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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2018 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Cane.
Freeman throws out a counter right but Cane avoids it with no problem.
Freeman throws a series of punches but Cane moves out of range.
Cane throws a jab when Freeman was well out of range.
Freeman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Freeman moves away and avoids it.
Freeman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Freeman throws a right and a left that Cane avoids nicely.
Cane scores with a jab to the head.
Freeman staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Freeman.
Cane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freeman.
Freeman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Cane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane missing with a left hand there. Freeman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Cane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Freeman on the side of the head.
Cane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Freeman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Cane loads up on a big right hand but Freeman slips the punch.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Nice defenses there by Freeman.
It seemed like Freeman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cane. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cane misses with a lunging right hand
and Freeman counters with a nice uppercut.
Cane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Freeman's hands.
Cane scores with a hook.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cane lands with a shot to the body.
Freeman swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
so Cane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Freeman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cane.
Cane stands up over Freeman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cane works over Freeman with some ground and pound from guard.
Cane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Freeman's head.#ROC#
Freeman is rocked!
Cane lands a couple of digs.
Freeman is still in real trouble! Can Cane finish him?
Cane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cane slips nicely into half guard.
Cane scores with a big shot! Freeman's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Freeman! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Nate Freeman had this to say: 'I'm glad the belt went to a fellow LOD member, unfortunately it wasn't me tonight. Sorry to disappoint my fans!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Teller throws the kick towards the body but Freeman avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Teller is defended easily by Freeman.
Freeman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Teller doesn't seem bothered though.
Freeman lands a slapping body shot.
Teller with a poor takedown
and Teller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Teller rushes Freeman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Freeman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Freeman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Teller throws a nice looking combination but Freeman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice combination there by Freeman.
Freeman scores with a one two! Teller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Teller drops his hands for a split second and Freeman immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Teller face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Freeman follows up with a right hand that knocks Teller into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nate Freeman!
After winning the bout, Nate Freeman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Muakbar misses with an uppercut
and Freeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Muakbar misses
letting Freeman counter with a right hand. #CL#
Muakbar instigates a clinch.
Muakbar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muakbar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Freeman working hard to break the clinch.
Muakbar keeps control of Freeman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Freeman wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Muakbar. #BC#
Muakbar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muakbar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muakbar misses with a lunging right hand
and Muakbar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muakbar looks to score with a jab to the body but Freeman is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Freeman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Muakbar as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Muakbar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Freeman, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muakbar keeps control of Freeman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Freeman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Freeman tries to break free but Muakbar pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Freeman blocks a body shot from Muakbar.
Muakbar has Freeman pressed against the cage, preventing Freeman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Muakbar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Muakbar lands a body punch. #TD#
Muakbar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Muakbar postures up in Freeman's guard and throws a big left but Freeman blocks it.
Muakbar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Muakbar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Muakbar works over Freeman with some ground and pound from guard.
Muakbar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Muakbar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Muakbar throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muakbar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Our spies down at at Elite Gym inform us that Freeman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Muakbar is looking to work some ground and pound but Freeman has wrist control.
Freeman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muakbar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Muakbar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muakbar is in close to Freeman's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
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!#SUB#
Muakbar drops back looking for a leg! Freeman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Freeman manages to kick Muakbar off! Muakbar jumps back into Freeman's guard.
Freeman trying to control the position here.
Freeman trying to control the position.
Muakbar throws a big elbow that misses.
Muakbar preventing the sweep.
Muakbar throwing strikes from guard but Freeman blocks nicely.
Muakbar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Muakbar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muakbar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Muakbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muakbar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Muakbar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Muakbar throws an elbow that misses. Freeman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Muakbar's guard. Nice move by Freeman!#REVB#
Muakbar pulls Freeman in close to his closed guard and prevents Freeman from doing any damage or advancing position.#SU2#
Freeman gets to his feet. Muakbar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Muakbar walks into a left hand.
Freeman avoids the body shot from Muakbar.
#T4#
Muakbar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Freeman.
Muakbar throws a big shot that misses.
Freeman throws out a counter right but Muakbar avoids it with no problem.
Muakbar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Muakbar slips a jab from Freeman.
Muakbar misses with a series of wild punches.
Muakbar throws a hook but Freeman blocks it.
