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Event:
SPFT #10
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Fredrich rushes Walker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Fredrich wants the takedown. Walker is fighting it off but Fredrich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Walker's guard against the cage.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Fredrich from controlling successfully.
Fredrich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fredrich pushes down on Walker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fredrich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fredrich works his way into side control.
Fredrich tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fredrich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Walker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fredrich's guard! Nice work there by Walker!
Fredrich is trying to control the position but Walker postures up. #T1#
Walker looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker looks winded!
Fredrich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fredrich seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Fredrich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fredrich is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fredrich looking to pass the guard.
Fredrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but Fredrich is proving a slippery customer.
Fredrich is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Fredrich drops back looking for a leg! Walker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walker manages to kick Fredrich off! Fredrich jumps back into Walker's guard.
Walker can't keep his opponent in guard - Fredrich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Walker wants to control but Fredrich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fredrich passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walker!
Fredrich controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Fredrich looking to isolate an arm here. Walker doesn't see it coming and as Fredrich extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Fredrich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CJ Fredrich! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; CJ Fredrich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Tatu Lehto!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lehto clinches. #TD#
Fredrich drags the fight down to the ground.
Fredrich working a defensive guard but Lehto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fredrich (0) vs (3) Lehto
Fredrich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lehto off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fredrich (4) vs (3) Lehto
Fredrich gets his hands free as Lehto looks to control. #SUB#
Lehto fending off the submission attempt from Fredrich. #SUB#
Fredrich is persistently looking for the submission but Lehto is defending it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fredrich is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lehto has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fredrich keeps control of the position as Lehto tries to break free.
#T1##SUB#
Lehto fending off the submission attempt from Fredrich. #SUB#
Fredrich has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Fredrich looking to break Lehto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lehto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fredrich will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lehto is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Fredrich is looking for the choke from the back position but Lehto is controlling his hands well.
Lehto is keeping busy.
#T2##SUB#
Fredrich looking to break Lehto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lehto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fredrich will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A lull in the action here.
Lehto is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fredrich off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lehto is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Fredrich is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lehto is defending well though. Fredrich let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Lehto is having to fend off submission attempts from Fredrich, who is looking to sink in the choke. Fredrich doesn't have the hooks in though and Lehto manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fredrich (4) vs (5) Lehto
Lehto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Fredrich is trying to control the position but Lehto postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lehto controlling from the top position.
Fredrich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Fredrich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lehto is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Fredrich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fredrich wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lehto is now in half guard. #SUB#
Fredrich looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lehto passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fredrich (4) vs (8) Lehto
Fredrich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lehto off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fredrich (8) vs (8) Lehto#T5##SUB#
Fredrich is looking for a choke. Lehto gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Lehto manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fredrich (8) vs (10) Lehto
Lehto stays in close to Fredrich's body and controls the position.
Fredrich pulls Lehto in to control the position.
Fredrich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lehto is one step ahead there.
Lehto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fredrich swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Fredrich working a defensive guard but Lehto passes into half guard.
Fredrich wants to improve his position but Lehto is controlling well.
#SUB#
Fredrich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lehto trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Fredrich looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Lehto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fredrich tries to get to full guard but Lehto has control of the leg.
Lehto is taking a breather. Fredrich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lehto prevents Fredrich from improving his position.#T8#
Fredrich is working hard here to advance position.
Lehto not doing much here.
Fredrich is in trouble now - Lehto has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fredrich (8) vs (13) Lehto
Fredrich tries to hold on but Lehto pushes him away.
Fredrich is working to get back to half guard.
Lehto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Fredrich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fredrich wants to control but Lehto is having none of it.
Lehto wants to take Fredrich's back here but Fredrich is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lehto prevents Fredrich from getting the reversal.
Lehto controlling his opponent. #T10#
Fredrich is looking to improve his position but Lehto isn't that keen on the idea.
Lehto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fredrich regains half guard.
Fredrich moves into full guard.
#T11##SUB#
Fredrich looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lehto has picked Fredrich up and slammed him! Fredrich can't keep hold of the triangle and Lehto manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fredrich (8) vs (16) Lehto
Fredrich is trying to improve his position.
Lehto controlling the position from side mount.
Fredrich is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Fredrich struggling a bit here.
Fredrich is trying to improve his position.
Fredrich manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fredrich tries to roll over but Lehto keeps him under control.
Lehto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Fredrich is looking to control Lehto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fredrich avoid being mounted?
Well, if Lehto 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.
Fredrich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lehto is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Fredrich wants to improve his position but Lehto is controlling well.
Lehto is pressing down on Fredrich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fredrich is holding on for now.
Fredrich is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lehto content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Fredrich actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lehto wins on points by 16 to 8.
Tatu Lehto is the new welterweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tatu Lehto made sure he mentioned FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Mr Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; CJ Fredrich!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fredrich as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Fredrich has managed to clinch.
Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fredrich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Penn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Fredrich moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Fredrich pulls guard successfully.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Fredrich is keeping the position.
Penn wants to control from the top but Fredrich keeps moving.
Penn slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Fredrich is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrich is positioning himself well to prevent Penn advancing to mount. #SUB#
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Fredrich is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Fredrich defends it. #SUB#
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fredrich is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
Fredrich wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fredrich defends it well. #SUB#
Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fredrich sees it coming and defends easily.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Fredrich is defending well. #T2#
Fredrich trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Fredrich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fredrich wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fredrich is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Fredrich defends the submission attempt.
Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Fredrich is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Fredrich manages to get to full guard.
Penn postures up.
Penn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fredrich manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Fredrich
Fredrich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fredrich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fredrich stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Fredrich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Penn gets back to full guard.
Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fredrich controls the pace.
Penn is trying to keep Fredrich in close.
#T4#
Fredrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredrich is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fredrich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn looking to control.
Fredrich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fredrich wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Fredrich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fredrich stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Penn controls Fredrich momentarily but Fredrich frees himself.
