Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC Diaz vs Hawtry
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Sokolov scores with a jab to the body.
Sokolov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Friedman on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Milton Friedman has been cut.
Sokolov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Basement in the buildup to the fight.
Friedman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Friedman throws a series of punches but Sokolov avoids them all with ease.
Sokolov misses with a right hand
and Friedman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Sokolov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Friedman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sokolov scores with a punch to the head.
Friedman throws a right hand that Sokolov ducks under and follows up with a left that Sokolov also avoids with ease.
Sokolov throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friedman moves out of range as Sokolov strikes.
Sokolov looks to throw the jab but Friedman is out of range.
Sokolov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Friedman misses.
Sokolov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sokolov misses with an uppercut
and Friedman counters with a one-two to the body.
Sokolov slips under a jab.
Sokolov is looking to counter punch.
Sokolov throws a hook but Friedman avoids it easily.#T1#
Friedman misses with a hook. Sokolov ducked under it nicely.
Sokolov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friedman was well out of range. Poor timing from Sokolov.
Konstantin Sokolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Sokolov drops Friedman with a right and a left! Sokolov comes rushing in but Friedman regains his composure and manages to keep Sokolov in guard. #ROC#
Friedman is rocked!
Sokolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Friedman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friedman is still in real trouble! Can Sokolov finish him?#SUB2#
Friedman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Friedman seems to have recovered his senses.
Friedman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sokolov won't allow Friedman to sweep him here.
Sokolov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Friedman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sokolov chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friedman keeping moving, preventing Sokolov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sokolov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sokolov postures up in Friedman's guard and throws a big left but Friedman blocks it.
Sokolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Friedman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokolov postures up.
Sokolov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokolov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokolov preventing the sweep.
Friedman trying to keep a closed guard but Sokolov is proving a slippery customer.
Sokolov 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.
Friedman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sokolov.
Friedman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Friedman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokolov trying to control but Friedman is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sokolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Friedman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Friedman is trying to keep Sokolov in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sokolov scores with a nice right hand.
Sokolov thuds a left hand into Friedman's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Sokolov. That snapped Friedman's head back.
Sokolov throws a looping overhand right but Friedman ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Sokolov misses its intended target.
Sokolov misses with a hook. Friedman ducked under it nicely. #KD#
Sokolov cracks Friedman with an uppercut from hell and Friedman crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Sokolov's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
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!
Sokolov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sokolov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sokolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Friedman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Friedman trying to keep a closed guard but Sokolov is proving a slippery customer.
Sokolov gets to his feet and stands over Friedman, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Friedman felt that one! Sokolov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Friedman from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Sokolov!
During a confident post fight interview, Konstantin Sokolov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EFC Pulu vs Vale
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Dorn moves in looking to clinch but Friedman pushes him off.
Dorn looks to throw the jab but Friedman is out of range.
Dorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Friedman counters with a left and a right that stings Dorn.
Dorn is looking to clinch but Friedman is avoiding it.
Dorn throws a leg kick
and Friedman counters with a two punch combo.
Dorn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Milton Friedman has been cut.#KD#
Dorn cracks Friedman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dorn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Friedman to stand back up!#ROC#
Friedman is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friedman glances at the clock... BAM! Dorn nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Friedman crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Friedman is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Dorn!
Ivan Dorn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFC Minasian vs Matusov
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Colton tries to bum rush Friedman with a series of wild strikes but Friedman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Friedman feinted with a counter takedown.
Colton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Friedman in his tracks.
Friedman throws a series of punches but Colton moves out of range.
Colton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Friedman.
Colton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Colton lands with an overhand left.
Colton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Friedman.
Colton thuds a left hand into Friedman's body.
Friedman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Milton Friedman has been cut.
Colton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Friedman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Colton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Colton.
Friedman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Friedman ducks under a wild hook from Colton.
Friedman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Colton has managed to clinch.
Friedman tries to score a body lock takedown but Colton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Friedman.
Friedman stalling in the clinch.
Colton working hard to break the clinch.
Friedman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Friedman goes for a takedown attempt but Colton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Colton misses the body punch
and Friedman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gareth Colton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Friedman throws a nice looking combination but Colton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Friedman lands with a hook. Colton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Colton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Friedman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Friedman's head coaches at Relentless Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Colton takes the fight into the clinch.
Friedman stalling. #BC2#
Colton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Friedman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Colton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Friedman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milton Friedman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Colton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Colton lands with a nice combination. Friedman backs away looking to recover.
Friedman misses with a right hand
and Colton counters with a nice kick to the body.
Friedman slips under a jab.
Friedman throws a nice looking combination but Colton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Colton throws a right and a left that Friedman avoids nicely. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Colton has knocked Friedman down with a huge combo! Colton steps away and waves a wobbly Friedman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Friedman is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friedman walks into a left hand.
Oh Friedman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Friedman looks up at the clock. Bad move! Colton lands a right hand from hell, dropping Friedman. Colton pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Colton!
A victorious Gareth Colton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EFC Sobota vs Matusov
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Friedman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Friedman misses with a body shot.
Franco grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Friedman takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Franco cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bonzela Franco!
A victorious Bonzela Franco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SyFi - End Prequel
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Friedman slips under a jab from Mikkonen.
Friedman avoids the body shot from Mikkonen.
Friedman connects with a crisp jab.
Mikkonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Friedman.
Manu Mikkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikkonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mikkonen misses with a hook. Friedman ducked under it nicely.
Friedman throws a body punch but Mikkonen moves out of range.
Mikkonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Friedman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mikkonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mikkonen throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Friedman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Friedman lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friedman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mikkonen wants to control but Friedman is keeping busy.
Friedman working the head and body with strikes.
Mikkonen is doing well to control the position and prevent Friedman from advancing to side control.
Friedman throwing shots but Mikkonen is blocking nicely.
Mikkonen wants to control but Friedman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Friedman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Friedman is trying to control the action in half guard but Mikkonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Friedman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mikkonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mikkonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Friedman.
Mikkonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mikkonen wants to control but Friedman is keeping busy.
Mikkonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Friedman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikkonen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Friedman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Friedman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mikkonen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Friedman trying to pass the guard but Mikkonen defending well.
Friedman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Mikkonen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mikkonen wants to control but Friedman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mikkonen is looking to improve his position.
Mikkonen is trying to control but can't.
Mikkonen has hold of Friedman's hands but Friedman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mikkonen is trying to maintain the position but Friedman is very close to passing his half guard.
Friedman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Friedman thows a huge punch but Mikkonen dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Friedman there.
Friedman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mikkonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Friedman. #T3#
Mikkonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Friedman.
Friedman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mikkonen wants to control but Friedman is keeping busy.
Mikkonen has his hands clasped together around Friedman's back. He's all about the action.
Friedman is thwarting Mikkonen's attempts to control the position.
Mikkonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Friedman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Friedman throwing shots but Mikkonen is blocking nicely.
Friedman throwing shots but Mikkonen is blocking nicely.
Mikkonen wants to improve his position but Friedman is controlling well.
Mikkonen trying to control here.
Mikkonen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Friedman working Mikkonen over with strikes. #T4#
Friedman working over Mikkonen with some ground and pound. Mikkonen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Friedman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Friedman is thwarting Mikkonen's attempts to control the position.
Friedman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Friedman lands a nice short elbow.
Friedman lands strikes from half guard.
Friedman is thwarting Mikkonen's attempts to control the position.
Mikkonen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Friedman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Mikkonen is rocked!
Mikkonen wants to improve his position but Friedman is controlling well.
Mikkonen trying to control here.
Mikkonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Friedman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Friedman dominated that 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.
#R2#
Mikkonen lands a nice shot that snaps Friedman's head back.
Mikkonen punishes Friedman's body with a nice straight punch.
Friedman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mikkonen moves away from the strike by Friedman.
Friedman misses with a takedown attempt
and Mikkonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mikkonen throws the left hand but Friedman avoids the punch easily.
Mikkonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mikkonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Friedman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Friedman lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friedman is looking to work some ground and pound but Mikkonen has wrist control.
Mikkonen is trying to keep Friedman in close.
Milton Friedman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Friedman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Friedman lands a couple of elbows.
Friedman stopping the sweep attempt from Mikkonen.
Mikkonen is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Friedman wants to control from the top but Mikkonen keeps moving.
Mikkonen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Friedman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friedman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mikkonen pulls Friedman in close to prevent any damage.
Friedman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mikkonen trying to control the position.
Friedman landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Mikkonen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Friedman postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mikkonen covers up, he's hurt! Friedman keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Friedman and the ref steps in to end the fight! Friedman can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milton Friedman!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Milton Friedman waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
Manu Mikkonen was interviewed post fight and said 'What the Fuck was that shit!?! I'm coming back and I will destroy all! Get that fucking mic out of my face!'.

