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Event:
CEC 474
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Some.
Some fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some misses with a body kick.
Freeman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Some on the side of the head.
Some throws a head kick that misses.
Freeman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Some moves away.
Freeman blocks a low kick nicely.
Freeman loads up on a big right hand but Some slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Some.
Some throws a hook to the side of Freeman's head but Freeman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by Some.
Some thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Freeman if he has to take too many more of those.
Freeman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Trouble Some seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some lands a leg kick that knocks Freeman off balance momentarily.
Some pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Freeman moves out of range of the body kick from Some.
Nice defenses there by Some.
Some went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Some connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Freeman's hands.
Some takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Freeman throws a body punch but Some moves out of range.
Freeman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A big right from Freeman misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Some.
Some fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freeman manages to avoid it.
Some lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Some loads up on a big right hand but Freeman slips the punch.
Some moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some throws a front kick aimed at Freeman's knee but Freeman avoids it well.
Some looks to land a right hand but Freeman moved out of range.
Freeman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Freeman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Freeman.
Freeman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freeman connects with a jab.
Some tests Freeman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab by Some.#ROC#
Freeman is rocked!
Some dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Freeman is still on wobbly legs! Can Some finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Some! Freeman is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trouble Some!
An out of breath and clearly excited Trouble Some thanked Perkele! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
SPI - 4
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
A big left from Penn misses.
Penn throws a head kick but Freeman moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freeman. Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn.
Freeman looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.#TD#
Penn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Penn trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Freeman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Freeman tries to buck Penn off but Penn is having none of it.
Freeman keeps trying to improve his position.
Freeman struggling a bit here.
Penn trying to control the position but Freeman is working away.
Penn working away.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Freeman tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Penn has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Freeman's body.
#SUB#
Freeman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Freeman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Penn.
#T3#
Penn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Penn trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Penn missing with strikes. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Penn controls the action.
Freeman trying to control the hands but Penn won't let him.
Penn controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Freeman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn tries to keep control of the position but Freeman is staying busy.#SUB#
Freeman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Penn avoiding Freeman 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Penn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Freeman misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Penn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Penn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Freeman keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Freeman! But no joy.
Penn digs a good body shot into Freeman's ribs.
Penn is looking to chop away at Freeman's legs.
Freeman looks to throw the jab but Penn is out of range.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Freeman staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Freeman doesn't seem bothered though.
Freeman looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Freeman misses. #T1#
Freeman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Penn doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Penn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Freeman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Freeman tries to get set, Penn tries to push him back and clinch up but Freeman manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick from Penn lands but Freeman takes it in his stride.
Penn digs a good hook to Freeman's body.
James Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn throws a nice head kick!
Freeman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
Freeman blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Freeman! But no joy.
Freeman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Penn connects with a high kick.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
Penn tries to clinch but Freeman is having none of it.
Freeman thinks about the counter body kick.#T2#
Penn tries to clinch up but Freeman circles away and keeps his distance.
Freeman misses with a looping right.
Penn feinted with a counter takedown.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Freeman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.#TD#
Penn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Freeman to the ground. Penn is now in Freeman's guard.
Penn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Penn advances to half guard.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Freeman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Penn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet.
Penn not doing much here.
#T3#
Penn trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Freeman is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Freeman moves out of range easily.
Freeman throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freeman moves out of range of the strikes.
Freeman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Penn lands a head kick!
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Freeman.
Freeman punishes Penn's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Penn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Freeman misses the jab.
Penn throws a head kick but Freeman moves out of range.
Penn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Penn lands a high kick!
Nice defenses there by Freeman.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Freeman as he jumps to the side.
Penn misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Penn throws a solid leg kick but Freeman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Penn.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Penn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Freeman missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Freeman lunges at Penn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Penn's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like James Penn has been cut.
Freeman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Freeman throws a hook but Penn blocks it.
