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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drago Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roland Fredriksson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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211 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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215 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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World class 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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drago Maximov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roland Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maximov clinches up against the cage.
Maximov lands a left hand.
It looks like Roland Fredriksson has been cut.
Maximov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maximov tries to pull guard but Fredriksson holds him up against the cage and eventually Maximov drops back down to his feet.
Maximov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maximov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fredriksson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maximov.
Maximov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drago Maximov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximov has Fredriksson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fredriksson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maximov is trying to drag Fredriksson to the mat but Fredriksson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maximov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fredriksson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov lands with a short shot to the head.
Maximov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov blocking some punches.
Fredriksson manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maximov.
A nice side step and Fredriksson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fredriksson with a jab.
Maximov tries to clinch up.
Maximov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fredriksson, pushing him back against the cage.
Fredriksson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fredriksson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maximov tries for a takedown but Fredriksson manages to get underhooks.
Maximov looking for a takedown.
Fredriksson misses with some punches.
Maximov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fredriksson regains guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Maximov from controlling successfully.
Maximov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Maximov from controlling successfully.
Maximov 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fredriksson throws a low kick, looking for Maximov's leg but Maximov calmly moves out of range.
Maximov shoots in but no luck this time.
A countering left hand to the body from Fredriksson misses.
Fredriksson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maximov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Maximov from controlling successfully.
Fredriksson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maximov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maximov throws a big elbow that misses.
Maximov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maximov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximov trying to control but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maximov 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fredriksson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximov manages to avoid it.
Maximov tries to clinch but Fredriksson is having none of it.
Fredriksson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maximov checks a leg kick.
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 Drago Maximov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roland Fredriksson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fredriksson slaps away a takedown attempt from Maximov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maximov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fredriksson as he jumps to the side.
Maximov checks a leg kick nicely.
Fredriksson is looking to slow Maximov down with leg kicks.
Maximov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fredriksson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drago Maximov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredriksson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fredriksson tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredriksson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Maximov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximov wants to sweep here but Fredriksson controlling him for the moment.
Maximov looking for a guillotine here but Fredriksson defends easily.
Maximov trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maximov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fredriksson passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Maximov has a hand on Fredriksson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fredriksson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Fredriksson controlling the position easily from mount.
Maximov working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximov is working to get back to half guard.
Maximov tries to hold on but Fredriksson pushes him away.
Maximov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Maximov trying to control but Fredriksson postures up.
Maximov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximov missing with punches from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maximov is trying to maintain the position but Fredriksson is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good leg kick by Fredriksson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fredriksson stuffs the takedown attempt from Maximov. Maximov gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Fredriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roland Fredriksson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Maximov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maximov dives in and grabs Fredriksson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fredriksson pushes down on Maximov's head and hops out.
Maximov goes for a double leg but Fredriksson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fredriksson continues to drive forward.
Fredriksson lands with a nice body punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maximov or perhaps it was just good defense by Fredriksson, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drago Maximov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maximov checks a leg kick nicely.
Maximov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fredriksson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fredriksson tries to avoid it but Maximov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fredriksson to the ground. Fredriksson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maximov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFredriksson.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maximov is looking to clinch but Fredriksson is avoiding it.
Maximov dives in and scores a takedown into Fredriksson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maximov trying to control but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson is trying to control the position but Maximov postures up.
We've been hearing that Maximov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Maximov trying to control but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
Maximov postures up in Fredriksson's guard and throws a big left but Fredriksson blocks it.
Maximov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Maximov from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maximov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drago Maximov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximov tries to close the distance and clinch but Fredriksson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maximov tries to clinch up but Fredriksson circles away and keeps his distance.
Roland Fredriksson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maximov shoots for a double leg takedown but Fredriksson sprawls well. He's pushed Maximov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maximov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maximov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maximov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov throws a strike but Fredriksson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Maximov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Maximov from controlling successfully.
Maximov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maximov wants to control from the top but Fredriksson keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maximov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maximov moves into the clinch.
Fredriksson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fredriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drago Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximov fails with the takedown.
Maximov wants to clinch up but Fredriksson keeps it at a distance.
Maximov shoots in but no luck this time.
Maximov wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximov has Fredriksson up against the cage in a clinch.
Maximov blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Fredriksson!
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