Fredrich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Fredrich works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Penn is looking to control Fredrich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Fredrich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fredrich works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (5) Fredrich
Penn is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredrich is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn tries to hold on but Fredrich pushes him away.
Fredrich fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Fredrich is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Penn has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Fredrich is working for a guillotine from mount but Penn frees his head quite easily.
#T6#
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fredrich avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Penn has given up his back. Will we see Fredrich going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Penn (0) vs (8) Fredrich
Will Fredrich go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Penn trying to control but not successfully. #T7##SUB2#
Fredrich working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Penn could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Penn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fredrich's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fredrich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Penn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fredrich struggling to keep hold of the position.
Our spies down at at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu inform us that Fredrich has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Fredrich is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Penn is defending well though. Fredrich let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Penn is trying to roll into a better position but Fredrich has get a rear naked choke and Penn is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). CJ Fredrich! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ieyso Rurov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; CJ Fredrich!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Fredrich instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Fredrich turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fredrich manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rurov (0) vs (4) Fredrich
Fredrich trying to control the position but Rurov is working away.
Rurov prevents Fredrich from improving position.
Fredrich laying and praying for a moment but Rurov takes advantage and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rurov is trying to maintain the position but Fredrich is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrich tries to pass to full mount but Rurov defends it. #T1#
Fredrich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Fredrich is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Fredrich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rurov trying to control from the bottom.
Fredrich is trying to control the action in half guard but Rurov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fredrich wants to pass the guard but Rurov is defending well. #SUB2#
Fredrich is trying to work for a kimura but Rurov is defending well.
Rurov won't allow Fredrich to pass to mount. #T2#
Rurov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fredrich is working away from the top position though.
Fredrich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Fredrich is looking for a kimura but Rurov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fredrich to get the leverage.
Fredrich is trying to control the action in half guard but Rurov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Fredrich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rurov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fredrich.
Fredrich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Rurov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fredrich trying to control but Rurov is working from the bottom.
Rurov is pulling down on Fredrich's head to control his posture.
Fredrich wants to control from the top but Rurov keeps moving.
Fredrich wants to pass the guard but Rurov is keeping the position.
Fredrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Rurov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredrich wants to pass the guard but Rurov is keeping the position.#T4#
Fredrich wants to control from the top but Rurov keeps moving.
Fredrich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rurov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Fredrich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fredrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Rurov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rurov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rurov (2) vs (4) Fredrich#SUB2#
Fredrich looking for a guillotine here but Rurov defends easily.
#T5##SUB2#
Rurov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rurov preventing the sweep.
Rurov trying to control but Fredrich is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rurov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fredrich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rurov has managed to get both his arms back between Fredrich's legs - danger averted.
Fredrich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rurov is one step ahead there. #T6#
Fredrich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rurov (2) vs (6) Fredrich
Rurov is trying to maintain the position but Fredrich is very close to passing his half guard.
Rurov is looking for a sweep. Fredrich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Fredrich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rurov defends it well. #SUB2#
Fredrich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rurov is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Fredrich is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rurov (2) vs (9) Fredrich
Rurov tries to reverse the position but Fredrich maintains control.
Fredrich controlling the position easily from mount.
Rurov is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Fredrich looking to secure an arm triangle but Rurov defends it well.
Rurov is controlling an arm, preventing Fredrich from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T8#
Fredrich tries to control but Rurov wriggling away.
Fredrich wants to take his opponent's back but Rurov doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Fredrich is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rurov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rurov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Fredrich prevents Rurov from getting the reversal.
Rurov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredrich trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Fredrich with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fredrich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rurov is looking to escape.
Fredrich wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fredrich looking to control but Rurov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10##SUB2#
Fredrich goes for an armbar but Rurov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rurov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rurov (4) vs (9) Fredrich
Fredrich looking for a sweep. Not yet Fredrich, not yet.
Rurov wants to control from the top but Fredrich keeps moving.
Fredrich trying to keep a closed guard but Rurov is proving a slippery customer.
Rurov preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fredrich holds on and takes a little breather.
Rurov won't allow Fredrich to sweep him here. #T11##SUB2#
Fredrich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fredrich is trying to control the position but Rurov postures up.
Fredrich wants to sweep here but Rurov controlling him for the moment.
Rurov looking to sit in guard and control but Fredrich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rurov (4) vs (11) Fredrich
Rurov keeping moving, preventing Fredrich from controlling successfully.
Fredrich is pushing down on Rurov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rurov is fighting to maintain full guard but Fredrich has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rurov wants to control but Fredrich is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Fredrich has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rurov defend it? Fredrich steps over the head and cranks it - Rurov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fredrich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). CJ Fredrich! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; CJ Fredrich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yoruba Igbo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Fredrich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Igbo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Fredrich turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fredrich (4) vs (0) Igbo
Fredrich works to advance to full mount. Igbo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fredrich (6) vs (0) Igbo#SUB#
Fredrich is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Igbo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Igbo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fredrich (6) vs (2) Igbo
Fredrich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Igbo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fredrich (8) vs (2) Igbo
Fredrich wants to pass the guard but Igbo is keeping the position.
Fredrich controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Igbo working for a triangle but Fredrich defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Igbo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fredrich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Igbo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fredrich stays in close to Igbo's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Igbo controls Fredrich momentarily but Fredrich frees himself.
Fredrich advances to half guard.
Fredrich wants to pass the guard but Igbo is defending well.
Fredrich is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Igbo wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Fredrich wants to pass the guard but Igbo is defending well. #SUB#
Fredrich seems to be working for a kimura but Igbo defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fredrich prevents Igbo from improving his position.
Fredrich not doing much here.
Fredrich wants to pass the guard but Igbo is defending well. #SUB#
Fredrich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Igbo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fredrich. #T3#
Fredrich content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Igbo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fredrich is looking to advance position but Igbo won't allow it.
Fredrich is working hard here to advance position.
Fredrich content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Igbo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fredrich is working away from the top position though.
Fredrich not doing much here.
#SUB#
Fredrich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Igbo is just riding it out for now. Fredrich eventually gives up the hold.