Event: SyFi - The Prequel
Date: Dec 16, 2018

#R1#
Friedman walks into a jab.
Van Rooy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Friedmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Milton Friedman has been cut.
Friedman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Rooy circles away.
Van Rooy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Friedman.
Friedman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Rooy is looking to counter the offense by Friedman and move into the clinch.
Friedman lands a right hook to the body.
Van Rooy lands a nice shot to the body.
Friedman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Rooy as he avoids it easily.
Van Rooy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Rooy scores with a hook.
Van Rooy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Friedman. Friedman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Rooy misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rooy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friedman throws the left hand but Van Rooy avoids the punch easily.
Friedman avoids the body shot from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Van Rooy misses with a few strikes there.
Friedman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Friedman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Friedman slips under a jab from Van Rooy.
Friedman keeps the fight on the outside.
Friedman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Friedman misses with a hook. Van Rooy ducked under it nicely.
Van Rooy defending well as Friedman loads up on a big left hand.
Friedman just misses with a punch to the body.
Friedman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friedman misses with a hook. Van Rooy ducked under it nicely.
Van Rooy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Friedman throws a series of strikes that have Van Rooy backpedaling.
Friedman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Friedman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Albert Van Rooy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milton Friedman.
Jab, jab by Van Rooy - just one landing.
Milton Friedman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Friedman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friedman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Friedman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Friedman being controlled here momentarily.
Friedman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Rooy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Van Rooy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Rooy tries to get out of the position.
Van Rooy is pulling down on Friedman's head. It's preventing any offense from Friedman, at least for the moment.
Friedman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Friedman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Friedman throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friedman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Rooy controlling Friedman's posture.
Friedman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Rooy controlling Friedman's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedman preventing the sweep.
Friedman stands up over Van Rooy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Friedman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Friedman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friedman trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Rooy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friedman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Friedman postures up and lands a big shot to Van Rooy's brow.
Van Rooy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Friedman preventing the sweep.
Van Rooy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Rooy wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Rooy is on top in guard. #REVR#
Friedman trying to keep a closed guard but Van Rooy is proving a slippery customer.
Van Rooy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Rooy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Friedman looking for a sweep. Not yet Friedman, not yet.
Van Rooy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Friedman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Friedman holds on and takes a little breather.
Friedman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Van Rooy is not content to let Friedman control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Milton Friedman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milton Friedman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Friedman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friedman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Rooy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Friedman scores with a hook to the body. Van Rooy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Friedman shoots in and drives through. Van Rooy sprawls well.
Friedman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Friedman ducks right into an uppercut from Van Rooy.
Friedman looks to land a right hand but Van Rooy moved out of range.
Friedman misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rooy is looking to counter the offense by Friedman and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Rooy misses the target. #CL#
Van Rooy moves into the clinch.
Friedman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Friedman wants to break free but Van Rooy has control. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Friedman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Rooy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Friedman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Rooy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Van Rooy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Friedman.
Van Rooy lands a nice shot that snaps Friedman's head back.
Friedman misses the jab.
Albert Van Rooy is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Van Rooy moves into range and clinches up with Friedman.
Friedman can't get the takedown.
Albert Van Rooy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milton Friedman.
Van Rooy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Friedman has Van Rooy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Rooy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Friedman prevents a body shot from Van Rooy. #BC2#
Friedman breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Friedman misses the target.
Van Rooy lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Rooy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#
Friedman is rocked!#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rooy. Friedman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friedman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friedman thuds a left hand into Van Rooy's body.
Friedman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van Rooy rather than just go for the knockout.
Friedman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Rooy slips a straight right by Friedman.#CL#
Van Rooy closes the distance and pushes Friedman back into the cage.
Van Rooy throws a head punch that misses.
Friedman blocking some punches.
Friedman blocks a body shot from Van Rooy.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rooy.
Van Rooy is pressed up against the cage. Friedman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Van Rooy down to the mat. Van Rooy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Van Rooy clinches up against the cage.
Van Rooy lands with a left to the head.
Friedman is trying to break the clinch but Van Rooy has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Van Rooy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rooy throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rooy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friedman's elbow.
Friedman misses with the head strike.
Van Rooy lands with a light punch inside. #KD#
Van Rooy drops Friedman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Friedman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Friedman is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Rooy finish him?
Friedman is breathing heavily.
Van Rooy digs a right hand into Friedman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Friedman's gas tank.
Van Rooy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rooy unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Friedman! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Van Rooy is unloading with more strikes now! Friedman drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Van Rooy!

Event: SyFi 130
Date: Nov 18, 2018

#R1##CL#
Piano takes the fight into the clinch.
Friedman wants to break the clinch but can't.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Friedman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Piano .
Friedman takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Milton Friedman has been cut.
Piano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Piano lands a nice shot to the body.
Friedman looks winded!
Friedman tries to circle away but Piano has him pinned against the cage.
Piano keeps control of Friedman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Friedman takes an elbow to the temple.
Friedman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Piano .
Piano cracks Friedman with a nice body shot.
Piano scores with a hook to the body.
Piano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#KD#
Piano lands a vicious elbow to the side of Friedman's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Piano tries to finish him with strikes but Friedman still seems able to defend himself so Piano steps back and lets Friedman get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC#
Friedman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piano digs a good body shot into Friedman's ribs.
Friedman is still on wobbly legs! Can Piano finish him?
Piano flashes Friedman a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Friedman's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Friedman crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Piano punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Piano !
Rick Piano 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.

