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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2023 |
#R1#
QQ lands a head shot.#TD#
Friman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform us that QQ has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Friman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Friman forces his way into half guard.
Friman is nestled in close to QQ, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Friman wants to advance to full mount but QQ doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Friman controlling from the top position.
QQ seems keen to control Friman's posture.
Friman tries to free his leg and advance position but QQ is retaining full guard.
Friman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Friman tries to free his leg and advance position but QQ is retaining full guard.
QQ is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
QQ misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Friman gets the takedown into side control.
Friman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt QQ will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Friman working the ground and pound but QQ is defending the strikes.
Friman controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Friman advances to mount.
Friman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Friman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Friman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Friman avoids the attempt from QQ to control.
QQ might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Friman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Friman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Friman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Friman slips a straight right by QQ.
Friman lands with an uppercut that bounces QQ off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Test QQ has been cut.
Jab from Friman.
Friman looks to score with a jab to the body but QQ is just out of range.
QQ bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Friman's head.
Friman throws a good cross that connects.
QQ on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
QQ throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Test QQ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friman swings widly with a right hand
enabling QQ to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Friman tries to sprawl but QQ drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Friman is defending against the submission attempts here by QQ.
Friman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Friman working for a triangle but QQ defends it easily.
#T1#
Friman has QQ pulled in close to control his posture.
Further stalling from Friman.
Friman continues to stall.
QQ wants to control from the top but Friman keeps moving.
Friman pulls QQ in close to his closed guard and prevents QQ from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Friman wants to sweep here but QQ controlling him for the moment.
Friman is pulling down on QQ's head. It's preventing any offense from QQ, at least for the moment.
QQ must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Friman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Still in half guard, Friman seems content to control.
Friman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Friman lands strikes from half guard.
Friman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Friman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Friman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Friman slows the pace down in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Friman not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
QQ throws a combination. Friman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
QQ stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
QQ misses with a wild combination.
Friman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
QQ closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - QQ lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Friman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Test QQ will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Test QQ's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Friman looks for a takedown but QQ sprawls well.
Friman looks for a takedown but QQ sprawls well.
Test QQ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Friman throws a right hand that misses
and QQ counters with a left and a right that stings Friman.
Friman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that QQ can do to turn this around?
Friman throws a hook but QQ blocks it.
Friman tries to move into range but QQ moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
QQ misses with a left hand
and Friman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Friman shoots in and gets a takedown into QQ's guard.#SUB2#
QQ looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Friman advances to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
QQ is trying to maintain the position but Friman is very close to passing his half guard.
QQ is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Friman is staying active.#T1#
Friman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Friman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as QQ is looking to escape.
Friman misses with a head shot.
Friman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Friman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
QQ is squirming around, avoiding Friman's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Friman landing shots from mount.
QQ wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Friman.
Friman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Friman with good strikes from the mount here!
Friman content just to control the position here. #T3#
QQ wants to control but Friman is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Friman with shots to the head and body - QQ looks very uncomfortable down there.
Friman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Friman controlling his opponent.
Friman avoids the attempt from QQ to control.
Friman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
QQ blocking the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Friman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Friman 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!
During a confident post fight interview, Oskar Friman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Oskar Friman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brown gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Friman to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Friman
Friman is looking to advance position but Brown has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (2) Friman
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman is trying to escape the mount.
Friman tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control but Friman is having none of it.
Brown is looking to work his way around to Friman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Brown avoids the attempt from Friman to control.
Brown is trying to take his opponent's back.
Friman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Friman prevents Brown from taking his back.
Friman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Friman manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Friman wants to get back to full guard.
Friman is positioning himself well to prevent Brown advancing to mount.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Friman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Friman is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Friman controlling the position well. #T3#
Friman is trying to get back to full guard.
Friman keeps trying to improve his position.
Friman won't allow Brown to pass to mount. #SUB#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Friman defends the submission attempt.
Friman is looking to improve his position.
Friman keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Friman is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Friman is looking to improve his position.
Friman trying to control here.
Friman wants to get back to full guard.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Friman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Friman tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Friman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Friman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown controlling the action here.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Friman defending well.
Friman is controlling Brown 's trapped leg to prevent Brown from advancing to side control.#T6#
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Friman is doing well to control the position and prevent Brown from advancing to side control.
Friman is trying to control but can't.
Friman is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Friman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Friman is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Brown is controlling the pace.
Brown prevents Friman from improving his position.
Friman regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Friman holds on and takes a little breather.
Friman wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Friman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Friman.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Friman has control of Brown 's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage. #T9#
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Friman is keeping the position.
Friman is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brown won't allow Friman to sweep him here. #T10#
Friman keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Friman is keeping the position for now.
Brown stays in close to Friman's body and controls the position.
Friman working a defensive guard here.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Friman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Brown preventing the sweep.
Friman is still trying to improve position.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Friman.
Friman looking to control.
Friman wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Friman wants to improve his position but instead Brown has moved into half guard.
#T12#
Friman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Friman trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Friman wants to sweep but no luck.
Friman is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Friman pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown trying to control but Friman is working from the bottom.
Friman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Friman trying to control the position.
#T14#
Friman is looking to sweep but instead, Brown has passed into half guard.
Friman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Brown is thwarting Friman's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
After winning the bout, Antonio Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Zetsika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Oskar Friman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Zetsika closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zetsika lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zetsika (2) vs (0) Friman
Zetsika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Friman looking to control.
Friman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zetsika won't allow Friman to sweep him here.
Zetsika wants to control from the top but Friman keeps moving.
Friman wants to sweep here but Zetsika controlling him for the moment.
Friman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Lab. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Zetsika slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zetsika in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friman trying to control here.
#T1##SUB#
Zetsika wants to work for an arm triangle but Friman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Friman is looking for a sweep. Zetsika is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zetsika seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Friman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Friman is defending against the submission attempts here by Zetsika.
#SUB#
Zetsika 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.
Friman is controlling Zetsika's trapped leg to prevent Zetsika from advancing to side control.#T2##SUB#
Zetsika is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zetsika passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Zetsika (5) vs (0) Friman
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Friman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zetsika wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Zetsika goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Friman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zetsika's guard! Nice work there by Friman! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zetsika (5) vs (2) Friman
Friman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zetsika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Friman is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Friman works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Zetsika (5) vs (5) Friman
Friman trying to control but Zetsika is having none of it.
Friman avoids the attempt from Zetsika to control.
Friman prevents Zetsika from getting the reversal.
Friman moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Zetsika (5) vs (8) Friman#T4#
Friman controls the action.#SUB2#
Friman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Zetsika defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T5#
Zetsika is in bad spot here.
Zetsika looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Friman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zetsika doesn't escape. #T6#
Zetsika rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Friman trying to control the action but Zetsika is working from the bottom.
Zetsika slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Friman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zetsika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Friman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Friman passes into half guard. #T7#
Friman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zetsika does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Friman not doing much here.
Zetsika makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zetsika.
Friman won't allow Zetsika to sweep him here. #T8#
Zetsika trying to control the position.
Friman stays in close to Zetsika's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Friman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Friman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zetsika is keeping the position for now.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Zetsika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Zetsika has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Friman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Friman tries to free his leg and advance position but Zetsika is retaining full guard.
Friman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zetsika keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Zetsika is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Friman defends well.
Friman passes Zetsika's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zetsika wants to get back to full guard.
Zetsika is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Friman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Friman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zetsika (9) vs (8) Friman#T10##SUB#
Zetsika is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Friman rolls, trying to escape but Zetsika keeps control of the position.
Friman trying to control the position but Zetsika manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Zetsika looking to break Friman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Friman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zetsika will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Zetsika is persistently looking for the submission but Friman is defending it well.
Zetsika is looking to control Friman but Friman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Friman is in bad spot here.
Friman breaks Zetsika's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zetsika (9) vs (10) Friman#T11##SUB#
Zetsika working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Friman has passed into half guard!
Zetsika is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Friman is controlling the pace.
Friman wants to pass the guard but Zetsika is defending well. #SUB#
Zetsika looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Zetsika wants to control but Friman is keeping busy.
Friman moves into full mount! Zetsika won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Zetsika (9) vs (13) Friman
Friman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zetsika is working to get back to half guard.
Friman tries to control but Zetsika wriggling away.
Zetsika has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Zetsika (9) vs (16) Friman#T13#
Friman keeps control of the position easily here as Zetsika tries to buck him off.
Zetsika trying to control the position but Friman manages to sink in the hooks.
Zetsika looking very determined here, making life difficult for Friman.
Friman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Friman.
Zetsika trying to control the hands but Friman won't let him. #T14#
Friman trying to control.
What can Zetsika do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Friman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Zetsika is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Zetsika's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Friman wins on points by 16 to 9.
A relieved looking Oskar Friman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Oskar Friman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Friman (0) vs (2) Lee
Friman is trying to get back to full guard.
Friman is working hard here to advance position.
Friman won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Friman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Friman keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friman is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Friman is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Friman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lee uses his free foot to push down on Friman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Friman. Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (0) vs (5) Lee#T2#
Friman tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Friman has given up his back. Will we see Lee going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Friman (0) vs (8) Lee
Friman trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Friman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Friman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Friman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Friman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Friman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Friman won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Friman works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Friman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Friman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Friman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Friman keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Friman is trying to keep Lee in close.
#T5#
Lee wants to control from the top but Friman keeps moving.
Friman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Lee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Friman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Friman (2) vs (8) Lee
Friman looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Lee is looking to sweep but instead, Friman has passed into half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Friman is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Friman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is looking to control Friman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Friman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (5) vs (8) Lee
Lee tries to hold on but Friman postures up.#T7#
Lee tries to reverse the position but Friman maintains control.
Friman controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Friman's attempts to control the action.
Friman controlling from the full mount.
Friman is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T8#
Friman wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Friman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Friman fails to take his opponent's back.
Friman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Friman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Lee wants to control but Friman is having none of it.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Lee tries to hold on but Friman pushes him away.
Friman trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Friman avoids the attempt from Lee to control.#T10#
Friman controlling the position easily from mount.
Friman wants to take Lee's back but he can't do it this time.
Friman controlling the position easily from mount.
Friman looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Friman is really struggling to control Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Friman controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Friman wants to take Lee's back but he can't do it this time.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Friman wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Friman wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lee tries to hold on but Friman pushes him away. #T12#
Lee gets back to half guard.
Friman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friman is one step ahead there.
Friman postures up.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Friman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13#
Lee 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.
Friman wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Friman controlling from the top position.
Lee wants to improve his position but instead Friman has moved into half guard.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T14#
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking John Lee 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. |
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Event:
CWC 254
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Oskar Friman!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sitsongrit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (0) Friman
Friman pulls Sitsongrit in to control the position.
Sitsongrit looking to sit in guard and control but Friman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (2) Friman
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sitsongrit throws his legs up looking for a submission but Friman uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (5) Friman
I've been told that Friman has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Sitsongrit prevents Friman from improving position.
Sitsongrit holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sitsongrit will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Friman's posture but Friman avoids it. #T1#
Sitsongrit is trying to improve his position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Sitsongrit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sitsongrit Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sitsongrit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Friman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Friman trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away. #T2#
Sitsongrit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sitsongrit is in trouble now - Friman has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (8) Friman
Sitsongrit wants to control but Friman is having none of it.
Friman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sitsongrit is looking to escape.
Friman controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Sitsongrit wants to control but Friman is having none of it.
Friman controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position but Friman isn't that keen on the idea.
Friman tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away. #T4#
Friman moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Sitsongrit (2) vs (11) Friman
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Friman is looking to control Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sitsongrit tries to roll but Friman sticks to his back.
Sitsongrit wants to control his opponent's hands but Friman gets his hands free.
Friman keeps control of the position as Sitsongrit tries to break free.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
What can Sitsongrit do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T5#
It looks like Friman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Friman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Friman controlling from the back.
Friman tries to keep control of the position but Sitsongrit is staying busy.
Friman controlling the position well here. Sitsongrit rolled but Friman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Will Friman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Friman is controlling the position but Sitsongrit somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T6#
Sitsongrit wants to control but Friman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit gets full guard.
Friman stays in close to Sitsongrit's body and controls the position.
Friman postures up.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Friman won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here. #T7#
Friman is stalling in the full guard.
Friman forces his way into half guard.
Friman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit is staying active underneath Friman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sitsongrit regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for a triangle but Friman pushes his legs off easily.
Friman sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Sitsongrit 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.#SUB#
Sitsongrit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Friman is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Sitsongrit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Friman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sitsongrit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (4) vs (11) Friman#T9##SUB#
Sitsongrit wants to work for an arm triangle but Friman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Friman is pressing down on Sitsongrit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Friman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Friman wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
Friman is adopting a defensive guard.
Sitsongrit won't allow Friman to sweep him here.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Friman is trying to control the position but Sitsongrit postures up.
Friman wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
Friman controlling the position.
Friman keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sitsongrit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Friman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sitsongrit has Friman in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (4) vs (13) Friman
Friman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Friman is proving a slippery customer.
Friman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Friman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sitsongrit's guard. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Friman pulls his head out easily. #T12#
Friman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Friman control the position.
Sitsongrit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Friman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Friman advances to half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Friman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?#T13#
Friman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Friman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Friman postures up.
Friman trying to pass the guard but Sitsongrit defending well. #SUB#
Sitsongrit actively working from the bottom here.
Friman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Sitsongrit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Friman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Friman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (4) vs (16) Friman
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Friman wins on points by 16 to 4.
A victorious Oskar Friman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC TEST 5
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Oskar Friman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Louis C K!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
C K looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Friman! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Friman (0) vs (4) C K
C K just content to control the position.
Friman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on C K's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Friman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. C K is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
C K is pressing down on Friman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Friman is holding on for now. #T1#
C K prevents Friman from improving his position.
C K performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Friman gets full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
C K is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
C K looking to pass the guard.
C K controlling from the top position. #T3#
Friman 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.
Friman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
C K stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Friman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Friman looking to hit a scissor sweep but C K is one step ahead there. #T4#
C K tries to free his leg and advance position but Friman is retaining full guard.
Friman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Friman trying to control the position.
#T5#
C K is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
C K advances to half guard. #T6#
C K content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Friman wants to control but C K is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Friman is looking for a sweep. C K is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
C K is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Friman tries to get to full guard but C K has control of the leg. #T7#
C K tries to pass to full mount but Friman defends it.
C K trying to control the pace. #T8#
C K's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Friman is trying to get back to full guard.
C K content to control rather than advance.
Friman trying to get back to full guard but C K takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (0) vs (7) C K#T9#
Friman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Friman wants to control but C K is having none of it.
Friman is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Friman is working hard here to advance position.
C K controlling from mount.
Friman working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
C K tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
C K is looking to work his way around to Friman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Friman wants to control but C K is having none of it.
C K controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
C K wants to take Friman's back but he can't do it this time.
Friman wants to control but C K is having none of it.
Friman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Friman wants to control but C K is having none of it.
C K controlling the pace for now.
Friman gets back to half guard.
C K trying to control from half guard but Friman is working away.
Friman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of C K's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take C K's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Friman (4) vs (7) C K#T14#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Friman wants to control the position but C K frees himself and scrambles - Friman manages to regain control in side control.
Friman is looking to take a break and control but C K is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
C K struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
C K wins on points by 7 to 4.
A less than humble Louis C K misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CWC 232
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Oskar Friman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 28 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Mata shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Friman (0) vs (2) Mata
Friman is trying to get back to full guard.
Mata wants to pass to mount but Friman is defending the position.
Friman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Mata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Friman sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata trying to control the pace. #T1#
Mata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Friman is in trouble now - Mata has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (0) vs (5) Mata
Mata tries to control but Friman wriggling away.
Friman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mata controlling the pace for now. #T2##SUB2#
Mata wants to finish this one by submission but Friman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mata.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mata controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Mata looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Friman is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Mata is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Friman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Friman! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Friman (2) vs (5) Mata
Friman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mata 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.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet. #SUB2#
Mata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mata wants to control the position but Friman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Friman prevents Mata from improving his position.
Mata has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Friman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Friman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Mata tries to roll over but Friman keeps him under control.#SUB#
Friman is working for a kimura but Mata is defending it quite comfortably.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
Friman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Friman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mata! Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (5) vs (5) Mata
Mata sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Friman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mata won't allow Friman to pass to mount.
Friman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mata keeping full guard, as Friman tries to pass. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Friman (5) vs (7) Mata
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Friman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata passes into half guard.
Friman is trying to maintain the position but Mata is very close to passing his half guard.
Mata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Friman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Friman wants to get back to full guard.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Friman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Friman trying to control here.
Mata wants to take a breather but Friman is having none of it.
Mata trying to control from Friman's half guard. Friman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Friman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Friman controls Mata momentarily but Mata frees himself.
Mata wants to control from the top but Friman keeps moving.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Friman is keeping the position for now.
Friman looking for a sweep. Not yet Friman, not yet.
Mata content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Friman keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully. #T11#
Mata wants to pass the guard but Friman is keeping the position.
Friman has Mata pulled in close to control his posture.
Friman keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Friman has Mata pulled in close to control his posture.
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Friman managing to control the position.
Friman keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully. #T13#
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Friman is retaining full guard.
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (5) vs (10) Mata
Mata works to advance to full mount. Friman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Friman (5) vs (12) Mata
Friman tries to control Mata's body but Mata pushes him off. Friman squirms to his side and now Mata has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Friman (5) vs (15) Mata#SUB2#
Mata is looking for the choke from the back position but Friman is controlling his hands well.
Friman tries to escape the position.
Mata is looking to control Friman but Friman is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Friman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mata is trying to control but Friman is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Mata with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Friman working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mata jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Friman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Friman and Mata has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Friman gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mata wins on points by 15 to 5.
A relieved looking Dado Mata thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 222
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Oskar Friman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Friman moves into the clinch.
Friman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Joey jumps guard.
Friman wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
Joey working a defensive guard but Friman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (3) vs (0) Joey
Joey is trying to improve his position.
Friman controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey tries to buck Friman off but Friman is having none of it.
Joey regains half guard.
Joey tries to get to full guard but Friman has control of the leg. #T1#
Friman wants to pass the guard but Joey is defending well.
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Friman is very close to passing his half guard.
Joey tries to roll over but Friman keeps him under control.
Friman wants to free his trapped foot but Joey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Friman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Joey wants to improve his position but Friman is controlling well.
#T2##SUB2#
Joey has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Friman escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Friman! Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (6) vs (0) Joey
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joey tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Friman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Friman (8) vs (0) Joey
Friman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joey can't escape the position.
Friman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Friman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Friman controlling the pace for now.
Joey tries to lock up and control but Friman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Joey working to try and regain half guard.
Friman looking to control but Joey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Friman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Joey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Friman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Friman tries to control but Joey wriggling away.
Joey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Friman content just to control the position here.
Joey is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Friman wants to control the pace but Joey is squirming around nicely.
Friman content just to control the position here.
Friman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Joey is squirming around, avoiding Friman's attempts to control the action.
Joey is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Joey gets back to half guard.
Friman controlling the action here.
Joey is trying to control but can't.
Friman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joey is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Joey manages to get to full guard.
#T7#
Joey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joey is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Joey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Friman defends well.
Friman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Joey working for a triangle but Friman defends it easily.
#T8#
Joey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friman is one step ahead there.
Joey has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Friman has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (11) vs (0) Joey
Friman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Joey's legs.
Joey gets back to half guard.
Joey is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Joey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joey is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Joey working for a triangle but Friman defends it easily.
Joey 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.
Friman controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Joey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Friman wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Joey wants to control the position but Friman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Joey is staying active underneath Friman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Friman trying to control the pace.
Joey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Friman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Friman postures up.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Friman won't allow Joey to sweep him here. #T12#
Joey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Friman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Friman (11) vs (2) Joey
Friman trying to keep a closed guard but Joey is proving a slippery customer.
Joey wants to pass the guard but Friman is keeping the position.
Joey wants to control from the top but Friman keeps moving.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
Friman is controlling Joey's posture.
My spies in (HQ) W.C.D.A 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Joey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T13#
Joey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Friman keeping full guard, as Joey tries to pass.
Friman working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Joey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Friman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Friman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Friman! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Friman (15) vs (2) Joey
Friman is staying tight to Joey's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Friman tries to advance to mount but Joey denies him. #T14#
Joey is looking to regain half guard here but Friman keeps moving and retains side control.
Friman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Joey will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Joey tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Friman easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Friman (17) vs (2) Joey
Joey wants to control but Friman is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friman wants to control the pace but Joey is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Friman takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Oskar Friman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 212
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Oskar Friman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Daniel Sainty!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Friman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Friman (4) vs (0) Sainty
Sainty manages to get back to half guard.
Sainty is looking to improve his position.
Friman passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (7) vs (0) Sainty
Sainty is squirming around, avoiding Friman's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Friman wants to control the pace but Sainty is squirming around nicely.
Friman controlling his opponent.
Sainty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sainty gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Sainty with the active half guard here but Friman passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (10) vs (0) Sainty
Friman trying to control the action but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Sainty is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Friman wants to free his trapped foot but Sainty is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Friman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sainty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sainty moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Friman trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Friman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Friman stands and throws Sainty's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (13) vs (0) Sainty
Friman trying to control the action but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Friman staying calm.#T5#
Sainty prevents Friman from moving into mount.
