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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Rotmensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Manowar - Gods Of War. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
24
220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johannes Rotmensen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotmensen jabs at Fredriksson's body.
Rotmensen throws a hook to the side of Fredriksson's head but Fredriksson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rotmensen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rotmensen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Odin Fredriksson has been cut.
Rotmensen misses with a hook.
Fredriksson with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredriksson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fredriksson misses with a two punch combination.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fredriksson moves out of range of the strikes.
Rotmensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rotmensen misses with an uppercut. Fredriksson saw that one coming.
Fredriksson slips a jab and a cross from Rotmensen.
Fredriksson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fredriksson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rotmensen defending well though.
Rotmensen wants to improve his position but Fredriksson is controlling well.
Fredriksson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rotmensen sees it coming and defends easily.
Fredriksson looks gassed!
Fredriksson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rotmensen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rotmensen is looking to control Fredriksson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rotmensen avoid being mounted?
Rotmensen is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fredriksson fails to land with a series of punches.
Rotmensen throws a big shot that misses.
Fredriksson swings for the body but Rotmensen moves out of range.
Rotmensen has managed to clinch.
Rotmensen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rotmensen lands with an uppercut that bounces Fredriksson off the cage and back into rage.
Fredriksson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A combination from Fredriksson does no damage.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Rotmensen ducks under a wild hook from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fredriksson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotmensen is looking for a sweep. Fredriksson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rotmensen is trying to maintain the position but Fredriksson is very close to passing his half guard.
Fredriksson tries to pass to full mount but Rotmensen defends it.
Rotmensen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fredriksson is looking for a kimura here.
Fredriksson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fredriksson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rotmensen is looking for a sweep. Fredriksson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fredriksson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotmensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Rotmensen.
Fredriksson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rotmensen throws out the jab.
Rotmensen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fredriksson fails with the takedown.
Rotmensen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fredriksson takes a swing at Rotmensen's ribcage but misses.
Fredriksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Rotmensen tries to sprawl out of it but Fredriksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rotmensen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rotmensen lands with an uppercut that bounces Fredriksson off the cage and back into rage.
Rotmensen misses with a jab to the body
and Fredriksson counters with a three punch combo that has Rotmensen backing up. Rotmensen nods at Fredriksson to acknowledge the strikes.
Fredriksson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fredriksson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rotmensen misses the shot to the body.
Rotmensen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fredriksson.
Rotmensen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fredriksson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotmensen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fredriksson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fredriksson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fredriksson wants to pass the guard but Rotmensen is defending well.
Rotmensen is looking to control Fredriksson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rotmensen avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotmensen gets back to full guard.
Rotmensen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rotmensen controlling Fredriksson's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson stopping the sweep attempt from Rotmensen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Rotmensen dominated that round.
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.
Rotmensen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab by Rotmensen.
Rotmensen moves out of range as Fredriksson strikes.
Rotmensen misses with a body shot.
Rotmensen swings for the body but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Rotmensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rotmensen ducks under a wild hook from Fredriksson.
Rotmensen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fredriksson.
Rotmensen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rotmensen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johannes Rotmensen is winning the standup battle so far.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the body.
Johannes Rotmensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rotmensen misses with a combination
and Fredriksson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rotmensen lunges at Fredriksson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fredriksson's hand.
Rotmensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rotmensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fredriksson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson fails to land with a series of punches.
Fredriksson throws a right hand that Rotmensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Rotmensen also avoids with ease.
Fredriksson scores with a hook.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rotmensen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rotmensen swings for the body but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Rotmensen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fredriksson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rotmensen loads up on a big right hand but Fredriksson slips the punch.
Fredriksson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fredriksson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rotmensen lands a right hand.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Rotmensen misses.
Fredriksson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fredriksson misses with a few strikes there.
Rotmensen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rotmensen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rotmensen throws a lazy right hand but Fredriksson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson cracks Rotmensen with a good jab.
Rotmensen wants to clinch.
Rotmensen tests Fredriksson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rotmensen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Rotmensen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rotmensen tries to clinch
and Fredriksson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Rotmensen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rotmensen throws the left hand but Fredriksson avoids the punch easily.
Rotmensen throws a hook to the side of Fredriksson's head but Fredriksson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fredriksson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fredriksson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rotmensen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rotmensen swinging wildly here.
A punch lands to the side of Rotmensen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotmensen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rotmensen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fredriksson ducks under a wild hook from Rotmensen.
Rotmensen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rotmensen misses with a two punch combination.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johannes Rotmensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that Rotmensen avoids nicely.
Rotmensen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fredriksson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rotmensen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rotmensen misses with a body punch
and Fredriksson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rotmensen throws a lazy right hand but Fredriksson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fredriksson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fredriksson lands a glancing blow to the side of Rotmensen's head.
Rotmensen is rocked!
Fredriksson forces Rotmensen back against the cage and clinches.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rotmensen throws a good cross that connects.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fredriksson, as that shot connected.
