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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Rexum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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191 cm
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210 lbs
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190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Fredriksson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Rexum! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rexum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fredriksson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Rexum lands a jab. Rexum looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Rexum cracks Fredriksson with an open hand slap. Arthur Rexum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rexum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fredriksson counters with a straight right hand. Fredriksson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rexum.
Fredriksson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rexum tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fredriksson is in Rexum's guard. Fredriksson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Fredriksson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Rexum wants to get back to his feet but Fredriksson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fredriksson drops back looking for a leg! Rexum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rexum manages to kick Fredriksson off! Fredriksson jumps back into Rexum's guard. Fredriksson drops back looking for a leg! Rexum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rexum manages to kick Fredriksson off! Fredriksson jumps back into Rexum's guard. Fredriksson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Fredriksson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Fredriksson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rexum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fredriksson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Rexum wants to stand but Fredriksson is controlling the position. Fredriksson drops back looking for a leg! Rexum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rexum manages to kick Fredriksson off! Fredriksson jumps back into Rexum's guard. Fredriksson drops back looking for a leg! Rexum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rexum manages to kick Fredriksson off! Fredriksson jumps back into Rexum's guard. Fredriksson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Rexum tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rexum lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fredriksson! Rexum is looking to work his way around to Fredriksson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fredriksson prevents any damage by holding on tight. Fredriksson is working to get back to half guard.
Fredriksson has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Rexum's lack of action.
Rexum is just content to waste time from the top position. Fredriksson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Fredriksson pulls Rexum in close to prevent any damage. Rexum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fredriksson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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. Fredriksson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rexum wants to stand but Fredriksson is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because David Fredriksson just wasn't active enough. No joy there for Rexum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rexum throws a looping overhand right but Fredriksson ducks down to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David Fredriksson will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rexum throws a right and a left that both miss. Rexum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fredriksson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Rexum looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fredriksson trying to work for an americana but Rexum has managed to regain full guard.
Rexum is trying to control the position but Fredriksson postures up. Fredriksson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Fredriksson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Fredriksson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Fredriksson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fredriksson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fredriksson has gone for a leg lock! Rexum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fredriksson's guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rexum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Rexum advances to half guard. Rexum is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fredriksson! Rexum goes for an armbar but Fredriksson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fredriksson. Fredriksson preventing the sweep. Fredriksson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Fredriksson prevents Rexum from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fredriksson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rexum looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rexum looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rexum! Fredriksson can't do much from the bottom here. Fredriksson is trying to get back to half guard. Fredriksson wants to control but Rexum postures up. Rexum decides to take the fight back to the feet. Arthur Rexum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rexum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fredriksson counters with a shoot takedown. Rexum fights it but they end up in guard. Fredriksson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fredriksson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Rexum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fredriksson defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fredriksson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Fredriksson has gone for a leg lock! Rexum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fredriksson's guard. Fredriksson working a defensive guard here.
Rexum passes easily into side control. Nice work. Rexum is trying to get an arm triangle but Fredriksson is defending well. Rexum tries to stand but Fredriksson is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Fredriksson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Rexum goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fredriksson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rexum's guard! Nice work there by Fredriksson! Rexum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fredriksson is one step ahead there. Fredriksson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Fredriksson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fredriksson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Fredriksson dominated that second round. 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rexum scores with a three punch combo!
Rexum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fredriksson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rexum did well to prevent Fredriksson getting side control. Fredriksson is trying to work for a kimura but Rexum is defending well.
Rexum tries to kick Fredriksson off but Fredriksson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Rexum is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Fredriksson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Fredriksson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rexum manages to avoid the submission attempt. Rexum sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rexum manages to get to full guard.
David Fredriksson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rexum has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fredriksson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rexum. Fredriksson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rexum is trying to escape and Fredriksson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rexum is forced to tap! Nice work there by Fredriksson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Fredriksson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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