Muakbar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muakbar just misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Muakbar throws a combination. Freeman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Muakbar throws a right hand that misses
and Freeman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Muakbar. #ROC#
Freeman is rocked!
Muakbar lands an uppercut, right on the button! Freeman tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haji Muakbar!
During a confident post fight interview, Haji Muakbar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Nate Freeman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm glad the belt went to a fellow LOD member, unfortunately it wasn't me tonight. Sorry to disappoint my fans!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Doyle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Freeman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Freeman scores with a jab.
Doyle wants to clinch but Freeman slips to the side
and Freeman counters with a nice uppercut.
Doyle misses with a double jab
and Freeman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doyle.
Freeman is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Doyle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Freeman, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Freeman breaks the clinch.
Doyle throws a poor cross that misses
and Freeman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Doyle misses with a combination
and Doyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doyle misses with a combination
and Freeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Doyle swinging wildly here.
Freeman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Doyle is looking to score with low kicks.
Doyle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Freeman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Doyle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Doyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Doyle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Freeman's half guard.#ES#
Freeman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doyle misses with a left hand
and Freeman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A left and a right from Doyle both land. Nice combination.
Freeman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Doyle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Freeman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doyle looks winded!
Doyle walks into a left hand.
Nate Freeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freeman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Freeman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Freeman looks to land a combination. Doyle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Freeman lands a nice looking body shot.
Freeman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Doyle eats them both and turns towards Freeman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Freeman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Freeman scores with a nice right hand.
Doyle lands a nice hook to Freeman's body. Freeman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donall Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doyle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Freeman counters with a nice uppercut.
Doyle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doyle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Freeman counter with a right hand. #T3#
Freeman scores with a hook to the body. Doyle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doyle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Freeman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Doyle scrambles back to his feet.
Doyle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Freeman counters with a nice uppercut.
Doyle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Freeman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doyle throws a leg kick
and Freeman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Freeman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Freeman.
Doyle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Freeman works over Doyle's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#
Doyle is rocked!
Freeman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doyle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Freeman to counter with a crisp jab.
Doyle is still on wobbly legs! Can Freeman finish him?
Freeman scores with a hook.
Freeman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T4#
Freeman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doyle's head.
Doyle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Freeman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Freeman clobbers Doyle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Freeman throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Doyle crashing down! Doyle tries to stagger back to his feet but Freeman just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Doyle asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Freeman!
Nate Freeman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Freeman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Del Oeste circles away quickly and effectively.
Freeman throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
so Del Oeste counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Freeman pulls Del Oeste in to control the position.
Freeman is trying to keep Del Oeste in close.
Del Oeste looking to pass the guard.
Del Oeste stopping the sweep attempt from Freeman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Freeman keeping full guard, as Del Oeste tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Del Oeste.
Del Oeste wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freeman keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Oeste has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Freeman!#SUB2#
Del Oeste looking for a guillotine from mount but Freeman is having none of it. #T2#
Freeman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Freeman tries to lock up and control but Del Oeste gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Del Oeste scoring with strikes but Freeman is staying in there.
Freeman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Del Oeste has isolated one of Freeman's arms. Freeman looking to fight him off but Del Oeste twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Del Oeste!
Ryan Del Oeste decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Nate Freeman had this to say: 'I'm glad the belt went to a fellow LOD member, unfortunately it wasn't me tonight. Sorry to disappoint my fans!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Freeman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD#
Doyle drops Freeman with a left right combo! Doyle follows him down to the ground into side control.
#CUT#
It looks like Nate Freeman has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The strikes coming from Doyle are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Freeman is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SU#
Doyle stands up. #CL#
Doyle rushes Freeman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Freeman is looking to break free of the clinch but Doyle has double underhooks. #BC2#
Freeman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doyle misses with a double jab
and Freeman counters with a nice uppercut.
Doyle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Doyle throws a lazy head kick
letting Freeman counter with a right hand. #T1#
A low kick from Doyle is predictable there
and Doyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donall Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doyle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freeman.
Doyle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Freeman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Doyle's head coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Doyle throws a combination that misses
and Freeman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doyle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Freeman counters with a left and a right that stings Doyle.
Jab by Freeman.
Freeman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Doyle's calf.
