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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lombardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lombardo comes to the cage accompanied by From Despair To Where. Fredriksson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DMX - Megatron Gon' Give It To Ya kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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220 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
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183 cm
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217 lbs
22 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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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
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Lombardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Mega Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a nice hook to Lombardo's body. Lombardo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lombardo clinches.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but Fredriksson avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage.
Lombardo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fredriksson misses with a punch on the inside.
Fredriksson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fredriksson scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Anthony Lombardo has been cut.
Fredriksson is pressed up against the cage. Lombardo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fredriksson down to the mat. Fredriksson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fredriksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lombardo keeps the fight on the outside.
Lombardo tries for a takedown but Fredriksson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Lombardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardo thows a body shot but no joy.
Lombardo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo slips a jab from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the head.
Lombardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fredriksson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fredriksson tries to bum rush Lombardo with a series of wild strikes but Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Lombardo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fredriksson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fredriksson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lombardo tries to keep at a distance but Fredriksson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fredriksson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lombardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fredriksson scores with a shoulder strike.
Lombardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fredriksson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lombardo or not.
Lombardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Fredriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fredriksson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lombardo or not.
Lombardo is breathing heavily.
Fredriksson pushes Lombardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
A short right from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lombardo goes for a takedown attempt but Fredriksson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fredriksson moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson can't get the takedown.
Fredriksson lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Lombardo stops a takedown attempt from Fredriksson.
Lombardo gets through Fredriksson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fredriksson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lombardo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lombardo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lombardo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lombardo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lombardo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fredriksson's head.
Lombardo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fredriksson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lombardo eats them both and turns towards Fredriksson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lombardo tries to clinch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Lombardo tries to clinch up.
Lombardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lombardo fails with a takedown attempt.
Fredriksson avoids the head kick by Lombardo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lombardo ducks under a wild hook from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries to clinch up.
Lombardo wants to clinch.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fredriksson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lombardo's head.
Lombardo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fredriksson is trying to control. Lombardo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fredriksson lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lombardo wants to get back to his feet.
Fredriksson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Fredriksson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fredriksson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredriksson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fredriksson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson is trying to control. Lombardo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fredriksson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fredriksson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Fredriksson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Lombardo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lombardo slaps away a takedown attempt from Fredriksson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anthony Lombardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombardo staying out of range there.
Lombardo clinches up with Fredriksson and pushes him back against the cage.
Fredriksson is looking for a takedown.
Mega Fredriksson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fredriksson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lombardo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anthony Lombardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mega Fredriksson.
Fredriksson stops a takedown attempt from Lombardo.
Fredriksson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fredriksson misses with the head strike.
Fredriksson gets underhooks to prevent Lombardo's takedown attempt.
Lombardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fredriksson lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Lombardo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fredriksson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee calls for Fredriksson to work.
Fredriksson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lombardo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fredriksson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo pushes Fredriksson off looking to stand but Fredriksson dives back in and keeps control.
Fredriksson throwing shots but Lombardo is blocking nicely.
Lombardo wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson is keen to just control but Lombardo is a slippery customer.
Fredriksson is nestled in close to Lombardo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lombardo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lombardo is trying to stand.
Fredriksson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fredriksson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredriksson drops an elbow to the side of Lombardo's head.
Fredriksson trying to control from half guard but Lombardo is working away.
Lombardo tries to kick Fredriksson off but Fredriksson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fredriksson thows a huge punch but Lombardo dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lombardo wants to get back to his feet.
Fredriksson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lombardo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lombardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fredriksson.
Lombardo is trying to stand up here but Fredriksson is controlling him well.
Fredriksson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fredriksson tries to pass to full mount but Lombardo defends it.
Lombardo wants to get back to his feet.
Fredriksson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fredriksson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lombardo kicks off Fredriksson and gets to his feet.
Lombardo is looking to clinch but Fredriksson is avoiding it.
Anthony Lombardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fredriksson slips under a jab.
No joy there for Lombardo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lombardo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fredriksson scores with a three punch combo!
Lombardo throws a right hand that Fredriksson ducks under and follows up with a left that Fredriksson also avoids with ease.
Lombardo has Fredriksson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fredriksson lands an uppercut.
Lombardo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fredriksson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fredriksson - that landed with a thud.
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!
Lombardo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fredriksson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fredriksson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lombardo, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fredriksson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lombardo tries to clinch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Lombardo slips a jab and a cross from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson sizes up Lombardo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lombardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fredriksson connects with a jab.
Lombardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fredriksson is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Fredriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Lombardo's cut.
That's time! Lombardo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fredriksson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lombardo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fredriksson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lombardo has Fredriksson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fredriksson scores with a shoulder strike.
Lombardo blocking some punches.
Fredriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lombardo's elbow.
Lombardo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fredriksson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lombardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fredriksson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fredriksson is pressed up against the cage. Lombardo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fredriksson down to the mat. Fredriksson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lombardo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fredriksson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Lombardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson closes the distance and clinches.
Lombardo missing with knees to the body.
Lombardo tries to score a body lock takedown but Fredriksson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fredriksson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lombardo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fredriksson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fredriksson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fredriksson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fredriksson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Fredriksson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredriksson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fredriksson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Fredriksson trying to stall but Lombardo improves his position.
Fredriksson lands a shoulder strike.
Fredriksson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lombardo is rocked!
Fredriksson wants a takedown but no success here.
Oh Lombardo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fredriksson lands a nice uppercut.
Lombardo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fredriksson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fredriksson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fredriksson is working Lombardo over against the cage.
Anthony Lombardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fredriksson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lombardo regains guard.
Fredriksson passes Lombardo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lombardo seems to have got his legs back now.
Fredriksson is looking to take a break and control but Lombardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lombardo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lombardo punching from the bottom.
Fredriksson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lombardo defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fredriksson lands a nice short elbow.
Lombardo is trying to stand back up but Fredriksson is controlling him
Fredriksson thows a huge punch but Lombardo dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lombardo sees it coming and defends easily.
Fredriksson with the ground and pound but Lombardo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fredriksson postures up in Lombardo's guard and throws a big left but Lombardo blocks it.
Lombardo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fredriksson throws a big elbow that misses.
Lombardo wriggles free and stands up.
Lombardo thows a body shot but no joy.
Fredriksson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fredriksson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lombardo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mega Fredriksson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fredriksson trying to control the action but Lombardo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lombardo is not content to let Fredriksson control the position.
Fredriksson throwing shots but Lombardo is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredriksson prevents Lombardo from standing back up.
Fredriksson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lombardo defending well though.
Lombardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fredriksson.
Lombardo missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lombardo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fredriksson working Lombardo over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mega Fredriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fredriksson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Fredriksson!
Mega Fredriksson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Malicestar logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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