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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Rakusaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rakusaba might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to David Bowie - Suffragette City. Fredriksson has chosen Ennio Morricone - The good, the bad and the ugly as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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181 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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176 lbs
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Decent 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Rakusaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clint Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fredriksson wants to clinch.
Fredriksson lands a jab to the head.
Fredriksson misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Rakusaba misses the target.
Fredriksson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fredriksson's corner calls for a 1-2. Fredriksson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fredriksson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rakusaba at a distance.
Fredriksson digs a good body shot into Rakusaba's ribs.
Rakusaba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rakusaba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fredriksson tries to avoid it but Rakusaba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fredriksson to the ground. Fredriksson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rakusaba shoots in and drives through. Fredriksson sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson tries to clinch there but Rakusaba circles away.
Nice body punch from Fredriksson.
Clint Fredriksson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Rakusaba is having none of it.
Rakusaba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fredriksson scores with a nice right hand.
Rakusaba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakusaba trying to control but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
Fredriksson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fredriksson is on top in guard.
Fredriksson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson chips away with some ground and pound.
Fredriksson wants to pass the guard but Rakusaba is keeping the position.
Rakusaba has an active guard here but Fredriksson has managed to pass into half guard.
Rakusaba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fredriksson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fredriksson's back!
Fredriksson is taking damage to the body and head.
Fredriksson covers up after that shot from Rakusaba.
Fredriksson is trying to break free.
Rakusaba lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Rakusaba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rakusaba keeps control of the position as Fredriksson tries to break free.
Rakusaba is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Fredriksson up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Fredriksson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rakusaba!
Fredriksson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rakusaba off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Rakusaba is trying to stick to Fredriksson's back but Fredriksson is turning into Rakusaba. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rakusaba's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fredriksson.
Rakusaba is trying to keep Fredriksson in close.
Fredriksson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fredriksson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fredriksson wants to pass the guard but Rakusaba is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredriksson with a nice head shot there.
Rakusaba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Rakusaba keeping full guard, as Fredriksson tries to pass.
Fredriksson cracks Rakusaba with a solid left hand.
Rakusaba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fredriksson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fredriksson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rakusaba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rakusaba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fredriksson passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fredriksson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Fredriksson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rakusaba moves away.
Fredriksson tests Rakusaba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rakusaba misses with a takedown attempt - Fredriksson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fredriksson throws a series of punches but Rakusaba avoids them all with ease.
Rakusaba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fredriksson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fredriksson connects with a crisp jab.
Clint Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakusaba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fredriksson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rakusaba fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson digs a good body shot into Rakusaba's ribs.
Fredriksson slips a straight right by Rakusaba.
Rakusaba avoids the body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rakusaba moves away.
Fredriksson connects with a body shot.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch.
Fredriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rakusaba circles away.
Rakusaba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Rakusaba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredriksson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rakusaba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fredriksson lands a jab to Rakusaba's midsection.
Rakusaba dodges the punch combination from Fredriksson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the body.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rakusaba is just out of range.
Rakusaba shoots in for a takedown but Fredriksson shows good takedown defense.
Fredriksson forces Rakusaba back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Fredriksson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rakusaba misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fredriksson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fredriksson wants to clinch up but Rakusaba keeps it at a distance.
Rakusaba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rakusaba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fredriksson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab from Fredriksson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rakusaba is just out of range.
Rakusaba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rakusaba walks into a jab.
Fredriksson throws a combination. Rakusaba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Kazushi Rakusaba has been cut.
Fredriksson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fredriksson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fredriksson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rakusaba on the side of the head.
Fredriksson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Rakusaba is having none of it.
Fredriksson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fredriksson dips to his left and cracks Rakusaba with an uppercut!
Rakusaba looks to throw the jab but Fredriksson is out of range.
Fredriksson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rakusaba at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson thows a body shot but no joy.
Fredriksson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fredriksson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fredriksson lands with a left to the head.
Rakusaba tries to circle away but Fredriksson has him pinned against the cage.
Fredriksson cracks Rakusaba with a nice body shot.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fredriksson scores with a body shot.
Fredriksson connects with a looping right hand.
Fredriksson slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson scores with a sloppy right hand. Rakusaba should have avoided that one.
Rakusaba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fredriksson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rakusaba's head.
Fredriksson lands a jab to Rakusaba's midsection.
Fredriksson closes the distance and clinches.
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 Kazushi Rakusaba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Rakusaba misses
and Fredriksson counters with a left to the body.
Rakusaba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fredriksson tries to clinch up.
Rakusaba misses with a shot to the body
and Fredriksson counters with a right hand to the body.
Fredriksson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
Fredriksson tries to clinch up.
Rakusaba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fredriksson pushes Rakusaba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rakusaba takes a shot to the head.
Fredriksson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rakusaba.
Fredriksson cracks Rakusaba with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fredriksson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rakusaba's head backwards.
Fredriksson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fredriksson duly obliges.
Fredriksson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Rakusaba is having none of it.
Fredriksson wants to clinch.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fredriksson lands a jab to Rakusaba's midsection.
Rakusaba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fredriksson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rakusaba's head.
Fredriksson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fredriksson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rakusaba on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws a series of strikes that have Rakusaba backpedaling.
Rakusaba takes one to the chin there.
Fredriksson misses with a few strikes there.
Fredriksson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fredriksson swings for the body but Rakusaba moves out of range.
Fredriksson throws out a powerful jab.
Rakusaba shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fredriksson is trying to defend but Rakusaba finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fredriksson is looking for a sweep. Rakusaba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rakusaba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fredriksson keeps working.
Fredriksson is looking to improve his position.
Rakusaba trying to control the action but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakusaba throwing shots but Fredriksson is blocking nicely.
Fredriksson wants to get back to full guard.
Rakusaba is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fredriksson!
Rakusaba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fredriksson is looking to escape.
Fredriksson is working to get back to half guard.
Fredriksson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fredriksson is pressing down on Rakusaba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fredriksson 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.
Rakusaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson 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.
Rakusaba throwing strikes from guard but Fredriksson blocks nicely.
Fredriksson wants to sweep but no luck.
Fredriksson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rakusaba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rakusaba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kazushi Rakusaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rakusaba stands up over Fredriksson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fredriksson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rakusaba is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredriksson. Rakusaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Fredriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Clint Fredriksson!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Clint Fredriksson!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Clint Fredriksson!
Clint Fredriksson wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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