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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clint Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekko Persvako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson's entrance music is Ennio Morricone - The good, the bad and the ugly. A fine choice. Persvako is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In Flames - Crawl through knives. Pekko Persvako has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Clint Fredriksson's chin.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clint Fredriksson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pekko Persvako!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fredriksson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Persvako.
Fredriksson thows a body shot but no joy.
Fredriksson cracks Persvako with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fredriksson scores with a jab.
Persvako throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fredriksson.
Persvako throws out a loose jab but Fredriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fredriksson.
The ground and pound from Fredriksson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Persvako can't do much from the bottom here.
Fredriksson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Persvako keeps working.
Persvako struggling a bit here.
Fredriksson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persvako regains half guard, as Fredriksson was trying to land strikes.
Fredriksson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fredriksson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fredriksson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Persvako misses the jab.
Fredriksson walks into a stiff left hand from Persvako.
Fredriksson scores with a punch to the head.
Fredriksson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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.
Persvako scores with a jab to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Persvako. No joy for Fredriksson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Fredriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredriksson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clint Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Persvako on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Fredriksson scores with a four punch combination!
Fredriksson jabs at Persvako's body.
Persvako throws a body punch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fredriksson.
A telegraphed right hand from Fredriksson misses the target.
Fredriksson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fredriksson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Persvako.
Fredriksson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fredriksson thuds his right hand into Persvako's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fredriksson misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persvako throws a hook but Fredriksson avoids it easily.
Persvako misses with a shot to the body
and Fredriksson counters with a series of strikes. Persvako will be more careful next time no doubt.
Persvako walks into a stiff left hand from Fredriksson.
A telegraphed right hand from Fredriksson misses the target.
Persvako misses with a takedown
and Fredriksson counters with a single leg into guard. Persvako didn't expect that.
Fredriksson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fredriksson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fredriksson looking to sit in guard and control but Persvako gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fredriksson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Persvako.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persvako preventing the sweep.
Fredriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fredriksson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fredriksson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persvako.
Persvako throws a body punch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Fredriksson scores with a sloppy right hand. Persvako should have avoided that one.
Fredriksson misses with a jab to the body
and Persvako counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Persvako wants to take a breather but Fredriksson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Fredriksson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Persvako misses with a takedown attempt
and Fredriksson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Persvako throws a hook but Fredriksson blocks it.
The fighters circling - Persvako throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Fredriksson misses.
Persvako takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fredriksson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fredriksson landing a few strikes.
Fredriksson laying and praying for a moment but Persvako takes advantage and regains half guard.
Persvako wants to improve his position but Fredriksson is controlling well.
Fredriksson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Persvako does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persvako avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson is looking to take a break and control but Persvako is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fredriksson moves out of range as Persvako strikes.
Fredriksson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Persvako looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fredriksson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Persvako misses.
Fredriksson throws a jab but it's blocked by Persvako.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fredriksson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Persvako feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Persvako wants to control from the top but Fredriksson keeps moving.
Persvako looking to pass the guard.
Persvako preventing the sweep.
Fredriksson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Persvako!
Fredriksson trying to control but Persvako is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson throwing strikes here but Persvako is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fredriksson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fredriksson wants to control the pace but Persvako is squirming around nicely.
Persvako wants to hold on but Fredriksson pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fredriksson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Persvako because Fredriksson loaded up on that one.
Fredriksson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Persvako is in a horrible position here. Fredriksson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fredriksson looking to ground and pound but Persvako is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredriksson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fredriksson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Fredriksson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fredriksson thows a body shot but no joy.
Fredriksson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Persvako momentarily.
Fredriksson misses with a looping left.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Persvako as he jumps to the side.
Persvako pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Persvako shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fredriksson sprawls well. Fredriksson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Persvako gets slowly back to his feet.
Fredriksson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Persvako.
Persvako clobbers Fredriksson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persvako throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Persvako displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fredriksson throws out the jab.
Persvako thows a left - swing and a miss!
Persvako keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson thuds a left hand into Persvako's body.
Persvako throws a shot from downtown. Fredriksson moves away and avoids it.
