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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Protagonist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman has chosen Scorpions - The Good Die Young as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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195 lbs
16 - 6 - 1 |
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173 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiro Protagonist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huey Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Protagonist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freeman.
Freeman slips a jab from Protagonist.
Freeman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Protagonist tried to score with a low kick but Freeman checks it.
Protagonist gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman trying to control but Protagonist is working from the bottom.
Freeman stops Protagonist from standing up.
Freeman thows a big elbow that misses.
Protagonist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist wants to stand but Freeman is controlling the position.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Protagonist keeps moving.
Freeman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Freeman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Freeman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Protagonist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freeman is pushing down on Protagonist's leg trying to pass to half guard. Protagonist is fighting to maintain full guard but Freeman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Freeman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Protagonist keeps working.
Freeman 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Protagonist wants to get back to his feet.
Freeman throws a strike but Protagonist avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Protagonist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Protagonist is keeping the position for now.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Protagonist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Huey Freeman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Freeman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Protagonist finds it's way round the side to connect with Freeman's head.
A low kick from Freeman is predictable there
and Protagonist counters with a low kick, right behind Freeman 's knee.
Freeman tries to clinch but Protagonist is having none of it.
Freeman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Protagonist.
Freeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Protagonist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freeman manages to avoid it.
Huey Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freeman connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman throws a big shot that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Freeman.
Freeman throws a head kick that Protagonist semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Freeman 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.
Freeman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Huey Freeman has been cut.
Protagonist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Freeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Protagonist.
Protagonist lunges at Freeman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Freeman's hand.
Protagonist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Freeman counters with a stiff right hand.
Protagonist misses the jab.
Freeman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hiro Protagonist is winning the standup battle so far.
Protagonist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Freeman counters with a low kick, right behind Protagonist 's knee.
Freeman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Freeman scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Protagonist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Freeman lands with a hook. Protagonist tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Protagonist blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Protagonist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Protagonist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Freeman.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Protagonist sprawls well. Protagonist wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
Freeman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Freeman throws a hook but Protagonist avoids it easily.
Protagonist on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Protagonist missing with a left hand there. Freeman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Freeman throws a lazy body kick
and Protagonist counters with a crisp one two that drops Freeman! Protagonist thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Freeman to his feet! Freeman is in big trouble!
Freeman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Protagonist, as that shot connected.
Freeman is still on wobbly legs! Can Protagonist finish him?
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt.
Freeman seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman thows a leg kick but Protagonist checks it
and Protagonist counters with a leg kick.
Freeman is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Protagonist there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A cross from Protagonist lands.
Protagonist displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
Hiro Protagonist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huey Freeman.
Freeman shoots in looking for a takedown. Protagonist tries to sprawl out of it but Freeman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Protagonist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hiro Protagonist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Protagonist throws a body kick that misses.
Protagonist misses the jab.
Freeman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Protagonist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Protagonist lands a slapping body shot.
Freeman slips a straight right by Protagonist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Protagonist.
Freeman thows a body kick. Protagonist tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Protagonist throws an overhand right that lands on Freeman's shoulder, as Freeman tries to avoid the shot.
Freeman walks into a stiff left hand from Protagonist.
That has opened up Huey Freeman's cut even more.
Protagonist throws a good cross that connects.
Protagonist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Protagonist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Protagonist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Protagonist takes a swing at Freeman's ribcage but misses.
Protagonist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Freeman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Protagonist is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Protagonist is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Protagonist and Freeman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Protagonist is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Freeman is controlling him well.
Freeman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Freeman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Protagonist is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman is looking to take a break and control but Protagonist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Protagonist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Huey Freeman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Freeman moves out of range as Protagonist strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Protagonist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Freeman shoots in but Protagonist avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big right from Protagonist misses.
Protagonist throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Freeman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Protagonist is out of range.
Protagonist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Freeman. Freeman obviously looking to wear him down.
Protagonist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freeman.
Freeman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman looks to throw the jab but Protagonist is out of range.
Freeman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Protagonist misses with a looping left.
Protagonist throws a right hand that Freeman ducks under and follows up with a left that Freeman also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Freeman.
Protagonist throws a right hand that misses
and Freeman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Freeman looks to land a combination. Protagonist sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Protagonist throws a hook to the side of Freeman's head but Freeman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Freeman throws the kick towards the body but Protagonist avoids it.
Freeman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Protagonist tried to score with a low kick but Freeman checks it.
Freeman throws a good cross that connects.
Freeman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Protagonist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freeman.
Protagonist throws a lazy uppercut
and Freeman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Protagonist slaps away a takedown attempt from Freeman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hiro Protagonist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huey Freeman.
Freeman misses with a body shot.
Freeman wants to clinch but Protagonist slips to the side
enabling Protagonist to counter with a crisp jab.
Protagonist keeps the fight on the outside.
Protagonist throws a body punch but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Protagonist, pushing him back against the cage.
Protagonist tries to work over Freeman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Freeman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Protagonist walks away with a smile on his face. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Protagonist misses with a hook. Freeman ducked under it nicely.
Freeman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Protagonist is looking to slow Freeman down with leg kicks.
Freeman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Freeman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Freeman slips a straight right by Protagonist.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Freeman.
Freeman avoids the body shot from Protagonist.
Protagonist misses with a few strikes there.
Freeman swings for the body but Protagonist moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Protagonist. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Protagonist misses with a hook. Freeman ducked under it nicely.
Freeman misses with an uppercut. Protagonist saw that one coming.
Protagonist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freeman.
Protagonist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Protagonist blocks a head kick by Freeman.
Protagonist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Protagonist looks to land a right hand but Freeman moved out of range.
Freeman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Freeman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Protagonist connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Huey Freeman.
I think Freeman 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Huey Freeman!
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energy
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hype
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