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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt Frederick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Lerner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frederick comes to the cage accompanied by Animal I have Become. On his way into the cage it seems that Matt Frederick has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Matt Frederick seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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138 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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167 cm
16
142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Frederick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glen Lerner!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lerner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Frederick's half guard.
Lerner is trying to control. Frederick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Frederick has hold of Lerner's hands but Lerner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Frederick actively working from the bottom here.
Lerner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frederick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Frederick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lerner trying to pass the guard but Frederick defending well.
Lerner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frederick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lerner.
Frederick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Frederick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frederick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lerner pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lerner seems to be looking for submissions.
Lerner wants to work for an arm triangle but Frederick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lerner wants to control but Frederick is keeping him busy.
Frederick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lerner lands strikes from half guard.
It looks like Lerner is going to stand back up.
Frederick actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frederick looking for submissions off his back.
Frederick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lerner pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederick actively working from the bottom here.
Frederick is breathing heavily.
Lerner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lerner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lerner is trying to control. Frederick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Frederick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lerner pulls his head out easily.
Lerner is pressing down on Frederick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Frederick is holding on for now.
Lerner wants to control but Frederick is keeping him busy.
Frederick tries to get to full guard but Lerner has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lerner is trying to control. Frederick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glen Lerner has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lerner clinches.
Lerner lands a takedown into guard.
Frederick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lerner trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lerner wants to get up but he can't break Frederick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Frederick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lerner is aware though and is defending well.
Lerner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lerner trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lerner looking to pass the guard.
Frederick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Frederick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lerner is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lerner looking to pass the guard.
Lerner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lerner wanted to stand there but Frederick had control of the position.
Frederick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lerner tries to free his leg and advance position but Frederick is retaining full guard.
Lerner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frederick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lerner wants to control from the top but Frederick keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Glen Lerner was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lerner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Frederick quickly recovers to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frederick is looking for a sweep. Lerner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lerner working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Lerner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lerner thows a leg kick but Frederick checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Glen Lerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lerner scores with a takedown into Frederick's guard.
Frederick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lerner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frederick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lerner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lerner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frederick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lerner wants to get up but he can't break Frederick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lerner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frederick manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lerner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick looking to control but Lerner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Frederick gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lerner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lerner showed some decent athleticism there.
Lerner is working for a submission of some sort.
Frederick looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lerner pulls his head out easily.
Lerner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lerner wants to work for an arm triangle but Frederick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lerner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lerner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Frederick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederick actively working from the bottom here.
Frederick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lerner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lerner's back!
Lerner covering up well under a series of strikes from Frederick.
Frederick somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Frederick keeps control of the position as Lerner tries to break free.
Frederick punches the canvas rather than the man.
Lerner covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lerner rolls, trying to escape but Frederick keeps control of the position.
Frederick misses with a punch to the head.
Frederick missing with punches from the back.
Frederick thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Frederick struggling to land strikes to the head as Lerner covers up.
Frederick struggling to land strikes to the head as Lerner covers up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lerner tries to break free.
Frederick missing with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frederick gets his hands free as Lerner looks to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glen Lerner has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Glen Lerner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Lerner gets a takedown into half guard.
Frederick looking for submissions off his back.
Frederick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lerner pulls his head out easily.
Lerner seems to be looking for submissions.
Lerner is keen to just control but Frederick is a slippery customer.
Lerner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Frederick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lerner pulls his head out easily.
Frederick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick is defending against the submission attempts here by Lerner.
Frederick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lerner pulls his head out easily.
Lerner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lerner is working for a kimura but Frederick is defending it quite comfortably.
Frederick actively working from the bottom here.
Lerner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frederick has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederick is trying to get back to full guard.
Lerner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lerner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frederick defends it well.
Lerner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Frederick is staying active underneath Lerner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lerner wants to pass the guard but Frederick is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederick is defending against the submission attempts here by Lerner.
Frederick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Frederick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lerner defends it easily.
Frederick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lerner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lerner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lerner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frederick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frederick is looking for a triangle here but Lerner uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Frederick is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lerner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frederick keeps working.
Lerner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lerner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Frederick is not content to let Lerner control the position.
Lerner looks up at the clock and then as Frederick takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lerner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight!
Glen Lerner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lerner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Lerner!
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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