Sainty is looking for a sweep.
Sainty is trying to escape the position but Friman is controlling the position.
Sainty is looking for a sweep.
Friman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sainty keeps working.
Sainty tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Friman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Friman (15) vs (0) Sainty
Friman content just to control the position here. #T6#
Sainty slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Friman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sainty works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Sainty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Friman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Friman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sainty's guard. #T7#
Friman wants to take a breather but Sainty is having none of it.
Friman trying to mount his opponent but Sainty defends it.
Sainty tries to roll over but Friman keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.
Friman wants to pass the guard but Sainty is defending well. #SUB2#
Sainty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Friman pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Friman prevents Sainty from improving his position.#SUB#
Friman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Friman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9#
Well, if Friman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sainty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Friman is trying to control the action in half guard but Sainty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sainty slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T10##SUB2#
Friman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sainty has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Crapollas Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Friman passes into half guard.
Friman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Well, if Friman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Friman wants to control but Sainty is keeping him busy. #T11#
Friman is looking to pass Sainty's guard but actually Sainty recovers to full guard.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sainty working for a triangle but Friman defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sainty is looking for a triangle here but Friman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (18) vs (0) Sainty#T12#
Friman trying to control the action but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Sainty is being controlled here.
Sainty looks to move to half guard but instead Friman has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Friman (20) vs (0) Sainty#SUB#
Friman goes for an armbar but Sainty turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sainty. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Friman (20) vs (2) Sainty#T13#
Friman is trying to hold Sainty in close to prevent damage but Sainty has managed to pass into half guard.
Friman tries to get to full guard but Sainty has control of the leg.
Sainty is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sainty trying to control but Friman is working from the bottom. #T14#
Sainty won't allow Friman to sweep him here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Friman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Friman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty tries to free his leg and advance position but Friman is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Friman takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
A very excited looking Oskar Friman 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. |
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Event:
GAMMA#890 Falcone v Mitchell
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
San Pedro lands with a shot to the body.
Friman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Friman at a distance.
Friman misses the body punch
and San Pedro counters with a nice body shot.
Nice jab there from San Pedro.
San Pedro walks into a stiff left hand from Friman.
Friman catches San Pedro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
San Pedro wants to slow Friman down by chopping away at his legs.
Friman feinted with a counter takedown.
Friman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friman moves out of range of the strikes.
Friman swings widly with a right hand
and San Pedro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San Pedro throws a big shot that misses.
San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Friman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Friman is looking to counter punch.
Friman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
San Pedro pushes Friman away with a front kick.
Friman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
San Pedro swings for the body but Friman moves out of range.
Friman misses with a body punch
and San Pedro counters with a two punch combo.
Friman thows a left - swing and a miss!
San Pedro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
San Pedro misses with a low kick.
Friman throws a combination. San Pedro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Friman fails to land the takedown.
San Pedro with the inside leg kick. #T2#
San Pedro throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friman throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friman slips under a jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from San Pedro as Friman shoots in.
San Pedro scores with a sloppy right hand. Friman should have avoided that one.
Friman missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San Pedro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Friman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Friman duly obliges.
Friman throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it.
Friman misses with a right hand
and San Pedro counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Friman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Friman just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro throws out a counter right but Friman avoids it with no problem.#T3#
A low kick from San Pedro is predictable there
and Friman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
San Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
San Pedro misses with a body kick. #TD#
Friman drives through with a takedown into guard.
San Pedro wants to sweep but no luck.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but San Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman preventing the sweep.
Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
San Pedro keeping full guard, as Friman tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of San Pedro's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as San Pedro holds on and takes a little breather.
San Pedro is trying to keep Friman in close.
San Pedro keeping full guard, as Friman tries to pass.
San Pedro pulls Friman in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
San Pedro wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Friman is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
San Pedro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from San Pedro misses.
Friman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as San Pedro sprawls well. San Pedro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Friman gets slowly back to his feet.
San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman scores with a leg kick.
San Pedro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Friman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro.
Friman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Friman looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range.
Friman tries to clinch but San Pedro moves out of range.
Friman looks to throw the jab but San Pedro is out of range.
Friman throws a big shot that misses.
San Pedro thinks about the counter body kick.
San Pedro misses with a looping left.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
San Pedro defending well as Friman loads up on a big left hand.
San Pedro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Friman shoots in but San Pedro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Friman slips under a jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Friman if he has to take too many more of those.
San Pedro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Friman's hands.#T2#
San Pedro throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.
Friman blocks a jab.
San Pedro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and San Pedro wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Friman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
San Pedro lands with a nice body kick.
San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Friman.
Friman looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely.
Friman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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!
San Pedro looks to throw a body kick
and Friman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
San Pedro throws a hook but Friman avoids it easily.
Friman is looking to clinch but San Pedro is avoiding it.
#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from San Pedro.
San Pedro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Friman moves into range and clinches up with San Pedro.
San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Friman blocking some punches.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow.
Friman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Friman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
Friman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Friman takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Friman.
San Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow.
Friman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow.
Friman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman.
A short right from Friman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Friman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Friman closes the distance and clinches up with San Pedro, looking for a takedown. Friman pushes San Pedro against the cage but San Pedro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
San Pedro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Friman misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely.
Friman closes the distance and clinches up with San Pedro, looking for a takedown. Friman pushes San Pedro against the cage but San Pedro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Friman sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Friman clinches with his opponent.
Friman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Friman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Friman manages to end up in side control.
San Pedro bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Oskar Friman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San Pedro misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Friman. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
San Pedro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Friman with a body shot.
Friman misses with a takedown
and San Pedro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Friman shoots in and drives through. San Pedro sprawls well.
Friman shoots in for a takedown but San Pedro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Friman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
San Pedro misses the jab.
Friman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting San Pedro counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Friman sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Friman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
San Pedro misses the body punch
and Friman counters with a stiff right hand.
Friman tries to work over San Pedro's front leg with a kick but San Pedro checks it. #T1#
San Pedro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Friman fails with the takedown
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Friman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San Pedro momentarily.
Esteban San Pedro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Friman misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely.
San Pedro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Friman doesn't seem bothered though.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away.
San Pedro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
San Pedro misses with a straight right.
San Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Friman moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Friman throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it.
Friman backing away here, and San Pedro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut there from San Pedro.
Friman shoots in looking for a takedown. San Pedro tries to sprawl out of it but Friman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. San Pedro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Friman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. San Pedro tries to avoid it but Friman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag San Pedro to the ground. San Pedro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
San Pedro thuds his right hand into Friman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from San Pedro.
Friman cracks San Pedro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Friman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Friman shoots in looking for a takedown. San Pedro tries to sprawl out of it but Friman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. San Pedro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
San Pedro counters with a body kick.
San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Friman on the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Friman or perhaps it was just good defense by San Pedro, which made it look bad.
Friman moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away.
San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Friman ducks down to avoid it.
Friman throws a big counter combination but San Pedro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
A low kick lands for Friman.
San Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Friman misses with a leg kick
and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand.
Oskar Friman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
San Pedro thumps Friman with a low kick.
Friman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro.
Some bone on bone action there as Friman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Friman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Friman misses the jab.
San Pedro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
San Pedro throws a leg kick
and Friman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friman ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
Friman looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban San Pedro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got San Pedro 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro!
During a confident post fight interview, Esteban San Pedro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#886 Falcone v Newton
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Websphere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Websphere will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Friman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Friman moves out of range of the leg kick from Websphere.
Friman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Friman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Friman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Websphere takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Websphere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Friman breaks the clinch.
Friman scores with a hook.
Websphere keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Friman.
Friman checks a low kick from Websphere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman with a nice cross.
Friman takes one on the button.
Websphere lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Websphere.
Websphere throws a shot to the body.
Websphere lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Friman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Websphere.
Websphere loads up on a big right hand but Friman slips the punch.
Friman just misses with a punch to the body.
Websphere is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Friman misses with a looping left.
Friman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good leg kick by Friman. #CL#
Friman drives through and clinches with Websphere against the cage.
Websphere doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Websphere softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Friman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Friman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Websphere avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Friman.
The ground and pound from Friman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Friman working the ground and pound but Websphere is defending the strikes. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friman prevents Websphere from escaping the position.
Friman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Friman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Websphere down.
Friman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Friman trying to control the position but Websphere is working away.
Friman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Websphere sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Friman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Websphere to see if he's OK.
Friman trying to control the position but Websphere is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Websphere is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Friman slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Friman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Friman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Websphere keeps working.
Friman working the body and head with strikes.
Friman in side control, throwing shots but Websphere defends.
Friman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Friman cracks Websphere with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Friman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Websphere is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T4#
Friman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Websphere keeps working.
Friman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Friman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Friman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Websphere dodges the ground and pound from Friman.
Friman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Websphere is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Friman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Websphere's shoulder. That is not cool.
Friman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Websphere tries to escape but Friman is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A clash of legs there as Friman blocks the low kick.
Friman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Friman scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Websphere throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Websphere tries to keep at a distance but Friman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Websphere missing with knees to the body.
Websphere lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Friman is trying to trip Websphere. He has hold of a leg but Websphere is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Friman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Websphere manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Websphere blocks a body shot from Friman.
Websphere misses with some punches.
Friman avoiding damage as Websphere throws knees to the body.
Websphere tries a body shot but Friman blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friman.
Friman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Websphere lands a body punch.
Friman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Websphere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Friman. #T1#
Websphere presses Friman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Friman lands a hook that snaps the head of Websphere backwards.
Websphere misses with a short punch on the inside.
Websphere misses with a hook to the ribs.
Friman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Websphere swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Websphere as Friman tries to tie him up. #TD#
Friman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Friman lands strikes from half guard.
Friman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Friman lands a nice short elbow.
Websphere blocking the ground and pound attempt from Friman.
Websphere keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Friman controlling the action here.
Friman trying to control from Websphere's half guard. Websphere has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Websphere keeping full guard, as Friman tries to pass.
Websphere is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Friman is controlling him.
Websphere keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Websphere wants to stand and escape but Friman is having none of it. #T3##ES2#
Websphere manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Websphere blocking some punches.
Friman blocks a body shot from Websphere.
Websphere prevents Friman from breaking the clinch.
Websphere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow.
Friman leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Friman lands a takedown into guard.
Friman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Websphere works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Websphere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Websphere is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Friman wants to control from the top but Websphere keeps moving.
Friman with a nice head shot there.
Friman distracts Websphere with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Friman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Friman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Friman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Websphere down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oskar Friman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Websphere misses with a looping left.
Friman slips under a jab from Websphere.#TD#
Friman scores with a takedown into Websphere's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Websphere utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Websphere wants to stand but Friman is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Friman prevents Websphere from getting back to his feet.
Websphere is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Friman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Friman postures up in Websphere's guard and throws a big left but Websphere blocks it.
Websphere keeping full guard, as Friman tries to pass.
Friman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Websphere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Friman lands a jab to the nose.
Websphere looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oskar Friman is winning the standup battle so far.
Friman's corner calls for a 1-2. Friman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Friman closes the distance and pushes Websphere back into the cage.
Websphere lands a right hand that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
Websphere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow.
Friman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Websphere up against the cage.
BM Websphere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Friman throws a head punch that misses.
Websphere lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Friman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Websphere is trying to stand back up but Friman is controlling him
Friman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Websphere's head.
Friman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Friman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Websphere's head.
Friman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oskar Friman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Friman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Friman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Websphere avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Friman. #ES2#
Websphere makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Websphere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Websphere gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Friman.
Websphere throws a low kick, looking for Friman's leg but Friman calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Friman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Websphere pushes Friman off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Friman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Friman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Websphere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Websphere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Websphere is fighting off a takedown attempt but Friman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Websphere to the mat. Websphere regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Friman throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Friman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Friman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Websphere for as long as he can get away with.
Friman trying to control but Websphere is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Friman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Friman 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!
Our winner, Oskar Friman, 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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Event:
GAMMA#881 Horse v Hiro
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Dee throws a shot to the body.
Friman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dee lands a jab to Friman's midsection.
Friman misses with a straight right.
Dee swinging wildly here.
Dee lands the left hand.
Friman loads up on a big right hand but Dee slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Friman blocks the leg kick.
Dee misses with a hook.
Friman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dee defends it well.
Dee slips a jab and a cross from Friman.
Dee lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dee looks to land a right hand but Friman moved out of range.
Friman looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Friman darts in and clinches Dee up against the cage.
Friman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Friman gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Friman trying to control the action but Dee is working from the bottom.
Friman lands with a punch from half guard.
My spies in The Lab inform me that Friman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Friman in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dee is trying to get back to full guard.
Dee is trying to stand up here but Friman is controlling him well.
Friman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dee wants to improve his position but Friman is controlling well.
Dee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dee pushes Friman off looking to stand but Friman dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Friman drops an elbow to the side of Dee's head.
Dee taking some punishment here, with Friman in his half guard.
Dee wants to get back to his feet.
Dee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Friman is looking to advance position but Dee won't allow it. #ES#
Dee has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Friman is on him like a limpet, forcing Dee back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dee fails to land.
Friman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dee swings wildly with an uppercut but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Dee breaks the clinch.
Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by Friman. #T3#
Friman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dee on the side of the head.
Dee jabs at Friman's body.
Dee misses with a straight right.
Dee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Friman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Friman shoots in looking for a takedown but Dee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Friman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dee works the jab nicely.
Dee tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Friman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dee!
Friman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dee is looking for a sweep. Friman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Friman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dee keeps working.
Friman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Friman throwing shots but Dee is blocking nicely.
Friman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Friman trying to pass the guard but Dee defending well.
Dee wants to get back to full guard.
Friman wants to control but Dee is keeping him busy.
Dee is trying to stand back up but Friman is controlling him
Dee trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dee is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Friman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dee working to try and regain half guard.
Friman looking to control but Dee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dee is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Klay Dee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Friman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Friman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dee throws Friman to one side and escapes!
Dee throws out a loose jab but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dee misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Dee as Friman shoots in.
Dee throws a counter high kick but Friman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
Friman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dee moves away.
Dee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Friman slips under a jab from Dee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Friman! But no joy.
Dee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Friman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Friman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dee throws a hook but Friman avoids it easily.
Friman feints the counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Dee.
Dee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Friman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dee misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Friman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dee won't be happy with that.
Dee tries to buck Friman off but Friman is having none of it.
Friman is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Friman slips a nice elbow through Dee's hands, connecting with Dee's forehead.
Friman throwing shots but Dee is blocking nicely.
Dee tries to kick Friman off but Friman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Friman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friman prevents Dee from standing back up.
Friman is controlling the pace.
Dee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Friman.
Friman trying to mount his opponent but Dee defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Friman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Dee tries to kick Friman off but Friman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Friman is keen to just control but Dee is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Friman just misses with a punch to the body.
Friman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dee. That one must have hurt.
The fighters circling - Dee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Friman misses with a takedown attempt - Dee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Dee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Friman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dee misses with a straight left.
Friman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Friman on the side of the head.
Dee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Friman takes a swing at Dee's ribcage but misses.
Klay Dee is winning the standup battle so far.
Friman checks the leg kick.
Friman blocks a head kick by Dee.
Dee throws out a loose jab but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Friman! But no joy.#TD2#
Friman looking to score a takedown here. Dee is defending well but Friman drives through and ends up in Dee's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friman is one step ahead there.
Dee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Friman wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving.
Dee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dee seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Friman.
Friman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dee throws a shot from downtown. Friman moves away and avoids it.
Friman shoots in but no luck this time.
Sloppy strikes from Dee. Those never looked like landing.
Friman moves out of range as Dee strikes.
Dee throws a lazy right hand but Friman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dee throws the left hand but Friman avoids the punch easily.
Friman feints the counter takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Dee there.
Dee loads up on a big right hand but Friman slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Friman.#T1#
Dee cracks Friman with a good jab.#TD2#
Friman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dee makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Friman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Friman scrambles back to his feet.
Dee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Friman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dee misses the jab.
Dee misses with an uppercut.
Dee misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Friman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Friman stalls from top position.
Dee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Friman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dee some visible discomfort.
Friman is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Friman working the body and head with strikes.
Friman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dee keeps working.
Dee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Friman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Friman is controlling the pace.
Dee is looking for a sweep. Friman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Friman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dee defending well though.
Friman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Friman is nestled in close to Dee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Klay Dee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, if Friman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dee is trying to stand.
Dee wants to get back to full guard.
Friman stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Friman lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Friman prevents Dee from standing back up.
Dee trying to control but Friman postures up.
Friman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oskar Friman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dee. Friman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friman with the counter takedown but Dee avoids it easily.
Friman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dee circles away.
Klay Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Friman.
Dee slaps away a takedown attempt from Friman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Friman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dee swivels and escapes.
Friman staying out of range there.
Dee pushes Friman away with a front kick.
Dee tests Friman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klay Dee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dee, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klay Dee!
Klay Dee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#876 Kodjia v Manowaru
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Friman taking a breather.
Laine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Friman.
Friman avoiding damage as Laine throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Friman breaks the clinch.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Friman.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Friman. That did some damage!
Friman swings widly with a right hand
and Laine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Laine lands a nice looking kick to the body. Friman takes a step back to recover.
Laine circles away from the clinch attempt
and Laine makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Friman really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman checks a leg kick.
Friman avoids the body shot from Laine.
A jab from Friman misses. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Friman with the counter takedown but Laine avoids it easily.#CL2#
Laine tries to keep at a distance but Friman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Friman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Friman looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Friman wants the takedown. Laine is fighting it off but Friman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Laine's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Friman wants to pass the guard but Laine is keeping the position.
Friman postures up and lands a big shot to Laine's brow. #T2#
Laine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Friman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Friman advances position into side control!
Friman trying to control the action but Laine is working from the bottom.
Friman taking a break here but Laine is having none of it and regains half guard. #T3#
Friman is looking to advance position but Laine won't allow it.
Friman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Friman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Friman is looking to stall here but Laine recovers full guard.
Friman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Friman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Laine looks to land a body kick but Friman moved away.
Laine throws out a leg kick but Friman moves out of range and Laine only half commits.
Laine throws a wild body kick that Friman sees coming a mile off.
Friman misses with a shot to the body
letting Laine counter with a right hand.
Laine connects with a leg kick.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Friman.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Friman with the counter takedown but Laine avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Friman defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Friman throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Friman shoots in and gets a takedown into Laine's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Muuka Laine will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Friman lands a slapping body shot.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Laine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Laine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
Laine slips a straight right by Friman.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Friman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laine defends it well.
Friman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Friman moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Laine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Friman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Friman trying to control but Laine is working from the bottom.
Friman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Laine wants to stand and escape but Friman is having none of it.
Oskar Friman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Friman content to stall in guard here.
Friman forces his way into half guard.
Laine is looking for a sweep. Friman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Friman.
My spies in The Lab inform me that Friman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Friman wants to free his trapped foot but Laine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Friman trying to control the pace.
Friman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Friman 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Friman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laine's head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laine throws the left hand but Friman avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Friman tries to clinch but Laine moves out of range.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine slaps away a takedown attempt from Friman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Laine quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Friman misses with a straight right.
Friman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Friman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laine defends it nicely.
Laine scores with a hook to the body. Friman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Friman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laine as he avoids it easily.
Muuka Laine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Friman.
Friman tries to clinch there but Laine circles away.
Friman missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Friman takes a kick to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Laine finds it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Laine. Those never looked like landing.
Laine 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.
Friman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Friman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friman shoots for a takedown but Laine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Friman blocks a head kick by Laine.
Laine lands with a good body shot.
Laine slips under a jab from Friman.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but Friman avoided it.
Friman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friman throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Laine jabs Friman right on the nose. Friman blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Laine does no damage.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine catches Friman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Laine cracks Friman with an open hand slap.
Laine throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Friman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Friman.
Friman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Friman wants to pass the guard but Laine is keeping the position.
Friman throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman trying to control but Laine is working from the bottom.
Friman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Friman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Friman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Friman wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Laine throws a front kick that sends Friman stumbling back into the cage.
Laine scores with a nice strike.
Friman blocks the body kick.
#T2##CL2#
Laine tries to keep at a distance but Friman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Friman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Friman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laine.
Laine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Friman scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Laine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Friman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine walks into a stiff left hand from Friman.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Friman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Laine manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Friman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laine has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Friman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Laine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Friman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Laine lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Laine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Friman can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Laine.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friman manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine slips a straight right by Friman.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friman.
The fighters circling - Friman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Friman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Friman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Friman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oskar Friman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laine lands a nice looking body kick.
Friman checks a leg kick.
Friman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laine can pounce on him.
Laine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Friman saw that one coming.
Friman throws a shot to the body.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Friman is able to avoid easily.
Friman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laine defends it well.
Friman tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Friman or perhaps it was just good defense by Laine, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laine, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Oskar Friman was interviewed post fight and said 'Seriously? Why any org even allows to cheat with weight like that?'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#871 Grabber v Steel
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Friman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacNamara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacNamara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacNamara lands a jab to Friman's midsection.
Friman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Friman has MacNamara up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from MacNamara on the inside. #BC#
MacNamara breaks the clinch.