Event: WeInSyd 35
Date: Oct 24, 2018

#R1#
Friedman looks for a takedown but Payne sprawls well.
Payne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Payne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice cross by Payne.
Payne misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Friedman counters with a single leg into guard. Payne didn't expect that.
Friedman throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friedman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Payne is trying to keep Friedman in close.
Friedman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Payne takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Friedman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Friedman working the ground and pound but Payne is defending the strikes.
Friedman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Friedman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Friedman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Friedman trying to control the action but Payne is working from the bottom.
Friedman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Friedman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Friedman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Payne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Payne tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Friedman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Friedman throws an elbow but Payne slips to the side and avoids it well.
Payne managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Friedman.
Friedman landing a few strikes.
Friedman lands an elbow.
Payne takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Friedman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Friedman in side control, throwing shots but Payne defends.
Payne dodges the ground and pound from Friedman.
Payne taking a bit of punishment here - Friedman scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedman working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Friedman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Payne is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Payne regains half guard there - taking advantage of Friedman's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Friedman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Payne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Friedman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Friedman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Friedman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Payne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Friedman slips a nice elbow through Payne's hands, connecting with Payne's forehead.
Friedman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Friedman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Friedman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Friedman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Payne is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Friedman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Friedman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Payne's head.
Payne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Friedman.
Friedman lands with a punch from half guard.
Friedman lands with a punch from half guard.
Friedman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Friedman working his ground and pound in the gym.
Friedman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Payne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Friedman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friedman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Payne is breathing heavily.
Friedman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Friedman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Friedman misses with a hook
letting Payne counter with a right hand.
Friedman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Friedman lands a body shot.
Payne misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Friedman counters with a single leg into guard. Payne didn't expect that.
Friedman throws a big elbow that misses.
Friedman looking to pass the guard.
Payne is pulling down on Friedman's head. It's preventing any offense from Friedman, at least for the moment.
Friedman postures up in Payne's guard and throws a big left but Payne blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Friedman throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Friedman throwing strikes but missing.
Friedman connects with a couple of short punches.
Friedman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Payne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Friedman on the ground.
Friedman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Friedman from controlling successfully.
Payne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Friedman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friedman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Friedman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Friedman throws a right and a left that Payne avoids nicely.
Friedman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Payne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Friedman scrambles back to his feet.
Friedman lands a jab to the nose.
Friedman lands a jab to the nose.
Friedman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Payne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Friedman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Friedman lands with a nice body punch.
Friedman fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Friedman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Milton Friedman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Friedman is defended easily by Payne.
Derek Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milton Friedman.
Friedman misses with a few strikes there.
Derek Payne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Friedman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Payne counters with a straight right hand.
Friedman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payne.
Friedman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Friedman ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
Friedman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Friedman with a poor takedown
letting Payne counter with a right hand.
Friedman with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Friedman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Payne counters with a nice body shot.
Derek Payne is winning the standup battle so far.
Payne looks to land a combination but Friedman avoids it well.
Friedman shoots for a takedown but Payne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Payne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Payne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Friedman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Payne's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friedman cracks Payne with an open hand slap.
Friedman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Payne slips under a jab from Friedman.
Friedman moves out of range of the strikes.
Friedman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Payne avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Friedman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Friedman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Payne throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Friedman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Payne's guard.
Friedman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Friedman postures up and lands a big shot to Payne's brow.
Friedman throws a big right hand that misses.
Friedman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Friedman throwing strikes from guard but Payne blocks nicely.
Friedman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Friedman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Friedman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Friedman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Friedman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Friedman throws a big right hand that misses.
Friedman landing with the ground and pound.
Friedman trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friedman is looking to work some ground and pound but Payne has wrist control.
Friedman postures up and lands a big shot to Payne's brow. #T2#
Friedman is in close to Payne's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Friedman distracts Payne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Payne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Friedman.
Friedman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Friedman landing with the ground and pound.
Friedman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Friedman from controlling successfully.
Friedman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Payne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Friedman wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Friedman swinging wildly here.
Friedman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donk. Friedman catches Payne right on the button with a cross.
Derek Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Friedman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Friedman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Payne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Friedman misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been told by Payne's head coaches at Damage Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Friedman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payne.
Friedman fails with the takedown
and Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Friedman there.
The fighters circling - Friedman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Friedman connects with a crisp jab.
Payne dodges the punch combination from Friedman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Payne misses its intended target.
Payne misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Friedman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Payne!
Sloppy strikes there by Friedman.
Friedman lands a nice forearm strike.
Milton Friedman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Friedman scores with a couple of short elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milton Friedman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Friedman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milton Friedman!
Milton Friedman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: SyFi 111
Date: Oct 05, 2018

