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Event:
USFC 133
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1# Monroe swings away with a leg kick that misses. Ricky Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Monroe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Freire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monroe. Monroe looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Freire has hold of Monroe's hands but Monroe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Monroe is nestled in close to Freire, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Freire taking some punishment here, with Monroe in his half guard. Monroe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Monroe is nestled in close to Freire, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Monroe looks to score some points with some ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Freire is looking to improve his position.
Freire's coaches at Rain's have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Monroe is nestled in close to Freire, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Freire tries to get to full guard but Monroe has control of the leg. #T1# Monroe working the head and body with strikes. Monroe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB# Freire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monroe pulls his head out easily. Monroe looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Freire has hold of Monroe's hands but Monroe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Freire manages to get to full guard.
Monroe trying to control but Freire is working from the bottom. Monroe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Freire's head. Monroe trying to control but Freire is working from the bottom. #SUB# Freire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2# Monroe trying to control but Freire is working from the bottom. Monroe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Freire's head. Freire controls Monroe momentarily but Monroe frees himself. Monroe connects with a couple of short punches. Monroe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Monroe scoring with punches to the head and body. Freire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monroe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Monroe landing with the ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Monroe lands a couple of digs.#T3# Monroe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Freire's head. Monroe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Monroe is in close to Freire's body, working some short punches and elbows. Monroe scoring with some ground and pound. Monroe distracts Freire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Freire working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Freire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monroe stopping the sweep attempt from Freire. Freire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Freire looking to pass the guard. Monroe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4# Monroe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Monroe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Freire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monroe is keeping the position for now. Freire forces his way into half guard.#SUB# Freire is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monroe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Freire. Monroe gets full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Monroe dominated that 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. #R2# Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freire.
Freire is looking to counter punch. Freire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing. Freire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Monroe throws a hook but Freire avoids it easily. Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freire was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe. Freire feinted there with a counter leg kick. Freire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Freire throws a big shot that misses. Monroe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Monroe scores with a hook to the body. Freire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freire tries to clinch but Monroe moves away and Monroe counters with a left to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monroe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2# It looks like Patricio Freire has been cut. Freire moves out of range of the strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Monroe scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Freire shoots in but no luck this time. Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Freire misses with a left hand and Monroe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Freire's knee momentarily.#T1# Freire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A swing and a miss from Monroe. Nice defenses there by Monroe. Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Freire misses the shot to the body. Freire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe. Freire seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A shot to the body from Monroe misses and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Freire scores with a body shot.
Freire avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Ricky Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup. A big left from Monroe misses. Monroe lands a nice hook to Freire's body. Freire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Monroe punishes Freire's body with a nice straight punch. Monroe's corner calls for a 1-2. Monroe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Freire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Monroe defends it nicely.#T2# Monroe throws a body punch but Freire moves out of range. Freire is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Monroe has been the more effective fighter overall so far. No luck with that takedown attempt from Freire. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patricio Freire. That's going to take a lot out of him. Monroe throws a right and a left that Freire avoids nicely. Monroe lands a nice looking body shot.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Monroe lands a lovely overhand right. Freire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Monroe's waist but Monroe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freire off to one side. Freire jabs at Monroe's body. Monroe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freire is looking to counter punch.#CL# Freire moves into the clinch successfully.
Freire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Monroe smiles and moves away.
#T3# Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Freire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away. Freire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Monroe misses with a hook. Freire misses with an uppercut. Monroe saw that one coming. Freire shoots in for a double leg but Monroe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Monroe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Monroe jabs at Freire's body. Monroe dips to his left and cracks Freire with an uppercut! Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Freire. A jab from Monroe misses. Freire feinted there with a counter leg kick. Monroe lands with a nice body punch. Monroe lands with a good body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Monroe cracks Freire with a good jab.#T4# Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freire moves away. A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Freire does a little dance to reset his feet. Freire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Freire looks for a takedown but Monroe sprawls well. Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Freire slips the punch. Freire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Monroe cracks Freire with an open hand slap. Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freire was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe. Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Monroe lands a jab to the nose.#TD2# Monroe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Monroe lands strikes from half guard. Freire moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Monroe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Patricio Freire's cut. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Freire throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range. Freire throws a big shot that misses. Monroe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss! Freire cracks Monroe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Monroe throws a hook but Freire blocks it. Monroe connects with the punch. Monroe misses with a hook. Freire ducked under it nicely. Freire swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
A lazy left from Monroe finds it's target. Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Freire tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Monroe swivels and escapes. Freire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand! Monroe lands with a good body shot. Freire throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Freire tries to move into range but Monroe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1# Freire misses with a left hand and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Freire, as that shot connected.