Fredrich is looking to advance position but Igbo won't allow it. #T5##SUB#
Fredrich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Igbo wants to control but Fredrich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Igbo tries to roll over but Fredrich keeps him under control.
Fredrich trying to pass the guard but Igbo defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredrich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fredrich wants to pass the guard but Igbo is defending well. #T6#
Fredrich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Fredrich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Igbo is just riding it out for now. Fredrich eventually gives up the hold.
Fredrich stalling. #SUB#
Fredrich seems to be working for a kimura but Igbo defends the submission attempt.#T7##SUB#
Fredrich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Igbo is just riding it out for now. Fredrich eventually gives up the hold.
Igbo trying to hold on to Fredrich's head to control him but Fredrich postures up.
Fredrich wants to pass to mount but Igbo is defending the position.
Igbo is trying to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB2#
Igbo looking for submissions off his back.
Fredrich is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Fredrich has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Igbo defend it? Fredrich steps over the head and cranks it - Igbo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fredrich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). CJ Fredrich! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jardani Jovanovich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; CJ Fredrich!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Fredrich moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Fredrich lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jovanovich (0) vs (2) Fredrich
Jovanovich wants to control but Fredrich is keeping busy.
Fredrich passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jovanovich (0) vs (5) Fredrich
Fredrich pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jovanovich is trying to escape the mount but Fredrich keeps good control and instead manages to take Jovanovich's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jovanovich (0) vs (8) Fredrich#SUB2#
Fredrich has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jovanovich is in real trouble here. Fredrich gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jovanovich is tapping out! Fredrich wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). CJ Fredrich! |
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Event:
RISE 163
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Willy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fredrich.
A big right from Willy misses.
Fredrich just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Willy gets tackled into the cage by Fredrich. Fredrich maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Willy breaks from the clinch.
Willy lands a really nice looking cross but Fredrich seems unphased.
Willy misses with a left hand #TD#
so Fredrich counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fredrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Willy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredrich scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fredrich 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.
Fredrich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fredrich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Willy wants to sweep but no luck.
Fredrich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fredrich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Fredrich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Willy looking to control.
Fredrich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fredrich distracts Willy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fredrich with a nice head shot there.
Fredrich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fredrich seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Willy for as long as he can get away with.
Fredrich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fredrich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Willy is keeping the position for now.
Fredrich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fredrich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fredrich landing with the ground and pound.
Fredrich looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Willy looking to control.
Willy keeping moving, preventing Fredrich from controlling successfully.
Fredrich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Willy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fredrich stopping the sweep attempt from Willy.#SUB#
Fredrich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fredrich sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Fredrich with a nice head shot there.
Fredrich cracks Willy with a solid left hand.
Fredrich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fredrich throwing strikes from guard but Willy blocks nicely.
Fredrich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Willy looking for subs off his back but Fredrich has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fredrich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Willy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fredrich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fredrich with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fredrich is pressing down on Willy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Willy is holding on for now.
Fredrich trying to control from half guard but Willy is working away. #SUB#
Fredrich seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fredrich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Willy sees it coming and defends easily.
Willy wants to sweep but Fredrich has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Fredrich dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fredrich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Willy looks to land a right hand but Fredrich moved out of range.
Fredrich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Willy throws the left hand but Fredrich avoids the punch easily.
Willy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fredrich tried to counter with a leg kick but Willy avoided it.
Willy throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Fredrich counters with a takedown into side control.
Willy looking for a sweep but Fredrich has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Fredrich landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Willy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredrich lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fredrich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A big strike lands for Fredrich! That's really hurt Willy and he's turned his back - Fredrich keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Fredrich jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Fredrich! |
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Event:
TD19
Date: Mar 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Robinson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Robinson gets control of Fredrich's arms and successfully pulls guard. Robinson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fredrich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fredrich lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Robinson looking for a guillotine here but Fredrich defends easily.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Fredrich from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Robinson has his foot on Fredrich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fredrich works his way back into a safe position though.
Fredrich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fredrich postures up and lands a big shot to Robinson's brow.
Fredrich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Fredrich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Robinson working for a triangle but Fredrich defends it easily.
Fredrich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Fredrich scoring with some ground and pound.
Fredrich wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Fredrich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Fredrich tries to pass.
Fredrich controlling from the top position.
Fredrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2#
Robinson has his foot on Fredrich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fredrich works his way back into a safe position though.
Fredrich connects with a couple of short punches.
Fredrich lands a couple of elbows.
Fredrich pushes down on Robinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Fredrich has control of the leg.
Fredrich with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Nice strikes from Fredrich there.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Fredrich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Fredrich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fredrich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fredrich wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it. #SUB#
Fredrich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fredrich is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fredrich looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Robinson actively working from the bottom here.
Fredrich is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Robinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Fredrich.
Robinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fredrich wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Fredrich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fredrich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fredrich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fredrich winds up and cracks Robinson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fredrich lands a nice short elbow.
Robinson is in trouble now - Fredrich has advanced to mount!
Robinson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Robinson gets full guard.#T4#
Fredrich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fredrich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fredrich defends it easily.
Fredrich working some strikes from top position.
Fredrich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fredrich trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Fredrich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fredrich trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredrich lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Fredrich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fredrich scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Fredrich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Robinson pushes Fredrich up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Fredrich is fighting off a takedown attempt but Robinson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fredrich to the mat. Fredrich regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
CJ Fredrich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Fredrich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredrich controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Robinson is in close to Fredrich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fredrich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Robinson trying to control the action but Fredrich is working from the bottom.
Fredrich regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Robinson advances to half guard.
Fredrich is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
Fredrich is trying to get back to full guard.
Fredrich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robinson's back!
Fredrich lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Robinson.
Fredrich keeps control of the position as Robinson tries to break free.
Robinson is trapped and Fredrich is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Fredrich lands punches and elbows. #T2#
Robinson tries to escape the position.
Fredrich trying to control.#SUB#
Fredrich working for the choke.
