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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Textmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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222 lbs
21 - 22 - 1 |
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220 lbs
18 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
21 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Justin Textmark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Odin Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Textmark throws out the jab.
Fredriksson swinging wildly here.
Fredriksson misses with a two punch combination.
Fredriksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Textmark tries to sprawl out of it but Fredriksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Textmark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Textmark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Textmark misses with a body shot.
Fredriksson works the jab nicely.
It looks like Justin Textmark has been cut.
Fredriksson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Textmark tries to avoid it but Fredriksson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Textmark to the ground. Textmark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Textmark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Textmark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fredriksson shoots in looking for a takedown but Textmark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fredriksson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Justin Textmark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Fredriksson.
Textmark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Odin Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredriksson misses the jab.
Fredriksson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Textmark throws a right and a left that Fredriksson avoids nicely.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch.
Fredriksson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Textmark was well out of range. Poor timing from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Textmark tries to sprawl out of it but Fredriksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Textmark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Fredriksson misses.
A right-left combo lands from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Textmark is having none of it.
Fredriksson clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fredriksson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fredriksson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fredriksson gets through Textmark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Textmark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fredriksson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fredriksson tries to work over Textmark's front leg with a kick but Textmark checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson lands with a good body shot.
Textmark lands a lovely overhand right.
Textmark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fredriksson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fredriksson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Textmark counters with an inside leg kick.
Fredriksson wants to clinch up but Textmark keeps it at a distance.
Fredriksson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fredriksson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Textmark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Textmark scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Odin Fredriksson has been cut.
Textmark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Textmark wants it to stay on the feet.
A big left from Textmark misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredriksson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fredriksson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Textmark.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Textmark napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fredriksson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Textmark is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Textmark taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fredriksson is looking to take a break and control but Textmark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Textmark tries to escape but Fredriksson is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odin Fredriksson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Textmark swats away the attempt to clinch by Fredriksson.
Textmark keeps the fight on the outside.
Textmark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Textmark lands a glancing blow to the side of Fredriksson's head.
Fredriksson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Textmark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Fredriksson as Textmark shoots in.
Fredriksson looks to land a right hand but Textmark moved out of range.
Odin Fredriksson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Textmark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot
and Textmark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Textmark moves into range and clinches up with Fredriksson.
Fredriksson stalling the fight.
A knee to the head by Fredriksson.
Justin Textmark's cut is getting worse.
Fredriksson is working for takedown but Textmark is calmly controlling the position for now.
Justin Textmark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Fredriksson.
Fredriksson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Textmark prevents it.
Textmark ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Textmark no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Textmark is trying to control the position but Fredriksson postures up.
Fredriksson distracts Textmark with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Textmark 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.
Textmark keeping full guard, as Fredriksson tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Textmark wants to stand and escape but Fredriksson is having none of it.
Textmark working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fredriksson has passed into half guard!
Textmark pushes Fredriksson off and gets back to his feet.
Textmark tries to clinch up but Fredriksson circles away and keeps his distance.
Textmark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fredriksson takes the fight into the clinch.
Textmark is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fredriksson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Textmark pulls Fredriksson into guard.
Fredriksson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Textmark 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Textmark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fredriksson has managed to get both his arms back between Textmark's legs - danger averted.
Fredriksson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fredriksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Textmark is keeping the position for now.
Fredriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Textmark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredriksson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fredriksson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Odin Fredriksson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fredriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Textmark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredriksson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Textmark working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fredriksson has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fredriksson is looking for a kimura but Textmark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fredriksson to get the leverage.
Textmark actively working from the bottom here.
Textmark won't allow Fredriksson to pass to mount.
Fredriksson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Textmark works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Textmark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredriksson stands and throws Textmark's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Textmark dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fredriksson.
Textmark tries to bench press Fredriksson off him but Fredriksson keeps the position.
Textmark manages to get back to half guard.
Fredriksson trying to control from half guard but Textmark is working away.
Textmark works his way to full guard. Good work.
Textmark keeping moving, preventing Fredriksson from controlling successfully.
Fredriksson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Textmark's head.
Fredriksson postures up.
Fredriksson scoring with some ground and pound.
Fredriksson trying to control but Textmark is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Textmark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fredriksson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Textmark is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fredriksson off and has taken his back!
Textmark looking for the RNC.
Fredriksson breaks Textmark's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fredriksson pushing down on Textmark's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Textmark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fredriksson passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Textmark is trying to stand up.
Textmark is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Textmark wants to hold on but Fredriksson pushes him away.
Fredriksson landing strikes from the mount.
Justin Textmark's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fredriksson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fredriksson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jeez, Justin Textmark's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Justin Textmark's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Odin Fredriksson!
Odin Fredriksson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Perkele! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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