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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clint Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rabban Harkonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes to the cage accompanied by Ennio Morricone - The good, the bad and the ugly. Harkonnen has chosen Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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176 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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180 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clint Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rabban Harkonnen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harkonnen.
Harkonnen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fredriksson doesn't seem bothered though.
Harkonnen moves away from the strike by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Harkonnen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Harkonnen misses the target.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch.
Harkonnen throws a body punch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Harkonnen misses with a left hand
and Fredriksson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harkonnen connects with a leg kick. Fredriksson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Harkonnen throws a hook to the side of Fredriksson's head but Fredriksson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fredriksson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harkonnen was covering up waiting for the punch and Fredriksson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Harkonnen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fredriksson looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson landing some decent shots from guard.
Fredrikssonis looking to pass into half guard but Harkonnen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harkonnen is in guard.
Fredriksson controls Harkonnen momentarily but Harkonnen frees himself.
Harkonnen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fredriksson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Harkonnen!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harkonnen wants to hold on but Fredriksson pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fredriksson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fredriksson unloading with bombs!
Fredriksson looking to ground and pound but Harkonnen is blocking nicely.
Harkonnen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fredriksson landing strikes from the mount.
Harkonnen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fredriksson unloading with bombs!
Harkonnen regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson thows a huge punch but Harkonnen dodges it nicely.
Fredriksson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fredriksson throwing strikes here but Harkonnen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Fredriksson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Harkonnen is desperately trying to improve his position but Fredriksson has a good base and remains in mount.
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 lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fredriksson with shots to the head and body - Harkonnen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Harkonnen is squirming around, avoiding Fredriksson's attempts to control the action.
Fredriksson misses with a head shot.
Fredriksson is landing with some decent strikes but Harkonnen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fredriksson looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fredriksson landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Fredriksson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harkonnen staying out of range there.
Harkonnen throws a head kick that misses
and Fredriksson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harkonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Harkonnen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick by Harkonnen misses
and Fredriksson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fredriksson tries to free his leg and advance position but Harkonnen is retaining full guard.
Harkonnen keeping moving, preventing Fredriksson from controlling successfully.
Harkonnen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fredriksson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fredriksson controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkonnen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fredriksson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fredriksson is looking to advance position but Harkonnen won't allow it.
Harkonnen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harkonnen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fredriksson looking to pass the guard.
Fredriksson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fredriksson trying to control but Harkonnen is working from the bottom.
Fredriksson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clint Fredriksson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harkonnen keeping moving, preventing Fredriksson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson tries to free his leg and advance position but Harkonnen is retaining full guard.
Harkonnen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fredriksson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harkonnen keeping moving, preventing Fredriksson from controlling successfully.
Fredriksson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Harkonnen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Fredriksson has control of Harkonnen's left arm, preventing Harkonnen from doing any damage.
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.
Fredriksson wants to hit a switch here but Harkonnen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fredriksson there!
Fredriksson is squirming around, avoiding Harkonnen's attempts to control the action.
Harkonnen gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredriksson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Harkonnen 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.
Clint Fredriksson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fredriksson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harkonnen pinned against the cage. Harkonnen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fredriksson avoids a kick to the body.
Harkonnen throws a head kick but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Fredriksson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harkonnen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fredriksson takes a step back to recover.
Harkonnen throws a shot from downtown. Fredriksson moves away and avoids it.
Harkonnen misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Fredriksson misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Harkonnen.
Harkonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Harkonnen is having none of it.
Harkonnen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fredriksson finds it's way round the side to connect with Harkonnen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson closes the distance and clinches up with Harkonnen, looking for a takedown. Fredriksson pushes Harkonnen against the cage but Harkonnen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harkonnen lands a high kick!
It looks like Clint Fredriksson has been cut.
Harkonnen blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Harkonnen.
A left lands for Harkonnen.
Fredriksson missing with a left hand there. Harkonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harkonnen throws a head kick but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harkonnen as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Fredriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredriksson looks for a takedown but Harkonnen sprawls well.
Fredriksson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Harkonnen to counter with a crisp jab.
Harkonnen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That kick from Harkonnen tenderised Fredriksson's leg. Fredriksson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harkonnen lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harkonnen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Harkonnen throws a body kick that misses.
Fredriksson scores with a hook.
Harkonnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fredriksson.
Harkonnen throws a body punch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Harkonnen.
Harkonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown but Harkonnen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fredriksson throws an off balance right hand
and Harkonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Harkonnen as Fredriksson shoots in.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Harkonnen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson misses with the combination.
Harkonnen throws a wild body kick that Fredriksson sees coming a mile off.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Harkonnen is just out of range.
Harkonnen keeps the fight on the outside.
Fredriksson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Harkonnen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Harkonnen lands with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Harkonnen. No joy for Fredriksson on that attempt.
Rabban Harkonnen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harkonnen throws a body punch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Harkonnen scores with a push kick.
Harkonnen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harkonnen thows a body kick. Fredriksson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fredriksson blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen thuds a left hand into Fredriksson's body.
Harkonnen lands a nice hook to Fredriksson's body. Fredriksson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fredriksson shoots and misses
and Harkonnen counters with an inside leg kick.
Harkonnen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harkonnen dips to his left and cracks Fredriksson with an uppercut!
Fredriksson ducks right into an uppercut from Harkonnen.
Harkonnen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Harkonnen stuffs the takedown.
Harkonnen connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harkonnen misses with a body kick.
Harkonnen misses with a body kick.
Rabban Harkonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harkonnen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fredriksson's hands.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Harkonnen moves out of range.
Rabban Harkonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fredriksson moves out of range of the body kick from Harkonnen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rabban Harkonnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fredriksson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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