#TD2# Monroe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB# Freire looking for a guillotine here but Monroe defends easily.
Freire keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully. Freire wants to sweep here but Monroe controlling him for the moment. Freire is working hard here to advance position. Freire keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully. Monroe landing with the ground and pound. #T2# Monroe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Freire's head. Monroe stands up over Freire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freire is on top in guard.
#REVR# Freire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monroe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Monroe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Freire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. This has been an exciting period of action! Monroe tries to land a sweep but no joy. Freire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3# Monroe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB# Monroe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Freire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monroe has managed to get both his arms back between Freire's legs - danger averted. Monroe wants to control from the top but Freire keeps moving. Monroe postures up and lands a big shot to Freire's brow. Monroe won't allow Freire to sweep him here. #SUB# Freire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Monroe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Monroe lands a couple of elbows.#SUB# Freire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Monroe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4# Monroe trying to control but Freire is working from the bottom. Monroe connects with a couple of short punches. Freire manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monroe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Monroe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Freire looking to pass the guard. Patricio Freire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Monroe throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ricky Monroe has got the better of the ground game so far. Monroe seems keen to control Freire's posture. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Monroe wants to sweep here but Freire controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Ricky Monroe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Monroe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Monroe! A very excited looking Ricky Monroe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. Patricio Freire was interviewed post fight and said 'This is the last time you will see me. I feel like I'm getting too old for the sport and most people have better skills than me, I've lost all desire to compete, best of luck to Ricky and his managera and everyone in tycoon world!'.
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Event:
USFC 129
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1# Freire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Some wild striking there from Freire.
McCringe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Freire avoids it really well and circles away. Freire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. McCringe fails with a takedown attempt. Freire lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCringe misses with a takedown attempt and Freire counters with a stiff right hand. Patricio Freire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crose McCringe. McCringe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freire.
McCringe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Freire dips down and scores with a jab to the body. McCringe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1# McCringe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Freire defends well and McCringe ends up having to push Freire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Freire is looking to counter punch. McCringe takes one on the button.#TD2# McCringe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2# McCringe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McCringe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Freire is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Freire is trying to get back to full guard. Freire gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Freire is looking for a triangle but McCringe pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# McCringe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Freire throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCringe escapes and throws Freire's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2# Freire is looking to regain half guard here but McCringe keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2# McCringe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Freire has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2# McCringe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Freire tries to buck McCringe off but McCringe is having none of it.#T3# Freire prevents McCringe from moving into mount. Freire gets back to half guard.#SUB2# McCringe is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McCringe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Freire! Freire taking shots to the head. Freire sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB# Freire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Freire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4# Freire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Freire. Freire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCringe. #SUB# Freire working for a triangle but McCringe defends it easily.
McCringe postures up and lands a big shot to Freire's brow. McCringe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Freire's guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Freire manages to regain full guard. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patricio Freire dominated that 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. #R2# Freire throws a jab but it's blocked by McCringe. Freire looks to throw the jab but McCringe is out of range. McCringe darts in looking for a takedown but Freire gets double underhooks and turns McCringe into the cage. Freire missing with a left hand there. McCringe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2# McCringe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Freire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! McCringe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. McCringe wants to control but Freire is keeping busy and won't allow it. McCringe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Freire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Freire's back! This has been an exciting period of action! Freire is really stuck here.
#SUB2# McCringe is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Freire knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Freire for a finish. #T1##SUB2# Freire fending off the submission attempt from McCringe. #SUB2# McCringe is persistently looking for the submission but Freire is defending it well.
McCringe has the hooks in. Freire is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Freire is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# McCringe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Freire is in bad spot here.
#T2# Freire rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2# McCringe is looking for a kimura here.
McCringe thows a huge punch but Freire dodges it nicely.
McCringe trying to mount his opponent but Freire defends it. Freire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCringe. #T3##SUB2# McCringe is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Freire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCringe pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Freire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCringe pulls his head out easily. McCringe prevents Freire from improving his position.#SUB2# McCringe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Freire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCringe pulls his head out easily. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB# Freire looking for submissions from an awkward position here. McCringe works his foot free and advances to mount. Freire is trying to escape the mount.
