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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michel Fredricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 cm
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162 lbs
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175 cm
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michel Fredricks! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Connor! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Connor scores with a takedown into Fredricks's guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Fredricks is trying to control the position but Connor postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Connor is looking to work some ground and pound but Fredricks has wrist control. Fredricks is looking to sweep but instead, Connor has passed into half guard.
Fredricks is looking to improve his position.
Connor is trying to control. Fredricks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Connor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Connor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Fredricks wants to improve his position but Connor is controlling well.
Connor lands with a punch from half guard. Fredricks is looking for a sweep. Connor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Fredricks is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Connor jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round. Connor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Connor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fredricks keeps working. Connor scoring with punches and elbows. Connor cracks Fredricks with a big elbow. Connor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fredricks some visible discomfort.
Connor lands a nice forearm strike. Fredricks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fredricks tries to get out of the position. Connor cracks Fredricks with an elbow. That is naaassty. Connor is looking to take a break and control but Fredricks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Connor slows the pace down. Fredricks tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Connor lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Connor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fredricks pushes Connor away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Connor gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Fredricks is breathing heavily. Connor is looking to take a break and control but Fredricks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Connor landing strikes. Fredricks wants to control but Connor postures up. Connor grinds an elbow into Fredricks's temple. Connor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Connor is trying to get an arm triangle but Fredricks is defending well. Connor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fredricks is looking for a sweep. Connor wants to control but Fredricks is keeping him busy. Connor scoring with punches from side control. Connor is looking to take a break and control but Fredricks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Check out the look on Connor's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Connor trying to control the action but Fredricks is working from the bottom. Connor grinds an elbow into Fredricks's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Connor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fredricks some visible discomfort.
Connor is looking to take a break and control but Fredricks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Fredricks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Connor on the ground. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fredricks taking a bit of punishment here - Connor scoring with strikes. Connor lands a nice forearm strike. Connor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Check out the look on Connor's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Connor lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Fredricks tries to improve position but can't. Fredricks on the wrong end of some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Connor dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Connor scores with the left hand. Fredricks knows he should have avoided that one. John Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fredricks throws a head kick that Connor semi-blocks.
Connor looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Connor passes easily into side control. Nice work. Connor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Connor working the ground and pound from side control. Connor working the ground and pound. Connor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fredricks keeps working. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Connor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fredricks some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fredricks taking a bit of punishment here - Connor scoring with strikes. Connor landing a few strikes. Connor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fredricks to see if he's OK. Connor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fredricks some visible discomfort.
Fredricks is trying to get back to half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Connor trying to control the position but Fredricks is working away. Connor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fredricks to see if he's OK. Connor working the ground and pound. Fredricks on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Connor in side control lands a decent elbow. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Connor scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fredricks is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fredricks is looking to reverse the position. Oh Fredricks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Connor in side control lands a decent elbow. Connor is working Fredricks over with some ground and pound from side control. Connor controls the position. John Connor has got the better of the ground game so far. Connor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Connor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Connor cracks Fredricks with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Connor immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Fredricks is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Connor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Connor!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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