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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Fredrikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeor Mormont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Fredrikson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeor Mormont!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mormont shoots in looking for a takedown. Fredrikson tries to sprawl out of it but Mormont keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fredrikson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fredrikson looks to land a combination but Mormont avoids it well.
Fredrikson throws a right hand that Mormont ducks under and follows up with a left that Mormont also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Fredrikson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fredrikson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mormont napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mormont tries to buck Fredrikson off but Fredrikson is having none of it.
Fredrikson is looking to take a break and control but Mormont is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mormont really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fredrikson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fredrikson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fredrikson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mormont's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrikson wants to control but Mormont is keeping him busy.
Mormont tries to improve position but can't.
Mormont struggling a bit here.
Fredrikson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mormont, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredrikson trying to control the position but Mormont is working away.
Fredrikson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrikson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mormont's legs.
Mormont is looking for a sweep.
Fredrikson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fredrikson wants to control but Mormont is keeping him busy.
Fredrikson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mormont's legs.
Fredrikson moves into full mount!
Fredrikson trying to control but Mormont is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mormont working to try and regain half guard.
Fredrikson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mormont?
Fredrikson trying to control but Mormont is having none of it.
Fredrikson controlling from mount.
Fredrikson tries to control but Mormont wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Fredrikson.
Mormont is working to get back to half guard.
Mormont tries to lock up and control but Fredrikson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fredrikson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fredrikson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredrikson unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredrikson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mormont hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Fredrikson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fredrikson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mormont is trying to control Fredrikson's posture but Fredrikson avoids it.
Fredrikson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mormont has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mormont gets back to half guard.
Fredrikson wants to take a breather but Mormont is having none of it.
Mormont is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fredrikson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fredrikson's back!
Mormont lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Fredrikson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fredrikson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormont unloads with some shots from mount but Fredrikson bucks and avoids them well.
Fredrikson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fredrikson wants to control but Mormont is having none of it.
Mormont prevents Fredrikson from getting the reversal.
Mormont scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fredrikson regains half guard.
Fredrikson trying to control but Mormont postures up.
Mormont prevents Fredrikson from improving his position.
Fredrikson is working hard here to advance position.
Mormont wants to take a breather but Fredrikson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrikson manages to get to full guard.
Mormont wants to control from the top but Fredrikson keeps moving.
Mormont distracts Fredrikson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredrikson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mormont is posturing up here but Fredrikson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mormont tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mormont has to tap! Slick submission there by Fredrikson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johan Fredrikson!
Johan Fredrikson retains his welterweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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