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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Saffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Freleng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saffy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Still Unbroken. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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148 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Saffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Freleng!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freleng fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saffy avoids it really well and circles away.
Josh Saffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freleng shoots in but no luck this time.
Saffy shoots in looking for a takedown. Freleng tries to sprawl out of it but Saffy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Freleng manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Freleng leaves Saffy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saffy shoots in looking for a takedown. Freleng tries to sprawl out of it but Saffy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Freleng manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Saffy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saffy shoots in but no luck this time.
Saffy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Freleng connects with a body shot.
Freleng decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Saffy wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saffy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freleng not doing much here.
Freleng passes to side control.
Freleng controls the position from side control.
Freleng working the ground and pound.
Freleng controls the position.
Freleng wants to stand but Saffy has his arm trapped.
Saffy wants to get back to his feet but Freleng is dominant here and he's now got Saffy's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freleng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Saffy prevents Freleng from getting a body triangle.
Freleng looking for the RNC.
Freleng tries to get the hooks in deep but Saffy pushed the leg off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saffy wants to control his opponent's hands but Freleng gets his hands free.
Saffy can't escape the position.
Freleng has his arm under Saffy's chin here. Game over son! Freleng squeezes tightly and Saffy is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fred Freleng!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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