Friman misses with an uppercut
and MacNamara counters with a nice body kick.
MacNamara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Friman staying out of range there.
Friman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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!
Friman loads up on a big right hand but MacNamara slips the punch.
MacNamara thinks about countering with a body kick.
MacNamara is looking to wear down Friman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Friman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacNamara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
MacNamara misses the body punch #TD2#
and Friman counters with a single leg into guard. MacNamara didn't expect that.
Friman tries to free his leg and advance position but MacNamara is retaining full guard.
Friman throwing strikes but missing.
Friman wants to control from the top but MacNamara keeps moving.
MacNamara is looking to stand up but Friman isn't so interested in that idea.
Friman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacNamara controlling the position.
Friman with a nice head shot there.
Friman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacNamara's guard.
Friman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacNamara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacNamara wants to control but Friman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacNamara wants to get back to full guard.
Friman tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacNamara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
MacNamara is trying to stand up here but Friman is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Friman connects with a nice short shot to MacNamara's temple.
Friman is pressing down on MacNamara's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacNamara is holding on for now.
MacNamara is staying active underneath Friman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacNamara is trying to stand back up but Friman is controlling him
Friman lands strikes from half guard.
MacNamara wants to control but Friman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacNamara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES#
MacNamara kicks Friman off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacNamara stuns Friman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacNamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacNamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friman.
MacNamara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacNamara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Friman throws the left hand but MacNamara avoids the punch easily.#T3#
MacNamara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Friman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacNamara's waist but MacNamara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Friman off to one side.
MacNamara lands a right hook to the body.
Friman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacNamara circles away quickly and effectively.
Friman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
MacNamara tries to sprawl but Friman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
MacNamara pushes Friman off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Friman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Friman lands a really nice looking cross but MacNamara seems unphased.
#CUT2#It looks like Seamus MacNamara has been cut.
MacNamara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacNamara is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Friman throws an off balance right hand
and MacNamara counters with a right hand to the body.
MacNamara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Friman will feel that in the morning.
Friman takes a kick to the side of the head.
MacNamara connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from MacNamara misses
and Friman counters with a stiff right hand.
Friman fails with the takedown.
Friman avoids the body shot from MacNamara.
Friman throws a combination that misses
and MacNamara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacNamara catches Friman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Friman throws a hook to the side of MacNamara's head but MacNamara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Friman moves out of range of the body kick from MacNamara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus MacNamara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seamus MacNamara's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Friman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacNamara circles away quickly and effectively.
Friman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Friman misses with the combination.
Friman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacNamara.
Seamus MacNamara is winning the standup battle so far.
MacNamara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacNamara is looking to slow Friman down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Friman dives in and scores a takedown into MacNamara's guard.
Friman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MacNamara's head.
MacNamara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Friman's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman pulls MacNamara in to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacNamara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Friman is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friman seems keen to control MacNamara's posture.#T1#
MacNamara postures up.
MacNamara preventing the sweep.
MacNamara stays in close to Friman's body and controls the position.
MacNamara advances position into side control!
Friman is not content to let MacNamara control the position.
Friman tries to buck MacNamara off but MacNamara is having none of it.
MacNamara moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacNamara tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Friman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacNamara controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Friman struggling a bit here.
Friman sneaks back into half guard.
MacNamara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Friman can do to turn this around?
Friman is concentrating on defense, preventing MacNamara from advancing position.
MacNamara is taking a breather. Friman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Friman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacNamara is keen to just control but Friman is a slippery customer.
Friman moves into full guard.
MacNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Friman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacNamara looking to pass the guard.
Oskar Friman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Friman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacNamara controls the pace.#T3#
Friman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
MacNamara stands up and waves to Friman to follow him.
MacNamara looks for the body kick but Friman saw that one coming.
MacNamara shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Friman eats them both and turns towards MacNamara to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Friman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacNamara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacNamara throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
MacNamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacNamara connects with an inside leg kick.
MacNamara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Seamus MacNamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Friman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
#T4#
MacNamara lands a nice looking body kick.
Seamus MacNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacNamara scores with a sloppy right hand. Friman should have avoided that one.
Friman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
MacNamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friman.
That kick from MacNamara tenderised Friman's leg. Friman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacNamara scoring well with a low kick there.
Friman wants to clinch but MacNamara slips to the side
and MacNamara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacNamara avoids the head kick by Friman.
MacNamara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as MacNamara blocks the leg kick.
MacNamara digs a good body shot into Friman's ribs.
MacNamara connects with a body shot that sends Friman's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus MacNamara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seamus MacNamara's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Friman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
MacNamara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacNamara misses with the body kick
and Friman counters with a nice body shot.
MacNamara misses the shot to the body.
MacNamara keeps Friman at a distance using the push kick.
Friman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Friman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacNamara.
Friman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Friman throws a poor cross that misses
and MacNamara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacNamara manages to avoid it.
MacNamara digs a good hook to Friman's body.
Friman misses with a lunging right hand
and MacNamara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Friman misses with a combination
and MacNamara counters with a nice uppercut.
MacNamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friman was well out of range. Poor timing from MacNamara.
Friman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but MacNamara defends it well.
MacNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
MacNamara throws a body punch but Friman moves out of range.
MacNamara scores with a hook to the body. Friman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Friman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacNamara bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Friman throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MacNamara misses with a body punch
#TD2#
so Friman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
MacNamara keeping full guard, as Friman tries to pass.
MacNamara looking to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacNamara holds on and takes a little breather. #ES#
MacNamara pushes Friman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - MacNamara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Friman moves into the clinch successfully.
MacNamara lands with a right to the head.
Friman throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Friman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Friman has MacNamara pressed against the cage, preventing MacNamara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MacNamara works on Friman's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Friman.
Friman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Friman prevents a body shot from MacNamara.
Friman lands with a left to the head. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacNamara.
A head punch on the inside from MacNamara fails to land.
Friman swings wildly with an uppercut but MacNamara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friman has MacNamara pressed against the cage, preventing MacNamara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MacNamara is looking to break free of the clinch but Friman has double underhooks.
Friman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacNamara can't break the clinch.
Friman lands with a left to the head.
Friman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Friman.
MacNamara working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Friman.
A nice left hand lands by Friman.
MacNamara tries a body shot but Friman blocks it.
Friman throws a punch but it's blocked by MacNamara. #BC#
MacNamara breaks the clinch.
Friman with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Friman tries to clinch up but MacNamara circles away and keeps his distance.
MacNamara tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friman misses with a low kick.
Oskar Friman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacNamara lands with a right hand.
MacNamara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Friman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacNamara scrambles back to his feet.
Seamus MacNamara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slow jab from MacNamara misses its intended target.
MacNamara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Friman thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacNamara throws a body shot but no joy.
Friman misses with an uppercut.
MacNamara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Friman just manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Seamus MacNamara.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacNamara, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus MacNamara!
A very excited looking Seamus MacNamara 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.
Oskar Friman spoke after the fight, saying 'Seriously? Why any org even allows to cheat with weight like that?'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#868 Falcone v Newton
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Friman blocks a low kick nicely.
Friman throws a nice looking combination but Jernit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Friman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Friman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jernit throws out the jab.
Friman feinted with a counter takedown.
Friman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Friman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Friman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jernit swings for the body but Friman moves out of range.
Jernit 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.
Friman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jernit connects with a body shot that sends Friman's belly button to the back.
Friman slips a jab from Jernit.
A quick step to the side and Friman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Jernit.
Friman throws a head kick that misses.
Jernit lands with a good body shot.
Jernit lands a head kick!
#T1#
Jernit scores with a jab.
Jernit thows a leg kick but Friman checks it #TD#
and Friman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Friman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jernit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Friman.
Jernit is doing well to control the position and prevent Friman from advancing to side control.
Jernit trying to control but Friman postures up.
Friman winds up and cracks Jernit with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jernit is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Friman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jernit is looking to improve his position.
Jernit is trying to maintain the position but Friman is very close to passing his half guard.
Jernit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Friman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jernit has his hands clasped together around Friman's back. He's all about the action.
Jernit trying to hold on to Friman's head to control him but Friman postures up.
#T3#
Friman prevents Jernit from improving his position.
Friman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jernit keeping control of the position.
Jernit is trying to maintain the position but Friman is very close to passing his half guard.
Jernit wants to improve his position but Friman is controlling well.
Jernit trying to hold on to Friman's head to control him but Friman postures up.
Jernit wants to get back to full guard but Friman has passed into side control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The strikes coming from Friman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Friman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Friman trying to control the position but Jernit is working away.
Friman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jernit to see if he's OK.
The strikes coming from Friman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jernit is trying to control Friman's posture but Friman avoids it.
Jernit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Friman trying to control the action but Jernit is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman dominated that round.
That's time! Friman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Friman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jernit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Friman rather than just go for the knockout.
Friman cracks Jernit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jernit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jernit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#Jernit is rocked!
Jernit lands a body shot.
Jernit is still on wobbly legs! Can Friman finish him?
Jernit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jernit lunges at Friman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Friman's hand.
Jernit seems to have recovered his senses.
Jernit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Friman catches Jernit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jernit circles away quickly and effectively.
Friman backing away here, and Jernit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jernit scores with a head kick. Friman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Friman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#KD#
Friman catches Jernit napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Jernit to the canvas!
#T1#
Jernit 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.
Friman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Friman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Friman scoring with some ground and pound.
Oskar Friman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Friman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Friman works over Jernit with some ground and pound from guard.
Jernit is controlling Friman's posture.
Friman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jernit wants to sweep here but Friman controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Friman with a nice head shot there.
Friman looking to pass the guard.
Jernit pulls Friman in close to his closed guard and prevents Friman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jernit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jernit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jernit controlling Friman's posture. #T3#
Friman trying to control but Jernit is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Friman won't allow Jernit to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Friman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jernit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jernit checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Jernit is predictable there
and Friman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Friman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jernit was well out of range. Poor timing from Friman.
Jernit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Friman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Friman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Friman goes for a double leg but Jernit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jernit continues to drive forward.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Friman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jernit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Friman's best efforts.
Friman wants to take a breather but Jernit is having none of it.
Jernit wants to improve his position but Friman is controlling well.
Jernit is pressing down on Friman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Friman passes Jernit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jernit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Friman is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Friman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Jernit misses its intended target.
Jernit falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Friman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jernit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Friman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Friman controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit wants to control from the top but Friman keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Friman holds on and takes a little breather.
Friman can't keep his opponent in guard - Jernit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Jernit is trying to control the action in half guard but Friman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Friman is doing well to control the position and prevent Jernit from advancing to side control.
Friman is trying to control but can't.
Friman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jernit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Friman seems keen to control Jernit's posture.
Jernit stays in close to Friman's body and controls the position.
Friman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Friman is keen to just control but Jernit is a slippery customer.
Friman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jernit controlling the position well.
Jernit is continuing to stall.
Friman thows a huge punch but Jernit dodges it nicely.
Friman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jernit to regain full guard. #T3#
Friman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Friman won't allow Jernit to sweep him here.
Friman throws a big right hand that misses.
Friman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Friman distracts Jernit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Friman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jernit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jernit wants to stand and escape but Friman is having none of it.
Jernit wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Friman is now in half guard.
Jernit trying to control but Friman postures up.
Bunt Jernit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jernit is pressing down on Friman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jernit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Friman.
Jernit looking for a sweep. Not yet Jernit, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jernit trying to keep a closed guard but Friman is proving a slippery customer.
Friman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Friman trying to control but Jernit is working from the bottom.
Oskar Friman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Friman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Friman 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!
A relieved looking Oskar Friman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Bunt Jernit spoke after the fight, saying 'Every man must face this hard decision at some point or another. Thank you, to all the fans, thank you, to all my opponents for making me work for glory. And thank you, to GAMMA, for allowing me to fight most of my career under your banner. '. |
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Event:
GAMMA#862 Grabber v Horse
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Kid gets a clinch.
Friman slowing the pace effectively.
Friman stalling the fight.
#BC#
Friman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kid closes this distance looking for a takedown but Friman circles away.
Friman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Friman throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Kid counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Friman!
Kid trying to control the position but Friman is working away.
Kid tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Friman is not content to let Kid control the position.
Kid wants to control for a moment but Friman uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Friman tries to roll over but Kid keeps him under control.#T1#
Kid stalling.
Kid thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Friman's head.
Kid throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kid throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Kid is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Friman is looking to improve his position.
Friman is trying to maintain the position but Kid is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Friman is looking to improve his position.
Kid throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Friman is trying to get back to full guard.
Kid is pressing down on Friman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Friman is holding on for now.
Friman wants to control but Kid is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kid scores with a jab. Friman acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Friman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kid is just out of range.
Friman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Kid shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kid was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Friman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kid's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Friman tries to get to full guard but Kid has control of the leg.
Friman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Friman is refusing to be controlled, as Kid sits in half guard.
Kid content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Friman is not content to let Kid control the position.#SUB2#
Kid seems to be working for a kimura but Friman defends the submission attempt.
Kid wants to take a breather but Friman is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kid not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kid trying to control the pace.
Kid throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Disco Kid dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Friman connects with a body shot.
Friman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kid.
Friman throws an overhand right that lands on Kid's shoulder, as Kid tries to avoid the shot.
Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kid needs to keep his hands up - Friman had a free shot at his head there.
Kid scores with a body shot.
Friman throws a right and a left that Kid avoids nicely.
Kid shoots in but Friman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Friman misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kid fails to land the takedown.
Oskar Friman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Disco Kid.#T1#
Kid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Friman circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Friman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kid misses with a body shot.
Friman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Friman swings for the body but Kid moves out of range.
Kid misses with a shot to the body
and Friman counters with a nice uppercut.
Friman is looking to wear down Kid with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A swing and a miss from Kid.
It looked like Friman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kid.
Kid scores with a jab to the body.
Kid misses with a body shot.
Kid misses with an uppercut. Friman saw that one coming.
Kid swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Friman counters with a series of strikes. Kid will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kid misses with an uppercut
and Friman counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Friman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Friman misses with a series of wild punches.
Friman fails to land with a series of punches.
Friman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kid throws out the jab.
Kid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kid moves away.
Kid misses the shot to the body.
Kid lands a glancing blow to the side of Friman's head.
Kid throws a hook but Friman blocks it.
Kid swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Friman to counter with a crisp jab.
Oskar Friman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Friman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Friman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kid. Friman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kid misses with a shot to the body
and Friman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Friman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Disco Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friman. Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Kid blocks the low kick.
A slow jab from Friman misses its intended target.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kid moves away.
Kid with the counter takedown but Friman avoids it easily.
Kid throws a poor cross that misses
and Friman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kid throws a right hand that Friman ducks under and follows up with a left that Friman also avoids with ease.
Kid lands a really nice looking cross but Friman seems unphased.
#T4#
Kid throws a nice looking combination but Friman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Kid darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friman wants to control but Kid is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Friman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kid lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Kid has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Kid is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kid trying to control from Friman's half guard. Friman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oskar Friman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kid throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kid.#TD2#
Kid fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Friman to the ground. Kid is now in Friman's guard.
Kid content to stall in guard here.
Friman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Kid 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.
Friman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Friman trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Friman defends it easily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Friman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Friman is aware though and is defending well.
Friman throwing strikes but missing.
Kid is trying to keep Friman in close.
Friman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kid is retaining full guard.
Friman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kid's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kid is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman looking for a sweep. Not yet Friman, not yet. #T3#
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Friman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman is pulling down on Kid's head to control his posture.
Kid loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Friman holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Friman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Friman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice takedown defense from Friman. No joy for Kid on that attempt.
Friman throws a body punch but Kid moves out of range.
Oskar Friman is winning the standup battle so far.
Friman moves away from the strike by Kid.
Friman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kid tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Friman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kid misses with an uppercut
and Friman counters with a left to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friman slips a jab and a cross from Kid.
Kid connects with a body shot.
Kid misses the shot to the body.
Friman throwing a counter right hand but Kid manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Disco Kid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kid 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Disco Kid!
Disco Kid very nearly forgot to thank HELLS BALLS RECOVERY amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
GAMMA#857 Grubber v Hiro
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman throws a sloppy body shot
and Friman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Friman as he avoids it easily.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
Friman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chugman manages to avoid it.
Friman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klaus Chugman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chugman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Friman's waist but Friman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chugman off to one side.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Friman as he jumps to the side.
Oskar Friman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman.
Chugman misses the shot to the body.
Chugman misses with a right hand
and Friman counters with a series of strikes. Chugman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chugman 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.
Friman misses with a hook.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Friman as he avoids it easily.
Chugman swats away the attempt to clinch by Friman.
Chugman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Friman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chugman dives in for a single leg takedown but Friman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Chugman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chugman ducks under a wild hook from Friman.
Chugman throws the left hand but Friman avoids the punch easily.
Friman looks to land a right hand but Chugman moved out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chugman is defended easily by Friman.
Friman ducks under a wild hook from Chugman.
An attempted straight right counter from Friman misses the target.
Chugman wants to clinch up but Friman keeps it at a distance.
Friman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chugman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Friman.
Friman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Friman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chugman.
Friman lands with a shot to the body.
Chugman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Friman rather than just go for the knockout.
Chugman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Chugman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Friman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Friman.#TD2#
Friman tries to sprawl but Chugman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chugman trying to control from half guard but Friman is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friman is trying is best to control the position here.
Chugman is pressing down on Friman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Friman is holding on for now.
Friman trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Chugman is working for a kimura here but Friman manages to reverse the position and he's now in Chugman's guard.
#SUB2#
Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chugman is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Chugman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Friman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chugman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Friman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman has Chugman pulled in close to control his posture.
Chugman passes Friman's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Chugman wants to pass to mount but Friman is defending the position. #SUB2#
Chugman is looking for a kimura but Friman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chugman to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Chugman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Friman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chugman.
Chugman is just content to waste time from the top position. Friman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chugman preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman dominated that 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.#R2#
Chugman swings for the body but Friman moves out of range.
Chugman misses the shot to the body.
Friman is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Chugman feints and as Friman raises his hands in defense, Chugman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Friman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chugman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chugman is looking to pass into half guard but Friman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Friman is in guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Chugman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Chugman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Friman controls the pace.
Friman postures up.
Chugman pulls Friman in close to his closed guard and prevents Friman from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Chugman has his foot on Friman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Friman works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Friman defends it easily.
Chugman has his hands on Friman's head, controlling the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Friman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chugman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chugman dives in for a single leg takedown but Friman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chugman is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chugman.
Chugman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chugman just misses with a punch to the body.
Chugman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3##TD2#
Friman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chugman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Friman is keeping the position.
Chugman keeps trying to improve his position.
Chugman trying to control but Friman is working from the bottom.
Klaus Chugman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chugman looking to pass the guard.
Friman is controlling Chugman's posture.
Friman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Chugman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Friman stopping the sweep attempt from Chugman.
Friman throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Friman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chugman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Friman has managed to get both his arms back between Chugman's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Friman defends it easily.#SUB2#
Chugman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Friman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Friman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friman wants to pass the guard but Chugman is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Friman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Friman.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
Friman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friman slaps away a takedown attempt from Chugman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Friman misses with a two punch combination.
Oskar Friman is winning the standup battle so far.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown but Friman shows good takedown defense.
Friman throws a big counter combination but Chugman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Friman looks to land a left hand but Chugman moved out of range nicely.
Chugman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chugman tries to clinch up but Friman circles away and keeps his distance.
Friman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chugman is defended easily by Friman.
Oskar Friman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman.
Friman throws out a loose jab but Chugman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Chugman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chugman looks to score with a jab to the body but Friman is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chugman. Friman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friman missing with a left hand there. Chugman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Friman looks to throw the jab but Chugman is out of range.
Friman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chugman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Friman as Chugman shoots in.
Chugman fails with a takedown attempt.
Friman looks to land a combination but Chugman avoids it well.
Friman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Friman tries to clinch up but Chugman circles away and keeps his distance.
Friman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chugman.
It looked like Friman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
Friman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Friman throws a series of punches but Chugman moves out of range.
Friman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chugman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Friman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chugman.
Friman lands a glancing blow to the side of Chugman's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chugman misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chugman is defended easily by Friman.
Friman throws a hook but Chugman avoids it easily.
Friman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Chugman has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Chugman jumps guard and drags Friman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chugman trying to control the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Friman is looking to work some ground and pound but Chugman has wrist control.#SUB2#
Chugman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Friman defends well.#SUB2#
Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Friman defends it easily.
Friman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Chugman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Friman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Friman sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Friman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Friman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Friman 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!
Oskar Friman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#850 Rones v Gravas
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Storm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Friman doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Storm tries a quick counter leg kick but Friman is wise to it.
Friman throws a right hand that Storm ducks under and follows up with a left that Storm also avoids with ease.
Friman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Friman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Friman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Friman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Storm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Friman feinted with a counter takedown.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Storm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Friman fails with a takedown attempt.
Friman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Storm moves into range and clinches up with Friman.#T1#
Friman tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Storm.
Storm has Friman pressed against the cage, preventing Friman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Storm lands a hook that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
Storm working aggressively here.
Storm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Friman blocks it with crossed arms.
Storm told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Friman leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Storm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Storm tries to work over Friman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman.
Storm working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Friman presses Storm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Storm misses with a body punch.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm. #BC#
Friman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Storm slips under a jab.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Friman swinging wildly here.
