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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Arenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arenas comes to the cage accompanied by Alive-Krewella. 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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197 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class MT
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World class 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
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicolas Arenas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arenas throws a series of punches but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman tries to counter with a clinch but Arenas shakes him off and moves away.
Arenas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Freeman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Freeman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arenas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Freeman misses with a straight right.
Freeman darts in and clinches Arenas up against the cage.
Freeman manages to break the clinch.
Freeman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arenas finds it's way round the side to connect with Freeman's head.
Arenas connects with a looping right hand.
Freeman slips under a jab from Arenas.
Freeman closes the distance and clinches.
Arenas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Freeman drives through with a takedown into Arenas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arenas pushes Freeman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Arenas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Freeman circles away quickly and effectively.
Freeman feints the counter takedown.
Freeman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arenas misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Arenas.
Freeman tries to clinch but Arenas is having none of it.
Arenas connects with a jab.
Freeman has closed the distance and engaged Arenas in a clinch.
Freeman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Freeman blocks the body kick.
Freeman is looking for the big counter here.
Freeman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arenas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Freeman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arenas pinned against the cage. Arenas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Freeman closes the distance and pushes Arenas back into the cage.
Arenas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arenas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arenas misses with a wild body shot.
Arenas takes a swing at Freeman's ribcage but misses.
Arenas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Freeman. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arenas sets himself, and Freeman steps forward looking for the clinch! Arenas avoids it this time.
Arenas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nicolas Arenas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arenas stuffs the takedown.
Nicolas Arenas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Freeman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freeman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arenas.
Nice defenses there by Freeman.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Freeman.
Freeman tries to clinch up.
It looked like Arenas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Freeman fails to land the takedown.
Arenas throws an overhand right that lands on Freeman's shoulder, as Freeman tries to avoid the shot.
Arenas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Arenas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arenas pushes Freeman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Freeman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arenas to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Freeman is defended easily by Arenas.
Arenas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nicolas Arenas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from Arenas.
Arenas lands a jab to the nose.
Arenas misses with a body shot.
Arenas sets himself, and Freeman steps forward looking for the clinch! Arenas avoids it this time.
Arenas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arenas throws a right hand that Freeman ducks under and follows up with a left that Freeman also avoids with ease.
Freeman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Arenas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Freeman moves out of range as Arenas strikes.
Freeman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arenas defends it nicely.
Arenas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arenas.
Arenas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Freeman's hands.
Freeman slips a straight right by Arenas.
Arenas throws a leg kick that misses.
Arenas is looking to land body kicks.
Arenas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Arenas.
Freeman wants to clinch.
Arenas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Freeman counters with a takedown into side control.
Arenas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arenas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Freeman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freeman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freeman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freeman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arenas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
No luck for Freeman with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Arenas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Freeman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arenas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Freeman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Freeman stays in close to Arenas's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arenas is looking to stand up but Freeman isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arenas's head.
Freeman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arenas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Freeman postures up and lands a big shot to Arenas's brow.
Arenas is looking to stand up but Freeman isn't so interested in that idea.
Arenas has his feet on Freeman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arenas lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Arenas.
Freeman walks into a jab.
Freeman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arenas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Freeman feints the counter takedown.
Arenas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
Arenas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
Good shot there by Arenas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arenas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Freeman counters with a left and a right that stings Arenas.
Nicolas Arenas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freeman shoots in looking for a takedown but Arenas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Freeman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arenas misses with a wild combination.
Arenas leaves Freeman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arenas lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A lazy left from Arenas finds it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Arenas. No joy for Freeman on that attempt.
Nicolas Arenas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Freeman.
Freeman closes the distance and clinches up with Arenas, looking for a takedown. Freeman pushes Arenas against the cage but Arenas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Freeman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Arenas!
Freeman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arenas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Freeman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here as Freeman stalls from top position.
Freeman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman staying out of range there.
Freeman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Arenas explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Freeman wants to clinch.
Arenas catches Freeman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arenas lands a lovely overhand right.
Freeman shoots in and drives through. Arenas sprawls well.
Arenas misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Arenas 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!
Good shot there by Arenas.
Freeman fails with the takedown.
Arenas scores with a nice head shot.
Arenas punishes Freeman's body with a nice straight punch.
Freeman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Freeman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A right-left combo lands from Arenas.
Freeman is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Freeman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Arenas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arenas throws a big shot that misses.
Freeman feints and as Arenas raises his hands in defense, Freeman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman won't allow Arenas to get back to his feet.
Freeman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arenas wants to get back to his feet but Freeman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arenas kicks Freeman off and gets to his feet.
No luck for Freeman with that takedown attempt.
Arenas throws a hook but Freeman avoids it easily.
Freeman flicks out a counter leg kick but Arenas steps away.
Arenas misses with a hook.
Arenas tries to keep at a distance but Freeman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arenas wants to get back to striking at distance but Freeman won't allow it.
Freeman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Freeman jumps guard but Arenas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nicolas Arenas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Freeman.
Freeman keeps control of Arenas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tries to pull guard but Arenas won't allow it.
Freeman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arenas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arenas gets underhooks to prevent Freeman's takedown attempt.
Arenas breaks from the clinch.
Arenas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A punch lands to the side of Freeman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Freeman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arenas.
Arenas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from Arenas.
Nicolas Arenas is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arenas misses with a looping left.
Arenas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arenas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Freeman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arenas circles away quickly and effectively.
Arenas throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arenas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Freeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arenas jabs Freeman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Freeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Arenas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Freeman's sensitive parts.
Freeman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arenas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freeman.
Matt Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arenas misses with a wild combination.
Freeman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arenas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Freeman has time to react.
Arenas throws a leg kick but Freeman checks it.
Arenas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Freeman. That did some damage!
Freeman tries to clinch there but Arenas circles away.
Freeman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arenas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Freeman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freeman wants to sweep but no luck.
Freeman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arenas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Freeman is tightening it up a little... Arenas has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Arenas reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Arenas taps out! Nice BJJ there by Freeman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matt Freeman!
Matt Freeman made sure to mention his sponsor, Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40) in his post fight interview.
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