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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Shleifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson has chosen Ennio Morricone - The good, the bad and the ugly as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
10 - 7 - 1 |
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183 cm
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176 lbs
23 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Decent boxing
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrei Shleifer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Clint Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Shleifer lands.
Fredriksson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fredriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fredriksson throws a looping overhand right but Shleifer ducks down to avoid it.
Shleifer misses with a looping left.
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Shleifer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shleifer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fredriksson throws out the jab.
Fredriksson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shleifer tries to clinch but Fredriksson is having none of it.
Fredriksson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shleifer manages to avoid it.
Shleifer scores with a nice strike.
Fredriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Shleifer circles away.
Fredriksson throws a right hand that misses
and Shleifer counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shleifer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fredriksson is rocked!
Shleifer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shleifer throws a jab but it's blocked by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson is still on wobbly legs! Can Shleifer finish him?
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Shleifer scores with a kick to the body.
Fredriksson misses the jab.
Fredriksson misses with a straight left.
Shleifer tries a head kick but it misses.
Fredriksson seems to have recovered his senses.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fredriksson scores with a body shot.
Fredriksson lands a nice hook to Shleifer's body. Shleifer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fredriksson thows a body shot but no joy.
Fredriksson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shleifer under the eye.
Fredriksson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shleifer throws out the jab.
Fredriksson lands with a shot to the body.
Fredriksson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shleifer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Fredriksson.
Shleifer tries to clinch there but Fredriksson circles away.
Shleifer lands a head kick. Fredriksson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Clint Fredriksson has been cut.
Shleifer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shleifer avoids the body shot from Fredriksson.
Some wild striking there from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clint Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shleifer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fredriksson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shleifer, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fredriksson's efforts to push away.
Shleifer lands a damaging elbow.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fredriksson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries to bum rush Shleifer with a series of wild strikes but Shleifer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shleifer misses with a series of wild punches.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
Fredriksson takes a swing at Shleifer's ribcage but misses.
Shleifer throws a sloppy head kick and Fredriksson moves out of range easily.
Fredriksson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shleifer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fredriksson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shleifer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fredriksson blocks it with crossed arms.
Shleifer prevents a body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson leaning against his opponent.
Fredriksson can't find room to land a body shot as Shleifer controls the action.
Fredriksson stalling against the cage.
Fredriksson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredriksson lands a right hand.
Fredriksson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fredriksson tries to break free but Shleifer pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fredriksson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shleifer tries to land a knee to the head but Fredriksson blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shleifer's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shleifer.
Shleifer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fredriksson dodges an elbow strike from Shleifer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrei Shleifer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clint Fredriksson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fredriksson lands a two punch combo.
Fredriksson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shleifer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shleifer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fredriksson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shleifer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fredriksson throws a hook but Shleifer blocks it.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredriksson connects with a body shot that sends Shleifer's belly button to the back.
Fredriksson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fredriksson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shleifer was well out of range. Poor timing from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shleifer is just out of range.
Fredriksson connects with a looping right hand.
Fredriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson cracks a nice hook into Shleifer's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Fredriksson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fredriksson.
Fredriksson catches Shleifer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fredriksson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shleifer rather than just go for the knockout.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shleifer.
Fredriksson with a hook.
Fredriksson throws a lazy uppercut
and Shleifer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredriksson. Shleifer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrei Shleifer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Shleifer lands.
Fredriksson swings for the body but Shleifer moves out of range.
Fredriksson lands a slapping body shot.
Shleifer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shleifer moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shleifer is just out of range.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Shleifer moves out of range.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch but Shleifer is avoiding it.
Shleifer connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredriksson feints a jab promting Shleifer to slip. Fredriksson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shleifer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A combination from Fredriksson does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shleifer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shleifer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shleifer is just out of range.
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws a jab when Shleifer was well out of range.
Fredriksson misses with a shot to the body
and Shleifer counters with a flying knee that drops Fredriksson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredriksson wants to stand but Shleifer is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shleifer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A lazy left from Shleifer finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Shleifer.
A punch combination from Fredriksson misses.
Sloppy strikes from Shleifer. Those never looked like landing.
Shleifer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shleifer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fredriksson clinches up against the cage.
Fredriksson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson pushes Shleifer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fredriksson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fredriksson.
Shleifer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fredriksson is defending well for now.
Shleifer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shleifer tries to land a knee to the head but Fredriksson blocks with his arms.
Shleifer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fredriksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shleifer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A body shot lands from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fredriksson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shleifer counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson clinches.
Shleifer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shleifer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fredriksson lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clint Fredriksson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Clint Fredriksson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fredriksson lands a slapping body shot.
Fredriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fredriksson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fredriksson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shleifer throws out a loose jab but Fredriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fredriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fredriksson swats away the attempt to clinch by Shleifer.
Fredriksson takes a swing at Shleifer's ribcage but misses.
Fredriksson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shleifer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shleifer looks to land a right hand but Fredriksson moved out of range.
Fredriksson throws a series of punches but Shleifer avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson jabs Shleifer right on the nose. Shleifer blinks but takes it well.
Shleifer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries to bum rush Shleifer with a series of wild strikes but Shleifer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fredriksson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shleifer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fredriksson, pushing him back against the cage.
Shleifer has Fredriksson pressed against the cage, preventing Fredriksson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fredriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shleifer lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson misses with a punch on the inside.
Shleifer trying to control the position but instead, Fredriksson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shleifer into the cage.
Shleifer misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Fredriksson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shleifer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fredriksson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fredriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shleifer's elbow.
Fredriksson stalling in the clinch but Shleifer improves position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shleifer tries a knee to the head but Fredriksson blocks it.
Shleifer tries a knee to the head but Fredriksson blocks it.
Fredriksson misses with a punch to the body.
Shleifer connects with a knee to the head.
Fredriksson manages to break the clinch.
Fredriksson digs a good hook to Shleifer's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fredriksson clinches up with Shleifer and pushes him back against the cage.
Shleifer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fredriksson is keeping busy.
Fredriksson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shleifer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fredriksson misses with a wild combination.
Fredriksson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shleifer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shleifer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fredriksson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shleifer tries to clinch but Fredriksson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fredriksson manages to avoid it.
Shleifer throws a shot to the body.
Shleifer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
Shleifer avoids the body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson misses with a hook to the body
and Shleifer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fredriksson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fredriksson throws a big shot that misses.
Shleifer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shleifer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fredriksson manages to avoid it.
Fredriksson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Fredriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fredriksson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Fredriksson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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