Doyle misses with a hook
and Freeman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Doyle blocks a head kick by Freeman.
Doyle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Freeman counters with a straight right hand.
Doyle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Freeman counters with a left to the body.
Doyle tries for a takedown but Freeman circles away easily
enabling Freeman to counter with a crisp jab.
Doyle is breathing heavily.#T2#
Doyle throws a lazy uppercut
and Doyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doyle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Doyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Freeman scores with the left hand. Doyle knows he should have avoided that one.
Doyle swings widly with a right hand
and Freeman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #KD2#
Freeman drops Doyle with a left right combo! Freeman follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#
Doyle is rocked!#SU2#
Freeman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #KD2#
Freeman drops Doyle with a left right combo! Freeman follows him down to the ground into side control.
Oh Doyle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Freeman stands up and beckons Doyle to his feet.
Doyle seems to have got his legs back now.
Freeman lands with a nice combination. Doyle backs away looking to recover.#T3#
Doyle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Freeman counters with a crisp right that sends Doyle to the canvas! Freeman follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Freeman!
A victorious Nate Freeman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Ibn Ali misses.
Decent striking displayed by Freeman there.#CUT#
It looks like Husain Ibn Ali has been cut.#CL2#
Ibn Ali pushes Freeman up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ibn Ali breaks from the clinch.
Freeman cracks Ibn Ali with an open hand slap.
Ibn Ali misses with a head kick.
Ibn Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Freeman throws a leg kick which misses Ibn Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ibn Ali tries to avoid it.
Ibn Ali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freeman connects with a looping right hand.
Freeman avoids the head kick by Ibn Ali.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibn Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Ibn Ali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Freeman in his tracks.
Ibn Ali tries to bum rush Freeman with a series of wild strikes but Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ibn Ali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Freeman connects with a crisp jab.
Ibn Ali throws the left hand but Freeman avoids the punch easily.
Ibn Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freeman.
Freeman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ibn Ali swings away with a body shot that misses
and Freeman counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibn Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ibn Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ibn Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freeman.
Freeman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Freeman slips a straight right by Ibn Ali.
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!
Ibn Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Ibn Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Freeman's sensitive parts.
Ibn Ali wants to clinch but Freeman slips to the side
and Freeman counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Ibn Ali is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Husain Ibn Ali's cut even more.
Ibn Ali has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ibn Ali drops his hands momentarily. Freeman doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Ibn Ali staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Ibn Ali doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Freeman!
Nate Freeman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Husain Ibn Ali had this to say: 'I give glory to Allah. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Freeman misses with a body punch
and Potku makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Freeman really felt that one!
Potku takes a swing at Freeman's ribcage but misses.
Potku misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Freeman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paavo Potku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Freeman. Beautiful body shot.
Potku scores with a hook to the body. Freeman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Potku catches Freeman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Freeman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Potku. Potku obviously looking to wear him down.
Potku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Potku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Freeman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Potku throws a leg kick which misses Freeman's front leg but catches the back leg as Freeman tries to avoid it.
Potku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Potku's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Potku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Potku.#T1#
Potku throws a hook but Freeman avoids it easily.
Freeman throws a body shot but no joy.
Potku scores with a jab. Freeman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Freeman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Freeman defending well as Potku loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Potku.
Potku thuds his shin into the meat of Freeman's side.
Potku throws an overhand right that lands on Freeman's shoulder, as Freeman tries to avoid the shot.
Potku cracks Freeman with a good jab.
Potku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Potku throws the kick towards the body but Freeman avoids it.#CL#
Potku drives through and clinches with Freeman against the cage.
Nice body punch from Potku - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Freeman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freeman misses with an uppercut. Potku saw that one coming.
Potku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Freeman has time to react.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Potku! Freeman is out on his feet! Potku rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Freeman is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Freeman is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Potku!
Nate Freeman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm glad the belt went to a fellow LOD member, unfortunately it wasn't me tonight. Sorry to disappoint my fans!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Freeman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hansson doesn't manage to clinch there - Freeman circles away.
Hansson tries to clinch
and Freeman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hansson tries to clinch
and Freeman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Freeman's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling & Boxing & MT SPARRING GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Freeman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Filip Hansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansson tries to clinch but Freeman moves away
letting Freeman counter with a right hand.