#R1#
Shorton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Friedman at a distance. #TD#
Friedman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shorton's guard.
Shorton told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Shorton has Friedman pulled in close to control his posture.
Friedman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Friedman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Friedman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've been hearing that Friedman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Friedman throws a big elbow that misses.
Shorton wants to sweep here but Friedman controlling him for the moment.
Shorton is trying to control the position but Friedman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman lands a couple of elbows.
Friedman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shorton wants to control the position but Friedman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Shorton actively working from the bottom here.
Friedman lands with a punch from half guard. #ES2#
Shorton kicks off Friedman and gets to his feet.
Friedman misses with an uppercut.
Friedman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shorton finds it's way round the side to connect with Friedman's head.
Shorton scores with a jab to the body.
Friedman looks to land a right hand but Shorton moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Shorton. That snapped Friedman's head back.
Shorton slips under a jab from Friedman.
Shorton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Friedman in his tracks.
Friedman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shorton. Shorton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shorton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Friedman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Friedman dodges the punch combination from Shorton. #T2#
Shorton cracks Friedman with a good jab.
Shorton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Shorton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shorton throws a jab but it's blocked by Friedman.
Friedman misses with a body shot.
Shorton swings for the body but Friedman moves out of range.
Shorton looks to land a left hand but Friedman moved out of range nicely.
Shorton scores with a shot to the body.
Shorton is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shorton dips to his left and cracks Friedman with an uppercut!
Shorton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Friedman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friedman distracts Shorton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Friedman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shorton's head.
Friedman trying to control but Shorton is working from the bottom. #T3#
Friedman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Friedman stands up over Shorton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shorton keeping moving, preventing Friedman from controlling successfully.
Friedman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Friedman with a nice head shot there.
Friedman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shorton manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shorton.
Shorton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Shorton breaks from the clinch.
Shorton scores with a nice head shot.
Shorton 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Friedman, as that shot connected.
Friedman throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4##KD2#
Shorton drops Friedman with a beautiful combination! Friedman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shorton is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Friedman is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Milton Friedman has been cut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Shorton! Friedman is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Shorton!
Bill Shorton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SyFi 100
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Avisu Kona cracks Friedman with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Milton Friedman has been cut.
Avisu Kona misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Friedman counters with a takedown into side control.
We've been hearing that Friedman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Avisu Kona avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Friedman.
Friedman working the head and body with strikes.
Avisu Kona is working to avoid the ground and pound but Friedman connects with a decent elbow.
Avisu Kona regains half guard, as Friedman was trying to land strikes.
Friedman is thwarting Avisu Kona's attempts to control the position.
Friedman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Avisu Kona regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Friedman.
Friedman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Friedman 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.#T1#
Friedman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Avisu Kona can do anything to dispel that myth.
Avisu Kona avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friedman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Friedman trying to control the position from guard on top but Avisu Kona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedman throwing strikes but missing.
Friedman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friedman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Avisu Kona told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Friedman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Friedman trying to control but Avisu Kona is working from the bottom.
Friedman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Friedman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avisu Kona utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Friedman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Avisu Kona keeping full guard, as Friedman tries to pass.
Friedman throwing strikes but missing.
Avisu Kona utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Avisu Kona controls Friedman momentarily but Friedman frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Friedman shoots in for a takedown but Avisu Kona shows good takedown defense.
Avisu Kona lands a glancing blow to the side of Friedman's head.
Friedman takes a swing at Avisu Kona's ribcage but misses.
Avisu Kona takes one on the button.
Friedman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Avisu Kona appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Friedman shoots and misses
and Friedman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friedman throws a poor cross that misses
and Avisu Kona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Friedman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Avisu Kona as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milton Friedman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avisu Kona cracks Friedman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Friedman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avisu Kona sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Avisu Kona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friedman shoots in looking for a takedown but Avisu Kona manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Friedman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Avisu Kona blocks a jab.
Avisu Kona takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Friedman shoots in for a takedown but Avisu Kona shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Avisu Kona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Friedman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Avisu Kona throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Friedman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Avisu Kona is trying to control the position but Friedman postures up.
Avisu Kona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Friedman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avisu Kona works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Friedman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Friedman connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Friedman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milton Friedman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Friedman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Avisu Kona sprawls well. Avisu Kona wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Friedman gets slowly back to his feet.
Avisu Kona keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good exchange - Avisu Kona coming out on top.
Avisu Kona wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Avisu Kona counters with a nice right hand that sends Friedman toppling to the canvas! Friedman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Avisu Kona finish him?!#ROC2#
Friedman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friedman tries for a takedown but Avisu Kona circles away easily
and Avisu Kona counters with a right hand from hell and Friedman is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santu Avisu Kona!
Santu Avisu Kona is the new heavyweight champion!
Santu Avisu Kona decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SyFi 91
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Friedman jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Friedman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Piano 's guard.
Piano keeping moving, preventing Friedman from controlling successfully.
Friedman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Friedman landing with the ground and pound.
Friedman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Friedman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman passes Piano 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Friedman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Friedman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Friedman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Piano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Friedman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Friedman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Friedman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piano doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Friedman throwing strikes from guard but Piano blocks nicely.
Piano keeping moving, preventing Friedman from controlling successfully.
Piano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Friedman trying to control but Piano is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Friedman distracts Piano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Friedman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Piano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Piano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Friedman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Friedman with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Friedman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Friedman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Friedman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Friedman lands a couple of elbows.
Friedman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Friedman trying to control but Piano is working from the bottom. #T3#
Friedman looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Piano connects with the punch.
Friedman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Friedman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Piano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Piano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Friedman trying to control from half guard but Piano is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friedman not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Friedman working the head and body with strikes.
Friedman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piano keeps working.
Friedman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Friedman lands a big shot there that rocks Piano but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Friedman unloads with some shots from mount but Piano bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friedman throws some wild stikes that Piano manages to avoid easily.
Friedman landing strikes from the mount and Piano is in trouble!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Friedman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friedman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Friedman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Friedman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Piano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Friedman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Friedman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Friedman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Friedman is looking to take a break and control but Piano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Friedman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Friedman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Friedman working the body and head with strikes.
Friedman lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Friedman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Piano to see if he's OK.
We've been hearing good reports from Piano '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.
Friedman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Friedman tries to score with some ground and pound. Piano controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Friedman throws a strike aimed at the side of Piano 's head but Piano avoids it well.
Friedman lands an elbow.
Friedman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Friedman lands some shots froms side control.
Friedman is putting a hurting on Piano here, landing some big shots from side control.
Friedman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Friedman cracks Piano with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Piano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Friedman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Piano is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Friedman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Piano down.
Friedman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Friedman landing strikes. #ROC2#
Piano is rocked!
Piano on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh Piano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Friedman working the body and head with strikes.
Friedman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Piano to see if he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friedman working the head with strikes.
Friedman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Friedman lands a nice forearm strike.
Piano seems to have got his legs back now.
Piano defending against the ground and pound.
Friedman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Friedman grinds an elbow into Piano 's temple. #T3#
Friedman cracks Piano with a big elbow.
Friedman cracks Piano with a big right hand but Piano just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Friedman lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Piano ! Friedman senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Piano out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Milton Friedman!
Milton Friedman is the new heavyweight champion!
Milton Friedman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Rick Piano spoke after the fight, saying 'I need more roids!'.