Storm tries to counter with a clinch but Friman shakes him off and moves away.
Friman closes the distance but Storm moves to the side
and Storm counters with a crisp hook 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!
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target. #TD#
Friman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Friman is standing up over Storm. Storm looks to escape but Friman dives into side control.
#REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Friman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Storm isn't going anywhere.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Storm keeps working. #T3#
Friman throws an elbow but Storm slips to the side and avoids it well.
Friman wants to control for a moment but Storm uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Friman wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Friman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Friman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Friman wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.
Friman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Friman is trying to control the action in half guard but Storm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Storm regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Friman.
Friman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Friman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Friman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Friman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Friman trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Friman is working Storm over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Friman scores with a takedown into Storm's guard.#ES2#
Storm pushes Friman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Friman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Friman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Friman blocks a low kick nicely.
Friman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Friman throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm lunges at Friman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Friman's hand.
Storm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Friman.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Friman.
Friman loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Storm lands with a hook. Friman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Storm walks into a stiff left hand from Friman.
Friman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Friman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Storm throws a hook but Friman avoids it easily.
Friman lands a right hook to the body.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
Storm misses with a hook. Friman ducked under it nicely.
Friman moves forwards but Storm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Friman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm.
Friman misses the shot to the body.
Friman swats away the attempt to clinch by Storm.
Friman throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Friman fails with a takedown attempt.
Friman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Storm swivels and escapes.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm misses with a hook. Friman ducked under it nicely.
Friman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Storm paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Friman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Friman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Storm to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm misses with a left hand
and Friman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Friman walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
Storm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Friman.
Storm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Friman slips under a jab from Storm.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Storm, as that shot connected.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Storm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Storm gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Friman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Friman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Friman connects with a couple of short punches.
Storm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Storm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friman is one step ahead there.
Friman throws a strike but Storm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Friman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Friman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Friman is really struggling to control Storm but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Friman seems keen to control Storm's posture.
Storm engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Friman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Storm's guard. #REVR#
Friman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Friman chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
Storm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Friman.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Friman shoots in and drives through. Storm sprawls well.
Storm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm tries a quick counter leg kick but Friman is wise to it.
Friman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Friman looks for a takedown but Storm sprawls well.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Friman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.
Friman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Friman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Friman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Storm moves into the clinch.#T1#
Friman wants to take the fight to the mat but Storm manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Friman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friman is trying to maintain a safe position but Storm gets an underhook and turns Friman into the cage.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Friman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Friman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Storm lands with a left to the head.
Friman is looking to break free of the clinch but Storm has double underhooks.
Friman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Storm avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm misses with some punches.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Friman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Storm.
Storm avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Friman.
Friman feinted with a counter takedown.
Lincoln Storm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Storm's jab looks to have found its range, popping Friman under the eye.
Friman dives in for a single leg takedown but Storm sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A big left from Storm misses.
Friman throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Friman throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm throws a series of punches but Friman avoids them all with ease.
Friman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friman takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Friman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Storm blocks a jab.
Friman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm scores with a nice right hand.
Friman just misses with a punch to the body.
Friman throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Friman.
Friman throws a nice looking combination but Storm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Storm throws a leg kick but Friman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Friman.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Friman saw that one coming.
Storm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Friman's hands.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Friman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Friman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Storm punishes Friman's body with a nice straight punch.
Friman throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Storm throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Friman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Storm has momentary wrist control but Friman slips an elbow through the middle.
Storm 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.
Friman controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Storm managing to control the position.
Oskar Friman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Friman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Friman trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Friman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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!
Friman throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Storm 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm!
An out of breath Lincoln Storm 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:
GAMMA#842 Bolleke v Newton
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Andrade.
De Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
Friman with the counter takedown but De Andrade avoids it easily.
Friman ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
Friman with the counter takedown but De Andrade avoids it easily.
De Andrade misses with a looping left.
Friman tries to clinch there but De Andrade circles away.
De Andrade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Friman.
Friman misses with a takedown
and Friman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friman shoots in but no luck this time.
De Andrade lands a head kick. Friman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Friman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Friman dodges the punch combination from De Andrade.
Friman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from De Andrade misses the target. #T1##KD#
De Andrade drops Friman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Friman looks back up at him and smiles so De Andrade waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Friman is rocked!
Friman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab.
Friman is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
De Andrade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Friman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Andrade defends it well.
Friman moves out of range as De Andrade strikes.
Friman seems to have recovered his senses.
Friman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Andrade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Friman rushes De Andrade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Friman with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Friman.
De Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD2#
De Andrade gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Friman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Friman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Friman throwing strikes but missing.
De Andrade is looking to stand up but Friman isn't so interested in that idea.
Friman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Friman stops De Andrade from standing up.
Friman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Andrade is wriggling around but Friman manages to pass to half guard.
De Andrade is trying to stand back up but Friman is controlling him
De Andrade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Friman working the head and body with strikes.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
Friman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Friman connects with a nice short shot to De Andrade's temple.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Friman working his ground and pound in the gym.#T3#
Friman stops De Andrade from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Friman.
De Andrade is looking to escape.
Friman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Friman working the head and body with strikes.
De Andrade is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Zero Tolerance that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Friman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Andrade with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De Andrade pushes Friman off looking to stand but Friman dives back in and keeps control.
De Andrade is looking to get back to is feet but Friman passes into side control.
De Andrade tries to escape but Friman is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
De Andrade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Friman is looking to take a break and control but De Andrade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Friman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
De Andrade defending against the ground and pound.
Friman working the ground and pound.
Friman controls the position from side control.
De Andrade is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Friman asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES#
De Andrade throws Friman to one side and escapes!
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
De Andrade throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Friman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Friman.
Friman landing some decent shots from guard.
De Andrade wants to stand but Friman is controlling the position.
Friman is standing up over De Andrade. De Andrade looks to escape but Friman dives into side control.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Friman drags him back down.
Friman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Friman wants to control but De Andrade is keeping him busy.
Friman cracks De Andrade with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade prevents Friman from improving position.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Friman drags him back down.
Friman scores with a couple of short elbows.
De Andrade pushes Friman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Friman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Friman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1#
De Andrade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
De Andrade trying to remain calm as Friman controls from the top position.
Friman scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Friman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Friman is looking to take a break and control but De Andrade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet.
Friman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Friman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but De Andrade sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Friman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused De Andrade some visible discomfort.
Friman cracks De Andrade with a big right hand but De Andrade just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Friman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but De Andrade is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Friman trying to control the action but De Andrade is working from the bottom.
Friman lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet.
Friman cracks De Andrade with a big right hand but De Andrade just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
De Andrade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES#
De Andrade throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Friman throws a right and a left that De Andrade avoids nicely.
De Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Friman feints the counter takedown.
De Andrade misses with a looping right.
De Andrade throws a body punch but Friman moves out of range.
Friman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Friman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade misses with a looping right.
Friman ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.#T3#
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
A combination from Friman does no damage. #TD2#
De Andrade gets caught napping as Friman dives in and scores a takedown. De Andrade manages to retain guard.
De Andrade is looking to stand back up but Friman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by De Andrade.
Friman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REVR#
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
Friman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
De Andrade is refusing to be controlled, as Friman sits in half guard.
Friman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Andrade taking some punishment here, with Friman in his half guard.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
De Andrade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Friman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Andrade's head.
Friman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Andrade is refusing to be controlled, as Friman sits in half guard.
Friman prevents De Andrade from standing back up.
De Andrade trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
De Andrade is looking to get back to is feet but Friman passes into side control.
Friman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Friman trying to control the position but De Andrade is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
De Andrade throws a hook but Friman avoids it easily.
De Andrade tries to bum rush Friman with a series of wild strikes but Friman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Friman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Friman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Friman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Friman throws an elbow but De Andrade slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Friman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
De Andrade is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Friman is controlling him well.
Friman trying to control the action but De Andrade is working from the bottom.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
De Andrade pushes Friman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Friman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Friman controlling from side mount.
Friman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused De Andrade some visible discomfort.
#T1#
Friman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
De Andrade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Friman working the ground and pound from side control.
Friman prevents De Andrade from escaping the position.
De Andrade taking punishment in the form of punches.
De Andrade is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Friman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Andrade is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Friman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Friman trying to control the position but De Andrade is working away. #T2#
Friman scoring with punches and elbows.
De Andrade tries to escape but Friman is in control.
Friman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Friman wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Andrade keeps working.
Friman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Friman looks up at the clock and then as De Andrade takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Friman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Friman scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#De Andrade is rocked!
Friman misses with the ground and pound.
Friman working the ground and pound.
Oh De Andrade is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Friman prevents De Andrade from escaping the position.
Oskar Friman has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Friman scoring with punches and elbows.
Friman is working De Andrade over with some ground and pound from side control.
De Andrade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Friman working the ground and pound.
Friman throws a strike aimed at the side of De Andrade's head but De Andrade avoids it well.
An elbow from Friman crashes against the mat.
De Andrade is not content to let Friman control the position.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Friman drags him back down.
Friman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
De Andrade seems to have got his legs back now.
De Andrade seems a little lost for a moment, as Friman dominates the positioning.
Friman prevents De Andrade from escaping the position.
Friman cracks De Andrade with an elbow. That is naaassty.
De Andrade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Friman working the ground and pound.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet.
Friman trying to control the position but De Andrade is working away.
Friman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Friman is putting a hurting on De Andrade here, landing some big shots from side control.
De Andrade is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Friman is controlling him well.
Friman cracks De Andrade with a big elbow.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
Friman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friman working the ground and pound from side control.
Friman lands a nice forearm strike. #ES#
De Andrade explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Friman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Friman 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!
Our winner, Oskar Friman, 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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Event:
GAMMA#836 Paulin v Grabber
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temirov throws a hook but Friman blocks it.
Friman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Temirov throws a chopping leg kick but Friman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Friman attempts a counter takedown but Temirov avoids it well and moves away.
Temirov 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.
Temirov cracks a nice hook into Friman's ribs.#CL#
Friman clinches up against the cage.
Temirov throws a head punch that misses.
Friman lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Friman as the two fighters clinch.
Temirov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Friman.
Temirov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Friman wants to stall.
Temirov working aggressively here.
Friman blocking some punches.
Friman controlling the action here for a moment.
Temirov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Temirov misses with some punches.
Temirov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Friman prevents a body shot from Temirov.
Friman stalling the fight.
Temirov throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman.
Friman takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Friman.
Temirov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Friman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Temirov prevents it.
Temirov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
Friman is stalling here.
Temirov presses Friman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Temirov fails to land.
Temirov tries a body shot but Friman blocks it.
Friman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Temirov after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Friman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Temirov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Friman wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Temirov.
Temirov blocks a body shot from Friman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Temirov.
Temirov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temirov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Temirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Friman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Friman wants a takedown but no success here.
Temirov lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Friman blocks a body shot from Temirov.
Friman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Friman lands a hook that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Friman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Friman trying to stall but Temirov improves his position.
Friman wants a takedown but no success here.
Temirov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temirov.
Temirov working aggressively here.
Temirov misses with the head strike.
Temirov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Temirov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Friman prevents a body shot from Temirov.
Temirov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow.
Temirov pushes Friman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Temirov throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Temirov.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friman.
Friman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Friman misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Temirov fails to land.
Temirov cracks Friman with a nice body shot.
Friman blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirov tries to throw a body punch but Friman avoids it by throwing Temirov back against the cage.
Friman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Temirov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Temirov lands a lovely overhand right.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Friman is just out of range.
Temirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Friman.
Temirov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Temirov tries to close the distance and clinch but Friman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov dominated that 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.#R2#
Temirov looks to land a right hand but Friman moved out of range.
Temirov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Temirov throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Friman counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Temirov working for a triangle but Friman defends it easily.
Temirov keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Friman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Temirov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Friman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Temirov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Friman has managed to get both his arms back between Temirov's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Temirov keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Friman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Temirov has Friman pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Friman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Friman with a nice head shot there.
Friman postures up and lands a big shot to Temirov's brow.
Friman working some strikes from top position.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Temirov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman is really struggling to control Temirov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Friman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Temirov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Friman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Friman tries to free his leg and advance position but Temirov is retaining full guard.
Temirov is looking to sweep but instead, Friman has passed into half guard.
Friman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Temirov wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Friman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Temirov wants to get back to full guard.
Friman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Temirov's head.
Friman 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.
Friman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Friman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Temirov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friman trying to pass the guard but Temirov defending well.
Temirov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Friman.
Friman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Temirov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Still in half guard, Friman seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Friman shoots in for a takedown but Temirov shows good takedown defense.
Temirov wants to counter with a clinch but Friman pushes him away.
Temirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Temirov connects with a body shot.
Friman tries for a takedown but Temirov circles away easily#CL2#
and Temirov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Temirov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Temirov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frimans head. #TD#
Friman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Temirov regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temirov keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Temirov has Friman pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Temirov looks to land a right hand but Friman moved out of range.
Temirov clobbers Friman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Friman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temirov throws a lazy right hand but Friman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Temirov lands with a hook. Friman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Temirov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Friman attempts a counter takedown but Temirov avoids it well and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Friman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Temirov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Temirov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov lands the left hand.
Friman avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Temirov cracks Friman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Friman is rocked!
Temirov misses with a body shot.
#T1##CL2#
Temirov rushes Friman and presses him up against the cage.
Friman is working for takedown but Temirov is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Friman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Temirov is trying to keep an underhook but Friman manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Temirov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Temirov throws a hook but Friman blocks it.
Friman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Temirov misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Friman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Temirov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruslan Temirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Temirov throws a lazy right hand but Friman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Friman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Friman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Temirov sprawls well. Temirov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Friman gets slowly back to his feet.
Temirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Temirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friman was well out of range. Poor timing from Temirov.#T2#
A jab from Temirov misses.
Temirov misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Temirov clinches up with Friman and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Friman.
Temirov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Temirov throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman.
Friman blocking some punches.
Temirov cracks Friman with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friman.
Temirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Friman is trying to drag Temirov to the mat but Temirov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Friman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Friman lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Friman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Temirov tries to work over Friman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Temirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Friman effectively controlling the action here.
Temirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Temirov as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friman.
Temirov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Friman blocks a body shot from Temirov.
Temirov lands with a short shot to the head.
Temirov blocking some punches.
Friman is looking to control Temirov's arms but Temirov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Friman has his back to the cage.
Temirov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Temirov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Temirov lands with a right to the head.
Friman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Temirov prevents it.
Temirov cracks Friman with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Temirov lands a right hand.
Temirov lands with a short shot to the head.
Temirov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Temirov misses with a punch on the inside.
Temirov lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temirov misses with a punch to the body.
Friman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Temirov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Temirov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Friman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Temirov misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Temirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Temirov 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Temirov!
Ruslan Temirov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GAMMA#828 Paulin v Boagrius
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Friman lands a jab.
Friman throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Friman looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Friman tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Friman has time to react.
Friman clinches.
Friman lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Friman pressing his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Friman controls his hands.
Friman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit is pushing Friman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman is looking to control Sitsongrit's arms but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Friman has his back to the cage.
Friman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Friman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Friman.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Friman prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Friman effectively controlling the action here.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Friman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Friman is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Friman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sitsongrit gets through Friman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Friman controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Friman fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friman is trying to maintain a safe position but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and turns Friman into the cage.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Friman looking to stall.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Stalling in the clinch from Friman.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Friman looking to slow down the pace here.
Friman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Friman struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman misses with a punch on the inside.
Friman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sitsongrit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Friman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit is pushing Friman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Friman.
Friman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Friman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Friman leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Friman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Friman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
Friman looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit is working Friman over against the cage.
Friman is trying to stall.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Friman.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Friman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sitsongrit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Friman stalls.
Friman prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petdee Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Friman slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Friman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Friman.
Friman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Friman misses.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Friman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A nice leg kick lands there from Friman.
Friman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Friman's calf.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Friman moves out of range.
Friman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Friman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Friman moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Petdee Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Friman.
Friman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Friman scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Friman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oskar Friman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Friman misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Friman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Friman controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sitsongrit holds on and takes a little breather.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Friman won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Friman wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Friman moves out of range.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Friman.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Friman tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Friman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Friman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Friman misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Friman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Friman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Friman off balance momentarily.
Friman checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Friman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friman manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch but Friman slips to the side
and Friman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sitsongrit won't be happy with that.
Friman wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petdee Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Friman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
Friman checks a leg kick nicely.
Friman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Friman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Friman tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Friman avoids it easily.
Friman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but Friman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Friman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Friman.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Friman's body. Friman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Friman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Friman throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Friman blocks it well.
Friman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Friman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Friman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Friman lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Friman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit is trying to counter with his kicks.
Friman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Friman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Friman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Friman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petdee Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Friman moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Friman checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Friman throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Friman tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Friman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Friman tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Friman.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friman manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Friman misses with an uppercut.
Friman throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Friman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Friman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Friman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Friman misses with a right hand
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Friman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oskar Friman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Friman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Friman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Friman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Friman misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Friman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Friman moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petdee Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petdee Sitsongrit!
A very excited looking Petdee Sitsongrit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
GAMMA#821 Bollek v Falcone
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Jernit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Friman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jernit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jernit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Friman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jernit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch lands to the side of Friman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jernit throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Friman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jernit's guard.
Friman is standing up over Jernit. Jernit looks to escape but Friman dives into side control.
#REVR#
Friman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jernit avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Friman.
Jernit regains half guard, as Friman was trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jernit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Friman is working away from the top position though.
Friman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Jernit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Friman.
Friman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jernit trying to hold on to Friman's head to control him but Friman postures up.
Jernit is looking to improve his position.
Friman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jernit defending well though.
Jernit wants to get back to full guard.
Friman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Friman drops an elbow to the side of Jernit's head.
Jernit trying to control but Friman postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jernit tries to get to full guard but Friman has control of the leg.
Friman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Friman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Friman throwing shots but Jernit is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Friman shoots for a double leg takedown but Jernit sprawls well. He's pushed Friman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jernit takes one to the chin there.
A punch combination from Jernit misses.
Friman slips a jab from Jernit.
Jernit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Friman at a distance.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Friman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Friman thuds his right hand into Jernit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Friman ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Jernit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Friman ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Friman lands a slapping body shot.
Jernit looks to land a left hand but Friman moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Friman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jernit was covering up waiting for the punch and Friman finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Jernit pushes Friman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bunt Jernit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Friman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jernit misses with a wild body shot.
And Friman tries to counter it with a takedown but Jernit pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Jernit.
Jernit throws a body punch but Friman moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jernit misses the target.
Friman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jernit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jernit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Friman feints and as Jernit raises his hands in defense, Friman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jernit looking to control.
Friman trying to control but Jernit is working from the bottom.
Friman throws a big right hand that misses.
Jernit looking to control.
Jernit seems keen to control Friman's posture.
Friman advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oskar Friman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jernit throws a solid leg kick but Friman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jernit.
Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friman was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit.
Friman goes for a double leg but Jernit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jernit continues to drive forward.
Jernit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Friman.
Jernit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Friman.
Jernit connects with a nice looking jab.
Friman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Friman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jernit connects with a solid leg kick.
Jernit throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Friman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Friman throws a big elbow that misses.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jernit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Friman passes Jernit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oskar Friman has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Friman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Friman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Friman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Friman working over Jernit with some ground and pound. Jernit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jernit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Friman.
Friman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jernit wants to control but Friman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Friman prevents Jernit from improving his position.
Friman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jernit defending well though.
Jernit is looking to control Friman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jernit avoid being mounted?
Jernit gets full guard.#T2#
Jernit wants to sweep here but Friman controlling him for the moment.
Jernit is working hard here to advance position.
Friman is looking to work some ground and pound but Jernit has wrist control.
Friman preventing the sweep.
Friman wants to control from the top but Jernit keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Friman lands with a nice body punch.
Jernit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Friman takes a swing at Jernit's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Friman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jernit throws out the jab. #T3#
Friman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jernit.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jernit but Jernit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jernit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Friman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jernit with a body shot.
Jernit throws the kick towards the body but Friman avoids it.
Friman moves out of range of the leg kick from Jernit.
Jernit throws a looping overhand right but Friman ducks down to avoid it.
Friman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far.
Friman slips under a jab.
Jernit throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Friman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Friman.
Friman is stalling in the full guard.
Friman connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Friman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jernit wants to get back to his feet but Friman passes into half guard.
Friman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jernit is trying to get back to full guard.
Friman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jernit wants to control the action here but instead Friman manages to pass to full mount!
Friman looking to control but Jernit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Friman lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Jernit throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Friman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Friman. #ES#
Jernit is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Friman wants to stall.
Friman is struggling to control the position.
Friman tries for a takedown but Jernit manages to get underhooks.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman.
Friman wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit gets underhooks to prevent Friman's takedown attempt.
Friman trying to stall but Jernit improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
Jernit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Friman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Friman taking a breather.
Jernit has a couple of punches blocked by Friman.
Jernit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Friman.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oskar Friman.
Friman lands a lovely overhand right.
Jernit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Friman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jernit scrambles back to his feet.
Jernit tried to score with a low kick but Friman checks it.
