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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teijo Fredrikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Gilas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilas has chosen Remember The Name - Fort Minor as his entrance music. Teijo Fredrikson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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180 cm
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teijo Fredrikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Gilas!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredrikson throws a sloppy head kick and Gilas moves out of range easily.
Fredrikson throws a head kick that half lands.
Fredrikson is looking to land body kicks.
Fredrikson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fredrikson enables Gilas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fredrikson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gilas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gilas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gilas working his ground and pound in the gym.
Gilas throwing strikes but missing.
Gilas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gilas content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrikson is looking to stand up but Gilas isn't so interested in that idea.
Gilas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gilas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fredrikson working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gilas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fredrikson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Team Finland that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fredrikson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Teijo Fredrikson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fredrikson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gilas.
Fredrikson misses with a head kick.
Gilas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fredrikson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredrikson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fredrikson throws a head kick but Gilas moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Fredrikson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gilas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fredrikson - the referee stops the clock and Gilas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fredrikson. Gilas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gilas shoots in but no luck this time.
Fredrikson misses with a double jab.
Fredrikson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fredrikson throws a head kick but Gilas moves out of range.
Gilas thows a body shot but no joy.
Gilas misses with a wild combination.
Gilas avoids the head kick by Fredrikson.
Fredrikson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gilas avoids the head kick by Fredrikson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrikson cracks the inside of Gilas's front leg.
Gilas throws a lazy right hand but Fredrikson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fredrikson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gilas throws a body punch but Fredrikson moves out of range.
Fredrikson misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredrikson lands a head kick. Gilas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fredrikson throws a leg kick but Gilas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fredrikson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fredrikson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gilas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gilas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teijo Fredrikson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gilas throws a body punch but Fredrikson moves out of range.
Gilas avoids a kick to the body.
Gilas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fredrikson throws a head kick that misses.
Fredrikson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fredrikson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gilas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gilas wants to control from the top but Fredrikson keeps moving.
Fredrikson is trying to control the position but Gilas postures up.
Gilas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fredrikson striking off his back but it's not causing Gilas any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gilas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gilas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gilas landing with the ground and pound.
Gilas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gilas is in close to Fredrikson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gilas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mark Gilas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gilas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gilas scoring with some ground and pound.
Gilas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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!
Gilas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gilas cracks Fredrikson with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas trying to control but Fredrikson is working from the bottom.
Gilas lands a couple of elbows.
Fredrikson keeping moving, preventing Gilas from controlling successfully.
Gilas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gilas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gilas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrikson can't keep his opponent in guard - Gilas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fredrikson wants to get back to full guard.
Gilas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gilas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Gilas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fredrikson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gilas misses with an uppercut. Fredrikson saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Fredrikson. Beautiful body shot.
Fredrikson throws a head kick but Gilas moves out of range.
Gilas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Teijo Fredrikson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fredrikson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fredrikson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Fredrikson.
Fredrikson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fredrikson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teijo Fredrikson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gilas looks to land a right hand but Fredrikson moved out of range.
Fredrikson tests Gilas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fredrikson throws a sloppy head kick and Gilas moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrikson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gilas avoids the head kick by Fredrikson.
Gilas misses the shot to the body.
Gilas avoids the head kick by Fredrikson.
Fredrikson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gilas.
Fredrikson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fredrikson throws a sloppy head kick and Gilas moves out of range easily.
Gilas avoids the head kick by Fredrikson.
Fredrikson jabs Gilas right on the nose. Gilas blinks but takes it well.
Fredrikson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gilas.
Fredrikson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gilas throws a lazy right hand but Fredrikson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrikson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gilas throws out the jab.
Teijo Fredrikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredrikson throws a head kick that misses.
Fredrikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gilas was well out of range. Poor timing from Fredrikson.
Gilas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredrikson moves away.
Gilas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fredrikson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gilas.
Gilas shoots in and gets a takedown into Fredrikson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilas working some strikes from top position.
Gilas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gilas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fredrikson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gilas lands a couple of digs.
Fredrikson 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.
Gilas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gilas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gilas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fredrikson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gilas on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gilas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Gilas.
I think Gilas 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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