Event: NJMMA 64
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Paulin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Friedman shoots in and gets a takedown into Paulin's guard.
Friedman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paulin controls Friedman momentarily but Friedman frees himself.
Paulin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friedman is one step ahead there.
Friedman is in close to Paulin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Friedman postures up in Paulin's guard and throws a big left but Paulin blocks it.
Friedman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Friedman is working Paulin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Friedman working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulin wants to sweep here but Friedman controlling him for the moment.
Paulin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friedman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paulin's head.
Friedman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Friedman trying to control but Paulin is working from the bottom.
Friedman postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Friedman working his ground and pound in the gym.
Friedman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Friedman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Friedman passes Paulin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Friedman working over Paulin with some ground and pound. Paulin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Friedman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paulin wants to get back to full guard.
Friedman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Paulin trying to control here.
Friedman is trying to control. Paulin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paulin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paulin tries to get out of the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Friedman lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Paulin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Friedman.
Paulin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Friedman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paulin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Friedman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paulin tries to roll over but Friedman keeps him under control.
Friedman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Friedman connects with a nice short shot to Paulin's temple.
Paulin is looking for a sweep. Friedman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paulin is working hard here to advance position.
Friedman drops an elbow to the side of Paulin's head.
Friedman is nestled in close to Paulin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Friedman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Paulin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Friedman.
Friedman working over Paulin with some ground and pound. Paulin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Friedman lands strikes from half guard.
Paulin is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Friedman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Friedman drops an elbow to the side of Paulin's head.
Paulin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Friedman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Friedman prevents Paulin from improving his position.
Paulin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Friedman on the ground.
Friedman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Friedman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Friedman 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.
Paulin wants to control but Friedman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Friedman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Paulin taking some punishment here, with Friedman in his half guard.
Paulin trying to hold on to Friedman's head to control him but Friedman postures up.
Friedman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Paulin taking some punishment here, with Friedman in his half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Friedman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#
Paulin is rocked!
Friedman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Paulin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulin is looking to improve his position.
Paulin seems to have got his legs back now.
Paulin trying to control from the bottom.
Paulin is looking to improve his position.
Friedman lands with a punch from half guard.
Friedman prevents Paulin from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Friedman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Friedman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paulin pinned against the ropes. Paulin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paulin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paulin digs a good body shot into Friedman's ribs.
Paulin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Friedman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paulin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Paulin lands a big head kick that sends Friedman tumbling to the mat! Paulin takes a step backwards and waves Friedman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Friedman is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Milton Friedman has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Friedman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Paulin did well to prevent Friedman getting side control.
Friedman is still in real trouble! Can Paulin finish him?
Friedman drops an elbow to the side of Paulin's head.
Friedman seems to have recovered his senses.
Friedman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paulin is looking for a sweep. Friedman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paulin wants to control but Friedman is keeping busy.
Friedman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Friedman there. #T1#
Paulin tries to roll over but Friedman keeps him under control.
Friedman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paulin defending well though.
Friedman prevents Paulin from improving his position.
Paulin trying to hold on to Friedman's head to control him but Friedman postures up.
Paulin tries to get to full guard but Friedman has control of the leg.
Friedman drops an elbow to the side of Paulin's head.
Friedman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ground and pound from Friedman.
Friedman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Friedman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Friedman working over Paulin with some ground and pound. Paulin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Friedman winds up and cracks Paulin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Friedman lands strikes from half guard.
Paulin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Friedman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Friedman.
Friedman sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Paulin! Oh, Paulin is in big trouble! Friedman lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Milton Friedman!
Milton Friedman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: NJMMA XS 1
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Friedman there.
Jacobs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Friedman's waist but Friedman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacobs off to one side.
Friedman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown but Friedman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacobs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Friedman lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Milton Friedman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Jacobs.
Friedman jabs at Jacobs's body.#TD2#
Jacobs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Friedman's half guard.
Jacobs is thwarting Friedman's attempts to control the position.
Jacobs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Friedman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Friedman's coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Friedman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Friedman working for a triangle but Jacobs defends it easily.
Friedman looking for a sweep. Not yet Friedman, not yet. #T1#
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Friedman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Friedman controls Jacobs momentarily but Jacobs frees himself.
Jacobs won't allow Friedman to sweep him here.
Friedman controlling the position.
Jacobs looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Friedman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacobs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Friedman keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Friedman working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Friedman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jacobs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Friedman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Friedman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Friedman won't allow Jacobs to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Friedman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Friedman scoring with some ground and pound.
Friedman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Friedman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Friedman cracks Jacobs with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Friedman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Friedman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacobs is one step ahead there.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Friedman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friedman 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.
Friedman is working hard here to advance position.
Friedman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Jacobs works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4##SUB2#
Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Friedman trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Friedman with a nice head shot there.
Friedman preventing the sweep.
Jacobs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Friedman works over Jacobs with some ground and pound from guard.
Friedman landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Friedman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacobs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Friedman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Friedman connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Friedman scores with a takedown into Jacobs's guard.
Friedman distracts Jacobs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jacobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friedman is one step ahead there.
Friedman distracts Jacobs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Friedman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Friedman from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Friedman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Friedman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Friedman lands a couple of elbows.
Friedman wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Jacobs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Friedman's guard. #REVB#
Friedman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacobs manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Friedman with a nice head shot there.
Friedman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacobs's head.
Friedman distracts Jacobs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Friedman postures up.
Friedman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Friedman scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Jacobs is trying to control the position but Friedman postures up.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Friedman from controlling successfully.
Friedman working some strikes from top position.
Friedman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacobs can do to turn this around?
Friedman landing with the ground and pound.
Friedman wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacobs has momentary wrist control but Friedman slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Friedman from controlling successfully.
Friedman postures up and lands a big shot to Jacobs's brow. #T3##SUB2#
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Friedman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Friedman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Friedman wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Friedman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Friedman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacobs's head.
Friedman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jacobs is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Friedman keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jacobs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Friedman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Friedman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Friedman! #REVR#
Friedman lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Jacobs is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Jacobs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Friedman cracks Jacobs with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jacobs gets back to half guard.
Jacobs trying to hold on to Friedman's head to control him but Friedman postures up.
Friedman winds up and cracks Jacobs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs gets full guard.
Friedman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Jacobs looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Friedman has picked Jacobs up and slammed him! Jacobs can't keep hold of the triangle and Friedman manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Friedman working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Friedman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Friedman cracks a nice hook into Jacobs's ribs.
Friedman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Friedman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Friedman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jacobs takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Friedman cracks Jacobs with a big elbow.
Friedman working the ground and pound from side control.
Jacobs gets back to half guard.
Jacobs has hold of Friedman's hands but Friedman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Friedman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friedman winds up and cracks Jacobs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Friedman drops an elbow to the side of Jacobs's head.
Friedman wants to take a breather but Jacobs is having none of it. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Friedman lands a nice short elbow.
Jacobs has hold of Friedman's hands but Friedman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jacobs has hold of Friedman's hands but Friedman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jacobs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Friedman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Friedman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Friedman is nestled in close to Jacobs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Friedman connects with a nice short shot to Jacobs's temple.
Friedman drops an elbow to the side of Jacobs's head.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.
Jacobs trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Friedman connects with a nice short shot to Jacobs's temple.
Friedman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Friedman connects with a nice short shot to Jacobs's temple.
Rodney Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Friedman is trying to control the action in half guard but Jacobs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Friedman working Jacobs over with strikes.
Friedman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Milton Friedman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs taking some punishment here, with Friedman in his half guard.
Jacobs is positioning himself well to prevent Friedman advancing to mount.
Jacobs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Friedman working the head and body with strikes.
Jacobs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Friedman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacobs keeps working. #T3#
Jacobs taking some punishment here, with Friedman in his half guard. #SUB2#
Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Friedman lands strikes from half guard.
Friedman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Friedman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Friedman pulls his head out easily.
Jacobs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Friedman scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Friedman lands a nice short elbow.
Friedman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jacobs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Jacobs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Friedman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Friedman connects with a nice short shot to Jacobs's temple.
Friedman trying to control the action but Jacobs is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jacobs actively working from the bottom here.
Jacobs is trying to maintain the position but Friedman is very close to passing his half guard.
Friedman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Milton Friedman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Friedman drops an elbow to the side of Jacobs's head.
Friedman wants to control but Jacobs is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milton Friedman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Friedman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milton Friedman!
In his post fight interview, Milton Friedman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: NJMMA Friday Night Fights 2
Date: May 18, 2018

#R1#
Friedman throws a body punch but Suarez moves out of range.
Suarez with the counter takedown but Friedman avoids it easily.
Friedman misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Friedman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Suarez's guard.
Friedman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Friedman 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.
Suarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Friedman.
Friedman chips away with some ground and pound.
Friedman throws a big elbow that misses.
Friedman is working Suarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friedman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Friedman lands a couple of elbows.
Friedman tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard. #T1#
Friedman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Friedman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suarez's head.
Friedman scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedman landing with the ground and pound.
Friedman postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Suarez covers up, he's hurt! Friedman keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Friedman and the ref steps in to end the fight! Friedman can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milton Friedman!
Milton Friedman 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.

