna getting side control.
Frederick really is a fat lump.
Frederick wants to control but Huskvarna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Huskvarna controlling the action here.
Frederick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Frederick keeping moving, preventing Huskvarna from controlling successfully.
Frederick is trying to keep Huskvarna in close.
Frederick is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Huskvarna with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huskvarna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Frederick counters with a shoot takedown. Huskvarna fights it but they end up in guard.
Huskvarna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frederick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Frederick wants to get up but he can't break Huskvarna's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Frederick working some strikes from top position.
Huskvarna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Frederick tries to stand but Huskvarna is controlling from the bottom.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Huskvarna keeps moving.
Frederick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Huskvarna's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huskvarna looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frederick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huskvarna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frederick has managed to get both his arms back between Huskvarna's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick wanted to stand there but Huskvarna had control of the position.
Frederick working some strikes from top position.
Huskvarna working a defensive guard but Frederick passes into half guard.
Huskvarna wants to improve his position but Frederick is controlling well.
Frederick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Frederick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huskvarna sees it coming and defends easily.
Frederick seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huskvarna is looking to control Frederick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huskvarna avoid being mounted?
Huskvarna manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Frederick keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Huskvarna looks winded!
A hook to the body from Frederick.
Frederick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Frederick drags the fight down to the ground.
Frederick working a defensive guard here.
Huskvarna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frederick trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Herb Frederick wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Huskvarna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frederick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Huskvarna is trying to break the clinch but Frederick is controlling him.
Huskvarna pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Huskvarna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frederick shoots in for a takedown but Huskvarna shows good takedown defense.
Huskvarna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Frederick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Huskvarna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frederick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Frederick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Huskvarna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Frederick is trying to push Huskvarna away but Huskvarna has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Huskvarna jumps guard but Frederick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Huskvarna goes for a takedown attempt but Frederick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sig Huskvarna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huskvarna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frederick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Herb Frederick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sig Huskvarna.
Huskvarna gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Frederick to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Frederick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Huskvarna working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Frederick has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huskvarna tries to roll over but Frederick keeps him under control.
Frederick working the head and body with strikes.
Frederick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Huskvarna defending well though.
Herb Frederick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frederick wants to stand up but Huskvarna has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huskvarna wants to control but Frederick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frederick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Frederick seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Huskvarna has recovered full guard.
Frederick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frederick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Huskvarna is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huskvarna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frederick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frederick wants to stand and escape but instead Huskvarna has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Huskvarna trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huskvarna distracts Frederick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Huskvarna advances position into side control!
Huskvarna throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Frederick struggling a bit here.
Frederick tries to improve position but can't.
Huskvarna wants to take a breather but Frederick manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Huskvarna.
Frederick looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huskvarna wants to pass the guard but Frederick is keeping the position.
Frederick looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Frederick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huskvarna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Frederick misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Frederick dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Huskvarna scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Frederick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Frederick tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Huskvarna.
Frederick thows a huge punch but Huskvarna dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huskvarna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Huskvarna is looking for a triangle but Frederick pushes his legs off easily.
Huskvarna wants to stand and escape but Frederick is having none of it.
Frederick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Huskvarna looking for a sweep. Not yet Huskvarna, not yet.
Frederick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Huskvarna's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huskvarna throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Huskvarna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huskvarna is trying to control the position but Frederick postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frederick throws a big right hand that misses.
Frederick chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frederick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Huskvarna's head.
Frederick gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Frederick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huskvarna has a takedown stuffed.
Huskvarna tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frederick defends well and Huskvarna ends up having to push Frederick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Frederick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huskvarna avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Huskvarna has Frederick pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Huskvarna pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Frederick tumbling to the mat - Huskvarna dives into Frederick's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Huskvarna missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frederick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frederick pulls Huskvarna in close to prevent any damage.
Huskvarna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frederick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huskvarna wants to stand but Frederick is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Huskvarna keeps the fight on the outside.
Frederick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huskvarna doesn't manage to clinch there - Frederick circles away.
Frederick swats away the attempt to clinch by Huskvarna.
Frederick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huskvarna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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.
Frederick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huskvarna.
Herb Frederick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sig Huskvarna.
Frederick digs a good body shot into Huskvarna's ribs.
Frederick jabs Huskvarna to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Huskvarna misses with a takedown attempt
and Frederick counters with a shoot takedown. Huskvarna fights it but they end up in guard.
Frederick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Frederick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Frederick wants to stand but Huskvarna has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huskvarna is working an open guard so Frederick takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sig Huskvarna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herb Frederick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frederick drives through with a takedown into Huskvarna's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Frederick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frederick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Frederick!
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energy
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