Hansson tries for a takedown but Freeman circles away easily
and Freeman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hansson tries to clinch #KD2#
and Freeman counters with a beautiful punch that sends Hansson to the canvas! #ROC2#
Hansson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Freeman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Hansson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hansson closes the distance but Freeman moves to the side
and Freeman counters with a left to the body.
Freeman lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Hansson up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Freeman from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Hansson's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Freeman!
After winning the bout, Nate Freeman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
High lands a front kick.
Freeman tries to move into range but High moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
High lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by High.
Freeman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A chopping leg kick lands by High.
High paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from High.
Freeman misses with a hook. High ducked under it nicely.
Phil High seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman avoids the head kick by High.
#TD#
High shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. High showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freeman is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
High looks to land a strike but Freeman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Freeman is trying to control the position but High postures up.
High throws a big right hand that misses.
High with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Freeman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with High. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
High stands up over Freeman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
High throwing strikes but missing.
Freeman wants to control the position but High says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
High seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Freeman trying to hold on to High's head to control him but High postures up.
Freeman controlling the position for now.
Freeman trying to hold on to High's head to control him but High postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. High lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
High missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
High thows a huge punch but Freeman dodges it nicely.
High is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Freeman trying to hold on to High's head to control him but High postures up.
High is trying to control. Freeman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Freeman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
High chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Freeman looking to control.
High in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
High is in close to Freeman's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#
Freeman is rocked!
High is working Freeman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Freeman is still in real trouble! Can High finish him?
Freeman looking to control.
High gets to his feet and stands over Freeman, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Freeman felt that one! High unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Freeman from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil High!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Phil High made sure he mentioned Museum of Monsters & Madmen, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Nate Freeman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm glad the belt went to a fellow LOD member, unfortunately it wasn't me tonight. Sorry to disappoint my fans!'.
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Event:
GKNY 112 - Man vs Funk
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Vance clinches with his opponent.
Freeman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Vance lands with a short shot to the head.
Vance lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vance.
Vance working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vance keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Freeman's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Vance.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vance.
Vance working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vance creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Freeman with a big uppercut! Freeman tries to clinch up but Vance pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Freeman to the mat! Freeman covers up and Vance unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kruger Vance!
Kruger Vance tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Nate Freeman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm glad the belt went to a fellow LOD member, unfortunately it wasn't me tonight. Sorry to disappoint my fans!'.
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Event:
GKNY 108 - Guk vs Campbell
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Freeman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Freeman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A combination from Vance does no damage. #CL2#
Vance fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Freeman, pushing him back against the cage.
Vance cracks Freeman with a nice body shot.
Freeman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vance gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Nate Freeman has been cut.
Vance lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vance lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vance works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vance lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Vance.
Vance lands a body punch.
Vance is working Freeman over against the cage.
Vance lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Freeman backwards. #ROC2#
Freeman is rocked!
Freeman takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Freeman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vance creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Freeman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Freeman drops to his knees and Vance pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kruger Vance!
A less than humble Kruger Vance misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Nate Freeman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm glad the belt went to a fellow LOD member, unfortunately it wasn't me tonight. Sorry to disappoint my fans!'.
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Event:
GKNY 102 - Guk vs McGuire
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Freeman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandels throws a head kick that misses.
Freeman blocks a head kick by Sandels.
Sandels is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sandels digs a good body shot into Freeman's ribs.
Freeman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Freeman looks winded!
Sandels throws a head kick that Freeman semi-blocks.
Sandels throws a hook but Freeman avoids it easily.
Freeman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sandels.
Sandels connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sandels.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sandels lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sandels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Freeman to counter with a crisp jab.
Sandels throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Sandels.
Sandels lands a nice looking kick to the body. Freeman takes a step back to recover.
Sandels lands a big head kick that sends Freeman to the canvas! Sandels follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan August Sandels!
A victorious Johan August Sandels thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Nate Freeman had this to say: 'I'm glad the belt went to a fellow LOD member, unfortunately it wasn't me tonight. Sorry to disappoint my fans!'.
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Event:
GKNY 93 Sodergren v Kropotkin
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Freeman.
Freeman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Tism scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Freeman doesn't seem bothered though.