Fredrich scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Fredrich working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fredrich is landing with strikes. Robinson can't take much more of this.#SUB#
Fredrich tightening his grip on Robinson, looking for the choke.
Fredrich keeps control of the position as Robinson tries to break free.
#SUB#
Fredrich has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fredrich trying to control momentarily.
#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Fredrich looking for the choke from the back.
Robinson trying to control the hands but Fredrich won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
Robinson is in bad spot here.
Robinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Fredrich looking for the RNC.
Fredrich is hanging on to Robinson's back as he tries to escape.
Fredrich controls the position.#T4##SUB#
Fredrich working for the choke.
Fredrich lands a shot to the head.
Robinson wants to escape the position.
Fredrich scores with punches from the back.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fredrich lands strikes to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredrich has good solid back control here.
Fredrich throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Robinson!
Robinson tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Fredrich is looking for the choke from the back position but Robinson is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Fredrich dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Robinson with a poor takedown #TD#
and Fredrich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fredrich is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Fredrich is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Fredrich is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fredrich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fredrich 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. #SUB2#
Robinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fredrich pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrich slips a nice elbow through Robinson's hands, connecting with Robinson's forehead.
Fredrich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Robinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fredrich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Robinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fredrich lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Fredrich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Robinson controls Fredrich momentarily but Fredrich frees himself.
Fredrich working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Fredrich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fredrich connects with a couple of short punches.
Fredrich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fredrich content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Robinson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fredrich has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Fredrich is trying to work for a kimura but Robinson is defending well.
#SUB2#
Robinson actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fredrich lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fredrich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robinson's head.
Fredrich wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Fredrich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fredrich defends it easily.
Fredrich trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fredrich with a nice head shot there.
Howie Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Fredrich distracts Robinson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Fredrich from controlling successfully.
Fredrich cracks Robinson with a solid left hand.
Fredrich lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Robinson working for a triangle but Fredrich defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Robinson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fredrich escapes and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robinson is not content to let Fredrich control the position.
Fredrich tries to advance to mount but Robinson denies him. #T4##SUB#
Fredrich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinson, who protects the arm well.
Robinson is trying to improve his position.
Fredrich cracks Robinson with a big right hand but Robinson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fredrich trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
Fredrich lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Fredrich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
CJ Fredrich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Fredrich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fredrich, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Fredrich! |
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Event:
TD 15
Date: Feb 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Fredrich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A left and a right from Christmas both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like CJ Fredrich has been cut.
Fredrich misses with an uppercut
and Christmas counters with a three punch combo that has Fredrich backing up. Fredrich nods at Christmas to acknowledge the strikes.
Christmas scores with a shot to the body.
Christmas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christmas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Fredrich has Christmas up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Christmas gets control of Fredrich's arms and successfully pulls guard. Christmas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fredrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredrich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Fredrich might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Fredrich stands up over Christmas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fredrich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fredrich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fredrich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christmas is keeping the position for now.
Fredrich sitting in guard here, content to control.
Christmas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fredrich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fredrich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christmas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christmas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fredrich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fredrich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christmas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fredrich.
Fredrich with a nice head shot there.
Fredrich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Fredrich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredrich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fredrich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fredrich distracts Christmas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Christmas keeping full guard, as Fredrich tries to pass. #T3#
Fredrich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Christmas's head.
Fredrich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fredrich throwing strikes but missing.
Fredrich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fredrich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fredrich is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Fredrich has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fredrich scoring with some ground and pound.
Christmas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fredrich on the ground.
Fredrich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christmas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fredrich scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fredrich slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fredrich wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
Fredrich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredrich is stalling in the full guard.
Fredrich works over Christmas with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Fredrich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CJ Fredrich'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#
Fredrich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christmas circles away quickly and effectively.
Fredrich moves out of range of the leg kick from Christmas.#CL2#
Fredrich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fredrich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Christmas smiles and moves away.
Christmas throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been informed that Fredrich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Christmas misses with a body kick.
Christmas misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Fredrich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Christmas sprawls well initially but Fredrich persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Fredrich is trying to work for a kimura but Christmas is defending well.
Fredrich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christmas defending well though.
Fredrich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Fredrich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christmas defending well though.
Fredrich slips a nice elbow through Christmas's hands, connecting with Christmas's forehead.
Fredrich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fredrich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Christmas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fredrich working over Christmas with some ground and pound. Christmas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fredrich working the head and body with strikes.
Christmas is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fredrich lands a nice short elbow.#SU2#
Fredrich escapes and gets back to his feet.
Father Christmas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christmas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fredrich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Christmas somewhat.#T2#
Fredrich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Christmas. Christmas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Fredrich pushes Christmas up against the cage in a clinch.
Fredrich lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Fredrich has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Christmas regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christmas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fredrich forces his way into half guard.
Fredrich scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fredrich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fredrich content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB2#
Fredrich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Christmas is just riding it out for now. Fredrich eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Christmas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
CJ Fredrich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christmas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fredrich.
Fredrich controlling the pace.
Fredrich lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Fredrich is looking to advance position but Christmas won't allow it.
Fredrich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fredrich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fredrich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fredrich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Fredrich is looking for a kimura here.
Fredrich is looking to take a break and control but Christmas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fredrich winds up and cracks Christmas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Fredrich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on CJ Fredrich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Christmas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fredrich has time to react.#CL2#
Fredrich moves into range and clinches up with Christmas.
Christmas taking a breather.
Christmas prevents the takedown attempt.
Fredrich is working for takedown but Christmas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fredrich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Father Christmas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Fredrich.
Christmas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Fredrich drags the fight down to the ground.
Fredrich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fredrich won't allow Christmas to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Fredrich from controlling successfully. #T1#
Fredrich slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fredrich.
Christmas has momentary wrist control but Fredrich slips an elbow through the middle.
Fredrich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fredrich throwing strikes but missing.
Fredrich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fredrich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fredrich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christmas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fredrich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christmas looking for a sweep. Not yet Christmas, not yet.
