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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clint Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asko Uskovainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes to the cage accompanied by Ennio Morricone - The good, the bad and the ugly. Uskovainen has chosen as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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176 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Clint Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asko Uskovainen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uskovainen misses with a head kick.
Uskovainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fredriksson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uskovainen. Uskovainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fredriksson checks the leg kick.
A head kick by Uskovainen misses
and Uskovainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Uskovainen.
Uskovainen throws a sloppy head kick and Fredriksson moves out of range easily.
Uskovainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fredriksson is able to avoid easily.
Uskovainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uskovainen manages to get back to half guard.
Uskovainen is trying to control but Fredriksson manages to pass to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredriksson prevents Uskovainen from getting the reversal.
Uskovainen regains half guard.
Uskovainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Uskovainen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Uskovainen tries to get to full guard but Fredriksson has control of the leg.
Fredriksson wants to pass the guard but Uskovainen is defending well.
Fredriksson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredriksson is looking to take a break and control but Uskovainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fredriksson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fredriksson controlling the pace.
Uskovainen looking for submissions off his back.
Uskovainen is staying active underneath Fredriksson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson wants to pass to mount but Uskovainen is defending the position.
Uskovainen gets full guard.
Uskovainen wants to sweep here but Fredriksson controlling him for the moment.
Uskovainen has an active guard here but Fredriksson has managed to pass into half guard.
Uskovainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Uskovainen trying to control from the bottom.
Fredriksson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson trying to control the action but Uskovainen is working from the bottom.
Uskovainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fredriksson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uskovainen on the ground.
Uskovainen won't allow Fredriksson to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uskovainen taking some punishment here, with Fredriksson in his half guard.
Fredriksson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uskovainen keeps working.
Uskovainen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fredriksson stopping the sweep attempt from Uskovainen.
Uskovainen keeping full guard, as Fredriksson tries to pass.
Fredriksson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uskovainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fredriksson has managed to get both his arms back between Uskovainen's legs - danger averted.
Fredriksson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fredriksson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Uskovainen has his foot on Fredriksson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fredriksson works his way back into a safe position though.
Uskovainen keeping full guard, as Fredriksson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is working hard here to advance position.
Uskovainen keeping moving, preventing Fredriksson from controlling successfully.
Fredriksson tries to free his leg and advance position but Uskovainen is retaining full guard.
Uskovainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Uskovainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fredriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Uskovainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uskovainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uskovainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Asko Uskovainen 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.
Uskovainen misses with a body kick.
Uskovainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fredriksson.
Fredriksson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uskovainen tries to avoid it but Fredriksson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uskovainen to the ground. Uskovainen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fredriksson throws a body punch but Uskovainen moves out of range.
Fredriksson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fredriksson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Uskovainen tries to improve position but can't.
Uskovainen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fredriksson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fredriksson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Uskovainen is trying to maintain the position but Fredriksson is very close to passing his half guard.
Uskovainen actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uskovainen looking for submissions off his back.
Uskovainen gets back to full guard.
Uskovainen keeping moving, preventing Fredriksson from controlling successfully.
Fredriksson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uskovainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fredriksson has managed to get both his arms back between Uskovainen's legs - danger averted.
Uskovainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fredriksson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Uskovainen has his foot on Fredriksson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fredriksson works his way back into a safe position though.
Fredriksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uskovainen is keeping the position for now.
Uskovainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fredriksson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uskovainen won't allow Fredriksson to sweep him here.
Uskovainen trying to control but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Uskovainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Uskovainen actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fredriksson connects with a nice short shot to Uskovainen's temple.
Fredriksson trying to control the pace.
Fredriksson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fredriksson throwing shots but Uskovainen is blocking nicely.
Uskovainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fredriksson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Uskovainen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Fredriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uskovainen wants to control from the top but Fredriksson keeps moving.
Fredriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uskovainen wants to control from the top but Fredriksson keeps moving.
Fredriksson looking for a sweep. Not yet Fredriksson, not yet.
Uskovainen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Uskovainen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fredriksson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uskovainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uskovainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Uskovainen lands a couple of elbows.
Uskovainen won't allow Fredriksson to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uskovainen passes Fredriksson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Uskovainen slips a nice elbow through Fredriksson's hands, connecting with Fredriksson's forehead.
Fredriksson trying to control from the bottom.
Uskovainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fredriksson defending well though.
Fredriksson tries to roll over but Uskovainen keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uskovainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Uskovainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Uskovainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asko Uskovainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredriksson. Uskovainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fredriksson slips under a jab from Uskovainen.
Some bone on bone action there as Fredriksson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Uskovainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Fredriksson as he connects with a hook.
Uskovainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Uskovainen throws a sloppy head kick and Fredriksson moves out of range easily.
Uskovainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fredriksson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Fredriksson as he checks the leg kick.
A nice combination there by Fredriksson.
Uskovainen misses with a head kick.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Uskovainen misses with an uppercut. Fredriksson saw that one coming.
Asko Uskovainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredriksson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uskovainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fredriksson.
Uskovainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Fredriksson sprawls well. He's pushed Uskovainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fredriksson lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uskovainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fredriksson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uskovainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uskovainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown but Uskovainen shows good takedown defense.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot.
Uskovainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Uskovainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fredriksson pushes Uskovainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Fredriksson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Fredriksson.
Uskovainen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fredriksson pushes Uskovainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uskovainen is trying to trip Fredriksson. He has hold of a leg but Fredriksson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Uskovainen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Uskovainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clint Fredriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uskovainen throws a strike but Fredriksson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson is working Uskovainen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Uskovainen working for a triangle but Fredriksson defends it easily.
Uskovainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fredriksson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Uskovainen's guard.
Uskovainen actively working from the bottom here.
Fredriksson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is trying to control. Uskovainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fredriksson lands with a punch from half guard.
Uskovainen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Uskovainen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fredriksson passes into half guard.
Uskovainen has hold of Fredriksson's hands but Fredriksson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Uskovainen taking some punishment here, with Fredriksson in his half guard.
Uskovainen is staying active underneath Fredriksson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fredriksson tries to pass to full mount but Uskovainen defends it.
Uskovainen is looking to improve his position.
Uskovainen trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Fredriksson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fredriksson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fredriksson is working for a kimura but Uskovainen is defending it quite comfortably.
Uskovainen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fredriksson pushes past his half guard into mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredriksson landing shots from mount.
Asko Uskovainen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson prevents Uskovainen from getting the reversal.
Fredriksson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Uskovainen is rocked!
Fredriksson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Uskovainen scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Fredriksson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Fredriksson stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Fredriksson!
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