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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes into the arena with I stand alone - Godsmack blaring out of the sound system. Fredriksson has chosen Ennio Morricone - The good, the bad and the ugly as his entrance music. The key to victory for Andy Stone has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andy Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clint Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fredriksson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fredriksson thows a huge punch but Stone dodges it nicely.
Fredriksson not doing much here.
Stone pushes Fredriksson off looking to stand but Fredriksson dives back in and keeps control.
Fredriksson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fredriksson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fredriksson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fredriksson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fredriksson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fredriksson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredriksson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fredriksson throwing shots but Stone is blocking nicely.
Fredriksson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fredriksson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fredriksson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fredriksson throws a strike but Stone avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fredriksson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fredriksson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fredriksson looking to pass the guard.
Fredriksson postures up in Stone's guard and throws a big left but Stone blocks it.
Fredriksson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Stone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stone tries to bum rush Fredriksson with a series of wild strikes but Fredriksson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fredriksson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fredriksson somewhat.
Fredriksson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stone cracks the inside of Fredriksson's front leg.
Fredriksson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fredriksson swinging wilding here.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Fredriksson looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely.
Fredriksson throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot.
Fredriksson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Clint Fredriksson has been cut.
Fredriksson misses with a shot to the body
and Stone counters with a nice leg kick.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stone is looking to stand up but Fredriksson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Fredriksson from controlling successfully.
Fredriksson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fredriksson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fredriksson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Fredriksson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clint Fredriksson's cut.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Stone throws the left hand but Fredriksson avoids the punch easily.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
Andy Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Fredriksson misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Fredriksson gets a takedown into half guard.
Fredriksson wants to pass to mount but Stone is defending the position.
Fredriksson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson thows a huge punch but Stone dodges it nicely.
Fredriksson moves nicely into side control.
Fredriksson in side control, throwing shots but Stone defends.
Fredriksson tries to advance to mount but Stone instead regains half guard.
Stone tries to kick Fredriksson off but Fredriksson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fredriksson trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.
Fredriksson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stone's head.
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.
Fredriksson passes to side control.
Fredriksson working the head with strikes.
Stone is pushing Fredriksson's head away, looking to escape. Fredriksson manages to hold on to the position though.
Fredriksson taking a break here but Stone is having none of it and regains half guard.
Stone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fredriksson wants to pass to mount but Stone is defending the position.
Fredriksson working Stone over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson wants to take a breather but Stone is having none of it.
Fredriksson passes to full mount!
Fredriksson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fredriksson dominating with strikes here.
Fredriksson with good strikes from the mount here!
Fredriksson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fredriksson looking to ground and pound but Stone is blocking nicely.
Fredriksson with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fredriksson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fredriksson landing punches.
Stone is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Fredriksson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fredriksson looking to control but Stone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Fredriksson.
Stone is bucking up trying to escape but Fredriksson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Fredriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clint Fredriksson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fredriksson.
Stone scores with a jab.
Stone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fredriksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Stone tries to sprawl out of it but Fredriksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andy Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Fredriksson.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stone as he jumps to the side.
Fredriksson misses with a takedown
and Stone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fredriksson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Fredriksson.
Stone wants to land a leg kick but Fredriksson is out of range.
Fredriksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Stone tries to sprawl out of it but Fredriksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone lands a nice shot that snaps Fredriksson's head back.
Fredriksson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stone scores with a nice strike.
Stone tests Fredriksson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fredriksson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stone throws a hook but Fredriksson avoids it easily.
Fredriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fredriksson.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fredriksson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson stalks Stone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stone's face. Stone staggers backwards, shaken.
Fredriksson takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Fredriksson misses with a hook to the body
and Stone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fredriksson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fredriksson lands a nice shot that snaps Stone's head back.
Andy Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fredriksson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stone!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You get the feeling that Stone really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Fredriksson looking to finish Stone with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stone!
Clint Fredriksson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fredriksson working Stone over with strikes here.
Fredriksson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The referee warns Stone that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fredriksson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stone is looking to escape.
Fredriksson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Fredriksson with good strikes from the mount here!
Fredriksson trying to control but Stone is having none of it.
Stone takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fredriksson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fredriksson won't let Stone get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Fredriksson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clint Fredriksson.
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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Clint Fredriksson!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Clint Fredriksson!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Clint Fredriksson!
Clint Fredriksson wins by unanimous decision!
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