McCringe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. McCringe working the ground and pound effectively.
Freire working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crose McCringe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# McCringe blocks a jab. Patricio Freire is winning the standup battle so far. Freire loads up on a big right hand but McCringe slips the punch. Freire looks to land a right hand but McCringe moved out of range. Crose McCringe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McCringe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. McCringe shoots in but Freire avoids the takedown attempt easily. McCringe takes a shot right to the bread basket. McCringe shoots in for a takedown but Freire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Patricio Freire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crose McCringe. Freire throws a jab when McCringe was well out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCringe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Freire. Freire throws a jab but it's blocked by McCringe. Crose McCringe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McCringe avoids the body shot from Freire.
McCringe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1# Freire throws a body shot but no joy. McCringe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Freire circles away. Freire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCringe takes a body punch but keeps moving. Freire scores with a decent looking hook. McCringe shoots in but Freire avoids the takedown attempt easily. McCringe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Freire throws a hook to the side of McCringe's head but McCringe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A swing and a miss from Freire. McCringe shoots in and drives through. Freire sprawls well. McCringe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Freire's waist but Freire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCringe off to one side. Freire takes a swing at McCringe's ribcage but misses. #T2# McCringe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Freire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCringe somewhat. McCringe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. McCringe fails with a takedown attempt. Freire cracks McCringe with a right hand to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Freire throws a lazy right hand but McCringe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Freire misses with an uppercut. McCringe saw that one coming. A looping hook to the body misses from Freire. McCringe does a little dance to reset his feet. McCringe looks for a takedown but Freire sprawls well. It looked like Freire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Freire misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3# McCringe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nice defenses there by McCringe. McCringe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Freire counters with a nice uppercut. Freire just misses with a punch to the body.
Freire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Good exchange - Freire coming out on top. Freire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCringe can do to turn this around? McCringe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freire moves away. McCringe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Freire but Freire pushes him off and we're back to square one. Freire cracks McCringe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. McCringe misses with a takedown attempt and Freire counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by McCringe. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Freire is looking to reverse the position. Freire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! McCringe is looking for a sweep. Freire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. McCringe keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB# Freire 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.
#SUB# McCringe is defending against the submission attempts here by Freire.
And that's the end of the fight! Patricio Freire showed his dominance in that final round. I think Freire 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patricio Freire! After the fight, Patricio Freire was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2016 |
#R1# Freire swings for the body but Shifty moves out of range.
Shifty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. The fighters circle momentarily. Freire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Freire throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Freire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shifty.
Freire swings for the body but Shifty moves out of range.
Shifty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Freire defends it well. Freire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shifty feints the counter takedown. Freire thows a left - swing and a miss! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Freire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shifty ducks under a wild hook from Freire. Shifty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Freire misses with a wild body shot. Shifty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1# Freire misses with a looping right. Freire misses with a wild body shot. Freire just misses with a punch to the body.
Shifty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Freire throws a body punch but Shifty moves out of range. Freire lands with an overhand left. Freire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shifty.
Freire throws a body shot but no joy. Freire misses with a few strikes there.
Shifty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Freire misses with a hook. Freire misses with an uppercut. Shifty saw that one coming. And Shifty tries to counter it with a takedown but Freire pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2# Freire throws a body punch but Shifty moves out of range. Shifty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Freire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freire swings for the body but Shifty moves out of range.
Freire misses with an uppercut. Shifty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Freire. Freire scores with a shot to the body.
Freire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shifty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Shifty takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shifty avoids the body shot from Freire.
Shifty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Patricio Freire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. This has been an exciting period of action! Freire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3# Shifty takes one on the button. Patricio Freire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shifty moves away from the strike by Freire. Shifty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Freire defends it well. Freire just misses with a punch to the body.
Shifty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Freire. Some wild striking there from Freire.
Shifty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Freire defends it well. Freire throws a looping overhand right but Shifty ducks down to avoid it. Shifty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Freire defends it well. Freire misses with a hook. Shifty ducked under it nicely. Freire misses with a looping left. And Shifty tries to counter it with a takedown but Freire pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4# Freire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Shifty with the counter takedown but Freire avoids it easily. Freire misses with an uppercut. Shifty saw that one coming. Shifty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Freire misses with a straight left. Shifty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Freire throws a right and a left that Shifty avoids nicely. Shifty feints the counter takedown. Freire's corner calls for a 1-2. Freire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Freire lands with a good body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Freire. Shifty does a little dance to reset his feet. Shifty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Freire throws a hook but Shifty avoids it easily. Shifty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shifty ducks under a wild hook from Freire. Shifty feints the counter takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patricio Freire dominated that round. That's time! Freire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Freire throws a jab but it's blocked by Shifty. Shifty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Freire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shifty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Freire defends it well. Freire scores with a jab to the body. Shifty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Freire. And Shifty tries to counter it with a takedown but Freire pushes his down on his head and steps out. A big left from Freire misses. Shifty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Shifty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freire.
