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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff MaGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlmann Friedhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MaGee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Just Had Sex (feat. Akon). This should be a great matchup!
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184 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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195 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff MaGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karlmann Friedhelm!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MaGee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Friedhelm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MaGee.
MaGee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Friedhelm but Friedhelm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Karlmann Friedhelm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MaGee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Friedhelm is fending him off so far but MaGee persists. Nope, Friedhelm circles away and we're back to standing.
Friedhelm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Friedhelm wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff MaGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from MaGee. No joy for Friedhelm on that attempt.
MaGee scores with a body shot.
Friedhelm shoots in looking for a takedown but MaGee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Friedhelm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
MaGee tries a low kick but Friedhelm avoids it.
Friedhelm throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. MaGee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Friedhelm is in MaGee's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
MaGee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Friedhelm wants to control from the top but MaGee keeps moving.
MaGee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Friedhelm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friedhelm wants to control from the top but MaGee keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedhelm working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friedhelm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MaGee has Friedhelm pulled in close to control his posture.
Friedhelm trying to control but MaGee is working from the bottom.
MaGee is adopting a defensive guard.
Friedhelm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm wants to control from the top but MaGee keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A jab from MaGee finds it's way through Friedhelm's defenses.
MaGee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MaGee rushes Friedhelm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MaGee gets underhooks to prevent Friedhelm's takedown attempt.
Friedhelm looks gassed!
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!
MaGee fails to pull guard.
MaGee tries to break the clinch but Friedhelm is controlling the position.
MaGee breaks from the clinch.
MaGee closes the distance and clinches.
MaGee pulls guard effortlessly.
MaGee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MaGee has his foot on Friedhelm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Friedhelm works his way back into a safe position though.
MaGee seems keen to control Friedhelm's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MaGee keeping moving, preventing Friedhelm from controlling successfully.
Friedhelm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
MaGee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Friedhelm is looking to improve his position.
Friedhelm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MaGee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Friedhelm is just riding it out for now. MaGee eventually gives up the hold.
Friedhelm tries to kick MaGee off in order to stand up. MaGee Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm dodges the ground and pound from MaGee.
MaGee is trying to get an arm triangle but Friedhelm is defending well.
Friedhelm is not content to let MaGee control the position.
MaGee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MaGee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Friedhelm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff MaGee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MaGee tries a low kick but Friedhelm avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Friedhelm. No joy for MaGee on that attempt.
Friedhelm misses with a double jab
and MaGee counters with a straight right hand.
Friedhelm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Friedhelm with that takedown attempt.
A left lands for MaGee.
MaGee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
MaGee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MaGee seems to be looking for submissions.
MaGee moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MaGee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Friedhelm, who protects the arm well.
Friedhelm is breathing heavily.
MaGee tries to move to full mount but Friedhelm actually manages to regain half guard.
Friedhelm is trying to stand.
MaGee landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
MaGee looking for a submission but Friedhelm manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
MaGee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Friedhelm is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of MaGee, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MaGee is proving hard to escape from.
MaGee working a defensive guard here.
Friedhelm seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MaGee is trying to control the position but Friedhelm postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm throws an elbow that misses. MaGee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Friedhelm's guard. Nice move by MaGee!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MaGee trying to control but Friedhelm is working from the bottom.
MaGee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Friedhelm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MaGee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Friedhelm, up you get!
MaGee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
MaGee has taken the fight to the clinch.
MaGee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jeff MaGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlmann Friedhelm.
Friedhelm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MaGee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
MaGee wants to break free but Friedhelm has control.
MaGee is trying to pull guard but Friedhelm has him pressed against the cage.
MaGee is trying to force a seperation but Friedhelm has the dominant position.
MaGee fails to pull guard.
MaGee successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friedhelm wants to stand and escape but instead MaGee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
MaGee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Friedhelm keeping moving, preventing MaGee from controlling successfully.
Jeff MaGee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MaGee stands up and waves to Friedhelm to follow him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MaGee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff MaGee dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
MaGee fails with the takedown.
Friedhelm shoots in looking for a takedown. MaGee tries to sprawl out of it but Friedhelm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MaGee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Friedhelm on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Friedhelm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Friedhelm tries to clinch up but MaGee circles away and keeps his distance.
MaGee has his takedown stuffed
and Friedhelm holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff MaGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friedhelm gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Friedhelm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MaGee working a defensive guard here.
Friedhelm got a little sloppy there for a moment and MaGee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Friedhelm has managed to get both his arms back between MaGee's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedhelm got a little sloppy there for a moment and MaGee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Friedhelm has managed to get both his arms back between MaGee's legs - danger averted.
Friedhelm wants to pass the guard but MaGee is keeping the position.
Friedhelm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Friedhelm wants to control from the top but MaGee keeps moving.
Friedhelm throwing strikes but missing.
MaGee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Friedhelm is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MaGee keeping moving, preventing Friedhelm from controlling successfully.
MaGee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Friedhelm trying to control but MaGee is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Karlmann Friedhelm was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Friedhelm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MaGee has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Friedhelm as MaGee shoots in.
Friedhelm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Friedhelm fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MaGee scores a takedown into full mount!
Friedhelm can't escape the position.
MaGee unloads with some shots from mount but Friedhelm bucks and avoids them well.
MaGee jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Friedhelm is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Friedhelm and MaGee has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
MaGee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
MaGee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Friedhelm has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MaGee but great work by Friedhelm.
Karlmann Friedhelm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff MaGee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm grinds an elbow into MaGee's temple.
You can see the frustration on MaGee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Friedhelm throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Friedhelm misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friedhelm working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Friedhelm wants to stand but MaGee is controlling his arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karlmann Friedhelm.
Well MaGee 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff MaGee!
Jeff MaGee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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