Freeman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tism connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Freeman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Freeman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tism walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Freeman drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Tism swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Freeman's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Tism!
Greg Tism thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Nate Freeman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm glad the belt went to a fellow LOD member, unfortunately it wasn't me tonight. Sorry to disappoint my fans!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Lak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Freeman counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Makwan Lak has been cut.
Lak looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lak misses with a takedown
and Lak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Freeman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lak is aggressively charging in as Freeman backs up avoiding any damage. Freeman tosses out a jab and Lak runs right into it face first! Lak is out cold! Freeman dropped down on all fours and is barking in Lak's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Freeman!
Nate Freeman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Lak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Freeman as he avoids it easily.
Lak looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Good leg kick by Freeman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Freeman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Freeman as he connects with a hook.
Lak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Freeman to counter with a crisp jab.
Freeman is pawing at Lak, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Lak's nose. Lak is badly hurt! Freeman pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Lak tries desperately to hold on but Freeman is relentless in his assault! As Lak receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Freeman away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Freeman!
Nate Freeman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 17
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Bogart shoots in and drives through. Freeman sprawls well.
Nice cross by Freeman.
Freeman stuffs the takedown attempt from Bogart. Bogart gets slowly back to his feet.
Bogart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Freeman throwing a counter right hand but Bogart manages to avoid it.
Nate Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Bogart.
Nice uppercut there from Freeman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bogart takes a step back to recover.
Freeman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1#
Freeman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bogart circles away quickly and effectively.
Freeman throws a shot to the body.
Bogart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Freeman swivels and escapes.
Freeman digs a good hook to Bogart's body.
Bogart looks winded!
Freeman throws a leg kick
and Bogart counters with a right hand to the body.
Bogart fails with the takedown
and Freeman counters with a nice uppercut.
Bogart gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Bogart tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Freeman is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Bogart buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Bogart!! Bogart is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Freeman throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Freeman!
After winning the bout, Nate Freeman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 15
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Benton has managed to clinch.
Benton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Freeman has had enough of the clinch but Benton keeps him there for the moment.
Freeman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Benton has Freeman pressed against the cage, preventing Freeman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Benton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Freeman is trying to break the clinch but Benton has him pressed against the cage.
Benton stalling in the clinch.
Freeman wants to get back to striking at distance but Benton won't allow it.
I was talking to Benton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Benton wants to take the fight to the mat but Freeman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benton is leaning against Freeman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Freeman is trying to break free.
Benton presses Freeman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Benton.
#TD#
Benton has Freeman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Benton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Freeman tumbling to the mat - Benton dives into Freeman's guard.
Freeman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Benton dives into side control.
#T1##REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Benton stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Benton scores with a hook to the body. Freeman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benton lands a body shot.
#CL#
Benton has Freeman up against the cage in a clinch.
Benton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Benton.
Benton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Freeman or not.
Freeman looks winded!
Benton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Freeman takes a shot to the head.
Benton scores with a hook to the body.
Benton stalling against the cage.
Benton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Benton is working Freeman over against the cage.
Benton just leaning against Freeman, taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benton.
Freeman is looking to break free of the clinch but Benton has double underhooks.
A short right from Benton.
Benton lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Benton has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Freeman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Freeman is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Benton looking for the choke from the back.
Benton has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Freeman's body.
Freeman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Benton looking for the choke from the back.
Freeman is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Benton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Benton controlling from the back.#SUB#
Benton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Benton looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Freeman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Benton.
Freeman is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Freeman prevents Benton from getting a body triangle.#T4##SUB#
Benton working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Freeman wants to escape the position.
Benton controlling from the back.#SUB#
Benton has managed to slip his arm under Freeman's chin. This could be all over... yep, Freeman is tapping out! Submission win for Benton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grant Benton!
Grant Benton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Nate Freeman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm glad the belt went to a fellow LOD member, unfortunately it wasn't me tonight. Sorry to disappoint my fans!'.
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Event:
helsinki Fighting League: 14
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Nurkkanen shoots in but Freeman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurkkanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Freeman pinned against the cage. Freeman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nurkkanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Freeman as he jumps to the side.
Nate Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miilo Nurkkanen.
Nurkkanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Freeman tries to avoid it but Nurkkanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Freeman to the ground. Freeman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Freeman throws a hook but Nurkkanen avoids it easily.