Shifty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Freire defends it well. Freire throws the left hand but Shifty avoids the punch easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shifty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shifty was well out of range. Poor timing from Freire.#T1# Freire misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Freire coming out on top. Shifty slips under a jab. Freire lands a right hook to the body.
Freire digs a good hook to Shifty's body.
Shifty avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Shifty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Shifty moves out of range as Freire strikes. The fighters circling - Freire throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Shifty avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Shifty feints the counter takedown.#T2# Shifty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freire.
And Shifty tries to counter it with a takedown but Freire pushes his down on his head and steps out. Shifty moves away from the strike by Freire. Shifty feints the counter takedown. Freire throws a big shot that misses. Shifty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Freire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freire scores with a body shot.
Freire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Shifty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Freire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shifty moves away. Shifty feints the counter takedown. Ray Shifty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Freire just misses with a punch to the body.
Freire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shifty can do to turn this around? Freire looks to score with a jab to the body but Shifty is just out of range. Shifty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Freire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shifty.
#T3# Freire swings for the body but Shifty moves out of range.
Shifty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Freire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freire just misses with a punch to the body.
Freire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shifty manages to avoid it. Shifty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A looping hook to the body misses from Freire. Shifty does a little dance to reset his feet. Shifty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Freire defends it well. Freire takes a swing at Shifty's ribcage but misses. Shifty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Freire defends it well. Freire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shifty. Freire throws a body shot but no joy. Freire is looking to wear down Shifty with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A jab from Freire does it's job there.#T4# Shifty moves away from the strike by Freire. And Shifty tries to counter it with a takedown but Freire pushes his down on his head and steps out. Patricio Freire is winning the standup battle so far. Freire looks to score with a jab to the body but Shifty is just out of range. A combination from Freire does no damage. A big right from Freire misses. Freire misses with a straight left. Freire throws a hook but Shifty avoids it easily. And Shifty tries to counter it with a takedown but Freire pushes his down on his head and steps out. Freire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Shifty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shifty with the counter takedown but Freire avoids it easily. Shifty staying out of range there. Shifty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patricio Freire dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# Shifty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shifty there as he acknowledges the shot. Shifty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Freire. Shifty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Freire defends it well. Freire jabs at Shifty's body. Shifty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freire.
Freire misses the shot to the body. Freire missing with a left hand there. Shifty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Shifty ducks under a wild hook from Freire. Shifty with the counter takedown but Freire avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Freire misses with a wild body shot. Shifty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Shifty defending well as Freire loads up on a big left hand. Freire misses with a body shot.
Shifty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1# Freire looks to score with a jab to the body but Shifty is just out of range. And Shifty tries to counter it with a takedown but Freire pushes his down on his head and steps out. Shifty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Freire misses with a wild body shot. Freire misses the shot to the body. Freire looks to land a left hand but Shifty moved out of range nicely. Shifty slips a jab from Freire. Good exchange - Freire coming out on top. A big right from Freire misses. #T2# Shifty blocks a jab. Freire throws a right and a left that Shifty avoids nicely. Shifty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A punch combination from Freire misses. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shifty might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Freire has got the better of the exchanges. Freire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freire throws the left hand but Shifty avoids the punch easily. Shifty feints the counter takedown. Shifty takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shifty moves away from the strike by Freire. Freire throws a body punch but Shifty moves out of range. #T3# Shifty ducks under a wild hook from Freire. Freire throws the left hand but Shifty avoids the punch easily. Freire throws a shot from downtown. Shifty moves away and avoids it. Shifty feints the counter takedown. Shifty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Freire. Shifty feints the counter takedown. Shifty avoids the body shot from Freire.
