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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Fraiberg (ranked 2256 p4p, 2850 weight class) and Geo Versu (ranked 352 p4p, 420 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Fraiberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geo Versu!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fraiberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Versu.
Versu lands with a straight right. Fraiberg didn't see that one coming.
Versu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Versu throws a hook but Fraiberg blocks it.
Fraiberg scores with a nice right hand.
Fraiberg closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Fraiberg.
Versu tries to throw a body punch but Fraiberg avoids it by throwing Versu back against the cage.
Fraiberg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg lands a shoulder strike.
Fraiberg stalls.
Versu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fraiberg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fraiberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fraiberg backwards.
Versu can't find room to land a body shot as Fraiberg controls the action.
Versu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fraiberg's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee calls for Fraiberg to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Michael Fraiberg.
Versu throws a lazy right hand but Fraiberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Versu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Fraiberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fraiberg lands the left hand.
Fraiberg cracks Versu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been informed that Versu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fraiberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fraiberg wants to clinch
and Versu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Versu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fraiberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fraiberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Versu.
Versu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Versu misses with a body shot.
Fraiberg has closed the distance and engaged Versu in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Fraiberg.
Versu struggles to land a body shot inside as Fraiberg controls his hands.
Versu lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fraiberg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fraiberg is trying to maintain a safe position but Versu gets an underhook and turns Fraiberg into the cage.
Versu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fraiberg backwards.
Fraiberg is pushing Versu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fraiberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Versu backwards.
Versu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Versu lands a hook that snaps the head of Fraiberg backwards.
Fraiberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Versu struggles to land a body shot inside as Fraiberg controls his hands.
Fraiberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Versu misses with a knee to the head.
Versu misses with the head strike.
Versu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Versu as the two fighters clinch.
Versu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Versu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fraiberg prevents a body shot from Versu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fraiberg.
Fraiberg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fraiberg is struggling to control the position.
Versu being controlled against the cage.
Versu has a couple of punches blocked by Fraiberg.
Versu pushes Fraiberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fraiberg takes a shot to the head.
Fraiberg is pushing Versu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Versu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fraiberg is defending well for now.
Fraiberg avoiding damage as Versu throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Versu fails to land.
Versu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fraiberg blocks an elbow strike.
Fraiberg digs a right hand underneath Versu's ribcage. Versu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Versu being controlled against the cage.
Versu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Versu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fraiberg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Versu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fraiberg stalling in the clinch but Versu improves position.
A right hand to the body from Versu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Geo Versu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fraiberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Versu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Versu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fraiberg ducks under a wild hook from Versu.
Fraiberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Versu misses with a body kick.
Fraiberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Versu circles away.
Geo Versu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fraiberg jabs Versu right on the nose. Versu blinks but takes it well.
Versu throws a hook but Fraiberg blocks it.
Versu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Versu throws a head kick but Fraiberg moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Versu misses.
Versu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fraiberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Versu.
Versu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fraiberg shoots in for a takedown but Versu shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Versu scores with a sloppy right hand. Fraiberg should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraiberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fraiberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Versu's hands.
Versu lands with a cross.
Fraiberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Versu.
Fraiberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fraiberg!
Versu moves out of range of the leg kick from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg checks a low kick from Versu.
Versu connects with a crisp jab.
Fraiberg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fraiberg pushes Versu up against the cage in a clinch.
Versu swings wildly with an uppercut but Fraiberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Versu is trying to push Fraiberg away but Fraiberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Versu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Versu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fraiberg prevents Versu from breaking the clinch.
Versu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fraiberg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Versu trying to land knees to the body.
Fraiberg prevents a body shot from Versu.
Fraiberg managing to block the knees to the body from Versu.
Fraiberg has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Versu.
Versu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Versu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fraiberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fraiberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fraiberg has Versu pressed against the cage.
Versu has a couple of punches blocked by Fraiberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Versu misses with an elbow over the top.
Fraiberg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Versu misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fraiberg.
Versu tries to work over Fraiberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Versu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fraiberg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Versu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Geo Versu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fraiberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Versu.
Fraiberg lands a right hand.
Versu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Versu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Versu misses with a body punch.
Fraiberg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Versu is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versu tries to land knees in the clinch but Fraiberg avoids the damage to the body.
Versu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fraiberg avoiding damage as Versu throws knees to the body.
Versu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Versu lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fraiberg blocking some punches.
A short right from Versu.
Versu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fraiberg avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Versu.
Versu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Versu misses with a punch to the body.
Versu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Versu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Versu tries to work over Fraiberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Versu throws a punch but it's blocked by Fraiberg.
Fraiberg looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Geo Versu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Versu misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Fraiberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Versu is looking to land body kicks.
Fraiberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fraiberg throws a right hand that Versu ducks under and follows up with a left that Versu also avoids with ease.
Versu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Versu throws a big shot that misses.
Versu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fraiberg lands with a cross.
Fraiberg throws out a powerful jab.
Fraiberg takes a swing at Versu's ribcage but misses.
Michael Fraiberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fraiberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Versu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Versu lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Fraiberg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fraiberg fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraiberg looks to land a combination but Versu avoids it well.
Versu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Versu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Fraiberg was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fraiberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fraiberg throws a solid leg kick but Versu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fraiberg.
Versu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fraiberg's sensitive parts.
A big left from Versu misses.
Versu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fraiberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Versu.
Fraiberg sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Versu thumps Fraiberg with a low kick.
A jab from Versu misses.
Versu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Versu.
Fraiberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Versu.
Michael Fraiberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fraiberg tries to clinch but Versu moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Versu.
Versu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Versu.
Versu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Versu connects with a solid leg kick.
Versu looks to land a body kick but Fraiberg moved away.
Versu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fraiberg slips under a jab.
A left and a right from Fraiberg both land. Nice combination.
Fraiberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Versu.
Fraiberg throws a looping overhand right but Versu ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Versu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Versu lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Versu scores with a jab to the body.
Versu looks to land a right hand but Fraiberg moved out of range.
Versu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Geo Versu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Versu with a nice calf kick.
Fraiberg lands with a good body shot.
Versu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jab from Versu.
Good leg kick by Versu.
Fraiberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Versu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Versu connects with a right hand. Fraiberg shakes it off.
Versu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Versu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Versu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fraiberg to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Versu lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Versu.
Fraiberg wants to clinch.
Fraiberg moves out of range of the leg kick from Versu.
A telegraphed right hand from Fraiberg misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Versu.
Versu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fraiberg throws a head kick that misses
and Versu counters with a straight right hand.
Versu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fraiberg's sensitive parts.
Versu lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fraiberg throws a head kick that misses.
Fraiberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geo Versu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Versu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geo Versu!
During a confident post fight interview, Geo Versu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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