A lazy left from Friman finds it's target.#TD2#
Jernit gets caught flat footed, as Friman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Jernit wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit lands a leg kick that knocks Friman off balance momentarily.#T2#
Friman throws a leg kick but Jernit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab from Jernit.
Friman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jernit.
Friman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jernit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Friman looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range.
Friman throws an off balance right hand
and Jernit counters with an inside leg kick.
Friman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernit scoring well with a low kick there.
Friman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jernit defends well and Friman ends up having to push Jernit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jernit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bunt Jernit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Friman.
Jernit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Friman. That snapped Jernit's head back.
#T3#
Jernit with a hook.
Jernit connects with a single shot there.
Jernit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jernit throws a shot from downtown. Friman moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Jernit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Jernit gets caught flat footed, as Friman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman preventing the sweep.
Jernit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Friman.
Friman trying to control but Jernit is working from the bottom.
Bunt Jernit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Friman looking to sit in guard and control but Jernit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Jernit won't allow Friman to sweep him here.
Friman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jernit trying to control but Friman is working from the bottom.
Friman pulls Jernit in close to prevent any damage.
Jernit wants to control from the top but Friman keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bunt Jernit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Friman 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oskar Friman!
A victorious Oskar Friman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GAMMA#818 Bolleke v Slurper
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Friman saw that one coming.
And Friman tries to counter it with a takedown but San Pedro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Friman ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Friman, as that shot connected.
Friman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut.
Friman connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from San Pedro.
Horrible takedown attempt by Friman or perhaps it was just good defense by San Pedro, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman is looking to chop away at San Pedro's legs.
Friman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro.
Friman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but San Pedro defends it well.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Friman. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Friman.
San Pedro throws a big shot that misses.
San Pedro lands a really nice looking cross but Friman seems unphased.
Friman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friman throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Friman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
San Pedro misses the jab.
San Pedro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Friman digs a good body shot into San Pedro's ribs.#T2#
San Pedro thows a leg kick but Friman checks it #TD2#
and Friman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for San Pedro!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro is not content to let Friman control the position.
Friman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but San Pedro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Friman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
San Pedro is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Friman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
San Pedro gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
BOOM! Friman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Friman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
San Pedro wants to hold on but Friman pushes him away.
Friman landing punches.
Friman lands with some strikes.
Friman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as San Pedro is looking to escape.
San Pedro gets back to half guard.
San Pedro trying to hold on to Friman's head to control him but Friman postures up.
Friman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Friman not doing much here.
Friman is thwarting San Pedro's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Friman is looking to advance position but San Pedro won't allow it.
San Pedro wants to improve his position but Friman is controlling well.
Friman passes into side control, despite San Pedro's attempt to control the position.
Friman trying to control the action but San Pedro is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman dominated that 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.
#R2#
Friman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Friman misses its intended target.
Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far.
Friman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from San Pedro. #CL2#
Friman rushes San Pedro and presses him up against the cage.
Friman tries to score a body lock takedown but San Pedro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Friman blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
San Pedro digs a right hand underneath Friman's ribcage. Friman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro pushes Friman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Friman dodges an elbow strike from San Pedro.
Nice body punch from San Pedro - that landed with a thud.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Friman lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Friman prevents a body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Friman stalls.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from San Pedro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friman.
San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, San Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Friman stalling against the cage.
San Pedro stalling in the clinch.
Friman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Friman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. San Pedro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Friman can turn it around.
Friman stalling in the clinch but San Pedro improves position.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow.
Friman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. San Pedro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
San Pedro tries to work over Friman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Friman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks Friman off balance momentarily.
San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Friman throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friman.
Friman moves out of range as San Pedro strikes.
Friman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Friman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
San Pedro misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Friman counters with a single leg into guard. San Pedro didn't expect that.
Friman wants to control from the top but San Pedro keeps moving.
Friman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
San Pedro is pulling down on Friman's head. It's preventing any offense from Friman, at least for the moment.
Friman scoring with some ground and pound.
San Pedro is controlling Friman's posture.
San Pedro wants to hit a switch here but Friman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for San Pedro there!
San Pedro wants to control but Friman is having none of it.#T4#
Friman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Friman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Friman wants to control the pace but San Pedro is squirming around nicely.
Friman content just to control the position here.
San Pedro is looking to improve his position but Friman isn't that keen on the idea.
Friman looking to control but San Pedro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
San Pedro misses with a looping right.
San Pedro tried to score with a low kick but Friman checks it.
San Pedro misses the jab.
Friman with the counter takedown but San Pedro avoids it easily.
Friman takes one to the side of the head.
Friman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts San Pedro as he jumps to the side.
Friman misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman slips a straight right by San Pedro.
Friman throws a series of punches but San Pedro avoids them all with ease.
Friman misses the shot to the body.
San Pedro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Friman just manages to avoid it.
Friman throws a nice looking combination but San Pedro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Friman throws a series of punches but San Pedro avoids them all with ease.
San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
San Pedro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Friman moved out of range.
Friman misses with a body shot.
Friman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
San Pedro throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Friman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Friman.
San Pedro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
San Pedro wants to sweep but no luck.
Friman being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
San Pedro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friman is one step ahead there.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but San Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San Pedro is trying to control the position but Friman postures up.
Friman preventing the sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Friman misses with a wild body shot.
Friman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Friman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck San Pedro on the side of the head.
San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Friman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Friman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
Friman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Decent striking displayed by Friman there.
San Pedro walks into a left hand.
Friman tries to bum rush San Pedro with a series of wild strikes but San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Friman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Friman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San Pedro.
Friman checks a leg kick.
Friman with the counter takedown but San Pedro avoids it easily.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friman was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
Friman flicks out a counter leg kick but San Pedro steps away.#T4#
Friman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
San Pedro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Friman drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro.
Friman with a hook.
San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
Friman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and San Pedro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Friman's knee momentarily.
Friman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Friman with the counter takedown but San Pedro avoids it easily.
San Pedro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Friman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Friman 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!
Oskar Friman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
*TR11: BOAGRIUS VS. GARCON
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Friman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rizzo at a distance.
Rizzo throws a front kick aimed at Friman's knee but Friman avoids it well.
Rizzo misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Friman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rizzo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rizzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Friman catches Rizzo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Friman checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Rizzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Friman throws out a counter right but Rizzo avoids it with no problem.
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Friman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right hook to the body lands for Rizzo .
Friman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Friman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Friman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rizzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friman digs a right hand underneath Rizzo 's ribcage. Rizzo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friman.
Rizzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Friman has Rizzo pressed against the ropes, preventing Rizzo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Friman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Friman has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzo .
#T1#
Rizzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
A short uppercut from Rizzo .
Friman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Friman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rizzo works on Friman's body with a couple of short punches.
Rizzo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Friman.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Friman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rizzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Rizzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Friman controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Rizzo .
#BC#
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank Rizzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Friman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rizzo counters with a right hand to the body.
Friman staying out of range there.#CL2#
Friman instigates a clinch. #BC#
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rizzo .
Friman ducks right into an uppercut from Rizzo .
Rizzo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Friman.
Rizzo scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
A low kick from Rizzo misses
and Friman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Friman wants to counter with a clinch but Rizzo pushes him away.
Friman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizzo tried to counter with a leg kick but Friman avoided it.
Rizzo thuds a left hand into Friman's body.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Friman tries for a takedown but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rizzo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Friman's calf.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Friman tries to counter with a clinch but Rizzo shakes him off and moves away.
Rizzo throws an overhand right that lands on Friman's shoulder, as Friman tries to avoid the shot.
Friman scores with a jab to the head.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friman manages to avoid it.
Friman tries to bum rush Rizzo with a series of wild strikes but Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Rizzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rizzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Friman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Friman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rizzo .
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rizzo .
Rizzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Friman! But no joy.
Rizzo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Friman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Friman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo .
A low kick from Rizzo misses
enabling Friman to counter with a crisp jab.
Friman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo .
The fight stays on the outside here - Friman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Friman swings widly with a right hand
and Rizzo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Friman throws a big shot that misses.
Rizzo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Friman's hands.
Rizzo lands a head kick. Friman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo throws a push kick but Friman slaps the foot to one side.
Rizzo connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Friman is rocked!#T4#
Friman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Friman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Friman has Rizzo up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rizzo .
Rizzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Friman blocks an uppercut.
Rizzo tries to throw a body punch but Friman avoids it by throwing Rizzo back against the ropes.
Rizzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Friman blocks an uppercut.
Friman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rizzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Rizzo .
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
Friman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo .
Friman tries to counter with a clinch but Rizzo shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rizzo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Friman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Friman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Friman throws an off balance right hand
and Rizzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frank Rizzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Friman walks into a straight right hand from Rizzo .
Friman avoids a kick to the body.
Friman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Friman thuds a left hand into Rizzo 's body.
Rizzo takes a swing at Friman's ribcage but misses.
Friman looks to throw the jab but Rizzo is out of range. #CL2#
Friman moves into the clinch.
Rizzo lands with a short shot to the head.
Friman blocks an uppercut.
Friman prevents a body shot from Rizzo .
Rizzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rizzo works on Friman's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Friman has Rizzo pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Friman pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Rizzo tumbling to the mat - Friman dives into Rizzo 's guard.
Friman wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Rizzo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Friman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Friman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Friman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rizzo is keeping the position for now.
Rizzo is trying to keep Friman in close.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Friman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rizzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Friman trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Friman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo .
Rizzo throws an overhand right that lands on Friman's shoulder, as Friman tries to avoid the shot.
Friman tries to counter with a clinch but Rizzo shakes him off and moves away.
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Friman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
Friman scores with a jab. Rizzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rizzo tries to score with a low kick but Friman moves his leg out of the way.
Rizzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Friman.
Rizzo throws a body punch but Friman moves out of range. #T3#
Rizzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Friman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rizzo .
Friman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Friman pushes Rizzo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Friman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Friman misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Rizzo on the inside.
Friman blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rizzo misses with the head strike.
Friman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rizzo backwards.
Friman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rizzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman.
Friman digs a right hand underneath Rizzo 's ribcage. Rizzo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rizzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rizzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rizzo lands a left hand.
Friman working aggressively here.
Rizzo misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Rizzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Friman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rizzo counters with a nice body kick.
Rizzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Friman counters with a right hand to the body.
Friman lands a jab to Rizzo 's midsection.
Rizzo scores with a spinning back kick!
Rizzo is looking to wear down Friman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rizzo connects with a looping right hand.
Friman checks the leg kick.
Rizzo lands with a hook. Friman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Friman throws a nice looking combination but Rizzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Friman checks a leg kick.
Friman connects with a crisp jab.
Friman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Friman scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Rizzo is predictable there
and Rizzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Rizzo is rocked!
A left lands for Rizzo .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Rizzo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Friman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rizzo thumps Friman with a low kick.
Rizzo throws a right hand that misses
and Friman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Friman has knocked Rizzo down with a huge combo! Friman steps away and waves a wobbly Rizzo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Rizzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Friman pounces like a tiger and cracks Rizzo with a vicious hook! Rizzo is down but not out! Friman follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oskar Friman!
A very excited looking Oskar Friman 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.
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Event:
TR9: BUNYASARN VS. MENEZES
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Friman walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.
Friman throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Friman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Friman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friman was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Friman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Friman counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sitsongrit Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Friman tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Friman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Friman loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Friman ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Friman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit punishes Friman's body with a nice straight punch.
Friman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Friman is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Friman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Friman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Friman looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.#T2#
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Friman doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Friman lands with a nice combination. Sitsongrit backs away looking to recover.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friman manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Friman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Friman.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Sitsongrit
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Sitsongrit counters by clinching up.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
A bit of stalling here from Friman.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Friman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Friman's gas tank.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Friman prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Friman prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is working Friman over against the ropes.#BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Friman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Friman misses with a straight right.
Friman connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#
Friman is rocked!
Sitsongrit drops Friman with a straight right hand, right on the button! Sitsongrit follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TR7: KUBOTA VS. SITSONGRIT
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Silva shoots in but Friman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Friman as Silva shoots in.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Friman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oskar Friman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Silva.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Friman counters with a straight right hand.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Friman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Friman misses the target.
Silva shoots and misses
and Friman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Silva is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
Silva shoots and misses
and Friman counters with a huge left! Silva is in big trouble! He's backing up but Friman isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Silva from any more damage. A dominating finish by Friman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oskar Friman!
Oskar Friman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TR4: CAMARA VS. SAADES
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Friman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Friman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Friman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kubota catches Friman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kubota is looking to slow Friman down with leg kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kubota.
Friman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota looks for the body kick but Friman saw that one coming.
Kubota attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Friman dives in for a single leg takedown but Kubota sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Friman throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Kubota was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Friman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kubota on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Friman tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Friman at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kubota back to the ropes. Friman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Friman moved away.
Kubota scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Kubota.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Friman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kubota.#T1#
Friman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Friman is out of range.
Kubota takes one to the chin there.
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kubota walks into a stiff left hand from Friman.
A punch lands to the side of Friman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice cross by Kubota.
Kubota moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Friman. Beautiful body shot.
Takeru Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friman throws a body shot but no joy.
Friman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Friman scores with a nice strike.
Friman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kubota at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friman tries to bum rush Kubota with a series of wild strikes but Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kubota lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Friman moves into range and clinches up with Kubota.
Kubota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Friman misses with some punches.
#T2#
Kubota lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kubota throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman.
A short uppercut from Friman.
Friman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Friman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kubota fails to land.
Kubota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Friman looking to stall.
Kubota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kubota throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman.
Kubota lands a right hand that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
Kubota presses Friman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Friman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Friman. #BC2#
Kubota breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Kubota lands a nice shot to the body.
Kubota throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Friman tries to counter with a takedown but Kubota is quick to defend against it.
Friman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Friman sizes up Kubota with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Friman throws a series of punches but Kubota avoids them all with ease.
Friman cracks Kubota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A good leg kick by Kubota.
Kubota misses with a low kick as Friman jumps back.
Kubota scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Friman drives through and clinches with Kubota against the ropes.
Friman blocking some punches.
Kubota lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kubota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kubota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow.
Friman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Friman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friman lands a body punch.
Friman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kubota blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Kubota lands a right hand that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
Kubota letting Friman take a breather here.
Kubota throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Kubota manages to break the clinch.
Kubota throws a body punch but Friman moves out of range.
Friman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Friman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Friman swinging wildly here.
A jab from Kubota does it's job there.
Friman misses with a straight right.
Friman fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Friman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Friman trying to control the position but instead, Kubota has worked for underhooks and has pushed Friman into the ropes.
Kubota working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takeru Kubota will probably get the nod.
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#
Friman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kubota scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takeru Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Kubota misses the target.
Friman ducks right into an uppercut from Kubota.
Kubota will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Friman misses with a hook. Kubota ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Kubota releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Friman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Friman gets a clinch.
Kubota wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Friman has him pressed against the ropes.
Kubota blocks a body shot from Friman.
Kubota struggles to land a body shot inside as Friman controls his hands.
Kubota lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kubota can't find room to land a body shot as Friman controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friman.
Kubota misses with a punch to the body.
Kubota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kubota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kubota lands with a short shot to the head.
Kubota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Friman manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Kubota misses with a low kick as Friman jumps back.
Kubota on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Kubota gets tackled into the ropes by Friman. Friman maintains the clinch.
Friman lands with a right to the head.
Kubota lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kubota.
Friman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Friman.
Takeru Kubota seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kubota works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kubota swings wildly with an uppercut but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota blocks a body shot from Friman. #BC2#
Kubota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Friman looks for a takedown but Kubota sprawls well.
Kubota flicks out a counter leg kick but Friman steps away.
Kubota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Friman. That did some damage!#T2#
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!
Kubota throws a head kick but Friman moves out of range.
Kubota throws a leg kick which misses Friman's front leg but catches the back leg as Friman tries to avoid it.
Kubota slips under a jab.
Kubota scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Friman blocks a head kick by Kubota.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Friman.
Kubota is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kubota throws a head kick that Friman semi-blocks.
Friman shoots in but no luck this time.
Kubota thuds his right hand into Friman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Friman is just out of range.
Friman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
Friman defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
Kubota lands with a thumping leg kick.
Friman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kubota if he has to take too many more of those.
Friman misses with a low kick.
Kubota tries a quick counter leg kick but Friman is wise to it.
Friman throws a push kick but Kubota slaps the foot to one side.
Kubota flicks out a counter leg kick but Friman steps away.#T3#
Friman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Kubota.
Kubota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Friman.
A head kick misses from Kubota.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Friman.
Friman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kubota can pounce on him.
Friman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Friman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Friman tries for a takedown but Kubota sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Friman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Kubota.
Friman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Takeru Kubota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Friman checks a low kick from Kubota.
Friman shoots in looking for a takedown. Kubota tries to sprawl out of it but Friman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kubota manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kubota tries a quick counter leg kick but Friman is wise to it.
Kubota has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kubota tries a head kick but it misses.
Friman throws a lazy right hand but Kubota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Kubota lands a leg kick that knocks Friman off balance momentarily.
Friman tests Kubota's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Friman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kubota's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kubota misses the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Friman.
Kubota buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kubota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Friman.
Friman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kubota throws a hook to the side of Friman's head but Friman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Friman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friman fails to land with a series of punches.
Friman misses the jab.
Kubota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Friman misses with a straight right.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takeru Kubota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Kubota connects with a right hand. Friman shakes it off.
Kubota misses with a head kick.
Friman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friman manages to avoid it.
Friman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kubota swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Friman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubota manages to avoid it.
Kubota scores with a hook to the body. Friman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Friman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota.
Friman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kubota fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Friman checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Friman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Friman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kubota swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Friman misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Friman with a hook.
Friman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kubota moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kubota doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Friman.
Friman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kubota fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Friman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Kubota connects with a solid leg kick.
Friman lands a jab to Kubota's midsection.
A low kick from Kubota misses
and Friman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Friman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Friman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Kubota. Beautiful body shot.
Friman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Kubota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kubota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friman.
Friman shoots in for a double leg but Kubota sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Kubota on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kubota moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Friman missing with a left hand there. Kubota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friman. Kubota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kubota moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kubota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kubota is looking to chop away at Friman's legs.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw.
Friman avoids the body shot from Kubota.
It looked like Friman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kubota.
Friman misses with the combination.
Kubota throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Friman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Friman moves out of range of the body kick from Kubota.
Friman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kubota.
A swing and a miss from Kubota.
Friman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Friman throws a body shot but no joy.
Friman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
Kubota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Friman.#CL#
Friman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Friman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Friman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friman gets through Kubota's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kubota lands a hook that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
Kubota scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Kubota pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Friman shoots for a double leg takedown but Kubota sprawls well. He's pushed Friman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Friman is just out of range.
Friman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kubota scores with a hook to the body. Friman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Friman clinches with his opponent.
Friman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kubota fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Friman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friman fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Kubota. That snapped Friman's head back.
Nice shot by Kubota.
Kubota misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota misses with a looping left.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Friman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
A big right from Kubota misses.
Friman throwing a counter right hand but Kubota manages to avoid it.
Friman cracks Kubota with a right hand to the side of the head.
Friman is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body kick there by Friman.
Kubota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Friman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Friman misses with a body shot.
Kubota throws a wild body kick that Friman sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Friman.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Friman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kubota misses with a kick to the body.
Kubota throws a head kick that Friman semi-blocks.
Kubota misses with a hook. Friman ducked under it nicely.
Kubota throws the left hand but Friman avoids the punch easily.
Kubota throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota really 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.
#R4#
Kubota slips under a jab from Friman.
Friman connects with a nice looking jab.
Kubota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Friman is just out of range.
Friman jabs Kubota to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kubota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kubota thumps Friman with a low kick.
Kubota throws a push kick but Friman slaps the foot to one side.
Friman throws out a powerful jab.
Kubota misses with a straight right.
Kubota throws a sloppy head kick and Friman moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Friman gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kubota.
Friman prevents a body shot from Kubota.
Friman tries to work over Kubota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friman.
Kubota misses with some punches.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kubota.
Friman blocking some punches.
#TD#
Friman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kubota looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kubota can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Friman controls the pace.
Friman cracks Kubota with a solid left hand.
Friman wants to control from the top but Kubota keeps moving.
Kubota wants to stand up but Friman is controlling him.
Friman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Friman cracks Kubota with a solid left hand.#T2#
Kubota is looking to stand back up but Friman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kubota.
Kubota is refusing to be controlled, as Friman sits in half guard.
Friman prevents Kubota from standing back up.
Kubota taking some punishment here, with Friman in his half guard.
Kubota is looking to escape.
Friman working Kubota over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Friman.
Friman stops Kubota from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Friman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kubota has hold of Friman's hands but Friman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota taking some punishment here, with Friman in his half guard. #ES2#
Kubota pushes Friman off and gets back to his feet.
Kubota throws a head kick but Friman moves out of range.
Friman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Friman throws the kick towards the body but Kubota avoids it.
Friman cracks Kubota with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Friman blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Kubota. That snapped Friman's head back.
Good work by Friman as he checks the leg kick.
Friman blocks a jab.
Friman throws a push kick but Kubota slaps the foot to one side.
