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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Freedmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Shoznes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedmen comes to the cage accompanied by Simple Man. Shoznes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by O-Zone - Dragostea Din Tei. Roger Freedmen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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258 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
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243 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Freedmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Shoznes!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freedmen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shoznes misses with an uppercut. Freedmen saw that one coming.
Shoznes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Freedmen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Freedmen misses with an uppercut.
Freedmen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoznes.
Freedmen swats away the attempt to clinch by Shoznes.
Freedmen shoots in for a double leg but Shoznes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shoznes moves out of range as Freedmen strikes.
Nice shot lands for Freedmen.
Shoznes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Freedmen misses with the head strike.
A short right from Freedmen on the inside.
Shoznes taking a breather.
Freedmen digs a right hand underneath Shoznes's ribcage. Shoznes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Freedmen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shoznes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Freedmen backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freedmen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Freedmen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Freedmen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Freedmen looking for a guillotine here but Shoznes defends easily.
Freedmen has his foot on Shoznes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shoznes works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedmen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shoznes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Freedmen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shoznes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Freedmen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Freedmen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Freedmen has an active guard here but Shoznes has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoznes wants to control but Freedmen is keeping him busy.
Freedmen is trying to get back to full guard.
Freedmen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Freedmen wants to get back to full guard but Shoznes has mounted him!
Freedmen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shoznes controlling the position easily from mount.
Freedmen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shoznes looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedmen tries to reverse the position but Shoznes maintains control.
Freedmen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freedmen wants to get back to full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joseph Shoznes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Freedmen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shoznes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoznes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Freedmen shoots in looking for a takedown but Shoznes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Freedmen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shoznes connects with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freedmen lands with a shot to the body.
Freedmen scores with a push kick.
Freedmen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoznes.
Freedmen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoznes moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Freedmen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Shoznes as Freedmen shoots in.
Freedmen misses with a leg kick.
Shoznes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Freedmen's head backwards.
Shoznes cracks Freedmen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Freedmen scores with a jab. Shoznes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Freedmen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shoznes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Freedmen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shoznes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Freedmen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Freedmen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roger Freedmen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Freedmen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shoznes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoznes prevents Freedmen from moving into mount.
Freedmen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Freedmen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shoznes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Freedmen is trying to get an arm triangle but Shoznes is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedmen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shoznes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Freedmen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shoznes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Freedmen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Shoznes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedmen trying to control the action but Shoznes is working from the bottom.
Shoznes wants to get back to his feet.
Freedmen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Freedmen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Freedmen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shoznes, who protects the arm well.
Freedmen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shoznes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Freedmen's guard! Nice work there by Shoznes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedmen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Freedmen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shoznes passes into side control.
Freedmen is trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freedmen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Freedmen dominated that second round.
That's time! Freedmen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Freedmen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shoznes avoids it really well and circles away.
Freedmen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoznes lands a slapping body shot.
Shoznes swings for the body but Freedmen moves out of range.
Freedmen connects with a nice looking jab.
Shoznes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Freedmen rather than just go for the knockout.
Shoznes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shoznes lands a jab to the head.
Freedmen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roger Freedmen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freedmen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoznes.
Roger Freedmen is winning the standup battle so far.
Freedmen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Freedmen swings for the body but Shoznes moves out of range.
Shoznes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shoznes is looking to clinch.
Shoznes misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedmen misses with a series of wild punches.
Freedmen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Freedmen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shoznes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Freedmen but great work by Shoznes.
Shoznes advances to mount.
Shoznes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Freedmen is looking to escape.
Freedmen is looking to improve his position but Shoznes isn't that keen on the idea.
Joseph Shoznes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roger Freedmen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoznes controlling the pace for now.
Freedmen tries to hold on but Shoznes pushes him away.
Freedmen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoznes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Freedmen controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Freedmen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shoznes dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoznes tries to stand but Freedmen is controlling from the bottom.
Shoznes trying to control the position from guard on top but Freedmen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freedmen has a closed guard, preventing Shoznes from standing up.
Freedmen is trying to keep Shoznes in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Freedmen throws a sloppy head kick and Shoznes moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoznes misses the shot to the body.
Shoznes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freedmen takes a swing at Shoznes's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Freedmen finds it's way through Shoznes's defenses.
Freedmen looks to throw the jab but Shoznes is out of range.
Shoznes lands the left hand.
Shoznes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Freedmen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedmen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Freedmen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shoznes avoids it really well and circles away.
Freedmen stuns Shoznes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freedmen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shoznes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joseph Shoznes.
I think Freedmen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Freedmen!
Roger Freedmen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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