Event: 21 April prelims
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Friedman scores with a decent looking hook.
Tabatabai 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.
Friedman misses with a straight right. #CL#
Tabatabai has closed the distance and engaged Friedman in a clinch. #TD2#
Friedman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tabatabai clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedman missing with strikes from the back.
Friedman is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Tabatabai. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Friedman missing with strikes.
Friedman missing with strikes from the back.
Friedman misses with punches from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friedman connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Tabatabai to escape the position.
Tabatabai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Friedman on the ground.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Friedman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tabatabai avoids the strikes from Friedman. #T1#
Friedman misses with a punch to the head.
Friedman is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Friedman 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. Friedman gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Friedman apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Friedman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tabatabai manages to avoid it.
Tabatabai misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Friedman counters with a takedown into side control.
Tabatabai parries the strikes from Friedman easily there. Friedman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tabatabai to escape.
Friedman working the ground and pound but Tabatabai is defending the strikes.
Friedman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Friedman throwing strikes but Tabatabai manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Friedman is not content to let Tabatabai control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friedman sneaks back into half guard.
Tabatabai blocks the strikes from Friedman. #T2##SUB2#
Friedman looking for submissions off his back.
Friedman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Friedman is holding on to half guard well.
Friedman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Friedman trying to control here. #T3#
Tabatabai prevents Friedman from improving his position.
Friedman wants to control but Tabatabai is keeping busy.
Friedman gets full guard.#SUB2#
Friedman is looking for a triangle here but Tabatabai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Friedman is not content to let Tabatabai control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Friedman gets back to half guard.
Friedman manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Friedman is looking for a triangle here but Tabatabai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Friedman is looking for a sweep.
Friedman is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Friedman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tabatabai moves in looking to clinch but Friedman pushes him off.
Friedman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tabatabai is looking to clinch but Friedman is avoiding it.
Friedman throws a big shot that misses.
Tabatabai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedman misses with a hook. Tabatabai ducked under it nicely.
Tabatabai misses the shot to the body.
Friedman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Tabatabai rushes Friedman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Friedman is looking for a takedown.
Friedman is looking to take this one to the mat.
John Tabatabai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milton Friedman.
Friedman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Tabatabai scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Friedman breaks the clinch.
Friedman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedman just misses with a punch to the body.
Friedman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Friedman misses with a straight right.
Tabatabai swings for the body but Friedman moves out of range.
Friedman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Tabatabai.
Tabatabai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Friedman.
Friedman throws a body shot but no joy.
Tabatabai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Friedman.
Tabatabai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tabatabai.
Tabatabai tries to clinch but Friedman is having none of it.
Friedman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Friedman swings for the body but Tabatabai moves out of range.
Tabatabai shoots in looking for a takedown. Friedman tries to sprawl out of it but Tabatabai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Friedman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tabatabai slips under a jab.
Friedman scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Friedman misses the shot to the body.
Friedman shoots in looking for a takedown but Tabatabai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Friedman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Milton Friedman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tabatabai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Friedman.
Tabatabai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Friedman.
Friedman lands with a straight right. Tabatabai didn't see that one coming.
Friedman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tabatabai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Friedman takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Milton Friedman has been cut.
Tabatabai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friedman.
Friedman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Friedman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tabatabai circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tabatabai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tabatabai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Friedman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Friedman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Friedman misses with a hook.
Tabatabai scores with a jab to the body.
Friedman lunges at Tabatabai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tabatabai's hand.
Friedman swats away the attempt to clinch by Tabatabai.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Friedman. Tabatabai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tabatabai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friedman moves away.
Tabatabai tries to clinch but Friedman is having none of it.
Friedman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tabatabai was well out of range. Poor timing from Friedman.
Tabatabai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friedman manages to avoid it.
Tabatabai avoids the body shot from Friedman.
Friedman misses with a body shot.
Tabatabai scores with a sloppy right hand. Friedman should have avoided that one.
Tabatabai doesn't manage to clinch there - Friedman circles away.
Tabatabai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Friedman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Friedman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tabatabai avoids the body shot from Friedman.
Tabatabai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Friedman.
Tabatabai is looking to wear down Friedman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Friedman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tabatabai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Friedman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Friedman lunges at Tabatabai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tabatabai's hand. #CL#
Tabatabai has managed to clinch. #T4#
Tabatabai lands a shoulder strike.
Friedman has Tabatabai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tabatabai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tabatabai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Friedman tries to throw a body punch but Tabatabai avoids it by throwing Friedman back against the cage.
Tabatabai is pressed up against the cage. Friedman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tabatabai down to the mat. Tabatabai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tabatabai moves in looking to clinch but Friedman pushes him off.
Tabatabai ducks under a wild hook from Friedman.
Friedman avoids the body shot from Tabatabai.
Friedman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Tabatabai.
John Tabatabai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tabatabai works Friedman's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Tabatabai closes the distance and pushes Friedman back into the cage.
Tabatabai lands with a short shot to the head.
Tabatabai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Tabatabai - that landed with a thud.
Friedman is breathing heavily.
Tabatabai misses with a punch to the body.
Tabatabai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friedman's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Tabatabai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Milton Friedman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tabatabai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friedman.
Tabatabai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Friedman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tabatabai.
Friedman feints the counter takedown.
Friedman throws a looping overhand right but Tabatabai ducks down to avoid it.
Friedman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tabatabai manages to avoid it.
Friedman lands a nice hook to Tabatabai's body. Tabatabai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tabatabai digs a good hook to Friedman's body.
A punch combination from Tabatabai misses.
Friedman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Friedman misses the jab.
Friedman takes a swing at Tabatabai's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Tabatabai shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Friedman is backing up but Tabatabai catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Friedman covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Tabatabai Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Tabatabai!
John Tabatabai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NJMMA #50 Prelims
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Friedman missing with a left hand there. Tabatabai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tabatabai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tabatabai misses with a wild body shot.
Tabatabai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tabatabai slips under a jab from Friedman.
Friedman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tabatabai manages to avoid it.
Tabatabai is looking to clinch.
Friedman throws a jab but it's blocked by Tabatabai.
Friedman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tabatabai's waist but Tabatabai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Friedman off to one side.
Friedman throws a right hand that Tabatabai ducks under and follows up with a left that Tabatabai also avoids with ease.
Tabatabai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Friedman manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Tabatabai gets a clinch.
Tabatabai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friedman's elbow.
Tabatabai works on Friedman's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman tries to pull guard but Tabatabai holds him up against the cage and eventually Friedman drops back down to his feet.
Friedman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tabatabai walks away with a smile on his face. Friedman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tabatabai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 in the buildup to the fight.
John Tabatabai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milton Friedman.
Friedman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Milton Friedman has been cut.
Friedman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tabatabai connects with a body shot.
Tabatabai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Friedman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Friedman throws a shot to the body.
Friedman lands a nice looking body shot.
Tabatabai slaps away a takedown attempt from Friedman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Friedman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Friedman swats away the attempt to clinch by Tabatabai.
Tabatabai lands a nice looking body shot.
Tabatabai misses with a few strikes there.
Friedman with the counter takedown but Tabatabai avoids it easily.
Tabatabai wants to clinch.
Tabatabai doesn't manage to clinch there - Friedman circles away. #TD2#
Friedman drives through with a takedown into Tabatabai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tabatabai is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Friedman controls Tabatabai momentarily but Tabatabai frees himself.
Tabatabai trying to control but Friedman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tabatabai won't allow Friedman to sweep him here.
Tabatabai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Friedman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Friedman controlling Tabatabai's posture. #SUB2#
Friedman is looking for a triangle but Tabatabai pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Tabatabai stops Friedman from standing up.
Tabatabai is fighting to break Friedman's control of his arms but Friedman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tabatabai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tabatabai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Friedman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Friedman is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Tabatabai clinches. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Friedman is trying to drag Tabatabai to the mat but Tabatabai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Friedman has clasped his hands together around Tabatabai's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sloppy strikes there by Friedman.
Friedman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tabatabai some visible discomfort.
Friedman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tabatabai keeps working.
Friedman controlling the position from side mount.
Friedman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Friedman scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Milton Friedman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milton Friedman'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#
Tabatabai slips a straight right by Friedman.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Friedman.
Friedman lands a jab.
Tabatabai wants to clinch.
Tabatabai wants to clinch#TD2#
and Friedman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Friedman.
Friedman stands and throws Tabatabai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tabatabai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tabatabai tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman in side control, throwing shots but Tabatabai defends.
Tabatabai parries the strikes from Friedman easily there. Friedman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tabatabai to escape.
Friedman throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Friedman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Friedman is working Tabatabai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Friedman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tabatabai down.
Friedman staying calm.
Tabatabai takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tabatabai is letting Friedman control him for a moment.
Friedman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Friedman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tabatabai defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Friedman grinds an elbow into Tabatabai's temple.
Friedman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tabatabai is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Friedman lands a few punches from side control.
Friedman misses with the ground and pound.
Friedman throwing strikes but Tabatabai manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Friedman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Friedman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Friedman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Friedman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tabatabai's guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friedman landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Friedman with a nice head shot there.
Friedman throwing strikes but missing.
Friedman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Friedman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Friedman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tabatabai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friedman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Milton Friedman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Friedman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Friedman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Friedman throws a strike but Tabatabai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tabatabai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Friedman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Friedman keeping moving, preventing Tabatabai from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Friedman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tabatabai is aware though and is defending well.
Friedman seems keen to control Tabatabai's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friedman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tabatabai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Friedman on the ground.
Friedman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Friedman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Milton Friedman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Friedman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tabatabai is defended easily by Friedman.
Friedman goes for a double leg but Tabatabai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tabatabai continues to drive forward.
Tabatabai tries to clinch up but Friedman circles away and keeps his distance.
Friedman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Friedman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tabatabai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friedman manages to avoid it.
Friedman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tabatabai defends it well.
Milton Friedman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Tabatabai moves into the clinch.
Tabatabai lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman wants a takedown.
Tabatabai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tabatabai tries a body shot but Friedman blocks it.
Tabatabai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Friedman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tabatabai prevents it.
John Tabatabai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milton Friedman.
Friedman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tabatabai after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Friedman wants a takedown.
Friedman tries to stall but Tabatabai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Friedman looking for a takedown.
Friedman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Friedman is trying to stall.
Tabatabai misses with a body punch.
Tabatabai misses with a punch to the body.
Tabatabai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tabatabai lands with a right to the head.
Tabatabai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Friedman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tabatabai is defending well.
Tabatabai lands a left hand.
Tabatabai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tabatabai lands a body punch in the clinch.
John Tabatabai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice body punch from Tabatabai - that landed with a thud.
Tabatabai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Friedman backwards.
Tabatabai tries to throw a body punch but Friedman avoids it by throwing Tabatabai back against the cage.
Friedman jumps guard but Tabatabai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Friedman fails to pull guard.
A short left from Tabatabai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Tabatabai as the two fighters clinch.
John Tabatabai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tabatabai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai misses with a body punch.
Tabatabai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tabatabai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tabatabai can't find room to land a body shot as Friedman controls the action.
Tabatabai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tabatabai misses with a body punch.
Friedman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tabatabai tries a body shot but Friedman blocks it. #T3#
Tabatabai presses Friedman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tabatabai lands a shot to the body.
Tabatabai scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Friedman is rocked!
Tabatabai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Friedman is still on wobbly legs! Can Tabatabai finish him?
Tabatabai can't find room to land a body shot as Friedman controls the action.
Friedman seems to have recovered his senses.
Friedman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tabatabai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tabatabai lands a body punch.
Tabatabai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tabatabai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tabatabai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tabatabai digs a right hand underneath Friedman's ribcage. Friedman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tabatabai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tabatabai misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Friedman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tabatabai can't fight it off and eventually Friedman manages to take the fight to the floor. Tabatabai looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tabatabai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Friedman. #T4##SUB#
Tabatabai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tabatabai 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.
Friedman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Friedman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tabatabai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friedman landing with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Tabatabai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Friedman 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Milton Friedman!
Milton Friedman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: NJMMA #45: Lo v Tabatabai
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1##CL#
Jang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Friedman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jang clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Friedman throws strikes from the back but Jang rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Jang.
Jang wants to sweep here but Friedman controlling him for the moment.
Friedman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jang trying to control the position.
Friedman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Jang looking for a guillotine here but Friedman defends easily.
Jang wants to improve his position but instead Friedman has moved into half guard.
Jang trying to hold on to Friedman's head to control him but Friedman postures up. #T1#
Jang taking some punishment here, with Friedman in his half guard.
Jang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Friedman.
Friedman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Friedman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Friedman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jang is trying to keep Friedman in close.
Friedman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Friedman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Friedman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jang controls Friedman momentarily but Friedman frees himself. #T2#
Friedman won't allow Jang to sweep him here.
Friedman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Friedman lands a couple of digs.
Friedman working some strikes from top position.
Jang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friedman is one step ahead there.
Jang working a defensive guard here.
Friedman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Friedman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Friedman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3##SUB#
Jang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Friedman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Friedman working some strikes from top position.
Friedman lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Friedman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jang looking for a sweep. Not yet Jang, not yet.
Friedman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Friedman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jang's head.
Jang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jang 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.
Friedman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Friedman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Jang keeping moving, preventing Friedman from controlling successfully.
Friedman stands up over Jang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jang wants to sweep but no luck.
Friedman is in close to Jang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Friedman won't allow Jang to sweep him here.
Jang has momentary wrist control but Friedman slips an elbow through the middle.
Jang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friedman is one step ahead there.
Friedman trying to control but Jang is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friedman connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Friedman dominated that round.
That's time! Jang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Friedman lands with an overhand left.
Friedman stuffs the takedown attempt from Jang. Jang gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Jang shoots in and gets a takedown into Friedman's guard.
Friedman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Friedman is on top in guard. #REVB#
Friedman preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friedman distracts Jang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friedman is in close to Jang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Friedman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Friedman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jang gets back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Friedman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jang keeps working.
Friedman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Friedman lands a nice short elbow.
Friedman winds up and cracks Jang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jang tries to roll over but Friedman keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Friedman lands a nice short elbow.
Friedman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Friedman prevents Jang from improving his position.
Friedman is nestled in close to Jang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jang is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Friedman connects with a nice short shot to Jang's temple.
Friedman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Friedman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Friedman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Friedman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jang hang on?
Friedman lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2#
Jang is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friedman landing strikes from the mount and Jang is in trouble!
Oh Jang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jang can't escape the position.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Friedman! Jang is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Milton Friedman!
A very excited looking Milton Friedman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, James Jang stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't turn your back on me, sucka!'.