Persvako bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fredriksson thows a body shot but no joy.
Persvako defending well as Fredriksson loads up on a big left hand.
Fredriksson with a poor takedown
and Persvako counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Persvako might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A lazy left from Persvako finds it's target.
Fredriksson lands with a nice combination. Persvako backs away looking to recover.
Fredriksson scores with a body shot.
Fredriksson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Persvako counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Fredriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredriksson throws out a loose jab but Persvako uses good head movement to avoid it.
Persvako ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredriksson moves away.
Persvako misses with a hook. Fredriksson ducked under it nicely.
Fredriksson walks into a stiff left hand from Persvako.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persvako misses with a looping left.
Fredriksson misses with a body punch
and Persvako counters with a stiff right hand.
Fredriksson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Fredriksson misses the target.
Persvako closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Persvako lands in his opponent's guard.
Persvako wants to control from the top but Fredriksson keeps moving.
Persvako with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Persvako postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clint Fredriksson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fredriksson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Persvako puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Persvako.
Persvako is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Persvako stalling away here and it's allowed Fredriksson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Persvako distracts Fredriksson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fredriksson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson with the ground and pound from mount.
Fredriksson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fredriksson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fredriksson lands a heavy elbow.
Fredriksson throwing strikes but Persvako uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekko Persvako really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fredriksson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Persvako counters with a stiff right hand.
Persvako shoots in and drives through. Fredriksson sprawls well.
Persvako shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fredriksson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Persvako misses with a head shot. Fredriksson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fredriksson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Persvako from controlling successfully.
Persvako stopping the sweep attempt from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson wants to improve his position but instead Persvako has moved into half guard.
Persvako looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Persvako working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Persvako is looking to stall here but Fredriksson recovers full guard.
Fredriksson keeping full guard, as Persvako tries to pass.
Persvako postures up in Fredriksson's guard and throws a big left but Fredriksson blocks it.
Fredriksson wants to control the position but Persvako says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Persvako thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fredriksson to regain full guard.
Persvako works over Fredriksson with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persvako working some strikes from top position.
Fredriksson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Persvako is looking to work some ground and pound but Fredriksson has wrist control.
Persvako lands a couple of digs.
Persvako postures up in Fredriksson's guard and throws a big left but Fredriksson blocks it.
Persvako wants to control from the top but Fredriksson keeps moving.
Fredriksson keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Persvako accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Persvako stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fredriksson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fredriksson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Persvako is one step ahead there.
Fredriksson is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Persvako wants to control from the top but Fredriksson keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Persvako is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fredriksson's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekko Persvako dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Persvako jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Persvako throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fredriksson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fredriksson misses with a wild combination.
Fredriksson misses with the combination.
Persvako getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fredriksson punishes Persvako's body with a nice straight punch.
Fredriksson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persvako.
Fredriksson walks into a straight right hand from Persvako.
Fredriksson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Persvako circles away.
Persvako takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persvako lands with a hook. Fredriksson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Persvako ducks right into an uppercut from Fredriksson.
Persvako misses with a hook. Fredriksson ducked under it nicely.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Persvako as he avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fredriksson.
Fredriksson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot
and Persvako counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fredriksson won't be happy with that.
Fredriksson tries to improve position but can't.
Persvako lands a nice forearm strike.
Persvako looking to control but instead Fredriksson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Fredriksson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persvako wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fredriksson keeps working.
Persvako is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fredriksson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fredriksson tries to hold on but Persvako pushes him away.
Fredriksson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson wants to control but Persvako is having none of it.
Persvako lands a big elbow.
Persvako looking to ground and pound but Fredriksson is blocking nicely.
Persvako fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fredriksson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Persvako wants to control the pace but Fredriksson is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persvako landing strikes, looking to finish!
Persvako raining down shots from the mount!
Persvako goes for an armbar but Fredriksson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fredriksson.
Persvako has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Persvako is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fredriksson scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekko Persvako comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Persvako 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Pekko Persvako!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Pekko Persvako!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Pekko Persvako!
Pekko Persvako wins by unanimous decision! Pekko Persvako retains his welterweight title!
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