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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Sammakko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fredriksson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to He-Man Theme and Yelling . Sammakko has chosen Saku Sammakko as his entrance music. Dolph Fredriksson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Saku Sammakko's chin.
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166 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
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168 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dolph Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saku Sammakko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Fredriksson misses its intended target.
Sammakko misses with a takedown
and Fredriksson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sammakko is just out of range.
Sammakko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sammakko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sammakko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fredriksson lands with a left to the head.
Sammakko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fredriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fredriksson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sammakko.
Fredriksson leaves Sammakko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dolph Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Sammakko.
Fredriksson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sammakko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Sammakko misses.
Sammakko tries to clinch there but Fredriksson circles away.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch but Sammakko is avoiding it.
Fredriksson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sammakko manages to avoid it.
Sammakko slips a jab and a cross from Fredriksson.
A combination from Fredriksson does no damage.
Sammakko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fredriksson moves into the clinch.
Fredriksson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sammakko backwards.
Sammakko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fredriksson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fredriksson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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.
Fredriksson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dolph Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sammakko wants to clinch
and Fredriksson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fredriksson clinches with his opponent.
Fredriksson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fredriksson is stalling here.
Fredriksson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Fredriksson.
Sammakko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fredriksson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fredriksson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fredriksson lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Fredriksson.
Sammakko looks gassed!
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fredriksson manages to break the clinch.
Dolph Fredriksson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fredriksson lands with a right hand.
Sammakko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sammakko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sammakko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sammakko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sammakko with a poor takedown
and Fredriksson counters with a three punch combo that has Sammakko backing up. Sammakko nods at Fredriksson to acknowledge the strikes.
Sammakko misses with a right hand
and Fredriksson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fredriksson misses with a two punch combination.
Fredriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson misses with a shot to the body
and Sammakko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fredriksson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sammakko being controlled here momentarily.
Fredriksson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dolph Fredriksson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fredriksson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sammakko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolph Fredriksson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sammakko throws a poor cross that misses
and Fredriksson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fredriksson throws a combination. Sammakko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fredriksson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sammakko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fredriksson moves into the clinch.
Sammakko misses with an elbow strike.
Sammakko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fredriksson smiles and moves away.
Fredriksson misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws a combination that misses
and Sammakko counters with a good, hard body kick but Fredriksson shrugs it off.
Fredriksson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sammakko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fredriksson sprawls well initially but Sammakko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fredriksson tries to roll over but Sammakko keeps him under control.
Sammakko tries to pass to full mount but Fredriksson defends it.
Fredriksson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sammakko wants to take a breather but Fredriksson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson moves into full guard.
Sammakko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fredriksson's head.
Sammakko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fredriksson keeping full guard, as Sammakko tries to pass.
Sammakko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fredriksson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sammakko's guard.
Sammakko looking to control.
Fredriksson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fredriksson trying to control but Sammakko is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko 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 Sammakko.
Fredriksson wants to stand but Sammakko has his arm trapped.
Sammakko is looking to regain half guard here but Fredriksson keeps moving and retains side control.
Sammakko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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.
Sammakko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fredriksson defending well though.
Sammakko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sammakko misses with a head shot. Fredriksson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sammakko lands a couple of digs.
Sammakko thows a big elbow that misses.
Fredriksson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sammakko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dolph Fredriksson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fredriksson misses with a double jab
and Sammakko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fredriksson misses with a jab to the body
and Sammakko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fredriksson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sammakko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fredriksson is fending him off so far but Sammakko persists. Nope, Fredriksson circles away and we're back to standing.
Sammakko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fredriksson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sammakko somewhat.
Sammakko with a poor takedown
and Fredriksson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dolph Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Sammakko.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Sammakko misses.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sammakko moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Sammakko does it's job there.
Fredriksson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sammakko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sammakko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sammakko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sammakko looks for a takedown but Fredriksson sprawls well.
Sammakko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fredriksson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fredriksson misses with a left hand
and Sammakko counters by clinching up.
Fredriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fredriksson wants to clinch up but Sammakko keeps it at a distance.
Fredriksson is looking to wear down Sammakko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fredriksson tries to clinch up
letting Sammakko counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fredriksson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sammakko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fredriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sammakko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fredriksson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fredriksson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sammakko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dolph Fredriksson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fredriksson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fredriksson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sammakko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson swats away the attempt to clinch by Sammakko.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Sammakko moves out of range.
Sammakko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fredriksson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sammakko counters with a single leg into guard. Fredriksson didn't expect that.
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.
Sammakko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fredriksson is keeping the position for now.
Sammakko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sammakko!
Fredriksson trying to control but Sammakko is having none of it.
Saku Sammakko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sammakko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fredriksson controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dolph Fredriksson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fredriksson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dolph Fredriksson!
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hype
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