Event: NJMMA #38: Paulin v Jacobs
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Joshua just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Friedman gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friedman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Joshua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joshua tries to get out of the position.
Friedman working the head and body with strikes.
Friedman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An elbow from Friedman crashes against the mat.
Joshua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Friedman on the ground.
Friedman working the body and head with strikes.
Friedman is working Joshua over with some ground and pound from side control.
Friedman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Joshua taking punishment in the form of punches. #CUT2#
It looks like Mikael Joshua has been cut.
Friedman looks up at the clock and then as Joshua takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Friedman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #CUT2#
Mikael Joshua's cut is getting worse.
Friedman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Check out the look on Friedman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Friedman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Joshua sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Friedman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T1#
Friedman working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Friedman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Friedman cracks Joshua with an elbow. That is naaassty.#CUT2#
Jeez, Mikael Joshua's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mikael Joshua's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Milton Friedman!
Milton Friedman 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.

Event: NJMMA #31: Dean v Lowe
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Hands Jr misses with a hook.
Hands Jr misses with a straight left.
Friedman slips under a jab.
Friedman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hands Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hands Jr slips a jab from Friedman.
Friedman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hands Jr throws a hook to the side of Friedman's head but Friedman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Friedman feints the counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Hands Jr as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from Hands Jr misses #TD2#
and Friedman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Friedman.
Friedman lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hands Jr controls Friedman momentarily but Friedman frees himself.
Friedman landing with the ground and pound.
Friedman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Friedman stands up over Hands Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Friedman lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#
Hands Jr is rocked!
Friedman arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hands Jr's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Milton Friedman!

