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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fredruk Reinfeldt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Fridman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fridman has chosen Kill as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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263 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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190 cm
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230 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fredruk Reinfeldt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Fridman!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fridman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Fredruk Reinfeldt has been cut.
Fridman digs a good hook to Reinfeldt's body.
Fridman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fridman throws a jab when Reinfeldt was well out of range.
Good exchange - Fridman coming out on top.
Reinfeldt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fridman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinfeldt.
Fridman just misses with a punch to the body.
Fridman throws a leg kick but Reinfeldt sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Fridman misses.
Jab from Fridman.
Reinfeldt connects with a crisp jab.
Fridman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fridman misses with the combination.
A shot to the liver by Fridman. Beautiful body shot.
Fridman throws a looping overhand right but Reinfeldt ducks down to avoid it.
Fridman misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Fridman coming out on top.
Fridman slips a jab and a cross from Reinfeldt.
Reinfeldt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alex Fridman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinfeldt throws a jab but it's blocked by Fridman.
Fridman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fridman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fridman keeps the fight on the outside.
Fridman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No joy there for Fridman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fridman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reinfeldt looks to throw the jab but Fridman is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fridman misses the target.
Reinfeldt walks into a left hand.
Fridman throws a body punch but Reinfeldt moves out of range.
Reinfeldt slips under a jab.
Reinfeldt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinfeldt sizes up Fridman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reinfeldt moves out of range of the strikes.
Fridman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reinfeldt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reinfeldt ducks under a wild hook from Fridman.
Reinfeldt misses with a straight left.
Fridman misses with a looping left.
Fridman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reinfeldt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fridman wants to stand up but Reinfeldt is controlling him.
Fridman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fridman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reinfeldt is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinfeldt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinfeldt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fridman is keeping the position for now.
Reinfeldt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reinfeldt trying to control but Fridman is working from the bottom.
Reinfeldt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fridman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reinfeldt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fridman.
Fridman is looking to clinch.
Reinfeldt misses with a wild body shot.
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.
Reinfeldt moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Reinfeldt blocks the leg kick.
Fridman takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from Fridman does no damage.
Reinfeldt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reinfeldt throws a hook to the side of Fridman's head but Fridman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fridman avoids the body shot from Reinfeldt.
Fridman misses with a shot to the body
and Reinfeldt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fridman's guard now.
Reinfeldt 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.
Fridman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reinfeldt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fridman 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reinfeldt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reinfeldt is in close to Fridman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Fridman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fredruk Reinfeldt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reinfeldt walks into a stiff left hand from Fridman.
Fridman misses with a looping left.
Fridman misses with a wild body shot.
Fridman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fridman.
Fridman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinfeldt was well out of range. Poor timing from Fridman.
Reinfeldt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fridman lands a really nice looking cross but Reinfeldt seems unphased.
Reinfeldt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fridman.
A telegraphed right hand from Fridman misses the target.
Alex Fridman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Fridman scores with a four punch combination!
Reinfeldt dodges the punch combination from Fridman.
Reinfeldt swings for the body but Fridman moves out of range.
Fridman tries to bum rush Reinfeldt with a series of wild strikes but Reinfeldt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fridman throws an overhand right that lands on Reinfeldt's shoulder, as Reinfeldt tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Reinfeldt as he checks the leg kick.
Alex Fridman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reinfeldt looks to land a combination but Fridman avoids it well.
Reinfeldt looks to land a left hand but Fridman moved out of range nicely.
Fridman throws a leg kick which misses Reinfeldt's front leg but catches the back leg as Reinfeldt tries to avoid it.
Fridman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fridman counters with a nice uppercut.
Fridman ducks under a wild hook from Reinfeldt.
Fridman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reinfeldt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fridman drops his hands momentarily and Reinfeldt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reinfeldt closes the distance and pushes Fridman back into the cage.
Reinfeldt pushes Fridman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reinfeldt wants a takedown but no success here.