Penn tries to counter with a takedown but Freeman is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Freeman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Penn scores with a head kick. Freeman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Penn lands with a slapping head kick.
Freeman blocks a head kick by Penn.
#KD2#
Freeman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Penn sprawling to the canvas! Penn rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Freeman finish him?!
#ROC2#
Penn is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn leaves his chin hanging out and Freeman seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Penn crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Freeman!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matt Freeman waved his t-shirt featuring Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
SPI: Rio - 1
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
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. #CL2#
Freeman darts in and clinches Arenas up against the cage.#BC2#
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.#CL2#
Freeman closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Arenas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
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.#ES#
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. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Arenas.
Freeman tries to clinch but Arenas is having none of it.
Arenas connects with a jab.#CL2#
Freeman has closed the distance and engaged Arenas in a clinch.
#BC2#
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. #CL2#
Freeman closes the distance and pushes Arenas back into the cage.#BC#
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!#T2#
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.#TD2#
Arenas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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
#TD2#
and Freeman counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
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!
#R2##TD2#
Freeman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arenas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
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. #T1#
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. #ES#
Arenas has his feet on Freeman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
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.
#T3#
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.#TD2#
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.#SU2#
Freeman stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4#
Freeman staying out of range there.#TD2#
Freeman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
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!
#R3#
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. #ROC#
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.#TD2#
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. #T1##ES#
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.#CL2#
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. #T2#
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.
#BC#
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. #T3#
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
#CL2#
and Freeman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4##TD2#
Freeman manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freeman wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
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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Event:
UVT 370: Happy Birthday
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Freeman goes for a double leg but Kenzie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kenzie continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Kenzie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Freeman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kenzie! But no joy.
Kenzie throws a right hand that Freeman ducks under and follows up with a left that Freeman also avoids with ease.
Freeman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Freeman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Freeman slips a jab from Kenzie.
Nice sprawl there from Kenzie as Freeman shoots in.
Kenzie fails to land with a series of punches.
Freeman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Kenzie gets caught napping as Freeman dives in and scores a takedown. Kenzie manages to retain guard.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Kenzie keeps moving.
Freeman won't allow Kenzie to sweep him here.
Kenzie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Freeman passes into half guard. #T1#
Kenzie is looking to improve his position.
Freeman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Freeman seems to be working for a kimura but Kenzie defends the submission attempt.
Kenzie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Freeman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kenzie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kenzie tries to get to full guard but Freeman has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Freeman controlling the action here.
Kenzie wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kenzie tries to close the distance and clinch but Freeman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Freeman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck for Freeman with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenzie throws out a counter right but Freeman avoids it with no problem.
Kenzie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Kenzie finds it's way through Freeman's defenses. #TD#
Freeman looking to score a takedown here. Kenzie is defending well but Freeman drives through and ends up in Kenzie's guard.
Freeman passes into half guard.
Kenzie keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Freeman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Kenzie wants to improve his position but Freeman is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Freeman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman trying to control the pace.
Kenzie wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrick Kenzie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kenzie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kenzie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kenzie misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Freeman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kenzie won't be happy with that.
Kenzie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Freeman.
Freeman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Kenzie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Freeman working the ground and pound but Kenzie is defending the strikes. #T1#
Freeman trying to control the position but Kenzie is working away.
Freeman scoring with punches from side control.
Freeman trying to control the action but Kenzie is working from the bottom.
Matt Freeman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Freeman is really struggling to control Kenzie but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kenzie being controlled for a moment.
Freeman trying to control the position but Kenzie is working away.
Kenzie wants to control but Freeman postures up.#T3##SUB#
Freeman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kenzie, who protects the arm well.
Freeman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenzie keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kenzie throws a looping overhand right but Freeman ducks down to avoid it.
Kenzie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
A left lands for Kenzie.
Kenzie misses the shot to the body.
