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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Massey (ranked 3157 p4p, 3720 weight class) and Franco Freeman (ranked 369 p4p, 0 weight class). Massey has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Decent wrestler
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gideon Massey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Franco Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman shoots in but no luck this time.
Massey thuds his right hand into Freeman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Freeman shoots in but no luck this time.
Massey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Massey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Freeman backs up against the cage.
Massey leaves Freeman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gideon Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Freeman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Massey finds it's way through Freeman's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Freeman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Massey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Massey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gideon Massey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Massey sprawls well. Massey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
Freeman blocks a jab.
Freeman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Freeman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Massey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freeman somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Massey coming out on top.
Massey looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Freeman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Massey pinned against the cage. Massey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman shoots in for a double leg but Massey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Freeman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Massey is looking to counter punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Massey.
It looks like Franco Freeman has been cut.
Massey throws a right and a left that Freeman avoids nicely.
Massey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freeman.
Freeman with the counter takedown but Massey avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman dives in for a single leg takedown but Massey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Massey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Freeman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Massey.
Massey misses with a few strikes there.
Freeman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Massey is breathing heavily.
Massey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Massey misses with a series of wild punches.
Freeman wants to counter with a clinch but Massey pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Massey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franco Freeman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Massey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Freeman tries to clinch up.
Massey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Massey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Massey misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
Gideon Massey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman shoots for a takedown but Massey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gideon Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Freeman.
Massey lands a nice shot that snaps Freeman's head back.
Massey throws a right hand that Freeman ducks under and follows up with a left that Freeman also avoids with ease.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Freeman shoots for a double leg takedown but Massey sprawls well. He's pushed Freeman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Freeman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Massey appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Freeman momentarily.
Massey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
Massey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Freeman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Massey has got the better of the exchanges.
Massey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
Massey throws a big counter combination but Freeman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Massey thuds his right hand into Freeman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Massey scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman shoots in but Massey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Massey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Freeman shoots in but Massey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Freeman looks to move away, Massey throws a big counter combo but Freeman just gets out of the way.
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from Massey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Massey throws a body punch but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Massey as he avoids it easily.
Freeman shoots and misses
and Massey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Massey sprawls well. Massey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Massey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franco Freeman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but Massey shows good takedown defense.
Massey throws a big counter combination but Freeman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gideon Massey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Massey misses with a double jab.
Massey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Massey. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freeman feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Massey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman is looking to clinch.
Massey misses with a wild combination.
Freeman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Massey.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Freeman or perhaps it was just good defense by Massey, which made it look bad.
Gideon Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Freeman.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Massey sprawls well. Massey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Massey. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freeman feints the counter takedown.
Freeman misses with a takedown attempt - Massey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Freeman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Massey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freeman somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman misses with a takedown attempt - Massey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Massey lands with an uppercut that bounces Freeman off the cage and back into range.
A jab lands there for Massey.
Freeman with a poor takedown
and Massey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Massey throws a nice looking combination but Freeman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey lands a jab to the nose.
Massey throws a right and a left that Freeman avoids nicely.
Massey with a hook.
Freeman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freeman fails with the takedown
and Massey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Freeman thinking.
Franco Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freeman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Massey.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gideon Massey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Massey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Massey!
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energy
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