Friman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
Kubota throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Friman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kubota's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kubota is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kubota wants to get up but he can't break Friman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Friman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Kubota is pushing down on Friman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Friman is fighting to maintain full guard but Kubota has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kubota tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Friman.
Friman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Friman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kubota is one step ahead there.
Friman is working hard here to advance position.
Friman has a closed guard, preventing Kubota from standing up.
Kubota stopping the sweep attempt from Friman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman had his way with Takeru Kubota in that round.
That's time! Friman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Kubota fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Friman.
Kubota throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That kick from Kubota tenderised Friman's leg. Friman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kubota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kubota.
Friman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubota is just out of range.
Friman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friman misses with a body kick.
Kubota throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Friman throws a wild body kick that Kubota sees coming a mile off.
Friman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kubota connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Friman scrambles back to his feet.
Friman connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kubota circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kubota scores with a hook.
Kubota takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kubota misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Friman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Friman. #T1#
Kubota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kubota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kubota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow.
Friman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kubota throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman. #BC2#
Kubota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Friman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kubota was well out of range. Poor timing from Friman.
Friman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kubota sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Friman tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota walks into a stiff left hand from Friman.
Kubota scores with a leg kick.
Kubota is looking to chop away at Friman's legs.
Kubota on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#TD#
Friman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kubota manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Friman stands up over Kubota, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kubota is looking to stand up but Friman isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Friman chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friman distracts Kubota with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Friman works over Kubota with some ground and pound from guard.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman stands up over Kubota, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kubota wants to get back to his feet but Friman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kubota trying to keep a closed guard but Friman is proving a slippery customer.
Friman is stalling in the full guard.
Kubota not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Friman won't allow Kubota to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kubota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Friman misses. #TD#
Friman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kubota to the ground. Friman is now in Kubota's guard.
Friman landing some decent shots from guard.
Kubota is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oskar Friman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oskar Friman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Friman working some strikes from top position.
Friman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kubota's head.
Kubota wants to stand and escape but Friman is having none of it. #T4#
Friman wants to pass the guard but Kubota is keeping the position.
Kubota wants to stand and escape but Friman is having none of it.
Kubota is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Friman dives into side control.
Friman wants to control but Kubota is keeping him busy.
Kubota takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kubota wants to get back to his feet but Friman drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Friman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kubota 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Takeru Kubota!
Takeru Kubota is the new bantamweight champion!
Takeru Kubota decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
TR2: KUWABARA VS. LAMBTON
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Frunze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frunze misses with a wild body shot.
Friman takes a swing at Frunze's ribcage but misses.
Frunze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frunze is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Friman lands a jab-cross combination.
Frunze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frunze lands with a straight right. Friman didn't see that one coming.
Frunze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frunze throws a hook but Friman blocks it.
Frunze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Friman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frunze has momentary wrist control but Friman slips an elbow through the middle.
Frunze avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Friman preventing the sweep.
Friman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Friman throws a big right hand that misses.
Friman postures up in Frunze's guard and throws a big left but Frunze blocks it.
Frunze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Friman on the ground.
Friman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Friman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frunze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Friman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Friman throwing strikes from guard but Frunze blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Friman throws a big right hand that misses.
Friman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A slow jab from Friman misses its intended target.
Frunze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by Friman.
Friman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frunze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friman manages to avoid it.
Friman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Frunze just misses with a punch to the body.
Friman swinging wildly here.
Friman feints a jab promting Frunze to slip. Friman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Frunze slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Frunze swings for the body but Friman moves out of range.
Friman feints the counter takedown.
Friman blocks a leg kick.
Frunze throws a shot to the body.
Frunze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Friman.
Frunze looks to score with a jab to the body but Friman is just out of range.
Frunze throws a big shot that misses.
Friman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Frunze lands a nice shot that snaps Friman's head back.
#T3#
Frunze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Timur Frunze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frunze thows a leg kick but Friman checks it #TD2#
and Friman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Friman.
Friman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Friman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Friman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frunze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Friman connects with a couple of short punches.
Frunze avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Friman passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
An elbow from Friman crashes against the mat.
Friman trying to control the action but Frunze is working from the bottom.
Friman laying and praying for a moment but Frunze takes advantage and regains half guard.
Friman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Friman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Frunze to regain full guard.
Friman wants to control from the top but Frunze keeps moving.
Friman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Friman.
Frunze looks to land a body kick but Friman moved away.
Friman lands a lovely overhand right.
Frunze throws a body shot but no joy.
Friman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frunze throws a body punch but Friman moves out of range.
Frunze throws a right hand that Friman ducks under and follows up with a left that Friman also avoids with ease.
Frunze throws a low kick but it's checked well by Friman.
Friman digs a good hook to Frunze's body.
Friman connects with a jab.
Frunze throws a hook to the side of Friman's head but Friman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman cracks a nice hook into Frunze's ribs.
Frunze throws the left hand but Friman avoids the punch easily.
Friman with the counter takedown but Frunze avoids it easily.
Friman throws out a powerful jab.
Friman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Frunze fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frunze throws a front kick aimed at Friman's knee but Friman avoids it well. #T1#
Friman throws a body shot but no joy.
Timur Frunze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frunze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Friman.
Frunze is looking to wear down Friman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Frunze slips under a jab from Friman.
Friman throws a good cross that connects.
Frunze tries a low kick but Friman avoids it.
Frunze misses with a wild body shot.
And Friman tries to counter it with a takedown but Frunze pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Frunze.
Frunze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Friman.
A big right from Friman misses.
Friman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frunze misses with a low kick as Friman jumps back.
Frunze throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.
Friman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frunze defends it well.
Friman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That kick from Frunze tenderised Friman's leg. Friman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frunze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Friman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frunze.
#T2#
Frunze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Timur Frunze is winning the standup battle so far.
Frunze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friman manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frunze.
Friman avoids the head kick by Frunze.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frunze just misses with a punch to the body.
Friman misses with a looping right.
Frunze misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Friman does no damage.
Friman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frunze.
Frunze connects with a single shot there.
Friman blocks a head kick by Frunze.
Friman misses the shot to the body.
Frunze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Friman with the counter takedown but Frunze avoids it easily.
Frunze takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frunze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frunze throws out the jab. #T3#
Friman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Frunze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frunze misses with a hook. Friman ducked under it nicely.
Friman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frunze counters with a left to the body.
Frunze ducks right into an uppercut from Friman.
Frunze lands a jab to the head.
Friman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Friman fails to land with a series of punches.
Friman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Friman just misses with a punch to the body.
Friman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Frunze just misses with a punch to the body.
Frunze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
Friman tries to score with a low kick but Frunze moves his leg out of the way.
Friman blocks a head kick by Frunze.
Friman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frunze defends well and Friman ends up having to push Frunze into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Frunze scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frunze sprawls well. Frunze wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Friman gets slowly back to his feet.
Frunze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Friman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frunze looks to score with a jab to the body but Friman is just out of range.
Frunze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friman.
Friman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Frunze's hands.
Friman misses with a looping right.
Frunze has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frunze there as he acknowledges the shot.
Frunze staying out of range there.
Frunze throws a big shot that misses.
Frunze misses the jab.
Friman lands with a shot to the body.
Frunze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Timur Frunze will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Frunze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Friman on the side of the head.
Friman avoids the body shot from Frunze.
Frunze attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Friman connects with a nice looking jab.
Friman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frunze. Frunze obviously looking to wear him down.
Friman scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Friman as he connects with a hook.
Frunze throws a push kick but Friman slaps the foot to one side.
Frunze lands a nice hook to Friman's body. Friman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Friman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Friman throwing shots but Frunze is blocking nicely.
Friman is pressing down on Frunze's thigh, looking to free his foot. Frunze is holding on for now. #T1#
Friman working Frunze over with strikes.
Friman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frunze defending well though.
Friman content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Friman drops an elbow to the side of Frunze's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Friman in particular looking to stall.
Friman with the ground and pound but Frunze uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Friman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frunze works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Friman throws a big elbow that misses.
Friman trying to control but Frunze is working from the bottom.
Friman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frunze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frunze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Friman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frunze misses the shot to the body.
Frunze misses with a wild body shot.
Friman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Friman scores with a four punch combination!
Frunze shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#
Frunze is rocked!
Friman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frunze throws out the jab.
Oh Frunze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frunze cracks a nice hook into Friman's ribs.
Frunze seems to have got his legs back now.
Frunze checks the leg kick.
Friman stuns Frunze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Friman misses with a wild combination.
Frunze takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A left lands for Friman.
Frunze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Friman.
Friman slips under a jab from Frunze.
Frunze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frunze swats away the attempt to clinch by Friman.#T4#
Friman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frunze moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Friman tries to clinch but Frunze is having none of it.
Friman misses with a straight left.
Frunze cracks the inside of Friman's front leg.
Frunze dodges the punch combination from Friman.
Frunze is looking for a counter combo.
Friman lands with an overhand left.
Friman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frunze swings for the body but Friman moves out of range.
Friman lands with a shot to the body.
Frunze takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Friman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Friman lands a right hook to the body.
Friman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Friman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frunze tries a head kick but it misses.
Friman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frunze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Frunze. Those never looked like landing.
Friman misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Frunze misses the jab.
Frunze throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Friman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Friman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Friman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frunze.
Friman misses with a few strikes there.
Frunze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Friman on the side of the head.
Frunze throws a leg kick which misses Friman's front leg but catches the back leg as Friman tries to avoid it.
Frunze throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Friman's head.
Friman throws out a loose jab but Frunze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Timur Frunze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Friman.
Good standup being displayed there by Friman as he connects with a hook.
Frunze slips a jab from Friman.
Friman is looking to clinch.
Friman moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Frunze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Frunze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Friman.
Frunze misses with a wild combination.
Frunze fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frunze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frunze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Friman throws a body punch but Frunze moves out of range.
That kick from Frunze tenderised Friman's leg. Friman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Friman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Friman misses with a hook.
Friman blocks a leg kick.
Frunze looks to land a right hand but Friman moved out of range.
Friman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frunze manages to avoid it.#T3#
Frunze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Friman throws out the jab.
Friman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frunze, right into the meat.
Frunze throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Friman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frunze won't be happy with that.
Friman scoring with punches from side control.
Frunze trying to remain calm as Friman controls from the top position.
Frunze wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Friman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Friman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Friman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Frunze's legs.
Frunze is letting Friman control him for a moment. #T4#
Frunze dodges the ground and pound from Friman.
Friman wants to take a breather but Frunze manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Friman.
Friman trying to control but Frunze is working from the bottom.
Friman scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friman is looking to work some ground and pound but Frunze has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Timur Frunze will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Frunze throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Friman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Frunze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Friman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Friman wants to control from the top but Frunze keeps moving.
Friman stops Frunze from standing up.
Friman looking to sit in guard and control but Frunze gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Friman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frunze manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze keeping full guard, as Friman tries to pass. #T1#
Friman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frunze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frunze keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Friman postures up in Frunze's guard and throws a big left but Frunze blocks it.
Friman cracks Frunze with a solid left hand.
Friman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Friman throwing strikes but missing.
Friman forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Friman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Friman working over Frunze with some ground and pound. Frunze looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Friman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Friman 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.
Friman throwing shots but Frunze is blocking nicely.
Frunze is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Friman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Frunze keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oskar Friman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Friman winds up and cracks Frunze with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Friman thows a huge punch but Frunze dodges it nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T3#
Ground and pound from Friman.
Friman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frunze defending well though.
Friman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Frunze trying to control but Friman postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frunze stuns Friman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frunze lands a nice shot that snaps Friman's head back.
Friman throws a leg kick but Frunze moved away.
Friman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frunze stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Friman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Friman misses with a looping left.
Friman slips under a jab.
Frunze misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Friman counters with a single leg into guard. Frunze didn't expect that. #T4#
Friman postures up in Frunze's guard and throws a big left but Frunze blocks it.
Friman wants to control from the top but Frunze keeps moving.
Friman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Friman throws a strike but Frunze rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frunze stopping the sweep attempt from Friman.
Friman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frunze stopping the sweep attempt from Friman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frunze's guard. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Friman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Friman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!
Oskar Friman is the new bantamweight champion!
Oskar Friman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EFC Braz vs Lambton 2
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Wallace drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Friman blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Friman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Friman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Wallace explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wallace throws a nice looking combination but Friman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wallace misses with a low kick as Friman jumps back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace works over Friman's head and body with a nice combination.
Wallace throws a combination that misses
and Friman counters with a nice uppercut.
Nathan Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Friman has managed to clinch.
Wallace prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Friman breaks the clinch.
Wallace throws a right hand that Friman ducks under and follows up with a left that Friman also avoids with ease.
Friman scores with a shot to the body.
Wallace feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Friman's calf.
Friman throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Friman circles away quickly and effectively.
Friman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Friman. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Friman rushes Wallace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Friman is trying to trip Wallace. He has hold of a leg but Wallace is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Friman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman advances position into side control!
Friman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Friman working the ground and pound.
Friman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Friman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wallace managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Friman.
Friman wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy. #T2#
Wallace takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Friman is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friman scores with punches from side control. #ES#
Wallace bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Friman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wallace scrambles back to his feet.
Friman is looking to score with low kicks.
Wallace misses with a body kick.
Friman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wallace on the side of the head.
Friman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wallace defends it nicely.#T3#
Friman connects with a right hand. Wallace shakes it off.
Friman throws a leg kick but Wallace sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wallace slips under a jab from Friman.
Wallace goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wallace takes one on the button.
Friman digs a good body shot into Wallace's ribs.
Friman avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Friman does it's job there.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Friman! But no joy.
Friman lunges at Wallace with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wallace's hand.
Wallace on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wallace tries to land a front kick but Friman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Friman with a nice cross.
Wallace throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Friman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Friman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wallace wants to stand up but Friman is controlling him.
Wallace trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Friman landing with the ground and pound.
Friman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wallace seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Friman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Friman trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman dominated that round.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Friman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wallace appears to be looking for a big counter.
Friman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallace throws a big counter combination but Friman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Friman scores with a jab to the body.
Friman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallace.
Nathan Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Friman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Friman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallace moves forwards but Friman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wallace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wallace throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Friman moves out of range of the body kick from Wallace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman scores with a body shot.
A combination from Wallace does no damage. #CL2#
Friman clinches up with Wallace and pushes him back against the cage.
Friman has Wallace pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wallace manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friman has Wallace pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wallace manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nathan Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Friman.#BC2#
Friman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Friman.
Friman looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wallace seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Friman blocks the body kick.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Friman.
Friman lands a nice hook to Wallace's body. Wallace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Friman as he connects with a hook.
Friman thuds a left hand into Wallace's body.
Friman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wallace on the side of the head.
Nathan Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friman.
Friman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Friman with the counter takedown but Wallace avoids it easily.#KD#
Wallace drops Friman with a beautiful combination! Friman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wallace is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Friman is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace looks for the body kick but Friman saw that one coming.
Wallace turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wallace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Friman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wallace! #ES#
Wallace sneaks out the side door and pushes Friman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Friman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Friman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wallace throws a right hand that Friman ducks under and follows up with a left that Friman also avoids with ease.
And Friman responds with a good body kick, but Wallace manages to step out the way in time.
Wallace throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wallace tries to bum rush Friman with a series of wild strikes but Friman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Friman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wallace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Friman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Friman sizes up Wallace with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Friman moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Friman avoids them all with ease.
Friman throws a leg kick but Wallace sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Friman misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Friman pushes Wallace up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Friman has Wallace pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Friman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wallace tumbling to the mat - Friman dives into Wallace's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman won't allow Wallace to get back to his feet.
Friman is looking to advance position but Wallace has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Wallace avoids the attempt from Friman to control.#SU#
Wallace stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T4#
Wallace throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Friman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wallace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace misses with a head kick.
Wallace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nathan Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Friman shoots in looking for a takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl out of it but Friman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wallace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, jab by Friman - just one landing.
Wallace misses with a double jab.
Friman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Friman misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Friman closes the distance and pushes Wallace back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Friman is struggling to control the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Friman.
Friman just leaning against Wallace, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nathan Wallace will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wallace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallace takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Friman looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
Friman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Friman throws out a loose jab but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Friman connects with a right hand. Wallace shakes it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Friman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Friman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Friman lands with a right hand.
Friman misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely.
Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Friman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Friman slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
The fighters circling - Friman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Friman lands a right hook to the body.
Wallace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wallace's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wallace duly obliges.
Wallace looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Friman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
A punch combination from Wallace misses. #CL2#
Friman drives through and clinches with Wallace against the cage.
Friman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wallace seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Friman can turn it around.
Friman controlling the action here for a moment.
Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Friman is controlling him.#BC#
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Friman dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
Friman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wallace with a body shot.
Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Friman.
Friman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Friman.
Friman works the jab nicely.
Nice body punch from Friman.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. Friman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Wallace.
Wallace's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Friman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wallace scrambles back to his feet.
Friman lands with a good body shot.
Wallace walks into a straight right hand from Friman.
Friman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wallace throws a right hand that Friman ducks under and follows up with a left that Friman also avoids with ease.
Friman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Friman lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Friman rushes Wallace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Friman stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
The crowd cheers as Friman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wallace doesn't seem phased though.
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Friman scores with a sloppy right hand. Wallace should have avoided that one.
Friman jabs Wallace to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Friman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Friman.#TD2#
Friman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wallace did well to prevent Friman getting side control.
Friman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friman tries to pass to full mount but Wallace defends it.
Friman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working. #T4#
Friman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Friman in particular looking to stall.
Friman prevents Wallace from standing back up.
Friman thows a huge punch but Wallace dodges it nicely.
Friman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wallace knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Friman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Friman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!
After winning the bout, Oskar Friman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EMP Gagnon vs Tama Ginty
Date: Sep 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Vinyard closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Friman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vinyard's guard.
Friman throws an elbow that misses. Vinyard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Friman's guard. Nice move by Vinyard!#REVR#
Friman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Friman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Vinyard gets to his feet. Friman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Vinyard closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Friman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinyard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinyard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Friman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vinyard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vinyard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Friman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vinyard is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Vinyard fails to land.
Friman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vinyard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vinyard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vinyard misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinyard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Friman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Friman throwing strikes but missing.
Friman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Friman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Friman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vinyard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Friman with a nice head shot there.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinyard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Friman with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Friman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Friman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Friman working some strikes from top position.
Friman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
My spies in Secret Lab inform me that Friman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Friman wants to control from the top but Vinyard keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Friman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vinyard throws a right and a left that Friman avoids nicely.
And Friman tries to counter it with a takedown but Vinyard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Friman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinyard.
Friman looks for a takedown but Vinyard sprawls well.
Vinyard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Vinyard throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Friman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Friman throws an elbow that misses. Vinyard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Friman's guard. Nice move by Vinyard!#REVR#
Friman 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.
Friman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vinyard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Friman 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.
Friman keeping moving, preventing Vinyard from controlling successfully.
Vinyard won't allow Friman to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Derek Vinyard will probably get the nod.
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#
Vinyard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Friman misses with a takedown attempt
and Vinyard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vinyard misses with a hook
and Friman counters with a stiff right hand.
Friman misses with a few strikes there.
Vinyard throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Friman counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Vinyard manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friman is trying to stall.
Vinyard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vinyard tries to throw a body punch but Friman avoids it by throwing Vinyard back against the cage.
Vinyard scores with a hook to the body.
Friman blocking some punches.
Friman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vinyard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Friman.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Friman wants to stall.
Friman is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Vinyard has denied him.
Friman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Derek Vinyard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Friman.
Friman avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oskar Friman.
Friman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vinyard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Friman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinyard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vinyard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Friman is out of range and Vinyard settles back down.
Vinyard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vinyard wants it to stay on the feet.
Derek Vinyard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinyard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vinyard, right into the meat.
Friman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinyard.#T2#
A lazy left from Vinyard finds it's target.
Friman has a takedown stuffed.
Vinyard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Friman counters with a nice uppercut.
Friman misses with a takedown
and Friman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vinyard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinyard lands a jab to the head.
Vinyard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Vinyard has Friman up against the cage in a clinch.
Friman is trying to break free.#T3#
Vinyard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Friman slowing the pace effectively.
Vinyard misses with some punches.
Vinyard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinyard working aggressively here.
Vinyard prevents the takedown attempt.
Friman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vinyard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Friman can do to turn this around?
Friman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinyard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
Friman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vinyard is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from Friman.
Friman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Friman is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oskar Friman.
Vinyard scores with a jab to the head.
#T4#
Vinyard throws an off balance right hand
and Friman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinyard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vinyard wants it to stay on the feet.
Vinyard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Friman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vinyard throws a jab but it's blocked by Friman.
Friman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vinyard.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vinyard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinyard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinyard lands with a nice body punch.
Vinyard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A left lands for Friman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Vinyard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Friman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vinyard throws an overhand right that lands on Friman's shoulder, as Friman tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Friman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vinyard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Friman.
Friman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vinyard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vinyard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Friman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Friman moves into the clinch.
Friman has a couple of punches blocked by Vinyard.
Vinyard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vinyard prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinyard prevents the takedown attempt.
Vinyard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vinyard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinyard blocks a body shot from Friman.
Vinyard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Vinyard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Friman.
