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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jefferies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Bailey & The Hustle Standard - BEAST. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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191 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fredrik Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jefferies!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferies has Fredriksson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fredriksson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jefferies prevents a body shot from Fredriksson.
Jefferies stalling against the cage.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jefferies has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fredriksson is leaning against Jefferies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jefferies looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fredriksson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jefferies backwards.
Fredriksson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fredriksson is leaning against Jefferies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferies throws an elbow but misses.
Fredriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jefferies's elbow.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredriksson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fredriksson lands a right hand.
Fredriksson just leaning against Jefferies, taking a breather.
Fredriksson misses with some punches.
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferies.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferies throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fredriksson misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferies can't find room to land a body shot as Fredriksson controls the action.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fredriksson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jefferies up against the cage.
Jefferies pushes off an throws an elbow but Fredriksson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fredriksson is leaning against Jefferies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jefferies lands an elbow that stopped Fredriksson in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jefferies just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fredriksson's brow.
Fredriksson blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fredriksson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferies throws an elbow but misses.
Fredriksson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jefferies throws an elbow that misses.
Jefferies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fredriksson backwards.
Fredriksson gets through Jefferies's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fredriksson dodges an elbow strike from Jefferies.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferies.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jefferies lands an elbow that stopped Fredriksson in his tracks for a moment.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch.
Jefferies fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jefferies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fredriksson.
Jefferies throws a sloppy head kick
and Fredriksson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jefferies darts in trying to clinch
and Fredriksson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jefferies clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jefferies effectively controlling the action here.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it misses.
Fredriksson wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fredriksson is trying to break free.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike.
Fredriksson blocks an uppercut.
Fredriksson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jefferies.
Fredriksson blocks the elbow strike.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike.
Jefferies keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fredriksson's efforts to push away.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fredriksson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jefferies throws a head punch that misses.
Fredriksson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside that Fredriksson shrugs off.
Fredriksson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jefferies looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jefferies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside that Fredriksson shrugs off.
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 dodges an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Fredriksson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fredriksson misses with a body punch.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferies.
Jefferies blocking some punches.
Jefferies keeps control of Fredriksson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jefferies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jefferies dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jefferies throws the kick towards the body but Fredriksson avoids it.
Jefferies misses with a leg kick
and Fredriksson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fredriksson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fredriksson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fredriksson tries to counter by clinching up but Jefferies breaks away and moves out of range.
Fredriksson looks to land a right hand but Jefferies moved out of range.
Fredriksson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fredriksson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferies has Fredriksson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Fredrik Fredriksson has been cut.
Jefferies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fredriksson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jefferies or not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferies.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson dodges an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jefferies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fredriksson's defenses.
Jefferies lands an elbow just above Fredriksson 's eye.
Jefferies creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fredriksson tries to circle away but Jefferies has him pinned against the cage.
Jefferies breaks the clinch.
Jefferies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jefferies tried to score with a low kick but Fredriksson checks it.
Jim Jefferies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferies ducks under a wild hook from Fredriksson.
Jefferies rushes Fredriksson and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferies throws an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jefferies - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Fredriksson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson trying to control the position but instead, Jefferies has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fredriksson into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fredriksson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fredriksson dodges an elbow strike from Jefferies.
A shot in the inside from Jefferies.
Fredriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jefferies gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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 misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefferies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fredriksson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jefferies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jefferies has Fredriksson pressed against the cage.
Jefferies creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson blocks the elbow strike.
Jefferies pushes off an throws an elbow but Fredriksson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside that Fredriksson shrugs off.
Jefferies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fredriksson's defenses.
Fredriksson tries a body shot but Jefferies blocks it.
Jefferies tries to throw a body punch but Fredriksson avoids it by throwing Jefferies back against the cage.
Jefferies lands a damaging elbow.
Jefferies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fredriksson's defenses.
Fredriksson is trying to maintain a safe position but Jefferies gets an underhook and turns Fredriksson into the cage.
Fredriksson is pushing Jefferies up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fredriksson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fredriksson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jefferies being controlled against the cage.
Fredriksson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson trying to control the position but instead, Jefferies has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fredriksson into the cage.
Jefferies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jefferies lands an elbow that stopped Fredriksson in his tracks for a moment.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
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!
Jefferies using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fredriksson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fredriksson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fredriksson dodges an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Fredriksson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferies controls his hands.
Fredriksson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fredriksson moves out of range of the body kick.
Fredriksson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crunch! Jefferies slams his shin into Fredriksson's torso.
Jefferies throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jefferies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fredrik Fredriksson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Jefferies.
Jefferies lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fredriksson will feel that in the morning.
Jefferies throws a series of punches but Fredriksson avoids them all with ease.
Fredriksson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fredriksson blocks a head kick by Jefferies.
As Jefferies tries to get set, Fredriksson tries to push him back and clinch up but Jefferies manages to avoid the attempt.
Jefferies throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fredriksson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fredriksson.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it misses.
Fredriksson tries to throw a body punch but Jefferies avoids it by throwing Fredriksson back against the cage.
Jefferies prevents a body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson is trying to break the clinch but Jefferies has him pressed against the cage.
Jim Jefferies seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fredriksson being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferies.
Fredriksson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jefferies looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferies looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jefferies throws an elbow that misses.
Fredriksson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fredriksson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferies controls his hands.
Fredriksson tries to break the clinch but Jefferies is controlling the position.
Jefferies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch.
Jefferies has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jefferies pushes off an throws an elbow but Fredriksson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike.
Fredriksson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jefferies backwards.
Fredriksson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fredriksson is trying to break the clinch but Jefferies has him pressed against the cage.
Fredriksson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fredriksson tries to break free but Jefferies pushes him back against the cage.
Jefferies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jim Jefferies is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Fredriksson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jefferies.
Fredriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferies feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fredrikssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jefferies clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jefferies - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jefferies throws an elbow that misses.
Jefferies blocks a body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jefferies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fredriksson's defenses.
Jefferies misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson tries to throw a body punch but Jefferies avoids it by throwing Fredriksson back against the cage.
Fredriksson prevents a body shot from Jefferies.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch.
Fredriksson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Fredriksson misses.
Jefferies wants to counter the offense by Fredriksson and move into the clinch position.
Fredriksson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jefferies.
Jefferies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fredriksson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jefferies.
Jefferies gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jefferies misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Fredriksson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fredriksson working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferies throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson tries a body shot but Jefferies blocks it.
Fredriksson misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferies.
Fredrik Fredriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fredriksson being controlled against the cage.
Jefferies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fredriksson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferies has double underhooks.
Jefferies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jefferies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fredriksson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fredriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jefferies's elbow.
Jefferies lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredriksson tries to work over Jefferies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Jefferies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jefferies 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Jefferies!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Jefferies thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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