Reinfeldt tries to pull guard but Fridman won't allow it.
Fridman has had enough of the clinch but Reinfeldt keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fridman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fridman prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredruk Reinfeldt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinfeldt drags the fight down to the ground.
Reinfeldt keeping moving, preventing Fridman from controlling successfully.
Reinfeldt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fridman is one step ahead there.
Reinfeldt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fridman stopping the sweep attempt from Reinfeldt.
Reinfeldt lands a decent shot there.
Reinfeldt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big right from Fridman misses.
Fridman throws a jab but it's blocked by Reinfeldt.
Reinfeldt tries to clinch up but Fridman circles away and keeps his distance.
Fridman throws a right hand that Reinfeldt ducks under and follows up with a left that Reinfeldt also avoids with ease.
Fridman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reinfeldt momentarily.
Fridman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reinfeldt.
Reinfeldt is looking to clinch but Fridman is avoiding it.
A combination from Fridman does no damage.
Fridman lands a head shot.
Fredruk Reinfeldt's cut is getting worse.
Reinfeldt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fridman wants to clinch.
Fridman misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Fridman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fredruk Reinfeldt's cut.
That's time! Reinfeldt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Reinfeldt throws a right and a left that Fridman avoids nicely.
A big left from Fridman misses.
Fridman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reinfeldt misses with a looping right.
Reinfeldt throws a shot from downtown. Fridman moves away and avoids it.
Fridman throws a hook but Reinfeldt blocks it.
Reinfeldt takes one on the button.
Reinfeldt closes the distance and clinches up with Fridman, looking for a takedown. Reinfeldt pushes Fridman against the cage but Fridman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Reinfeldt.
The fighters circling - Fridman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fridman stuffs the takedown attempt from Reinfeldt. Reinfeldt gets slowly back to his feet.
Reinfeldt throws a jab but it's blocked by Fridman.
Fridman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reinfeldt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fridman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinfeldt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fridman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fridman throws a hook but Reinfeldt avoids it easily.
Fridman 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.
Fridman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinfeldt was well out of range. Poor timing from Fridman.
Fridman digs a good body shot into Reinfeldt's ribs.
Fridman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinfeldt.
Fridman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fridman wants to clinch
and Reinfeldt counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fridman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fridman blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Fridman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reinfeldt tries to throw a body punch but Fridman avoids it by throwing Reinfeldt back against the cage.
Fridman prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredruk Reinfeldt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinfeldt misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinfeldt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fridman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fridman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reinfeldt's sensitive parts.
Fridman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reinfeldt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fridman.
Fridman misses with a few strikes there.
Alex Fridman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fridman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reinfeldt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fridman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fredruk Reinfeldt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fridman thuds his shin into the meat of Reinfeldt's side.
Fridman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinfeldt.
Fridman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fridman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fridman takes a swing at Reinfeldt's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fridman fails with a takedown attempt.
Fridman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fridman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reinfeldt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reinfeldt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reinfeldt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Reinfeldt misses its intended target.
Reinfeldt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fridman manages to avoid it.
Fridman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reinfeldt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fridman scores with a sloppy right hand. Reinfeldt should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Reinfeldt.
Fridman misses with a few strikes there.
Fridman throws a hook to the side of Reinfeldt's head but Reinfeldt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinfeldt looks for a takedown but Fridman sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
No joy there for Fridman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fridman moves away from the strike by Reinfeldt.
Reinfeldt throws out a loose jab but Fridman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left and a right from Fridman both land. Nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Reinfeldt misses the target.
Fredruk Reinfeldt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fridman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinfeldt throws out the jab.
Reinfeldt missing with a left hand there. Fridman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fridman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinfeldt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Fridman misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reinfeldt cracks Fridman with a good jab.
Reinfeldt feints and as Fridman raises his hands in defense, Reinfeldt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reinfeldt throws a strike but Fridman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fridman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fridman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Fridman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fridman 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Fridman!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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