Derek Vinyard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Friman.#BC2#
Friman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Friman closes the distance and clinches up with Vinyard, looking for a takedown. Friman pushes Vinyard against the cage but Vinyard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Vinyard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vinyard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Friman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vinyard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Friman moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinyard throws a body punch but Friman moves out of range.
Friman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Friman ducks under a wild hook from Vinyard.
Friman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Friman throws a right and a left that Vinyard avoids nicely.
Vinyard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Friman's hands.
A slow jab from Vinyard misses its intended target. #T2#
Friman slips a jab from Vinyard.
Vinyard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vinyard throws a hook to the side of Friman's head but Friman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Friman tries a quick counter leg kick but Vinyard is wise to it.
Vinyard misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Friman counters with a shoot takedown. Vinyard fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Vinyard wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinyard throws a looping overhand right but Friman ducks down to avoid it.
And Friman tries to counter it with a takedown but Vinyard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Derek Vinyard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friman slips a straight right by Vinyard.
Friman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Friman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Friman.
Derek Vinyard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Friman takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
Friman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Friman blocks a jab.
Vinyard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Friman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Derek Vinyard is winning the standup battle so far.
Friman throws an overhand right that lands on Vinyard's shoulder, as Vinyard tries to avoid the shot.
Vinyard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Friman.
Friman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vinyard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vinyard throws the left hand but Friman avoids the punch easily.
Oskar Friman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinyard connects with a right hand. Friman shakes it off.
Vinyard tries to clinch up.
Vinyard throws a right hand that misses
and Friman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Friman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Friman throws a lazy uppercut
and Vinyard counters with a leg kick.
Vinyard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Friman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vinyard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinyard throws an off balance right hand
letting Friman counter with a right hand.
Friman misses with a hook. Vinyard ducked under it nicely.
Vinyard staying out of range there.
Vinyard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Friman's head.
Friman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vinyard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vinyard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Friman under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Vinyard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vinyard, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Vinyard!
Derek Vinyard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EMP Gagnon Vs Toivonen 2
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Friman blocks a jab.
A left lands for Friman.
Jaroslav stuffs the takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Jaroslav 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jaroslav slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Friman coming out on top.
Friman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jaroslav on the side of the head.
Friman cracks Jaroslav with a right hand to the side of the head.
Friman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Friman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaroslav throws a fast counter high kick but Friman manages to duck under it in time.
Jaroslav shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friman wants to slow Jaroslav down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaroslav! But no joy.
Oskar Friman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friman scores with a head kick.
Friman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Friman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Friman duly obliges.
Friman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaroslav! But no joy.
Friman connects with a right hand. Jaroslav shakes it off.
Jaroslav takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Friman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaroslav circles away quickly and effectively.
Friman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jaroslav momentarily.
Friman misses with a body shot.
Friman misses with a looping left.
Jaroslav lands with a kick to the temple. Friman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good exchange - Friman coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Friman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaroslav throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Friman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Friman finds it's way through Jaroslav's defenses. #T2#
Friman fails with the takedown
and Jaroslav counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Friman looks to throw the jab but Jaroslav is out of range.
A slow jab from Jaroslav misses its intended target.
Friman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jaroslav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Friman.
Friman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav takes a swing at Friman's ribcage but misses.
Friman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Friman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Friman avoids the head kick by Jaroslav.
Friman walks into a left hand.
Jaroslav tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3##KD2#
Jaroslav lands a big head kick that sends Friman tumbling to the mat! Jaroslav takes a step backwards and waves Friman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Friman is rocked!
Jaroslav cracks Friman on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Friman falls backwards against the cage. Jaroslav follows up with more strikes that drop Friman to his knees. Jaroslav keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Friman! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Jaroslav!
Felix Jaroslav seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EMP Tower vs Marciano
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Nagasaki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Friman throws a low kick but Nagasaki avoids it.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Friman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Friman throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Nagasaki connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheers as Nagasaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Friman doesn't seem phased though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Friman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Friman looks for a takedown but Nagasaki sprawls well.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Friman lands.
Friman tries to clinch there but Nagasaki circles away.
#T1#
Nagasaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Friman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Friman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Friman falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Nagasaki counter with a right hand.
Nagasaki lands a body shot.
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Friman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagasaki sets himself, and Friman steps forward looking for the clinch! Nagasaki avoids it this time.
Friman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nagasaki in his tracks.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friman.
Nice cross by Friman.
Friman throws a nice looking combination but Nagasaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Friman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nagasaki counters with a left to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friman misses with a hook.
Friman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown but Friman shows good takedown defense.
Nagasaki connects with a body shot that sends Friman's belly button to the back.
Friman tries to bum rush Nagasaki with a series of wild strikes but Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Friman throws a combination that misses
letting Nagasaki counter with a right hand.
Friman moves out of range of the strikes.
Friman feints the counter takedown.
Friman slips under a jab.
Friman shoots in for a takedown but Nagasaki shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Nagasaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Nagasaki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Friman is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Nagasaki wants to control but Friman is keeping him busy.
Nagasaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nagasaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Friman trying to control from the bottom.
Friman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nagasaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Friman is positioning himself well to prevent Nagasaki advancing to mount.
Nagasaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Friman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Nagasaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Friman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nagasaki throws a strike but Friman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki managing to control the position.
Nagasaki has momentary wrist control but Friman slips an elbow through the middle.
Nagasaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Friman controls the pace.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki 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#
Nagasaki looks to land a left hand but Friman moved out of range nicely.
Nagasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Friman can do to turn this around?
Friman slips a jab from Nagasaki.
Friman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Friman tries to clinch up but Nagasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Nagasaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Friman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Nagasaki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nagasaki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Friman wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Nagasaki controls Friman momentarily but Friman frees himself. #T1#
Friman working some strikes from top position.
Friman throwing strikes but missing.
Nagasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friman is one step ahead there.
Friman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Friman is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Friman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
Friman wants to counter with a clinch but Nagasaki pushes him away.
A bone on bone clash there as Nagasaki blocks the leg kick.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Friman.
Nagasaki drops his hands momentarily and Friman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Friman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nagasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Nice strikes from Friman there.
Friman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nagasaki trying to control but Friman postures up.
Nagasaki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman looks to land a strike but Nagasaki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Friman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Friman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Friman trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Friman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagasaki is pulling down on Friman's head. It's preventing any offense from Friman, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A nice combination there by Nagasaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Santosh Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nagasaki connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
A jab from Friman finds it's way through Nagasaki's defenses.
Friman with a poor takedown
and Friman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Friman with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Friman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Friman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Friman prevents Nagasaki from improving his position.
Nagasaki gets full guard.#T1#
Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Friman throws a strike but Nagasaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nagasaki slips nicely into half guard.
Nagasaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Friman's head.
Friman wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Friman is defending well.
Friman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Friman wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Friman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki throws a strike but Friman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Friman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Friman postures up in Nagasaki's guard and throws a big left but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nagasaki 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.
Friman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Friman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Friman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Friman working some strikes from top position.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oskar Friman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Friman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Friman swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Nagasaki has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T4#
Friman defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Friman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nagasaki tries to pull guard but Friman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nagasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nagasaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Friman throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Nagasaki pulls guard successfully.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Friman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friman controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Santosh Nagasaki.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nagasaki, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
After winning the bout, Santosh Nagasaki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EMP Graves Vs Tama Ginty
Date: Jun 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Friman's corner calls for a 1-2. Friman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Friman drops his hands momentarily and Alcala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Friman throws out a powerful jab.
Friman swings for the body but Alcala moves out of range.
Alcala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Friman.
Alcala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Friman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alcala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Friman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alcala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Friman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alcala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Friman swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Alcala holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Friman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Friman goes for a takedown attempt but Alcala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Friman misses with a left hand
and Alcala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Friman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Friman.
Friman wants to clinch
and Alcala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Friman misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Alcala counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lito Alcala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Friman.
Friman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alcala up against the cage.
Friman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Friman blocks the elbow strike.
Alcala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
Friman lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Friman.
A short uppercut from Friman.
Alcala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alcala struggles to land a body shot inside as Friman controls his hands.
Alcala has a couple of punches blocked by Friman.
Friman slowing the pace effectively.
Friman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Friman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Friman lands with a short shot to the head.
Alcala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alcala working aggressively here.
Alcala lands with a right to the head.
Friman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Friman misses with the head strike.
Alcala misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Friman is trying to stall.
Friman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alcala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alcala throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman.
Friman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alcala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Friman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alcala throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman.
Alcala swings wildly with an uppercut but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alcala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Friman manages to break the clinch.
Alcala tries to clinch up.
Friman feints the counter takedown.
Nice shot by Alcala.
Friman lands a jab to Alcala's midsection.#T4#
Alcala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Friman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Friman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Friman misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcala misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friman with a poor takedown #KD#
and Alcala counters with a head kick that drops Friman to the mat! Friman scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Friman is rocked!
Friman misses with an uppercut
and Alcala counters with a big left hand that crumples Friman! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lito Alcala!
In his post fight interview, Lito Alcala started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EMP Verygood vs Dong
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Matsunaga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Friman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Friman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga 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.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Friman slips the punch.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Friman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Matsunaga finds it's target.
Matsunaga wants to clinch.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Friman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Friman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friman blocks the body kick.
Friman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Friman loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.#T1#
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Friman.
Friman attempts a counter takedown but Matsunaga avoids it well and moves away.
Friman misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Friman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matsunaga sprawls and moves away.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Friman.#TD#
Friman shoots in and bounces Matsunaga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Friman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matsunaga working a defensive guard but Friman passes into half guard.
Friman 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. #T2#
Friman trying to control the pace.
Friman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Matsunaga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Friman is working away from the top position though.
Friman thows a huge punch but Matsunaga dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Friman pulls his head out easily.
Friman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##SUB2#
Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Friman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Friman pulls his head out easily.
Friman content to control rather than advance.
Friman uses his free foot to push down on Matsunaga's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Matsunaga.
Friman looking to control but Matsunaga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matsunaga tries to lock up and control but Friman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matsunaga is trying to escape the mount.
Friman trying to control but Matsunaga is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Friman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matsunaga is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Friman shoots in looking for a takedown but Matsunaga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Friman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Friman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friman.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
letting Friman counter with a right hand.
Friman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matsunaga.
Friman misses with a few strikes there.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Friman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Friman defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Friman checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Matsunaga. No joy for Friman on that attempt.
Friman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsunaga can do to turn this around?
A jab from Friman misses.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Friman counters with a single leg into guard. Matsunaga didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Matsunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matsunaga holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Matsunaga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Friman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Friman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matsunaga trying to keep a closed guard but Friman is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
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.
Friman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Friman landing with the ground and pound.
Friman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Matsunaga working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Friman has passed into half guard!
Friman wants to control but Matsunaga is keeping him busy. #T3#
Matsunaga is looking to escape.
Friman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Friman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matsunaga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.
Matsunaga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Friman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Friman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Friman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Friman is thwarting Matsunaga's attempts to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Friman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matsunaga!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friman controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Matsunaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Friman circles away.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Friman's head backwards.
Friman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsunaga circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.
Friman misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Friman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matsunaga swivels and escapes.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Friman moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Friman avoids it easily.
Matsunaga stuffs the takedown.
Matsunaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that Friman ducks under and follows up with a left that Friman also avoids with ease.
Matsunaga scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Friman is having none of it.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friman misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick
and Friman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsunaga throws a head kick but Friman moves out of range.
#T1#
Friman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Friman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body kick.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Friman.
A left lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Friman. That did some damage!
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Friman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Friman lands with a nice body punch.
Friman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Friman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Friman fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Friman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Friman.
Matsunaga thows a leg kick but Friman checks it #TD#
and Friman counters with a shoot takedown. Matsunaga fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Friman trying to control but Matsunaga is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking for a triangle but Friman pushes his legs off easily.
Friman is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Friman defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Friman wants to control from the top but Matsunaga keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Friman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Friman lands a couple of elbows.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Friman defends well.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for a guillotine here but Friman defends easily.
Friman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oskar Friman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Friman defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Friman 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!
Oskar Friman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EMP WW Tourney - Round 2
Date: Apr 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Dominguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Friman throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez scores with a jab to the head.
Friman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dominguez at a distance.
Dominguez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Friman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Friman misses with a wild body shot.
Friman misses with a body punch
and Dominguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Friman misses.
Friman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dominguez pinned against the cage. Dominguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dominguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dominguez.#CL2#
Friman instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Friman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Friman lands with a left to the head.
Friman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Friman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Friman is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Friman lands with a short shot to the head.
Friman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dominguez up against the cage.
Dominguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dominguez scores with a hook to the body.
Friman stalling.
Friman working aggressively here.
Dominguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Friman stalls.
Friman looking to stall.
Dominguez is trying to drag Friman to the mat but Friman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Dominguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Friman.
Dominguez is trying to force a seperation but Friman has the dominant position.
Dominguez blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Friman dodges an elbow strike from Dominguez.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Friman.
Dominguez is struggling to control the position.
Dominguez misses with the head strike.
Friman lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Friman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dominguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Friman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Friman digs a right hand into Dominguez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dominguez's gas tank.
Dominguez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Friman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Friman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Dominguez breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez misses with an uppercut. Friman saw that one coming.
Friman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dominguez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dominguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Friman avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
#T3##CL2#
Friman gets a clinch.
Friman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dominguez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Friman can turn it around.
Dominguez goes for a takedown attempt but Friman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Friman stuns Dominguez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Friman lands with an overhand left.
Friman lands a right hook to the body.
Dominguez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Friman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dominguez rather than just go for the knockout.
Dominguez misses with a left hand
and Friman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dominguez drops his hands momentarily and Friman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Friman doesn't manage to clinch there - Dominguez circles away.
Friman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dominguez under the eye.
Dominguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Friman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!#CL2#
Friman moves into the clinch.
Friman controlling the action here for a moment.
Dominguez pushes Friman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Dominguez lands an uppercut.
Friman managing to block the knees to the body from Dominguez.
#BC#
Dominguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Friman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Friman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dominguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Dominguez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dominguez keeps the fight on the outside.
Dominguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Friman circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Friman.
A swing and a miss from Friman.
It looked like Dominguez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Friman lands a nice looking body shot.
Friman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dominguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Friman tests Dominguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Friman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
No joy there for Dominguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Friman instigates a clinch.
Friman keeps control of Dominguez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Dominguez.
Friman misses with a punch on the inside.
Dominguez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Friman.
Dominguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Friman lands a shot to the body.
Oskar Friman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Friman misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Dominguez gets control of Friman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dominguez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Friman controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Friman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez passes into half guard.
Dominguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Friman moves into full guard.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
Dominguez trying to control but Friman is working from the bottom.
Friman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dominguez.
Friman is trying to control the position but Dominguez postures up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Friman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman has his hands on Dominguez's head, controlling the position.
Friman is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
Dominguez with a nice head shot there.
Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez throwing strikes from guard but Friman blocks nicely.
Dominguez forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Ground and pound from Dominguez.
Friman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Friman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Friman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friman wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Friman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Friman wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Friman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez won't allow Friman to sweep him here.
Friman wants to hit a switch here but Dominguez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Friman there!
Dominguez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Friman's face.
Dominguez unloading with bombs!
Dominguez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dominguez dominating with strikes here.
Rico Dominguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dominguez lands a big elbow.
Friman is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Dominguez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Friman misses with an uppercut. Dominguez saw that one coming.
Friman moves out of range as Dominguez strikes.
Oskar Friman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dominguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Friman swivels and escapes.
Friman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Friman forces Dominguez back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Dominguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dominguez works Friman's body with a nice hook.
Dominguez looks to land a left hand but Friman moved out of range nicely.
Friman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dominguez moves forwards but Friman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Friman.
Dominguez tries to bum rush Friman with a series of wild strikes but Friman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dominguez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friman tries to move into range but Dominguez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dominguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friman lands a nice hook to Dominguez's body. Dominguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Friman moves out of range.
Friman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dominguez.
Dominguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Friman walks into a jab.
Friman takes a swing at Dominguez's ribcage but misses.
Dominguez tests Friman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Friman digs a good hook to Dominguez's body.
Friman looks to throw the jab but Dominguez is out of range.
Dominguez slips a straight right by Friman.#CL2#
Friman rushes Dominguez and presses him up against the cage.
Friman just leaning against Dominguez, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dominguez.
Friman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dominguezs head.
Dominguez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dominguez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Friman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Friman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Dominguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friman throws a body punch but Dominguez moves out of range. #T2##TD2#
Friman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dominguez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Friman connects with a decent elbow.
Dominguez sneaks back into half guard.
Friman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dominguez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Friman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Friman's back!
Dominguez avoiding Friman 's attempts to control his hands.
Friman tries to escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Dominguez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Friman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dominguez is throwing strikes but Friman counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Friman regains half guard.
Dominguez winds up and cracks Friman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Friman is trying to maintain the position but Dominguez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Dominguez is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Friman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dominguez.
Dominguez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Friman is pulling down on Dominguez's head. It's preventing any offense from Dominguez, at least for the moment.
Friman wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez pushing down on Friman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dominguez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oskar Friman.
I think Friman 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oskar Friman!
Oskar Friman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EMP Jodson vs Boaz
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Xinhai throws out a loose jab but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Friman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Xinhai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Friman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Our spies down at at Zero Tolerance inform us that Xinhai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xinhai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Friman scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friman prevents Xinhai from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Xinhai keeping full guard, as Friman tries to pass.
Friman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Friman throwing strikes but missing.
Friman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Friman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Friman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xinhai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xinhai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friman won't allow Xinhai to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Xinhai throws a hook but Friman blocks it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Friman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Friman misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Friman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Xinhai did well to prevent Friman getting side control.
Friman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Friman controlling the pace.
Friman with the ground and pound but Xinhai uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Xinhai keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Friman works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Xinhai is not content to let Friman control the position.
Friman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Friman throwing shots but Xinhai is blocking nicely.
Xinhai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Friman. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Friman 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.
Friman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Friman trying to control from half guard but Xinhai is working away.
Friman is nestled in close to Xinhai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman dominated that 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.
#R2#
Friman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Friman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xinhai ducks under a wild hook from Friman.
Friman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xinhai defends it nicely.
Xinhai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Friman throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Friman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Friman shoots and misses
and Xinhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Friman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Xinhai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Friman feinted with a counter takedown.
Oskar Friman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xinhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Friman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xinhai.
Friman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
A big left from Friman misses.
Nice sprawl there from Xinhai as Friman shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xinhai! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Friman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Xinhai misses.
Friman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Xinhai takes a swing at Friman's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Nice body punch from Friman.
Xinhai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Friman circles away quickly and effectively.
Friman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xinhai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friman lands a slapping body shot.
Friman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xinhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xinhai. Friman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friman scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Friman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xinhai.#TD#
Friman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Xinhai pushes Friman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Friman misses the body punch
and Xinhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Xinhai.
Friman lands a nice shot that snaps Xinhai's head back.
Xinhai scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xinhai throws a lazy right hand but Friman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Friman missing with a left hand there. Xinhai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Friman throws a body punch but Xinhai moves out of range.
Friman throws a body shot but no joy.
Xinhai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xinhai misses with a straight left.
Friman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xinhai but Xinhai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xinhai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Xinhai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Friman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Friman throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Friman.
Friman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xinhai.
Xinhai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Friman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xinhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Friman.#TD#
Friman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Friman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xinhai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xinhai keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Friman landing some decent shots from guard.
Friman won't allow Xinhai to get back to his feet.
Friman wants to control from the top but Xinhai keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Friman staying out of range there.
Friman doesn't manage to clinch there - Xinhai circles away.
Xinhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Friman is looking to wear down Xinhai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Friman misses with a shot to the body
and Xinhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Xinhai.
Friman scores with a body shot.
Friman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xinhai on the side of the head.
Friman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xinhai.
Friman tries to clinch but Xinhai moves out of range.
Yang Xinhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Friman misses with a wild body shot.
Friman jabs at Xinhai's body.
Friman throws a body shot but no joy.
Xinhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Friman lands with a shot to the body.
Friman shoots in for a double leg but Xinhai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xinhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friman.
Xinhai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Xinhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Friman.
Friman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xinhai misses with a hook.#T4#
Friman connects with a nice looking jab.
Yang Xinhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xinhai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Friman backs off Xinhai throws a huge counter combo but Friman manages to avoid it all.
Friman misses with a body shot.
Xinhai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Friman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xinhai counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xinhai moves away.
Xinhai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xinhai swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Friman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Xinhai!
The ground and pound from Friman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Friman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Friman 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!
Oskar Friman opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
EMP Tower vs S.Heavyweight 4
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Friman misses the jab.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Friman tries to clinch but Dong is having none of it.
Friman connects with a body shot that sends Dong's belly button to the back.
Friman moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dong.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Friman.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friman.
Friman throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Dong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friman manages to avoid it.
Friman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Friman throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Dong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Friman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Friman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dong misses with a hook to the body
and Friman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dong moves in looking to clinch but Friman pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Friman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dong defends well and Friman ends up having to push Dong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Friman throws a shot to the body.
Friman with a jab.
Friman stuns Dong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dong throws a leg kick but Friman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Friman is looking to wear down Dong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dong misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Friman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dong!
Friman trying to control the action but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dong tries to bench press Friman off him but Friman keeps the position.