Shifty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Freire defends it well. Shifty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Freire. Shifty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Shifty walks into a left hand. Freire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Freire throws a hook but Shifty blocks it. Shifty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Freire lands a glancing blow to the side of Shifty's head.#T4# Freire misses with a wild body shot. Shifty feints the counter takedown. Freire misses with a straight right. And Shifty tries to counter it with a takedown but Freire pushes his down on his head and steps out. A swing and a miss from Freire. Freire has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Freire throws a hook but Shifty blocks it. Freire throws a shot from downtown. Shifty moves away and avoids it. Shifty with the counter takedown but Freire avoids it easily. Freire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Freire throws a body punch but Shifty moves out of range. Shifty with the counter takedown but Freire avoids it easily. Freire throws a right hand that Shifty ducks under and follows up with a left that Shifty also avoids with ease. Shifty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Freire defends it well. Ray Shifty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Freire lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Patricio Freire showed his dominance in that final round. Well Freire 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:24 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:24 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patricio Freire!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1# Nice uppercut there from Freire. Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving. Turner slips a jab from Freire. Turner shoots in and drives through. Freire sprawls well. Freire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Freire stuffs the takedown attempt from Turner. Turner gets slowly back to his feet. Turner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Freire. Freire misses with a body shot
#TD# and Turner counters with a single leg into guard. Freire didn't expect that. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Freire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Freire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Freire throws his legs up looking for a submission but Turner uses it to pass to side control.
#T1# Freire is trying to improve his position. Turner wants to control but Freire is keeping him busy. Freire regains half guard. Freire moves into full guard.
Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freire swivels though and keeps the full guard. Freire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2# Freire 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.
#T2##SUB2# Freire is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turner controlling the position for now.#SUB2# Turner is defending against the submission attempts here by Freire.
#SUB2# Freire is looking for a kimura but Turner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Freire to get the leverage. #T3##SUB2# Freire is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turner is doing well to control the position and prevent Freire from advancing to side control.#SUB2# Freire is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turner wants to improve his position but Freire is controlling well.
Turner regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Turner keeping full guard, as Freire tries to pass. Freire forces his way into half guard. Turner wants to control but Freire is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Freire is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patricio Freire dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Freire lands a jab to the nose. Freire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though. Freire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Freire to counter with a crisp jab. Freire looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range. Turner tries to clinch and Freire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Freire clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Turner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Freire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turner somewhat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Freire closes the distance and lands a one-two. Patricio Freire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Nice cross by Freire. Freire throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Turner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Freire as he avoids it easily. A swing and a miss from Freire. Turner misses with a takedown attempt and Freire counters with a right hand to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Freire connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice straight punches there by Freire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Freire. Jab, jab by Freire - just one landing. Freire connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back. Freire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Freire wants it to stay on the feet. Josh Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Freire lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Freire lands a nice shot that snaps Turner's head back.
Turner shoots for a double leg takedown but Freire sprawls well. He's pushed Turner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Nice body punch from Freire. #T2# Freire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though. A left lands for Freire. Turner fails with a takedown attempt. Good exchange - Freire coming out on top. Freire with a body punch. A glancing blow. Freire throws a right and a left that both miss. Freire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Freire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Patricio Freire seems to be getting the better of the standup. Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Decent striking displayed by Freire there.#ROC2# Turner is rocked!#T3# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Freire, as that shot connected.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Freire swinging wildly here.
Turner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Turner seems to have got his legs back now. Turner with a poor takedown #KD2# and Freire counters with a big uppercut that knocks Turner off his feet! Freire dives into side control looking to finish! Patricio Freire has got the better of the ground game so far. Turner prevents Freire from improving position. Freire has been the more effective fighter overall so far. 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!#SUB2# Freire is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Freire tries to stand but Turner is controlling his head. #SUB2# Freire is trying to get an arm triangle but Turner is defending well. #T4##SUB2# Freire tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2# Freire looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# Freire in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Turner is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patricio Freire!
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Event:
GKNY 88 - Sodergren v Cole
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1# Freire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Babidi. Babidi obviously looking to wear him down.
Babidi scores with the left hand. Freire knows he should have avoided that one. Freire lands the left hand. Freire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good leg kick by Babidi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Babidi throws a body punch but Freire moves out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Babidi, as that shot connected.
Freire blocks a head kick by Babidi.