Fredrich lands a couple of elbows.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Fredrich from controlling successfully.
Fredrich scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fredrich works over Christmas with some ground and pound from guard.
Fredrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christmas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fredrich lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Fredrich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fredrich lands a couple of digs.
Fredrich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fredrich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fredrich wants to free his trapped foot but Christmas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Fredrich.
Fredrich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Christmas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Christmas is rocked!
Christmas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Christmas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Fredrich controlling the action here.
Fredrich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fredrich lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Christmas! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fredrich jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Fredrich! |
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Event:
TD 12
Date: Jan 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Fredrich tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago throws a big shot that misses.
Drago throws a body punch but Fredrich moves out of range.
Drago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drago loads up on a big right hand but Fredrich slips the punch.#CL2#
Fredrich clinches up with Drago and pushes him back against the cage.
Drago avoiding damage as Fredrich throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Fredrich turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Drago tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredrich tries to control but Drago wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago blocking the ground and pound.
Drago avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fredrich.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Fredrich has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Drago is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CJ Fredrich! |
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Event:
TD 9
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Tellurique has closed the distance and engaged Fredrich in a clinch.
Fredrich wants to break free but Tellurique has control.
Tellurique has a couple of punches blocked by Fredrich.
A right hook to the body lands for Tellurique .
Fredrich lands a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Tellurique .
Tellurique lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tellurique manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tellurique digs a right hand into Fredrich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fredrich's gas tank.
Tellurique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fredrich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tellurique is defending well.
Tellurique lands an uppercut.
Tellurique gets through Fredrich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like CJ Fredrich has been cut.
Tellurique lands a shot to the body.
Fredrich looking to slow down the pace here.
Tellurique lands with a short shot to the head.
Tellurique lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredrich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tellurique blocks a body shot from Fredrich.
Fredrich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Tellurique works on Fredrich's body with a couple of short punches.
Fredrich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tellurique 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tellurique lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fredrich backwards.
Tellurique works on Fredrich's body with a couple of short punches.
Tellurique is pressed up against the cage. Fredrich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tellurique down to the mat. Tellurique avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Fredrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Tellurique has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tellurique .
Tellurique lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Tellurique .
Fredrich is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tellurique lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fredrich takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tellurique lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tellurique .
A short body shot lands from Tellurique as the two fighters clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Tellurique .
Tellurique connects with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Tellurique prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tellurique has Fredrich pushed against the cage.
A short right from Tellurique .
A short right from Tellurique on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tellurique scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique scores with a shoulder strike.
Tellurique is leaning against Fredrich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tellurique pushes Fredrich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tellurique lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tellurique lands a nice shot to the body.
Fredrich has been working on his balance at Catch Wrestling L.A., so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tellurique .
Tellurique throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fredrichs head.
Tellurique digs a right hand underneath Fredrich's ribcage. Fredrich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tellurique lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fredrich.
Tellurique lands a hook that snaps the head of Fredrich backwards.
A right hand to the body from Tellurique .
Tellurique lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Tellurique connects with a knee to the head.
Tellurique lands a hook that snaps the head of Fredrich backwards.
Fredrich takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fredrich tries to score a body lock takedown but Tellurique shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tellurique lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tellurique will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fredrich up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tellurique . #ROC2#Fredrich is rocked!
Tellurique stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tellurique with a knee to the head.
Oh Fredrich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Tellurique .
Fredrich seems to have got his legs back now.
Tellurique gets through Fredrich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tellurique .
A shot in the inside from Tellurique . #TD2#
Tellurique has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fredrich uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tellurique keeping moving, preventing Fredrich from controlling successfully.
Fredrich throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Tellurique wants to stand and escape but Fredrich is having none of it.
Fredrich with a nice head shot there.
Fredrich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fredrich won't allow Tellurique to get back to his feet.
Fredrich wants to control from the top but Tellurique keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tellurique 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fredrich misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Fredrich moves into the clinch.
Tellurique lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fredrich or not.
Fredrich can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Fredrich gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Tellurique dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CJ Fredrich's cut.
That's time! Fredrich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Tellurique rushes Fredrich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tellurique lands a body punch.
Fredrich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tellurique fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tellurique tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fredrich swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Tellurique fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fredrich, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tellurique .
Tellurique lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fredrich takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tellurique is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Tellurique scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fredrich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tellurique pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tellurique tries to clinch up.
CJ Fredrich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tellurique tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fredrich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tellurique scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tellurique throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Tellurique closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Tellurique .
Good body shot from Tellurique .
#T1#
Tellurique lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fredrich backwards.
Tellurique lands a shot to the body.
Tellurique lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Tellurique .
Tellurique unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tellurique presses Fredrich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Tellurique on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tellurique - that landed with a thud.
Tellurique lands a right hand.
Tellurique lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tellurique .
Fredrich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tellurique 's elbow.
Fredrich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tellurique gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Fredrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tellurique lands a hook that snaps the head of Fredrich backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tellurique pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tellurique scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Tellurique .
#T2#
Tellurique avoiding damage.
Tellurique continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Tellurique scores with a hook to the body.
Tellurique scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A shot in the inside from Tellurique .
Fredrich can't find room to land a body shot as Tellurique controls the action.
Gaston Tellurique seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tellurique digs a right hand underneath Fredrich's ribcage. Fredrich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tellurique stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tellurique scores with a knee to the head.
Tellurique lands a body shot.
Tellurique throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tellurique cracks Fredrich with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Tellurique .
Tellurique makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tellurique throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fredrichs head. #T3#
Tellurique lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fredrich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tellurique 's elbow.
Tellurique scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tellurique lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tellurique throws a big uppercut that drops Fredrich! More strikes from Tellurique and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fredrich lies dazed against the cage as Tellurique celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaston Tellurique ! |
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Event:
JDNC Las Vegas 3
Date: Nov 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Monkee throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Fredrich counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fredrich.
Monkee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fredrich.
Fredrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monkee pulls Fredrich in close to prevent any damage.