Event: NJMMA #23: Embalmer v Gavira
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Tabatabai lands with an uppercut that bounces Friedman off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like Milton Friedman has been cut.
Tabatabai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice takedown defense from Tabatabai. No joy for Friedman on that attempt.
Tabatabai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Friedman.
John Tabatabai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friedman shoots in for a double leg but Tabatabai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tabatabai is looking to clinch but Friedman is avoiding it.
Tabatabai with a jab.#CL#
Tabatabai forces Friedman back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Tabatabai - that landed with a thud.
Tabatabai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tabatabai lands a body punch.
Tabatabai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Friedman backwards.
A short left from Tabatabai. #ROC#
Friedman is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tabatabai scores with a shot to the side of Friedman's head.
Friedman is still on wobbly legs! Can Tabatabai finish him?
Tabatabai drops Friedman with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Friedman is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Tabatabai!
A very excited looking John Tabatabai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: The Island Season 7, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1#
Friedman misses with a takedown
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Friedman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones takes a swing at Friedman's ribcage but misses.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Milton Friedman has been cut.
Friedman takes one to the chin there.#ROC#
Friedman is rocked!
Jones drops Friedman with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jones follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Jones!
A very excited looking Donnie Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: The Island Season 7, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Friedman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Friedman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Friedman scoring with punches and elbows.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Friedman is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Friedman controlling the position.
Friedman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Friedman is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman cracks Silva with a big right hand but Silva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Friedman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
Friedman scores with punches from side control.
Friedman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Silva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
Silva is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Friedman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Friedman's guard! Nice work there by Silva!
Friedman wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Friedman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Friedman throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Friedman is retaining full guard.
Friedman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blood Warrior. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Silva preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Friedman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Friedman keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Friedman pulls Silva in to control the position.
Silva won't allow Friedman to sweep him here.
Silva wants to control from the top but Friedman keeps moving.
Silva won't allow Friedman to sweep him here.
Silva wants to control from the top but Friedman keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Good work by Friedman as he checks the leg kick.
Friedman dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Friedman shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Friedman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva. #TD2#
Friedman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Friedman is now in Silva's guard.
Friedman landing some decent shots from guard.
Silva is trying to keep Friedman in close.
Friedman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Friedman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Friedman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Friedman postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow. #T4#
Friedman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Friedman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Friedman.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva wants to control from the top but Friedman keeps moving.
Friedman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Friedman is keeping the position for now.
Friedman keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Friedman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Friedman shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Friedman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva wants to control the position but Friedman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Friedman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Friedman wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friedman drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Friedman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Friedman has control of the leg. #T1#
Friedman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Friedman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Friedman there.
Friedman is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Friedman drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Friedman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Friedman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Friedman is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Silva is hurt! He's hurt bad - Friedman fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Silva from any more punishment! Congratulations to Friedman! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milton Friedman!

Event: Chaos FC 25
Date: Nov 30, 2017

#R1#
Sia Mack works over Friedman's head and body with a nice combination.
Friedman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sia Mack.
Friedman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sia Mack lands the left hand.
Sia Mack throws a series of strikes that have Friedman backpedaling.
Friedman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sia Mack, as that shot connected.
Sia Mack closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#
Friedman is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friedman looks for a takedown but Sia Mack sprawls well.
Sia Mack has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sia Mack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Friedman has a takedown stuffed.
Friedman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sia Mack lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Friedman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sia Mack is looking to control Friedman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sia Mack avoid being mounted?
Sia Mack tries to get to full guard but Friedman has control of the leg. #T1#
Friedman is keen to just control but Sia Mack is a slippery customer.
Sia Mack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sia Mack is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Friedman jumps into side control!
Sia Mack is looking for a sweep.
Friedman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #CUT#
It looks like Amoo Sia Mack has been cut.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sia Mack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Friedman grinds an elbow into Sia Mack's temple.
Friedman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sia Mack some visible discomfort. #CUT#
That has opened up Amoo Sia Mack's cut even more.
Sia Mack is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#
Sia Mack is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Amoo Sia Mack's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Amoo Sia Mack's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Milton Friedman!
The defeated Amoo Sia Mack had this to say: 'All praise to Allah.'.

Event: Chaos FC 21
Date: Nov 15, 2017

#R1#
Friedman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muerte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Friedman somewhat.
Friedman misses with a takedown attempt - Muerte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Muerte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milton Friedman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muerte dives in for a single leg takedown but Friedman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck for Friedman with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Friedman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muerte 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.
Muerte is trying to control the position but Friedman postures up.
Friedman scoring with some ground and pound.
Friedman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Muerte manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Friedman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Friedman looking for a sweep. Not yet Friedman, not yet.
Friedman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Friedman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Friedman is working Muerte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Muerte managing to control the position.
Friedman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Muerte working a defensive guard here.
Friedman with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Friedman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Friedman landing with the ground and pound.
Friedman lands a couple of digs.
Friedman stands up over Muerte, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Muerte wants to stand but Friedman is controlling the position.
Friedman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Friedman lands a couple of elbows.
Friedman tries to free his leg and advance position but Muerte is retaining full guard.
Friedman postures up and lands a big shot to Muerte's brow.
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!
Friedman looking to sit in guard and control but Muerte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Friedman lands a couple of shots from the bottom. #T3#
Friedman is pulling down on Muerte's head. It's preventing any offense from Muerte, at least for the moment.
Muerte trying to control but Friedman is working from the bottom.
Friedman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Muerte stopping the sweep attempt from Friedman.
Friedman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Friedman trying to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Friedman 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.
Muerte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muerte won't allow Friedman to sweep him here.
Muerte throwing strikes but missing.
Muerte trying to control the position from guard on top but Friedman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Muerte wants to pass the guard but Friedman is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muerte stopping the sweep attempt from Friedman.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Muerte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Friedman throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Friedman dominated that round.
That's time! Friedman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Muerte looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Muerte tries to clinch up#TD#
and Friedman counters with a takedown into side control.
Friedman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muerte is looking for a sweep.
Friedman working the head and body with strikes.
Milton Friedman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muerte takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Friedman working the ground and pound from side control.
Friedman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Muerte is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Muerte that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Friedman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Muerte's face. #T1#
Friedman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Muerte is breathing heavily.
Friedman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Muerte is rocked!
Friedman postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Muerte is out cold - huge knockout for Friedman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Milton Friedman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Friedman shoots in and bounces Klimi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Friedman works over Klimi with some ground and pound from guard.
Friedman is working Klimi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Friedman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Friedman postures up and lands a big shot to Klimi's brow.
Friedman with a nice head shot there.
Friedman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Friedman sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman works over Klimi with some ground and pound from guard.
Friedman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Friedman chips away with some ground and pound.
Friedman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Friedman is in close to Klimi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Friedman connects with a couple of short punches.
Friedman landing some decent shots from guard.
Klimi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Friedman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Friedman stands up over Klimi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Friedman cracks Klimi with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Friedman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Friedman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Friedman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Friedman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Friedman connects with a couple of short punches.
Friedman connects with a couple of short punches.
Friedman lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Friedman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Klimi's head.
Klimi is breathing heavily.
Klimi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Friedman postures up and lands a big shot to Klimi's brow. #SUB#
Klimi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Friedman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Klimi.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Friedman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedman grinds an elbow into Klimi's temple. #T3#
Klimi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Friedman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Klimi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Friedman is putting a hurting on Klimi here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Friedman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Friedman controls the position.
Friedman working the ground and pound.
Friedman scoring with punches and elbows.
Friedman scoring with punches and elbows.
Klimi taking a bit of punishment here - Friedman scoring with strikes. #ROC2#
Klimi is rocked!
The referee asks Friedman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Friedman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Oh Klimi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Friedman lands a nice forearm strike.
Friedman cracks Klimi with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Friedman immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Klimi is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Friedman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milton Friedman!

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