Oh Rotmensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fredriksson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rotmensen seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four 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!
Rotmensen keeps the fight on the outside.
Fredriksson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fredriksson throws a series of strikes that have Rotmensen backpedaling.
Rotmensen throws a right and a left that Fredriksson avoids nicely.
Fredriksson has closed the distance and engaged Rotmensen in a clinch.
Fredriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fredriksson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fredriksson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rotmensen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fredriksson catches Rotmensen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fredriksson throws a looping overhand right but Rotmensen ducks down to avoid it.
Fredriksson scores with a shot to the body.
Fredriksson dives in and grabs Rotmensen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rotmensen pushes down on Fredriksson's head and hops out.
Johannes Rotmensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Fredriksson.
Rotmensen moves away from the strike by Fredriksson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rotmensen tries to close the distance and clinch but Fredriksson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fredriksson misses with a hook. Rotmensen ducked under it nicely.
Fredriksson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fredriksson tries to clinch there but Rotmensen circles away.
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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fredriksson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson is trying to force a seperation but Rotmensen has the dominant position.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch.
Fredriksson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fredriksson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rotmensen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fredriksson fails to land with a series of punches.
Rotmensen lands a nice shot that snaps Fredriksson's head back.
Rotmensen throws a hook but Fredriksson avoids it easily.
Fredriksson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fredriksson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rotmensen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fredriksson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fredriksson fails with the takedown.
Rotmensen throws the left hand but Fredriksson avoids the punch easily.
Rotmensen looks to land a right hand but Fredriksson moved out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Rotmensen moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Fredriksson.
Nice straight punches there by Fredriksson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fredriksson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson looks to land a right hand but Rotmensen moved out of range.
Fredriksson with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Rotmensen misses its intended target.
Fredriksson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fredriksson thows a huge punch but Rotmensen dodges it nicely.
Rotmensen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rotmensen tries to get out of the position.
Rotmensen is trying to get back to full guard.
Fredriksson tries to pass to full mount but Rotmensen defends it.
Fredriksson thows a huge punch but Rotmensen dodges it nicely.
Rotmensen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rotmensen.
Rotmensen trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotmensen controlling Fredriksson's posture.
Rotmensen trying to control the position.
Rotmensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fredriksson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rotmensen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fredriksson postures up in Rotmensen's guard and throws a big left but Rotmensen blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rotmensen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rotmensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fredriksson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rotmensen.
Fredriksson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rotmensen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson looks to land a combination. Rotmensen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rotmensen misses with a few strikes there.
Rotmensen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fredriksson scores with a jab.
Rotmensen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fredriksson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rotmensen rushes Fredriksson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fredriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fredriksson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rotmensen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fredriksson forces Rotmensen back against the cage and clinches.
Fredriksson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rotmensen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johannes Rotmensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Fredriksson.
Good body shot from Rotmensen.
Fredriksson is trying to break the clinch but Rotmensen is controlling him.
Rotmensen lands an uppercut.
Rotmensen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rotmensen throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rotmensen.
Rotmensen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Rotmensen.
Rotmensen scores with a hook to the body.
Rotmensen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fredriksson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson blocking some punches.
Fredriksson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rotmensen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Rotmensen.
Rotmensen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fredriksson lands a nice looking body shot.
Fredriksson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fredriksson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredriksson. Rotmensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fredriksson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rotmensen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rotmensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fredriksson backwards.
Fredriksson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fredriksson tries to circle away but Rotmensen has him pinned against the cage.
Fredriksson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rotmensen lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Rotmensen.
Fredriksson can't find room to land a body shot as Rotmensen controls the action.
Fredriksson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rotmensen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fredriksson wants to get back to striking at distance but Rotmensen won't allow it.
Fredriksson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rotmensen prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Johannes Rotmensen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Fredriksson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fredriksson ducks under a wild hook from Rotmensen.
Rotmensen tries to bum rush Fredriksson with a series of wild strikes but Fredriksson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rotmensen throws a shot from downtown. Fredriksson moves away and avoids it.
Rotmensen swinging wildly here.
Rotmensen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fredriksson misses with a takedown attempt - Rotmensen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fredriksson closes the distance and clinches up with Rotmensen, looking for a takedown. Fredriksson pushes Rotmensen against the cage but Rotmensen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Fredriksson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rotmensen moves away.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rotmensen sprawls well. Rotmensen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fredriksson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johannes Rotmensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Fredriksson.
Jab by Rotmensen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotmensen lands a lovely overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fredriksson.
Rotmensen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rotmensen keeps the fight on the outside.
Rotmensen tries to clinch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rotmensen.
Nice cross by Rotmensen.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown but Rotmensen shows good takedown defense.
Fredriksson misses with a double jab.
Rotmensen dips to his left and cracks Fredriksson with an uppercut!
Rotmensen throws a shot from downtown. Fredriksson moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Fredriksson misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fredriksson is defended easily by Rotmensen.