Fredrich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monkee trying to control the position here.
Monkee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Monkee tries to get out of the position.
Monkee trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Monkee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Fredrich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Monkee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Monkee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Monkee! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkee is staying tight to Fredrich's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fredrich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Monkee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Monkee is keen to just control but Fredrich is a slippery customer.
Fredrich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Monkee thows a huge punch but Fredrich dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Monkee in particular looking to stall.
Fredrich punching from the bottom.
Fredrich tries to roll over but Monkee keeps him under control.
Fredrich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fredrich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fredrich trying to keep a closed guard but Monkee is proving a slippery customer.
Monkee trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fredrich is looking for a triangle but Monkee pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Monkee stopping the sweep attempt from Fredrich.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monkee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fredrich keeping moving, preventing Monkee from controlling successfully.
Monkee postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fredrich doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Monkee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fredrich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monkee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jo Monkee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkee throws a shot from downtown. Fredrich moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Monkee.#CL2#
Fredrich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fredrich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fredrich looking for a takedown.
Fredrich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fredrich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jo Monkee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Fredrich.
Fredrich wants a takedown.
Monkee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC#
Monkee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Monkee there.
Fredrich moves in looking to clinch but Monkee pushes him off.
Fredrich misses with a takedown attempt - Monkee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monkee looks to land a left hand but Fredrich moved out of range nicely.
Fredrich's coach down at Catch Wrestling L.A. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fredrich's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Fredrich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monkee, pushing him back against the cage.
Fredrich misses with a body punch.
Monkee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Monkee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monkee looks to throw the jab but Fredrich is out of range.
Monkee really is a fat lump.
Fredrich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fredrich fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkee lands with a straight right. Fredrich didn't see that one coming.
Monkee throws the left hand but Fredrich avoids the punch easily.
Fredrich with the counter takedown but Monkee avoids it easily.
Monkee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jo Monkee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Monkee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fredrich doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jo Monkee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fredrich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monkee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fredrich with the counter takedown but Monkee avoids it easily.
Monkee throws a jab but it's blocked by Fredrich.
Monkee scores with a decent looking hook.
Fredrich doesn't manage to clinch there - Monkee circles away.
Monkee throws out a powerful jab.
Fredrich blocks a jab.
Fredrich changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Monkee throws a hook but Fredrich avoids it easily.
Fredrich flicks out a counter leg kick but Monkee steps away.
Fredrich slips a jab from Monkee.
Monkee misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Fredrich decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Monkee's guard.
Monkee has Fredrich pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkee is trying to keep Fredrich in close.
Fredrich trying to control but Monkee is working from the bottom.
CJ Fredrich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monkee controlling Fredrich's posture. #T1#
Monkee keeping moving, preventing Fredrich from controlling successfully.
Monkee throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fredrich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monkee keeping moving, preventing Fredrich from controlling successfully.
Fredrich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monkee's head.
Monkee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Monkee keeping moving, preventing Fredrich from controlling successfully.
Monkee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fredrich is one step ahead there.
Monkee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fredrich on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fredrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredrich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Monkee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fredrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Fredrich is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Monkee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Monkee has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Monkee trying to control but Fredrich is working from the bottom. #T3#
Fredrich is trying to control the position but Monkee postures up.
Fredrich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monkee manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Monkee is adopting a defensive guard.
Monkee continues to stall.
Fredrich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fredrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkee 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.
Fredrich stands up over Monkee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Monkee has his hands on Fredrich's head, controlling the position.
Monkee has momentary wrist control but Fredrich slips an elbow through the middle.
Fredrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monkee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fredrich trying to control but Monkee is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Fredrich has gone for a leg lock! Monkee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fredrich's guard.#REVR#
Fredrich working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but CJ Fredrich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Fredrich slips under a jab.
Monkee loads up on a big right hand but Fredrich slips the punch.
Monkee cracks Fredrich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fredrich takes one on the button.
A big left from Monkee misses.
Fredrich slips under a jab.
Monkee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monkee looks to land a right hand but Fredrich moved out of range.
Fredrich feints the counter takedown.
Jo Monkee is winning the standup battle so far.
Fredrich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monkee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fredrich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monkee throws a lazy right hand but Fredrich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkee throws a lazy right hand but Fredrich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Fredrich tries to counter it with a takedown but Monkee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Monkee misses the jab.
Monkee misses with a straight left.
Monkee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Monkee misses with an uppercut. Fredrich saw that one coming.
Monkee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1##CL2#
Monkee tries to keep at a distance but Fredrich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fredrich tries to score a body lock takedown but Monkee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fredrich jumps guard but Monkee stands there with Fredrich around his waist. Fredrich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fredrich misses with some punches.
Fredrich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Monkee is defending well.
Jo Monkee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Fredrich.
Fredrich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fredrich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Monkee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Monkee throws a big shot that misses.
Fredrich staying out of range there.#T2#
Fredrich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monkee missing with a left hand there. Fredrich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fredrich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Monkee defends it well.
Monkee missing with a left hand there. Fredrich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Monkee misses.
Monkee jabs Fredrich right on the nose. Fredrich blinks but takes it well.
Fredrich takes one on the button.
Monkee looks to land a right hand but Fredrich moved out of range.
Monkee throws a good cross that connects.
Monkee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fredrich can do to turn this around?
Fredrich moves away from the strike by Monkee.
Fredrich wants to clinch up but Monkee keeps it at a distance.
Monkee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fredrich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Monkee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fredrich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkee.
A slow jab from Monkee misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Fredrich has Monkee up against the cage in a clinch.
Fredrich is leaning against Monkee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3##BC#
Monkee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fredrich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monkee scores with a jab to the head.
Monkee misses with an uppercut. Fredrich saw that one coming.
Monkee swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Fredrich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Monkee won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Fredrich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fredrich in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Fredrich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fredrich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fredrich working away.#T4#
Fredrich sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Monkee is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Fredrich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fredrich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fredrich trying to control the action but Monkee is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jo Monkee clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Monkee jabs Fredrich right on the nose. Fredrich blinks but takes it well.
