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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshiry Torikama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes into the arena with Rob Bailey & The Hustle Standard - BEAST blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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184 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Fredrik Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yoshiry Torikama!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torikama defending well as Fredriksson loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredriksson. Torikama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torikama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fredriksson defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Torikama.
Fredriksson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fredriksson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredriksson swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torikama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fredriksson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Torikama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fredriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Torikama wants to pass the guard but Fredriksson is keeping the position.
Torikama stands up over Fredriksson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Torikama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Torikama postures up and lands a big shot to Fredriksson's brow.
Torikama 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Torikama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Torikama from controlling successfully.
Fredriksson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Torikama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fredriksson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Torikama is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Torikama goes for a takedown attempt but Fredriksson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fredrik Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshiry Torikama.
Fredriksson tests Torikama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torikama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fredriksson was covering up waiting for the punch and Torikama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Torikama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Torikama trying to control but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
Fredriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fredriksson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fredriksson tries to get out of the position.
Torikama preventing the sweep.
Torikama content to stall in guard here.
Torikama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fredriksson working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fredriksson holds on and takes a little breather.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fredriksson trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Torikama gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torikama working the ground and pound but Fredriksson is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torikama working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torikama taking a breather here.
Torikama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fredriksson, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yoshiry Torikama will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fredriksson connects with a nice looking jab.
Fredriksson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson working aggressively here.
Fredriksson tries to throw a body punch but Torikama avoids it by throwing Fredriksson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fredriksson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fredriksson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Torikama tries for a takedown but Fredriksson manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torikama wants a takedown.
Fredriksson gets underhooks to prevent Torikama's takedown attempt.
Fredrik Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshiry Torikama.
A head punch on the inside from Fredriksson fails to land.
Torikama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fredriksson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Torikama blocking some punches.
Fredriksson prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torikamas head.
Fredriksson is pressed up against the cage. Torikama 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 tests Torikama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torikama fails with the takedown
and Fredriksson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson lands a big right hand that sends Torikama crashing to the mat! Fredriksson stays standing though and waves Torikama back to his feet!
Torikama is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torikama gets tackled into the cage by Fredriksson. Fredriksson maintains the clinch.
Fredriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torikama's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fredriksson.
Fredriksson has a couple of punches blocked by Torikama.
Fredriksson is pressed up against the cage. Torikama 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 stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fredriksson wants it to stay on the feet.
Fredriksson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fredriksson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Torikama.
Fredriksson is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torikama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fredriksson throws a body punch but Torikama moves out of range.
Fredriksson throws a right hand that misses
and Torikama counters with a nice body kick.
Torikama fails with the takedown.
Fredriksson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torikama dives in and grabs Fredriksson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fredriksson pushes down on Torikama's head and hops out.
A combination from Fredriksson does no damage.
Torikama moves away from the strike by Fredriksson.
Torikama misses with a takedown
and Fredriksson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Torikama ducks under a wild hook from Fredriksson.
Torikama fails with the takedown
and Fredriksson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Fredriksson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fredriksson looks to land a left hand but Torikama moved out of range nicely.
Torikama with the counter takedown but Fredriksson avoids it easily.
Torikama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fredriksson's waist but Fredriksson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Torikama off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Fredriksson misses the target.
Torikama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fredriksson is fending him off so far but Torikama persists. Nope, Fredriksson circles away and we're back to standing.
Fredriksson cracks a nice hook into Torikama's ribs.
Fredriksson looks to throw the jab but Torikama is out of range.
And Torikama tries to counter it with a takedown but Fredriksson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Torikama misses with a takedown attempt
and Fredriksson counters with a nice body shot.
Fredrik Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshiry Torikama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredriksson lands a jab to the nose.
Torikama slips a straight right by Fredriksson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torikama tries to keep at a distance but Fredriksson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Torikama has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fredriksson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Torikama can turn it around.
Fredriksson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Torikama up against the cage.
Fredriksson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fredriksson pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torikama.
Fredriksson looking to slow down the pace here.
Fredriksson pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Torikama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fredriksson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Torikama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fredriksson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fredriksson swings wildly with an uppercut but Torikama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Fredriksson fails to land.
Fredriksson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fredriksson.
Fredriksson misses with some punches.
Torikama wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torikama.
Fredriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws a head punch that misses.
Torikama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torikama.
Fredriksson looking to slow down the pace here.
Fredrik Fredriksson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fredriksson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fredriksson working aggressively here.
Fredriksson scores with a shoulder strike.
Torikama goes for a takedown attempt but Fredriksson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Torikama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fredriksson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson controlling Torikama's posture.
Torikama trying to control but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
Torikama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Torikama from controlling successfully.
Fredriksson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torikama's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fredrik Fredriksson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fredriksson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Fredriksson!
Fredrik Fredriksson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars 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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