It appears Freeman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kenzie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Freeman has Kenzie up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Kenzie manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Kenzie throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
Kenzie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Freeman counters with a crisp one two that drops Kenzie! Freeman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kenzie to his feet! Kenzie is in big trouble!#ROC#
Kenzie is rocked!
Freeman and Kenzie are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Freeman throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Kenzie into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Freeman knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Freeman!
After the big win, Matt Freeman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
UVT 367: Grey vs Bourque
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Freeman moves out of range as Uematsu strikes.
Freeman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uematsu.
Freeman with the counter takedown but Uematsu avoids it easily.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uematsu sprawls well. Uematsu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Uematsu misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Uematsu.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uematsu as he jumps to the side.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uematsu as he jumps to the side.
Hironobu Uematsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Freeman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman shoots in looking for a takedown but Uematsu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Freeman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uematsu swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Freeman scores with a takedown into Uematsu's guard.
Freeman chips away with some ground and pound.
Freeman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uematsu is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Uematsu manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Uematsu scores with a one two! Freeman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Freeman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uematsu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Uematsu. #CL2#
Uematsu tries to keep at a distance but Freeman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Freeman controlling the action here for a moment.
Freeman fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Uematsu breaks from the clinch.
Freeman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Freeman throws a series of punches but Uematsu moves out of range.
Freeman misses with a combination
enabling Uematsu to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uematsu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Freeman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Freeman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Freeman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Uematsu's brow.
Uematsu tries to break the clinch but Freeman is controlling the position.
Uematsu tries to circle away but Freeman has him pinned against the cage.
Freeman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uematsu misses with a body punch.
#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Freeman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Uematsu tries to sprawl but Freeman drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Uematsu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Freeman is on him like a limpet, forcing Uematsu back against the cage.#BC#
Uematsu breaks the clinch.
Uematsu stuffs the takedown.
Uematsu throwing a counter right hand but Freeman manages to avoid it.
Freeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uematsu's waist but Uematsu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freeman off to one side.
Uematsu tests Freeman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Freeman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Uematsu finds it's way through Freeman's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Freeman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Uematsu throws a leg kick which misses Freeman's front leg but catches the back leg as Freeman tries to avoid it.
Uematsu throws a body punch but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Uematsu misses with a straight left.
Uematsu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uematsu misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Freeman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Freeman shoots in but no luck this time.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uematsu sprawls well. Uematsu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
Uematsu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hironobu Uematsu dominated that round.
That's time! Uematsu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Uematsu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Freeman's head backwards.
Uematsu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Freeman rushes Uematsu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Freeman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uematsu backwards. #TD2#
Freeman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Uematsu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Freeman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Freeman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uematsu keeps working.
Freeman taking a breather here.
Uematsu wants to get back to his feet but Freeman drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uematsu is trying to improve his position.
Uematsu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freeman controlling from side mount. #T1#
Uematsu can't do much from the bottom here.
Uematsu is trying to get back to half guard.
Freeman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Uematsu!
Uematsu working to try and regain half guard.
Uematsu is squirming around, avoiding Freeman's attempts to control the action.
Uematsu's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Uematsu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
Uematsu tries to lock up and control but Freeman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Uematsu is squirming around, avoiding Freeman's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Freeman working the ground and pound effectively.
#CUT2#
It looks like Hironobu Uematsu has been cut.
Uematsu tries to hold on but Freeman postures up.
Freeman tries to control but Uematsu wriggling away.
Uematsu is working to get back to half guard.
Uematsu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Uematsu tries to reverse the position but Freeman maintains control.
Freeman lands a big elbow.
Freeman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Uematsu is looking to escape.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Uematsu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Freeman looking to finish Uematsu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Uematsu!
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Freeman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Uematsu is working to get back to half guard.
Uematsu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Uematsu is looking to improve his position.
Freeman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uematsu defending well though.
Uematsu wants to improve his position but Freeman is controlling well.
Uematsu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Freeman.
Freeman drops an elbow to the side of Uematsu's head.
Uematsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Freeman is trying to control the action in half guard but Uematsu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Freeman prevents Uematsu from standing back up.
Uematsu wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matt Freeman has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Freeman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Uematsu trying to control from the bottom.
Uematsu tries to roll over but Freeman keeps him under control.
Uematsu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Uematsu is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman wants to pass the guard but Uematsu is keeping the position.
Uematsu wants to get back to his feet but Freeman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Freeman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hironobu Uematsu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Freeman shoots in for a double leg but Uematsu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Uematsu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Uematsu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uematsu as he jumps to the side.
Uematsu works over Freeman's head and body with a nice combination.
Freeman tries to clinch there but Uematsu circles away.
Uematsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freeman goes for a double leg but Uematsu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Uematsu continues to drive forward.
Hironobu Uematsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Freeman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
Freeman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Uematsu's guard.
Uematsu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Uematsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Uematsu pulls Freeman in to control the position.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Uematsu keeps moving.
Uematsu is looking to stand up but Freeman isn't so interested in that idea.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Uematsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uematsu trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matt Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Freeman or perhaps it was just good defense by Uematsu, which made it look bad.
A slow jab from Uematsu misses its intended target. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Freeman misses with a takedown attempt
and Uematsu counters with a left and a right that stings Freeman. #TD2#
Uematsu tries to sprawl but Freeman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Uematsu is trying to maintain the position but Freeman is very close to passing his half guard.
Uematsu wants to get back to full guard.
Uematsu wants to get back to his feet.
Uematsu is trying to get back to full guard.
Uematsu trying to get back to full guard but Freeman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Uematsu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Freeman with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Uematsu is working to get back to half guard.
Freeman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Uematsu regains half guard.
Freeman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Uematsu!
Uematsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Uematsu wants to hold on but Freeman pushes him away.
Uematsu is looking to get to half guard.
Freeman controlling from mount. #T4##SUB2#
Freeman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Freeman controlling the position easily from mount.
Freeman landing shots from mount. #CUT2#
Hironobu Uematsu's cut is getting worse.
Uematsu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Freeman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Uematsu tries to get to full guard but Freeman has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Freeman.
I think Freeman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Freeman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Matt Freeman made sure he mentioned Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
UVT 363: April Agression
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - O Neil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Neil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Freeman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but O Neil defends it well.
O Neil cracks Freeman with a good jab.
O Neil misses the jab.
O Neil 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.
O Neil throws a series of strikes that have Freeman backpedaling.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Freeman is defended easily by O Neil.
Freeman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Freeman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and O Neil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Neil looks to land a right hand but Freeman moved out of range.
A punch combination from O Neil misses.
A punch combination from O Neil misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Freeman! But no joy.
O Neil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Neil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
O Neil cracks Freeman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for O Neil. That snapped Freeman's head back.
O Neil throws a hook but Freeman avoids it easily.
Freeman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Freeman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
O Neil is looking for a sweep. Freeman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Neil is looking to control Freeman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Neil avoid being mounted?
Freeman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Freeman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O Neil sees it coming and defends easily.
Freeman controlling the action here. #T2##SUB2#
Freeman seems to be working for a kimura but O Neil defends the submission attempt.
Freeman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
O Neil is squirming around, avoiding Freeman's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Freeman avoids the attempt from O Neil to control.
Freeman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O Neil is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Freeman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB2#
Freeman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now O Neil is on top in guard.
O Neil trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom. #T4#
O Neil won't allow Freeman to sweep him here. #SU#
O Neil gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Freeman throws a combination. O Neil tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Mickey O Neil has been cut.
Freeman slips a jab and a cross from O Neil.
Freeman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Freeman clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from O Neil fails to land.
O Neil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Freeman manages to pull guard.
Freeman managing to control the position.
O Neil would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
O Neil avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O Neil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey O Neil's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Freeman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Neil throws out the jab.
O Neil throws a sloppy head kick and Freeman moves out of range easily.