Nurkkanen fails with the takedown
and Freeman counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Nurkkanen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Freeman to the mat! Freeman manages to get full guard.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet but Nurkkanen passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Nurkkanen slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Nurkkanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Freeman is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurkkanen content to control rather than advance.
Nurkkanen trying to pass the guard but Freeman defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if Nurkkanen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
It looks like Nurkkanen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Nurkkanen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Nurkkanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Freeman is just riding it out for now. Nurkkanen eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Nurkkanen wants to free his trapped foot but Freeman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Freeman wants to control but Nurkkanen is keeping busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nurkkanen controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nurkkanen tries for a takedown but Freeman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nurkkanen misses with a takedown attempt - Freeman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Freeman looks to land a combination. Nurkkanen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miilo Nurkkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Nurkkanen tries for a takedown but Freeman circles away easily
and Freeman counters with a straight right hand.
Nurkkanen dives in and grabs Freeman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Freeman pushes down on Nurkkanen's head and hops out.
Freeman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nurkkanen misses with a takedown
and Freeman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Freeman lands with a shot to the body.
Freeman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nurkkanen shoots and misses
and Freeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Nurkkanen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Nurkkanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Nurkkanen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Freeman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurkkanen trying to control from half guard but Freeman is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Freeman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Freeman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nurkkanen has his takedown stuffed
letting Freeman counter with a right hand.
Freeman swinging wildly here.
Freeman scores with the left hand. Nurkkanen knows he should have avoided that one.
Freeman thuds his right hand into Nurkkanen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD#
Freeman drops Nurkkanen with a left and a right! Oh, Nurkkanen is hurt - Freeman dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC#
Nurkkanen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Miilo Nurkkanen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Freeman decides to stand back up. Freeman steps back and let's Nurkkanen get back to his feet.
Nurkkanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Freeman finish him?
Freeman measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Nurkkanen! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Nate Freeman!
Nate Freeman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
helsinki Fighting League: 13
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Freeman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nilsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nilsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freeman manages to avoid it.
It looked like Freeman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nilsen throws a shot to the body.
Nilsen misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Freeman misses the target.
Freeman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Dennis Nilsen has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Nilsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nilsen.
Nilsen fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilsen shoots in but Freeman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nilsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
Nilsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Freeman looks to land a right hand but Nilsen moved out of range.#T1#
Freeman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nilsen.
A quick step to the side and Freeman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilsen throws out a loose jab but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilsen jabs Freeman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nilsen misses with a wild body shot.
Freeman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nilsen has his takedown stuffed
and Freeman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Freeman fails to land with a series of punches.
Nilsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Freeman counters with a nice uppercut.
Nate Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Nilsen.
Freeman throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Nilsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Good exchange - Nilsen coming out on top.
Nilsen with a poor takedown
and Freeman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Nilsen misses.
Nilsen has his takedown stuffed
and Freeman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Nilsen shoots in and gets a takedown into Freeman's guard.#SU2#
Nilsen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Freeman but Freeman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Freeman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nilsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck for Nilsen with that takedown attempt.
Dennis Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Nilsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Freeman counters with a nice uppercut.
Nilsen lands a nice shot that snaps Freeman's head back.
Nilsen shoots and misses
and Freeman counters with a left to the body.
Freeman lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Nilsen does it's job there.
Nilsen slips a jab from Freeman.
Nilsen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Freeman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Freeman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nilsen blocks a jab.#TD2#
Nilsen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Freeman is trying to defend but Nilsen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Freeman kicks Nilsen off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Freeman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nilsen tries for a takedown but Freeman circles away easily
and Freeman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Freeman throws out a loose jab but Nilsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilsen lands with a straight right. Freeman didn't see that one coming.
Nilsen misses with a body shot.
Freeman drops his hands momentarily and Nilsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nilsen cracks Freeman with a good jab.#ROC2#
Freeman is rocked!
Freeman switches off momentarily and Nilsen cracks him with a monster right hand! Freeman topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Nilsen dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Nilsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Nilsen!
After winning the bout, Dennis Nilsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Nate Freeman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm glad the belt went to a fellow LOD member, unfortunately it wasn't me tonight. Sorry to disappoint my fans!'.
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