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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Brevik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Andersson had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Frank Andersson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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144 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Brevik!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brevik throws a head kick but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson blocks a low kick nicely.
Brevik tries to clinch but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson throws a low kick, looking for Brevik's leg but Brevik calmly moves out of range.
Andersson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brevik moves to clinch but Andersson breaks away
and Andersson counters with a nice body shot.
Brevik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brevik lands with a kick to the temple. Andersson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brevik clinches up with Andersson and pushes him back against the cage.
Andersson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brevik lands an elbow inside that Andersson shrugs off.
A short right from Andersson.
Brevik lands a damaging elbow.
Brevik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Andersson lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is trying to pull guard but Brevik has him pressed against the cage.
Andersson is trying to break the clinch but Brevik is controlling him.
Andersson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brevik uses from the top position.
Andersson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brevik sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brevik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Donald Brevik hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Andersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Brevik.
Brevik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brevik moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brevik moves away from the strike by Andersson.
Andersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Brevik.
Brevik tries to close the distance and clinch but Andersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andersson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andersson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brevik looks to score with a jab to the body but Andersson is just out of range.
Andersson lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brevik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lands a lovely overhand right.
Brevik clinches up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Brevik.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brevik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andersson's brow.
Andersson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brevik is struggling to control the position.
Brevik blocking some punches.
Brevik blocking some punches.
Brevik lands an elbow just above Andersson 's eye.
Andersson wants to get back to striking at distance but Brevik won't allow it.
Brevik throws an elbow that misses.
Andersson dodges an elbow strike from Brevik.
Brevik tries to stall but Andersson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees to the body from Brevik.
Andersson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brevik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andersson blocks it with crossed arms.
Brevik throws an elbow but it misses.
Brevik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brevik throws an elbow but misses.
Brevik lands a hook that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Brevik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brevik.
Andersson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brevik or not.
Andersson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andersson pulls guard effortlessly.
Andersson 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Brevik dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brevik thuds his shin into the meat of Andersson's side.
Andersson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brevik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donald Brevik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brevik tries to clinch there but Andersson circles away.
Brevik tries to clinch but Andersson is having none of it.
Brevik tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Andersson.
Brevik avoids the body shot from Andersson.
Brevik drives through and clinches with Andersson against the cage.
Andersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andersson is looking to break free of the clinch but Brevik has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brevik displaying some good clinch control by pressing Andersson up against the cage.
Andersson avoids the elbow strike from Brevik, against the cage.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike from Brevik.
A head punch on the inside from Andersson fails to land.
Andersson working aggressively here.
Andersson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brevik to keep the fight standing.
Andersson breaks the clinch.
Brevik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Brevik.
Donald Brevik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andersson checks a low kick from Brevik.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andersson. Brevik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brevik wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brevik is out of range and Andersson settles back down.
Brevik tries to clinch up.
Brevik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andersson. Andersson obviously looking to wear him down.
Brevik tries to close the distance and clinch but Andersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brevik tries a low kick but Andersson avoids it.
Brevik moves out of range of the strikes.
Brevik tries to land a leg kick but Andersson saw it coming and moves away.
Brevik is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brevik wants to clinch.
Brevik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brevik tries to clinch
and Andersson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brevik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Andersson stuns Brevik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brevik has managed to clinch.
Andersson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brevik just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andersson tries to circle away but Brevik has him pinned against the cage.
Andersson jumps guard but Brevik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Brevik pushes off an throws an elbow but Andersson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brevik throws an elbow that misses.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike.
Brevik blocking some punches.
Brevik takes a shot to the head.
Brevik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andersson tries to throw a body punch but Brevik avoids it by throwing Andersson back against the cage.
Andersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Brevik controls his hands.
Brevik dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Andersson is pushing Brevik up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Andersson takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Brevik.
Donald Brevik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brevik stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brevik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brevik lands a nice elbow.
Brevik is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Brevik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Andersson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brevik.
Brevik wants to clinch.
Brevik fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Brevik misses
and Andersson counters with a left to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brevik.
Andersson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Andersson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brevik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brevik is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brevik.
Brevik tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.
Brevik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andersson.
Brevik throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily.
Brevik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice cross by Andersson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brevik. Andersson shrugs it off though.
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Brevik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brevik tries to close the distance and clinch but Andersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brevik misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brevik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andersson.
Brevik moves out of range of the body kick from Andersson.
Brevik tries to clinch up.
Andersson misses with a looping right.
Brevik cracks the inside of Andersson's front leg.
Brevik is looking to slow Andersson down with leg kicks.
Andersson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brevik staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brevik is looking to clinch but Andersson is avoiding it.
Brevik tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andersson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brevik is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson catches Brevik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andersson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andersson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donald Brevik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andersson checks a leg kick.
Brevik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Andersson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brevik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Brevik.
Brevik tries to close the distance and clinch but Andersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson scores with a leg kick.
Brevik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brevik misses with a body kick.
Frank Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brevik.
Andersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Brevik.
Brevik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brevik motions for Andersson to come forward. Brevik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brevik looks to clinch
and Andersson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Brevik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brevik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Brevik!
After the fight, Donald Brevik was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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