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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslan Bagrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman comes into the arena with Scorpions - The Good Die Young blaring out of the sound system. Bagrian is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Justin Bieber - Baby. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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202 lbs
16 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huey Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Aslan Bagrian!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagrian loads up on a big right hand but Freeman slips the punch.
Freeman misses with a low kick.
Bagrian tries to clinch up but Freeman circles away and keeps his distance.
Freeman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Freeman tries to work over Bagrian's front leg with a kick but Bagrian checks it.
Freeman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Freeman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Freeman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagrian moves away.
Bagrian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huey Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman blocks a jab.
Bagrian with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Freeman.
Freeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Freeman misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Bagrian. No joy for Freeman on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but Bagrian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huey Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Freeman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bagrian.
Freeman looks for a takedown but Bagrian sprawls well.
Bagrian has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Freeman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Freeman can't find room to land a body shot as Bagrian controls the action.
Freeman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Freeman tries to throw a body punch but Bagrian avoids it by throwing Freeman back against the cage.
Freeman tries a body shot but Bagrian blocks it.
Bagrian drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagrian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Freeman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bagrian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Freeman has managed to get both his arms back between Bagrian's legs - danger averted.
Bagrian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Bagrian keeps moving.
Bagrian wants to sweep here but Freeman controlling him for the moment.
Bagrian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freeman defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freeman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Freeman advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagrian is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bagrian sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Freeman is keen to just control but Bagrian is a slippery customer.
Bagrian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bagrian looking for submissions off his back.
Bagrian tries to roll over but Freeman keeps him under control.
Freeman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bagrian wants to get back to full guard.
Freeman is nestled in close to Bagrian, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bagrian trying to hold on to Freeman's head to control him but Freeman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman passes to full mount!
Freeman lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Freeman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bagrian is rocked!
Bagrian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bagrian is still in real trouble! Can Freeman finish him?
Freeman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bagrian seems to have recovered his senses.
Freeman prevents Bagrian from getting the reversal.
Freeman trying to control but Bagrian is having none of it.
Bagrian can't escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Freeman tries to control but Bagrian wriggling away.
Bagrian is in a horrible position here. Freeman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Freeman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bagrian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bagrian throws a good cross that connects.
Freeman needs to keep his hands up - Bagrian had a free shot at his head there.
Bagrian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bagrian throws a head kick but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman thows a body shot but no joy.
Bagrian throws an overhand right that lands on Freeman's shoulder, as Freeman tries to avoid the shot.
Freeman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bagrian's guard.
Bagrian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Freeman defends well.
Freeman sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Freeman won't allow Bagrian to sweep him here.
Freeman passes into half guard.
Bagrian is not content to let Freeman control the position.
Freeman works his way into full mount!
Freeman content just to control the position here.
Bagrian slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Freeman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bagrian is just riding it out for now. Freeman eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman trying to control from half guard but Bagrian is working away.
Bagrian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bagrian keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Huey Freeman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagrian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Freeman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Freeman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bagrian is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bagrian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Freeman has managed to get both his arms back between Bagrian's legs - danger averted.
Bagrian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Freeman trying to control but Bagrian is working from the bottom.
Bagrian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freeman defends it easily.
Bagrian keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Bagrian controls Freeman momentarily but Freeman frees himself.
Freeman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Freeman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bagrian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Freeman has managed to get both his arms back between Bagrian's legs - danger averted.
Freeman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bagrian controls Freeman momentarily but Freeman frees himself.
Freeman 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.
Bagrian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bagrian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Freeman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Freeman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Freeman postures up.
Freeman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bagrian working for a triangle but Freeman defends it easily.
Bagrian looking for a sweep. Not yet Bagrian, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aslan Bagrian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Freeman connects with a high kick.
Freeman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Freeman showed some decent athleticism there.
Bagrian is looking for a sweep. Freeman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Freeman trying to control the action but Bagrian is working from the bottom.
Bagrian moves into full guard.
Freeman with a nice head shot there.
Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bagrian is keeping the position for now.
Freeman forces his way into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bagrian wants to get back to full guard.
Bagrian won't allow Freeman to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagrian is trying to get back to full guard.
Bagrian wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Freeman working Bagrian over with strikes.
Bagrian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Freeman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Freeman tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bagrian controls his leg.
Bagrian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Freeman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman unloading with bombs!
Freeman has hold of Bagrian's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bagrian manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Freeman prevents Bagrian from getting the reversal.
Freeman breaks from Bagrian's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman looking to control but Bagrian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Freeman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bagrian regains half guard.
Bagrian actively working from the bottom here.
Freeman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Freeman 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is nestled in close to Bagrian, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bagrian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bagrian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bagrian is staying active underneath Freeman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bagrian regains full guard. Nicely done.
Freeman trying to control but Bagrian is working from the bottom.
Freeman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Freeman content to stall in guard here.
Freeman passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagrian moves into full guard.
Bagrian keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Bagrian looking for a guillotine here but Freeman defends easily.
Bagrian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Freeman is aware though and is defending well.
Bagrian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bagrian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Freeman is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bagrian working for a triangle but Freeman defends it easily.
Freeman advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huey Freeman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Freeman 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huey Freeman!
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