Monkee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredrich.
Monkee is looking to counter punch.
Monkee lands with an uppercut that bounces Fredrich off the cage and back into range.
Fredrich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkee misses the target.
Good shot there by Monkee.
Fredrich blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Fredrich.
Fredrich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkee.
Fredrich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monkee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrich moves forwards but Monkee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fredrich defending well as Monkee loads up on a big left hand.
Monkee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fredrich. Fredrich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fredrich moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Fredrich moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Monkee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monkee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fredrich on the side of the head.
Monkee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fredrich ducks under a wild hook from Monkee.
Monkee misses with a looping left.
Fredrich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Monkee misses with a looping right.
Fredrich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monkee throws a shot from downtown. Fredrich moves away and avoids it.
Monkee lands a jab.
Monkee misses with an uppercut. Fredrich saw that one coming.
Fredrich tries to counter with a clinch but Monkee shakes him off and moves away.
Monkee jabs Fredrich right on the nose. Fredrich blinks but takes it well.
Monkee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fredrich.
Fredrich feints the counter takedown.
Monkee lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Monkee misses.
Fredrich moves away from the strike by Monkee.
The fighters circle momentarily. Monkee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Fredrich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monkee as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkee scores with a sloppy right hand. Fredrich should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fredrich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fredrich darts in looking for a takedown but Monkee gets double underhooks and turns Fredrich into the cage.
Fredrich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Monkee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monkee missing with a left hand there. Fredrich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fredrich tries to clinch but Monkee is having none of it.
Monkee throwing a counter right hand but Fredrich manages to avoid it.
Fredrich blocks a jab.
Monkee throws a hook but Fredrich blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Fredrich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Monkee misses with a straight right.
Fredrich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monkee throws out the jab.
Fredrich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Monkee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Monkee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fredrich.
Fredrich ducks under a wild hook from Monkee.
Fredrich tries to clinch there but Monkee circles away.
Monkee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fredrich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fredrich under the eye.
Fredrich tries to close the distance and clinch but Monkee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fredrich staying out of range there.
Fredrich tries to clinch but Monkee moves out of range.
Fredrich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fredrich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monkee throws out the jab.
Fredrich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fredrich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monkee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fredrich scrambles back to his feet.
CJ Fredrich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A big left from Monkee misses.
Fredrich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Monkee throws a shot from downtown. Fredrich moves away and avoids it.
Monkee loads up on a big right hand but Fredrich slips the punch.
Fredrich feints the counter takedown.
Fredrich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fredrich tries to clinch but Monkee is having none of it.
Fredrich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fredrich tries to clinch but Monkee moves out of range.
Fredrich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monkee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fredrich scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Monkee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Monkee misses its intended target.
Fredrich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monkee misses the jab.
And Fredrich tries to counter it with a takedown but Monkee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Monkee with a hook.
Fredrich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fredrich on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jo Monkee had his way with CJ Fredrich in that round.
That's time! Monkee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Fredrich tries to clinch up.
Fredrich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monkee throws a hook but Fredrich avoids it easily.
Monkee keeps the fight on the outside.
Fredrich tries to clinch there but Monkee circles away.
Monkee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fredrich feints the counter takedown.
Monkee misses with a hook. Fredrich ducked under it nicely.
Monkee throws a jab but it's blocked by Fredrich.
Fredrich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fredrich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Fredrich does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrich moves in looking to clinch but Monkee pushes him off.
Fredrich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fredrich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkee.
Fredrich feints the counter takedown.
Monkee throws an overhand right that lands on Fredrich's shoulder, as Fredrich tries to avoid the shot.
Monkee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fredrich.#T1#
The fighters circling - Monkee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fredrich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkee.
And Fredrich tries to counter it with a takedown but Monkee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Monkee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fredrich.
Fredrich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fredrich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fredrich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monkee throws a hook but Fredrich blocks it.
Fredrich staying out of range there.#CL2#
Fredrich moves into the clinch successfully.
Monkee gets underhooks to prevent Fredrich's takedown attempt.
Fredrich jumps guard but Monkee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fredrich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Monkee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jo Monkee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Fredrich.
Fredrich is trying to pull guard but Monkee has him pressed against the cage.#T2##BC#
Monkee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fredrich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monkee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fredrich moves forwards but Monkee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fredrich moves out of range of the strikes.
Fredrich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fredrich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkee.
Fredrich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monkee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monkee throws a hook but Fredrich avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Fredrich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Monkee misses with an uppercut. Fredrich saw that one coming.
Monkee throws a hook but Fredrich blocks it.
A big left from Monkee misses.
Monkee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredrich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fredrich slips a jab from Monkee.
And Fredrich tries to counter it with a takedown but Monkee pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Fredrich tries to clinch there but Monkee circles away.
Fredrich moves out of range of the strikes.
Fredrich slips under a jab from Monkee.
Fredrich slips a straight right by Monkee.
Fredrich shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fredrich tries to close the distance and clinch but Monkee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monkee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fredrich defending well as Monkee loads up on a big left hand.
Monkee misses with a hook. Fredrich ducked under it nicely.
Fredrich steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monkee.
Fredrich tries to clinch there but Monkee circles away.
Fredrich moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkee slips a jab from Fredrich.
Fredrich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monkee throws out the jab.
A jab from Monkee misses.
Fredrich slips under a jab.
Monkee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
Monkee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fredrich.
Nice straight punches there by Monkee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monkee.
Fredrich throws a right and a left that Monkee avoids nicely.
Monkee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monkee misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Monkee, as that shot connected.
Fredrich slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkee misses with a hook.
Fredrich unleashes a big counter combination but Monkee bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Monkee.
Fredrich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkee.
Fredrich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Monkee defends it well.
Monkee throws a hook but Fredrich avoids it easily.
Fredrich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fredrich walks into a left hand.
Fredrich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
CJ Fredrich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fredrich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jo Monkee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Monkee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jo Monkee!