Babidi stuns Freire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Babidi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Freire misses with a right hand and Babidi counters with a head kick. The crowd cheers as Freire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Babidi doesn't seem phased though. Freire throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Babidi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Babidi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lorenzo Babidi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Freire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Babidi. Freire misses the shot to the body. Freire throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Babidi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Babidi. #T1# Babidi stays in close to Freire's body and controls the position. Freire wants to sweep here but Babidi controlling him for the moment. Babidi trying to control the position from guard on top but Freire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Babidi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Babidi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Babidi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB2# Freire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Freire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Babidi defends it easily. Babidi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# Freire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Babidi defends well. Babidi trying to control the position from guard on top but Freire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Freire is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Babidi has his hands clasped together but Freire extends and breaks Babidi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Freire.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patricio Freire!
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Event:
GKNY 83 - Mason v Cole
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1# Freire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spencer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Spencer scores with a shot to the body.
Freire misses with a hook. Spencer ducked under it nicely. A punch lands to the side of Spencer 's head but he takes it in his stride. Spencer lands with a nice combination. Freire backs away looking to recover. Spencer slips under a jab from Freire. Freire throws a looping overhand right but Spencer ducks down to avoid it. It looked like Spencer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Freire. Spencer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Freire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spencer. A combination from Freire does no damage. Spencer throws a nice looking combination but Freire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Freire! But no joy. 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! Spencer misses the shot to the body. #CL# Spencer clinches. Freire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spencer struggles to land a body shot inside as Freire controls his hands.
Freire tries a body shot but Spencer blocks it.
Freire jumps guard but Spencer stands there with Freire around his waist. Freire gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1# Freire tries to pull guard but Spencer holds him up against the cage and eventually Freire drops back down to his feet.
Spencer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Freire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spencer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Freire's defenses. A nice left hand lands by Freire.
Freire tries to pull guard but Spencer won't allow it.
Mark Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patricio Freire. Freire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spencer backwards. I was talking to Spencer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Freire is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Freire swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it. Spencer lands a hook that snaps the head of Freire backwards. Freire blocks an elbow strike from Spencer.
Freire dodges an elbow strike from Spencer.
Freire takes a shot to the head. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC# Spencer manages to break the clinch.
Spencer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Freire paws at him with a jab and circles away. Spencer throws a shot to the body.
Freire throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range. Spencer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Freire slips a jab and a cross from Spencer.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Freire throws a lazy right hand but Spencer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Spencer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freire was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer. Spencer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Freire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Freire throws a lazy uppercut
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Freire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Freire. Spencer tries to land a front kick but Freire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Spencer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Freire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Spencer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Spencer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Freire. Spencer misses with a body shot.
Spencer stuns Freire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3# Freire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spencer is looking to wear down Freire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Freire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Freire walks into a straight right hand from Spencer. Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Freire finds it's way through Spencer's defenses. Spencer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Freire blocks a leg kick. Freire misses with an uppercut
and Spencer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. The fighters circling - Spencer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Freire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freire misses with a hook. Freire looks to score with a jab to the body but Spencer is just out of range. Spencer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A decent looking cross lands there for Spencer.#CUT# It looks like Patricio Freire has been cut.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Spencer tries to clinch up but Freire circles away and keeps his distance. Jab from Freire. Freire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spencer to score with a decent uppercut. Spencer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freire blocks the body kick.
Spencer looks to score with a jab to the body but Freire is just out of range. Spencer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freire.
Freire misses with a hook to the body
and Freire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Spencer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freire.
As Freire backs away, Spencer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Spencer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Danga de danga de dang - Spencer scores with a four punch combination! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Freire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spencer scores with a sloppy right hand. Freire should have avoided that one. Spencer scores with a jab to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Spencer dominated that round. The cut man is working on Patricio Freire's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Freire dodges the punch combination from Spencer.
Spencer tries to clinch but Freire moves out of range. Spencer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Freire misses the target. A swing and a miss from Freire. Mark Spencer is winning the standup battle so far. Good shot there by Freire. Spencer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freire can do to turn this around? Freire throws an off balance right hand
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Spencer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Freire backs up against the cage.
Spencer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Freire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Spencer tries to clinch up. Spencer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Spencer cracks Freire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Freire misses with a hook.#T1# Freire misses with a double jab.
Spencer feinted there with a counter leg kick. Spencer throws a series of punches but Freire avoids them all with ease. Freire throws out a loose jab but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it. Freire dodges the punch combination from Spencer.
Freire throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spencer!
A nice combination there by Spencer.
Freire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Freire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Freire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Freire avoids the body shot from Spencer.
Freire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.#T2# Freire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spencer. Spencer circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Spencer misses with a shot to the body and Freire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Freire moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Freire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Spencer lands a right hook to the body.