O Neil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Neil misses with a hook.#CL2#
Freeman closes the distance and clinches.
Freeman keeps control of O Neil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
O Neil gets underhooks to prevent Freeman's takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Freeman.
O Neil misses with a punch to the body.
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Freeman.
O Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
O Neil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Freeman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed O Neil clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Freeman is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T1##SUB2#
Freeman is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. O Neil is defending well though. Freeman let's go of the attempt for now.
Matt Freeman has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Freeman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Freeman struggling to land strikes to the head as O Neil covers up.
Freeman keeps control of the position easily here as O Neil tries to buck him off.
#T2#
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.
Freeman is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Freeman gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Freeman gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Freeman apologises and we restart here on the feet.
O Neil slips a jab and a cross from Freeman.
#CL2#
Freeman clinches with his opponent.
Freeman has O Neil pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. O Neil manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Freeman pulls guard successfully.
Freeman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU#
O Neil decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Freeman takes the fight into the clinch.
Freeman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Neil is defending well for now.#T3#
O Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Neil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Freeman has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Freeman has hold of one of O Neil's legs. O Neil is fighting the takedown attempt but Freeman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
O Neil is controlling Freeman's posture.
O Neil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Freeman wants to control from the top but O Neil keeps moving.
O Neil is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Freeman trying to control but O Neil is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
O Neil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freeman. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
O Neil displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
O Neil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mickey O Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Freeman.
Freeman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Freeman there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt.
O Neil keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Freeman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mickey O Neil's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
O Neil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freeman.
Freeman motions for O Neil to come forward. Freeman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Neil throws out a loose jab but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from O Neil misses. #CL2#
Freeman moves into the clinch successfully.
O Neil lands a hook to the side of the head.
Freeman tries to land a knee to the head but O Neil blocks with his arms.
O Neil swings wildly with an uppercut but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Freeman breaks from the clinch.
Freeman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Neil lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mickey O Neil is winning the standup battle so far.
O Neil misses with an uppercut.
Matt Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Neil looks to land a combination but Freeman avoids it well.
O Neil throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Freeman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
O Neil misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Freeman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
O Neil is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Freeman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Freeman is trying to pull guard but O Neil turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
O Neil trying to stall but Freeman improves his position.
O Neil trying to control the position but instead, Freeman has worked for underhooks and has pushed O Neil into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from O Neil fails to land.
O Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Neil working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Freeman drags the fight down to the ground.
Freeman wants to stand and escape but O Neil is having none of it.
Freeman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Freeman looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Neil is one step ahead there. #T2#
Freeman controls O Neil momentarily but O Neil frees himself. #SU#
O Neil stands and steps away. Freeman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
O Neil is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
O Neil takes a swing at Freeman's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Freeman moves into the clinch.
O Neil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Freeman's elbow.
Freeman is trying to pull guard but O Neil turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
O Neil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting O Neil here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#BC2#
Freeman manages to break the clinch.
Freeman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mickey O Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Freeman.
O Neil tries to bum rush Freeman with a series of wild strikes but Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Freeman slips under a jab.
O Neil throws a big shot that misses.
Freeman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Freeman tries a head kick but it misses.
O Neil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freeman manages to avoid it.
O Neil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freeman dives in and grabs O Neil's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Neil pushes down on Freeman's head and hops out.
O Neil lands a nice hook to Freeman's body. Freeman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by O Neil as he connects with a hook.
Freeman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Neil defends it nicely.
O Neil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4##CL2#
Freeman clinches.
O Neil has had enough of the clinch but Freeman keeps him there for the moment.
O Neil tries to stall but Freeman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Freeman decides to pull guard.
O Neil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O Neil would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
O Neil decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
O Neil looks to throw the jab but Freeman is out of range.
Freeman slips under a jab from O Neil.
O Neil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Freeman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey O Neil showed his dominance in that final round.
I think O Neil 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey O Neil!
Mickey O Neil thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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