Jo Monkee is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Jo Monkee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 10
Date: Nov 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Fredrich clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Fredrich successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fredrich is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Fredrich looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Alvarez is defending well. Fredrich quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Alvarez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Fredrich celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CJ Fredrich! |
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Event:
JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 7
Date: Sep 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Fredrich clinches up with Riley and pushes him back against the cage.
Riley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fredrich walks away with a smile on his face. Riley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Riley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fredrich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Fredrich rushes Riley and presses him up against the cage.
Riley wants a takedown but no success here.
CJ Fredrich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atticus Riley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Riley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fredrich is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Riley to the mat. Riley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fredrich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fredrich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.
Fredrich postures up and lands a big shot to Riley's brow. #T1#
Fredrich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fredrich's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Riley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fredrich landing some decent shots from guard.
Fredrich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fredrich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Riley's head.
Fredrich's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fredrich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Riley's head.
Fredrich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Fredrich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fredrich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Fredrich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fredrich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fredrich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fredrich advances position into side control!
Fredrich scores with punches from side control.
Fredrich controls the position from side control.
Riley taking a bit of punishment here - Fredrich scoring with strikes. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Riley struggling a bit here.
Fredrich looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fredrich is working Riley over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley taking a bit of punishment here - Fredrich scoring with strikes.
Fredrich 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.
Riley taking a bit of punishment here - Fredrich scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Fredrich has hold of Riley's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Riley seems comfortable defending it but Fredrich has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Riley is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Riley is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Fredrich couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). CJ Fredrich!
The defeated Atticus Riley had this to say: 'Every great fighter has a lost. '. |
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Event:
JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 6
Date: Sep 06, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Fredrich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Edger!
Fredrich lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fredrich in side control, throwing shots but Edger defends.
Fredrich advances to mount. #SUB2#
Fredrich looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fredrich throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Edger is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Fredrich landing punches.
Fredrich looking to finish Edger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Edger!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Fredrich has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Edger is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CJ Fredrich! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Mologonov fails with a takedown attempt.
Fredrich throwing a counter right hand but Mologonov manages to avoid it.
Mologonov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fredrich pinned against the cage. Fredrich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fredrich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Fredrich gets caught napping as Mologonov dives in and scores a takedown. Fredrich manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrich trying to keep a closed guard but Mologonov is proving a slippery customer.
Mologonov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Fredrich will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mologonov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Mologonov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fredrich wants to sweep but no luck.
Mologonov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fredrich looking for a sweep. Not yet Fredrich, not yet. #SUB#
Fredrich has his foot on Mologonov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mologonov works his way back into a safe position though.
Mologonov preventing the sweep.
Mologonov is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fredrich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mologonov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mologonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Fredrich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fredrich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mologonov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck for Mologonov with that takedown attempt.
Fredrich tries to counter with a takedown but Mologonov is quick to defend against it.
CJ Fredrich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikaev Mologonov.#T3#
Fredrich tests Mologonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Mologonov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fredrich manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fredrich keeping moving, preventing Mologonov from controlling successfully.
Mologonov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mologonov won't allow Fredrich to get back to his feet. #T4##SU2#
Fredrich is working an open guard so Mologonov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Mologonov gets a takedown into half guard.
Mologonov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fredrich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fredrich wants to improve his position but Mologonov is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fredrich looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mologonov passes into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fredrich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikaev Mologonov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mologonov shoots in but Fredrich avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Fredrich closes the distance and clinches.
Mologonov has Fredrich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fredrich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mologonov is pressed up against the cage. Fredrich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mologonov down to the mat. Mologonov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fredrich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mologonov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mologonov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fredrich quickly recovers to half guard.
Fredrich gets full guard.#SUB#
Fredrich is looking for a triangle but Mologonov pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
Fredrich has his foot on Mologonov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mologonov works his way back into a safe position though.
Mologonov wants to control from the top but Fredrich keeps moving.
Mologonov won't allow Fredrich to sweep him here.
Fredrich is working hard here to advance position.
Mologonov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mologonov is continuing to stall.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fredrich wants to sweep here but Mologonov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Fredrich is looking for a triangle but Mologonov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Fredrich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mologonov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mologonov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fredrich but Fredrich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
CJ Fredrich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikaev Mologonov.#T3#
Fredrich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mologonov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Mologonov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mologonov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2#
Mologonov stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Mologonov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fredrich tries to roll over but Mologonov keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Fredrich moves into full guard.
Mologonov wants to control from the top but Fredrich keeps moving.
Mologonov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Fredrich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mologonov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fredrich working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikaev Mologonov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Fredrich goes for a double leg but Mologonov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mologonov continues to drive forward.#TD#
Fredrich turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mologonov is trying to control Fredrich's posture but Fredrich avoids it.
Mologonov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mologonov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fredrich controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrich scoring with punches and elbows.
Mologonov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Fredrich is thwarting Mologonov's attempts to control the position.
Fredrich trying to control from half guard but Mologonov is working away. #SUB#
Fredrich is looking for a kimura but Mologonov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fredrich to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Mologonov actively working from the bottom here.
Fredrich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mologonov keeps working.
Fredrich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Fredrich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fredrich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mologonov defending well though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fredrich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mologonov defending well though.
Fredrich tries to pass to full mount but Mologonov defends it.
Fredrich 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.
Mologonov manages to get to full guard.
Fredrich scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Fredrich looking to pass the guard.
Fredrich working some strikes from top position.
Fredrich is looking to advance position but Mologonov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Fredrich tries to hold on but Mologonov pushes him away.
Fredrich bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fredrich scoring with some ground and pound.
Fredrich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fredrich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fredrich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Fredrich postures up in Mologonov's guard and throws a big left but Mologonov blocks it.
Fredrich's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fredrich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fredrich content to stall in guard here.
Mologonov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
CJ Fredrich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikaev Mologonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mologonov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fredrich manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Fredrich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mologonov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikaev Mologonov!
A pretty intense looking Mikaev Mologonov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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