Spencer avoids the body shot from Freire.
Freire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spencers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Spencer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Freire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Freire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Spencer drops his hands momentarily and Freire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Spencer doesn't manage to clinch there - Freire circles away.
Spencer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Freire looks like he wants to counter punch here. Spencer tried to score with a low kick but Freire checks it. Spencer misses the shot to the body. #T3# Freire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL# and Spencer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spencer. Spencer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Spencer lands a shoulder strike. Spencer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Freire's elbow. Freire working some nice short punches in the clinch. Spencer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC# Spencer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spencer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Freire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spencer manages to avoid it. Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Freire throws out the jab. A shot to the liver by Spencer. Beautiful body shot. The fighters circle momentarily. Spencer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Freire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Spencer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Freire lands an overhand right. Freire throws a hook to the side of Spencer's head but Spencer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Spencer looks to score with a jab to the body but Freire is just out of range. Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer throws a body shot but no joy. Spencer slips a straight right by Freire. Spencer scores with a decent looking hook. Spencer lands a body shot.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freire was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer. Freire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Freire stuns Spencer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Some wild striking there from Spencer.
Spencer lands a jab to the nose. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Spencer dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Patricio Freire's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Spencer throws a series of punches but Freire avoids them all with ease. Mark Spencer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Freire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Donk. Spencer catches Freire right on the button with a cross. Freire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spencer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Spencer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Freire thows a left - swing and a miss! Spencer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Freire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Spencer throws a hook but Freire blocks it. Freire swings and misses with a shot to the body and Spencer counters with a series of strikes. Freire will be more careful next time no doubt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Freire takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses. Spencer is looking to counter punch. Spencer digs a good body shot into Freire's ribs. Spencer falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Freire counter with a right hand. #T1# Spencer throws a leg kick letting Freire counter with a right hand. Spencer lands with a straight right. Freire didn't see that one coming. Freire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL# Spencer darts in and clinches Freire up against the cage. Spencer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Freire's elbow. A short uppercut from Spencer. #TD2# Freire drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2# Freire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Freire has an active guard here but Spencer has managed to pass into half guard.
Freire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2# Freire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2# Freire is refusing to be controlled, as Spencer sits in half guard. Freire is looking to improve his position.
Spencer wants to stand up but Freire is controlling the position.
#SUB2# Freire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Spencer wants to take a breather but Freire is having none of it. Freire wants to get back to full guard.#T3# Spencer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Spencer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Freire is looking to escape. Freire manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2# Freire is looking for a triangle but Spencer pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Freire looking for a guillotine here but Spencer defends easily.
#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2# Freire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Freire keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully. Freire keeping full guard, as Spencer tries to pass. Patricio Freire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Freire throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Mark Spencer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Spencer wants to control from the top but Freire keeps moving. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Spencer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Freire is proving hard to escape from. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Spencer showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spencer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Spencer! An out of breath Mark Spencer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GKNY 79 - Hopeless v Puzo
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Freire. Good standup being displayed there by Freire as he connects with a hook. Griffin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Griffin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Griffin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Freire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Freire connects with a nice looking jab.
Griffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freire.
Freire throws the left hand but Griffin avoids the punch easily. Griffin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Freire throws an overhand right that lands on Griffin's shoulder, as Griffin tries to avoid the shot. Nice uppercut there from Freire. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Griffin fails with the takedown and Freire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1# Freire missing with a left hand there. Griffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Griffin is defended easily by Freire. Patricio Freire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Griffin. Freire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Freire throws out a loose jab but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it. Griffin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Freire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Freire wants it to stay on the feet. Freire with a body punch. A glancing blow. Patricio Freire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffin. Freire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffin was well out of range. Poor timing from Freire.#T2# Freire misses with a right hand #TD2# and Griffin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Freire is trying to get back to full guard. Griffin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Griffin 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. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Freire is trying to stand.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Freire gets full guard. Griffin working some strikes from top position. Griffin advances position into side control! Griffin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Freire is trying to get back to half guard.#T3# Griffin working the ground and pound from side control. Freire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Griffin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Freire looking for a submission but Griffin manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Griffin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Griffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Griffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Freire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2# Griffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Freire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Freire thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Freire postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Griffin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Freire, into his guard. #REVB##SUB# Griffin has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Freire to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Griffin is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Freire pulls down on the head and he's put Griffin to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Patricio Freire!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1# Freire throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it. Dall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Dall looks to land a combination but Freire avoids it well. Freire stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Freire doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall circles away.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall scores with a hook. Dall cracks the inside of Freire's front leg. Dall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Dall throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2# It looks like Patricio Freire has been cut. Freire closes the distance but Dall moves to the side and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Freire takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1# Freire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away. Freire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Freire shoots in but no luck this time. Freire misses with a hook to the body
and Dall counters with a nice leg kick. Left hook, right uppercut from Dall. Freire scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Dall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Freire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Freire clinches. #BC2# Dall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dall throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Freire. Dall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Pyryx Dall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Freire fails with the takedown and Dall counters with a big head kick but Freire shrugs it off. Freire lands a body shot.