Rotmensen stuns Fredriksson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotmensen throws a hook to the side of Fredriksson's head but Fredriksson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rotmensen lands a two punch combo.
Rotmensen clinches with his opponent.
Fredriksson is trying to break the clinch but Rotmensen has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rotmensen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotmensen pushes Fredriksson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fredriksson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rotmensen breaks the clinch.
Rotmensen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rotmensen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fredriksson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rotmensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fredriksson.
Rotmensen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rotmensen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rotmensen looks to land a combination. Fredriksson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fredriksson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fredriksson clinches with his opponent.
Fredriksson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fredriksson blocks an uppercut.
Fredriksson lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotmensen lands a right hand.
Rotmensen lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Rotmensen.
A short right from Rotmensen.
Rotmensen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fredriksson shoots in but Rotmensen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rotmensen scores with a nice head shot.
Donk. Rotmensen catches Fredriksson right on the button with a cross.
Rotmensen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fredriksson drives through and clinches with Rotmensen against the cage.
Rotmensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rotmensen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Rotmensen.
Fredriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fredriksson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rotmensen looks to land a combination but Fredriksson avoids it well.
Fredriksson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fredriksson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fredriksson throws a strike aimed at the side of Rotmensen's head but Rotmensen avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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An elbow from Fredriksson crashes against the mat.
Rotmensen is looking to regain half guard here but Fredriksson keeps moving and retains side control.
Fredriksson working the ground and pound but Rotmensen is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Rotmensen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fredriksson grinds an elbow into Rotmensen's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fredriksson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fredriksson is putting a hurting on Rotmensen here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Rotmensen had his way with Odin Fredriksson in that round.
The cut man is working on Odin Fredriksson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Fredriksson misses the target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rotmensen!
Fredriksson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rotmensen wants to clinch up but Fredriksson keeps it at a distance.
Fredriksson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rotmensen.
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body. Rotmensen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rotmensen digs a good body shot into Fredriksson's ribs.
Rotmensen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That has opened up Odin Fredriksson's cut even more.
Fredriksson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fredriksson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fredriksson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rotmensen.
Fredriksson misses with a hook. Rotmensen ducked under it nicely.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Rotmensen moves out of range.
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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rotmensen.
Fredriksson looks to land a combination but Rotmensen avoids it well.
Rotmensen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rotmensen duly obliges.
Rotmensen throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson ducks under a wild hook from Rotmensen.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rotmensen but Rotmensen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot.
Fredriksson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rotmensen tries to keep at a distance but Fredriksson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rotmensen digs a right hand underneath Fredriksson's ribcage. Fredriksson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fredriksson tries for a takedown but Rotmensen manages to get underhooks.
Rotmensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fredriksson tries for a takedown but Rotmensen manages to get underhooks.
Johannes Rotmensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Fredriksson.
Rotmensen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rotmensen darts in and clinches Fredriksson up against the cage.
Rotmensen lands a left hand.
Rotmensen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rotmensen misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Rotmensen misses the target.
Rotmensen lands a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Fredriksson scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson lands with a shot to the body.
Fredriksson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rotmensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fredriksson.
A punch combination from Rotmensen misses.
Fredriksson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rotmensen counters with a nice uppercut.
Rotmensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fredriksson.
Odin Fredriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rotmensen throws out a loose jab but Fredriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fredriksson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fredriksson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rotmensen.
Rotmensen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rotmensen works the jab nicely.
Rotmensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fredriksson manages to avoid it.
A combination from Rotmensen does no damage.
Fredriksson scores with a body shot.
Fredriksson tests Rotmensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fredriksson tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rotmensen swats away the attempt to clinch by Fredriksson.
Rotmensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredriksson throws a right hand that Rotmensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Rotmensen also avoids with ease.
Rotmensen misses with a two punch combination.
Fredriksson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rotmensen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rotmensen throws an overhand right that lands on Fredriksson's shoulder, as Fredriksson tries to avoid the shot.
Fredriksson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rotmensen looks to throw the jab but Fredriksson is out of range.
Rotmensen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body. Rotmensen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rotmensen tries to bum rush Fredriksson with a series of wild strikes but Fredriksson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rotmensen lands with a straight right. Fredriksson didn't see that one coming.
Rotmensen closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson dodges the punch combination from Rotmensen.
Rotmensen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rotmensen throws a hook but Fredriksson avoids it easily.
Rotmensen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fredriksson fails with the takedown.
Fredriksson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice takedown defense from Rotmensen. No joy for Fredriksson on that attempt.
Rotmensen works the jab nicely.
Fredriksson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rotmensen lands a nice shot to the body.
Rotmensen cracks a nice hook into Fredriksson's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Rotmensen. No joy for Fredriksson on that attempt.
Rotmensen lands a nice shot to the body.
Rotmensen cracks Fredriksson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fredriksson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes Rotmensen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rotmensen 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Rotmensen!
Johannes Rotmensen retains his light heavyweight title!
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