Dall tries to bum rush Freire with a series of wild strikes but Freire uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Freire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Freire slips a jab and a cross from Dall.
Freire misses the shot to the body. Dall scores with a body shot.
Dall scores with a nice strike. A looping hook to the body misses from Freire. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet. Freire throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range. A jab from Dall finds it's way through Freire's defenses. #T3##CL# Freire gets in close and instigates a clinch. Dall lands a shot to the body.#BC2# Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Freire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Freire sees it coming and avoids it easily. Left hook, right uppercut from Freire. #CUT# It looks like Pyryx Dall has been cut. Freire blocks a head kick by Dall.
Freire walks into a jab. Dall connects with a high kick. Freire wants to clinch.#T4##CL# Freire has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dall lands a hook to the side of the head. Freire misses with the head strike.
Dall lands a hook that snaps the head of Freire backwards. #BC2# Dall breaks from the clinch.
Freire takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses. That kick from Dall tenderised Freire's leg. Freire is trying to keep his angry face on. Dall throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Freire. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Freire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Dall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Freire throws a sloppy body shot
and Dall counters with a three punch combo that has Freire backing up. Freire nods at Dall to acknowledge the strikes. Patricio Freire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Freire misses with a looping right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyryx Dall dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Freire wants to clinch. Dall throws out a counter right but Freire avoids it with no problem. Dall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving. Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freire manages to avoid it. Freire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though. Freire throws a hook but Dall blocks it. Pyryx Dall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dall thows a left - swing and a miss! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Freire tries to clinch up but Dall circles away and keeps his distance. Dall throws a head kick that misses. #TD# Freire bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dall can't do much from the bottom here. #T1# Dall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Dall tries to get to full guard but Freire has control of the leg. #SUB# Freire 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.
#SUB# Freire is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dall is just riding it out for now. Freire eventually gives up the hold. Dall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# Freire is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dall sees it coming and defends easily.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Freire 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.
Dall gets back to full guard.
Freire stands and throws Dall's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3# Dall is trying to control Freire's posture but Freire avoids it. Dall tries to bench press Freire off him but Freire keeps the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Freire goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dall rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Freire's guard! Nice work there by Dall! Dall wants to control from the top but Freire keeps moving. Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Freire wants to sweep here but Dall controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Freire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Dall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4# Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Freire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Freire tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB# Freire has his foot on Dall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dall works his way back into a safe position though. Dall controlling from the top position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dall slips nicely into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patricio Freire dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Dall misses the jab. Dall lands a two punch combo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dall. Freire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL# Freire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dall, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Dall manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Freire misses. Freire throws out a powerful jab. A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
#TD# Freire closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dall's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Freire tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard. Freire postures up.
Dall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dall is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB# Freire has his foot on Dall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dall works his way back into a safe position though. Dall's corner is telling him to maintain position. Freire wants to sweep here but Dall controlling him for the moment. Dall passes into half guard. #SUB2# Dall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Freire actively working from the bottom here.#T2# Dall wants to pass to mount but Freire is defending the position. Dall passes to full mount! Dall wants to stand but Freire is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Dall controlling from mount. Freire is trying to escape the mount but Dall keeps good control and instead manages to take Freire's back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2# Dall looking for the choke from the back. Freire is trying to break free.
#T3# Freire manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dall's guard. Nice work there by Freire.
Dall is adopting a defensive guard. Freire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dall is controlling Freire's posture. Dall keeping full guard, as Freire tries to pass. #SUB2# Dall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4# Dall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Freire is fighting to break Dall's control of his arms but Dall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2# Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freire defends it easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dall working a defensive guard but Freire passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Pyryx Dall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Dall 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyryx Dall! Our winner, Pyryx Dall, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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