Dong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Friman's best efforts.
Friman trying to control from half guard but Dong is working away.
Dong is looking to control Friman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dong avoid being mounted?#T2#
Friman wants to take a breather but Dong is having none of it.
Friman working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Friman there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dong actively working from the bottom here.
Friman throws a strike but Dong avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB2#
Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Friman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Friman forces his way into half guard.
Friman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Friman winds up and cracks Dong with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Dong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Friman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dong is staying active underneath Friman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Friman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Friman's back!
Our spies down at at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys inform us that Dong has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Friman rolls, trying to escape but Dong keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Dong is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Friman taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Dong.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yung Hung Dong!
An out of breath Yung Hung Dong 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:
EMP MacGowan vs Snowdon
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Friman moves away from the strike by Nagasaki. #CL2#
Friman moves into the clinch.
Friman scores with a shot to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Friman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Friman.
Nagasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Friman tries to throw a body punch but Nagasaki avoids it by throwing Friman back against the cage.
Friman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nagasaki blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow.
Friman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Friman controlling the action here for a moment.
Friman blocking some punches.
Friman is trying to push Nagasaki away but Nagasaki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Nagasaki has Friman pushed against the cage.
Nagasaki tries a body shot but Friman blocks it.
#T1#
Friman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Friman tries a body shot but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nagasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Friman controls his hands.
Friman is struggling to control the position.
Friman prevents a body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki tries a body shot but Friman blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Friman.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Friman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Friman controls his hands.
Nagasaki pushes Friman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagasaki throws a head punch that misses.
Friman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nagasakis head.
Good body shot from Friman.
Friman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Friman blocks a body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Nagasaki blocks a body shot from Friman.
Friman scores with a hook to the body.
Friman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Friman is looking for a takedown.
Friman working aggressively here.
Friman tries for a takedown but Nagasaki manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Friman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagasaki looks to throw the jab but Friman is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friman works Nagasaki's body with a nice hook.
Friman lands a jab to the head.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
Friman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Friman misses with a looping left.
Friman moves away from the strike by Nagasaki. #T3#
Nagasaki connects with a body shot.
Friman works the jab nicely.
Nagasaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Friman lands with an uppercut that bounces Nagasaki off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Nagasaki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Friman to the ground. Nagasaki is now in Friman's guard.
Friman controls Nagasaki momentarily but Nagasaki frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nagasaki preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Nagasaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Friman has wrist control.
Nagasaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nagasaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Friman keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Nagasaki has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nagasaki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nagasaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Friman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Friman is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Friman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oskar Friman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friman.
Friman slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
Friman feints the counter takedown.
Friman throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Friman blocks the low kick.
Friman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nagasaki defends it well.
Oskar Friman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Friman jabs Nagasaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Friman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Friman with the counter takedown but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Friman misses with a hook
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Friman misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Friman.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Oskar Friman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Friman looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
A jab from Friman misses.
Nagasaki throws a chopping leg kick but Friman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Friman throws a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head but Nagasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Friman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Friman's coach down at Secret Lab was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Friman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Friman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nagasaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Friman somewhat.
Nagasaki is looking to counter punch.
Nagasaki throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Friman to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Nagasaki. Beautiful body shot.
Nagasaki connects with a body shot.
Friman swings widly with a right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Friman thinking.
Friman misses with a hook
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Friman misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Friman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot
and Friman counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Friman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Friman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Friman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Nagasaki coming out on top.
Nagasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Friman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Friman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Friman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Friman lands a jab to the nose.
Friman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nagasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki attempts a counter takedown but Friman avoids it well and moves away.
Nagasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Friman.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
Friman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagasaki misses the jab.#T4#
Friman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Friman goes for a double leg but Nagasaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nagasaki continues to drive forward.
Santosh Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Friman.
Friman with a nice cross.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Friman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
Nagasaki sizes up Friman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nagasaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Friman misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagasaki connects with a nice looking jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagasaki.
Good standup being displayed there by Friman as he connects with a hook.
Friman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nagasaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki 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#
Nagasaki walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Friman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagasaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Friman.
Nagasaki connects with a crisp jab.
Friman blocks a jab.
It seemed like Friman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Friman misses with a hook
and Friman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman misses the jab.
Friman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nagasaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Nagasaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Friman finds it's way round the side to connect with Nagasaki's head.
Friman scores with a hook.
Nagasaki blocks a jab.
Friman throws out a loose jab but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Friman rushes Nagasaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Friman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Friman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nagasaki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
Nagasaki digs a right hand into Friman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Friman's gas tank.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Friman misses with a punch to the body.
Friman misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Friman is trying to stall.
#T2#
Nagasaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki digs a right hand underneath Friman's ribcage. Friman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Friman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nagasaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nagasaki can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Nagasaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Friman misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Friman tries to stall but Nagasaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Friman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Friman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Friman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki lands a body shot.
Nagasaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oskar Friman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nagasaki tries to throw a body punch but Friman avoids it by throwing Nagasaki back against the cage.
Nagasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
A body shot lands from Friman.
Nagasaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Friman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Friman throws a head punch that misses.
Nagasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frimans head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nagasaki.#TD#
Nagasaki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nagasaki postures up in Friman's guard and throws a big left but Friman blocks it.
Friman keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Friman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nagasaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Friman keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Friman.#TD2#
Friman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki is pulling down on Friman's head. It's preventing any offense from Friman, at least for the moment.
Friman postures up and lands a big shot to Nagasaki's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Santosh Nagasaki.
I think Nagasaki 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
A very excited looking Santosh Nagasaki 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.
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Event:
EMP Alcala vs Boaz
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Xinhai misses #TD2#
and Friman counters with a takedown into side control.
Xinhai pushes Friman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Friman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Friman misses with the ground and pound.
Friman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Friman is chipping away with strikes.
Xinhai is trying to buck Friman off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Friman working the ground and pound but Xinhai is defending the strikes.
Friman trying to control the action but Xinhai is working from the bottom. #T1#
Friman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
An elbow from Friman crashes against the mat.
Xinhai is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Friman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Friman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Xinhai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Friman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Xinhai is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Friman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Friman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Xinhai is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman throws a strike aimed at the side of Xinhai's head but Xinhai avoids it well.
Xinhai is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Friman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Friman working the ground and pound.
Friman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Friman scores with punches from side control.
Friman controlling the position.
The strikes coming from Friman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Xinhai parries the strikes from Friman easily there. Friman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Xinhai to escape.
Friman working the ground and pound but Xinhai is defending the strikes.
Xinhai dodges the ground and pound from Friman.
Friman working the head with strikes. #T3#
Friman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Friman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Xinhai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Friman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Friman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Friman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Friman tries to score with some ground and pound. Xinhai controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Friman in side control, throwing shots but Xinhai defends. #T4#
Xinhai is trying to buck Friman off.
Friman is chipping away with strikes.
Friman lands a few punches from side control.
Xinhai parries the strikes from Friman easily there. Friman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Xinhai to escape.
Friman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Friman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Xinhai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Friman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friman is looking to take a break and control but Xinhai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Friman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Friman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xinhai doesn't seem bothered though.
Xinhai lands a lovely overhand right.
Oskar Friman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xinhai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xinhai wants it to stay on the feet.
Friman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xinhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Friman just misses with a punch to the body.
Friman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xinhai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Friman misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman lands a nice hook to Xinhai's body. Xinhai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xinhai works Friman's body with a nice hook.
Xinhai throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Friman shoots in and bounces Xinhai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Xinhai keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Friman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Friman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oskar Friman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xinhai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Xinhai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Friman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Xinhai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Friman.
Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Friman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xinhai is looking to stand back up but Friman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Xinhai.
Friman 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.
Xinhai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Friman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Xinhai tries to kick Friman off but Friman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Friman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Xinhai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Friman.
Friman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Friman slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Xinhai has hold of Friman's hands but Friman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Friman trying to control from half guard but Xinhai is working away.
Friman working Xinhai over with strikes.
Friman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Friman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Xinhai defending well though. #T4#
Xinhai scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Friman manages to mount him!
Xinhai squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Friman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Xinhai is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Friman looking to finish with strikes here!
Friman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Xinhai hang on?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Friman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Xinhai is bucking up trying to escape but Friman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman 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#
Friman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xinhai moves away.
Xinhai connects with the punch.
Friman scores with a decent looking hook.
Xinhai scores with a nice strike.
Friman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xinhai throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Friman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman misses with a takedown
and Xinhai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Friman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Friman.
Nice sprawl there from Xinhai as Friman shoots in.
Yang Xinhai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Friman.
Friman just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friman. Xinhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Xinhai misses the target.
Yang Xinhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xinhai throws a good cross that connects.
Friman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Friman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xinhai slips a straight right by Friman.#T2#
Friman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Xinhai throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.
Friman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xinhai rather than just go for the knockout.
Friman slips under a jab.
Friman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xinhai stuns Friman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Friman misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Friman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Xinhai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friman with a nice head shot there.
Friman stands up over Xinhai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Friman stops Xinhai from standing up.
Friman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Xinhai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman throwing strikes from guard but Xinhai blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xinhai being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Xinhai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Friman.
Friman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xinhai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friman working some strikes from top position.
Friman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Friman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yang Xinhai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xinhai ducks under a wild hook from Friman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Friman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Friman 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!
In his post fight interview, Oskar Friman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TGC 81
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Visions with a hook.
Friman throws a lazy right hand but Visions sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Visions is looking to counter the offense by Friman and move into the clinch.
Friman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Visions.
Visions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Visions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Friman.
Friman misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Visions clinches.
Friman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Visions backwards.
Friman pushes Visions back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Friman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Friman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Friman avoiding damage.
Visions avoiding damage.
Visions blocks an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Friman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Visions misses with the head strike.
Visions cracks Friman with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Visions fails to land.
Friman blocks a body shot from Visions. #T1#
Visions scores with a shoulder strike.
Visions throws a head punch that misses.
Visions scores with a shot to the side of Friman's head.
Visions tries to work over Friman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Visions lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Friman scores with a shoulder strike.
Friman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Visions's elbow.
Friman lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Friman.
Friman lands with a light punch inside.
Friman tries a body shot but Visions blocks it.
Friman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Visionss head.
The referee calls for Friman to work.
Visions lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Visions up against the cage.
Visions misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Visions lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Visions swings wildly with an uppercut but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Visions goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Friman tries a body shot but Visions blocks it.
Come on Friman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Friman.
Still in the clinch, Visions scores with a nice short uppercut.
Visions goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Visions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Visions has a couple of punches blocked by Friman.
Friman is working Visions over against the cage.
Friman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Friman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Friman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Visions tries to throw a body punch but Friman avoids it by throwing Visions back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Friman.
Visions misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Visions.
A short right from Visions on the inside.
Friman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Visions swings wildly with an uppercut but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Visions is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Visions struggles to land a body shot inside as Friman controls his hands.
The referee calls for Friman to work.
Visions goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Friman taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Friman.
A left hand lands to the body for Friman.
Friman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Visions is looking to control Friman's arms but Friman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Visions has his back to the cage.
Visions misses with the head strike.
Visions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Visions tries a body shot but Friman blocks it.
Visions tries to throw a body punch but Friman avoids it by throwing Visions back against the cage.
Visions misses with some punches.
Friman prevents a body shot from Visions.
Friman effectively controlling the action here.
Visions lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Visions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Friman is struggling to control the position.
Friman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Visions's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Friman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Friman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Friman on the inside.
Visions misses with a hook to the ribs.
Visions throws a head punch that misses.
Visions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Friman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oskar Friman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Visions's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jab from Visions.
Friman avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Visions misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for Visions. That snapped Friman's head back.
Friman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Visions.#CL2#
Visions tries to keep at a distance but Friman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Visions misses with a punch to the body.
Friman lands a left hand.
Visions swings wildly with an uppercut but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Visions is trying to maintain a safe position but Friman gets an underhook and turns Visions into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Friman.
Oskar Friman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman lands with a short shot to the head.
Visions misses with a punch on the inside.
Friman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Visions misses with a body punch.
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!
Visions lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Friman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Visions backwards. #T1#
Visions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Friman lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Friman.
A short right from Friman on the inside.
Visions tries to stall but Friman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Visions goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Visions throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman.
Friman lands a left hand.
Friman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Visions misses with the head strike.
Visions tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Visions.
Friman working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Friman.
Friman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Visions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Friman lands with a left to the head.
Visions lands a body shot. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from Friman.
Friman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Friman misses with a body punch.
Visions cracks Friman with a nice body shot.
Friman tries to work over Visions's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Friman as the two fighters clinch.
Visions prevents a body shot from Friman.
Friman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Visions is trying to stall.
Friman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Visions backwards.
Friman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Visions creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Friman blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Friman.
Visions misses with a hook from the clinch.
Friman tries to work over Visions's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Friman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Visions.
Friman stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Friman.
Friman is working Visions over against the cage.
Friman lands with a left to the head.
Visions using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Friman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Friman lands with a light punch inside.
Friman is leaning against Visions and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Visions gets through Friman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Visions lands with a left to the head.
Visions misses with some punches.
Friman lands with a left to the head.
Friman misses with a body punch.
Visions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Visions swings wildly with an uppercut but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Visions creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Friman. #T4#
Friman lands a shot to the body.
Friman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Visions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Friman scores with a shoulder strike.
Friman slows down the pace here.
Friman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Visions lands a shoulder strike.
Visions has a couple of punches blocked by Friman.
Visions is trying to stall.
Friman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Friman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Friman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Friman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Visions fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Visions slips a straight right by Friman.
Visions takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Visions looks to score with a jab to the body but Friman is just out of range.#CL#
Visions gets a clinch.
Friman lands with a right to the head.
Friman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Visions blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Friman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friman.
Friman lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Visions.
Friman avoiding damage.
Friman blocks an uppercut.
Visions lands an uppercut.
Friman pushes Visions back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friman tries to throw a body punch but Visions avoids it by throwing Friman back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Visions.
Friman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Visions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Friman.
Visions takes a shot to the head.
Friman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Visions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Friman.
Visions swings wildly with an uppercut but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Visions misses with the head strike.
Friman is working Visions over against the cage.
Visions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Friman blocks a body shot from Visions.
Friman lands a left hand.
Friman lands with a short shot to the head.
Visions trying to control the position but instead, Friman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Visions into the cage.
Friman stalling the fight.
#T2#
Visions working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Visions tries to throw a body punch but Friman avoids it by throwing Visions back against the cage.
Friman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Friman blocking some punches.
Visions throws a head punch that misses.
Visions misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Visions fails to land.
Friman pushes Visions back against the cage and lands a hook 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!
Friman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Visions misses with the head strike.
Friman stalls.
Visions misses with the head strike.
Visions trying to stall but Friman improves his position.
Friman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Visions lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Friman scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Friman. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Friman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Friman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Visions tries a body shot but Friman blocks it.
Friman lands with a short shot to the head.
Visions working aggressively here.
Visions misses with a hook from the clinch.
Friman lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Visions is rocked!
Friman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Visions is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Friman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Friman.
Friman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Friman gets through Visions's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Friman.
Friman dips a shoulder and cracks Visions with a mighty uppercut! Visions falls back against the cage and Friman unloads with a barrage of strikes! Visions is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Friman screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oskar Friman!
After the fight, Oskar Friman 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:
TGC 75
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Metharom lands with a cross.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Friman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Friman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Metharom on the side of the head.
Friman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Friman tries to clinch up but Metharom circles away and keeps his distance.
Friman shoots in looking for a takedown but Metharom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Friman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Metharom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Friman throws out the jab.
Metharom slaps away a takedown attempt from Friman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Friman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Metharom, right into the meat.
Friman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Friman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Friman wants to clinch.
Friman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Secret Lab in the buildup to the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Metharom. That's going to slow Friman down. #T1#
Friman misses the jab.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Metharom lunges at Friman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Friman's hand.
Friman misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Friman.
Friman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Friman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Metharom throws a leg kick which misses Friman's front leg but catches the back leg as Friman tries to avoid it.
Friman throws a hook to the side of Metharom's head but Metharom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom throws the left hand but Friman avoids the punch easily.
Friman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.#CL#
Friman drives through and clinches with Metharom against the cage.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Friman avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage. #BC2#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metharom lands with an uppercut that bounces Friman off the cage and back into range.
Metharom throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom staying out of range there.
Metharom throws a leg kick which misses Friman's front leg but catches the back leg as Friman tries to avoid it.
Friman throws a series of punches but Metharom avoids them all with ease.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom cracks Friman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Metharom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Friman.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Friman.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Friman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Friman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Metharom slips a jab from Friman.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
Metharom stuffs the takedown attempt from Friman. Friman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Friman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Friman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Friman looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.
A head kick misses from Metharom. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Metharom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Metharom.
Friman throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Friman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Friman.
Friman throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Friman misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Friman digs a good body shot into Metharom's ribs.
Metharom thumps Friman with a low kick.
Metharom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Friman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Metharom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Metharom there.
Friman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom scoring well with a low kick there.
Metharom sizes up Friman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Friman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Metharom in his tracks. #T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Friman or perhaps it was just good defense by Metharom, which made it look bad.
Friman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Friman tries to bum rush Metharom with a series of wild strikes but Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Metharom misses.
A slow jab from Friman misses its intended target.
Friman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Friman misses with a looping left.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Friman.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Friman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Friman.
Metharom misses with a low kick.
Friman moves away from the strike by Metharom.
Metharom slaps away a takedown attempt from Friman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Metharom slips a jab from Friman.
Metharom lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Friman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Friman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klahan Metharom dominated that round.
That's time! Friman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friman tries to clinch up
and Friman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Friman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Metharom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Friman is controlling him.
Friman won't allow Metharom to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman trying to control but Metharom is working from the bottom.
Metharom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Metharom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Friman 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.
Friman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Metharom looking to pass the guard.
Metharom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Metharom stopping the sweep attempt from Friman.
Metharom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Friman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Friman pulls Metharom in to control the position. #T2#
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.
Friman keeping moving, preventing Metharom from controlling successfully.
Metharom wants to stand but Friman has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Friman blocks a jab.
Friman misses with an uppercut.
Friman misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Friman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metharom lands a slapping body shot.
Metharom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metharom moves out of range as Friman strikes.
Friman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Friman tries to counter with a takedown but Metharom is quick to defend against it.
Friman just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Friman looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Metharom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Friman's shoulder, as Friman tries to avoid the shot.
Friman attempts a counter takedown but Metharom avoids it well and moves away.
Friman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Metharom.#T3#
Metharom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Friman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Friman moves out of range easily.
Friman moves out of range of the body kick.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Friman.
Friman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Friman dives in and scores a takedown into Metharom's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metharom 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.
Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Metharom has momentary wrist control but Friman slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Friman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Metharom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Friman throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Metharom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Metharom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Friman preventing the sweep.
Friman landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Metharom keeping full guard, as Friman tries to pass.
Metharom keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metharom 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oskar Friman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Metharom staying out of range there.#CL#
Friman closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Metharom.
Metharom misses with some punches.
Friman has Metharom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Metharom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Friman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Friman wants to get back to striking at distance but Metharom won't allow it.
Friman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Metharom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Metharom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Friman moves in looking to clinch but Metharom pushes him off.
Metharom misses with a left hand #TD#
and Friman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Metharom is looking to get back to is feet but Friman passes into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Metharom tries to improve position but can't.
Friman tries to score with some ground and pound. Metharom controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Friman is looking to take a break and control but Metharom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Metharom manages to get back to half guard.
Friman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Friman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Metharom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Friman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Metharom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Friman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Friman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Metharom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Friman.
The fighters are battling for position here. Metharom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Friman being controlled here momentarily.
Friman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Friman stands up over Metharom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Friman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Friman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Metharom is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Metharom looking to pass the guard.
Friman controls Metharom momentarily but Metharom frees himself.
Metharom passes Friman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Metharom in particular looking to stall.
Friman is trying to maintain the position but Metharom is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Friman tries to roll over but Metharom keeps him under control.
Friman moves into full guard.
Metharom won't allow Friman to sweep him here.
Metharom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Metharom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Metharom won't allow Friman to sweep him here.
Friman is trying to keep Metharom in close.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Metharom is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Friman defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
Metharom scores with a decent looking hook.
Metharom connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - Friman coming out on top.
Friman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Metharoms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
An inside leg kick lands from Metharom.
Friman throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metharom lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Friman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Metharom wants to sweep here but Friman controlling him for the moment.
Friman working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oskar Friman.
I think Friman 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oskar Friman!
A less than humble Oskar Friman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
TGC 71: Birthday Bashing 2
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Friman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Dominguez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dominguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Friman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dominguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Friman trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Friman keeps working.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Friman defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Friman defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dominguez trying to control from Friman's half guard. Friman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Friman pulls Dominguez in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Friman.
Dominguez throws a strike but Friman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Friman is stalling in the full guard.
Friman wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Friman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dominguez won't allow Friman to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dominguez's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym 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.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Friman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Friman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Friman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Friman controlling the pace.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Friman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez gets full guard.
Dominguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Dominguez is looking for a triangle but Friman pushes his legs off easily.
Friman stopping the sweep attempt from Dominguez.#T3##SUB#
Friman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dominguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Friman has managed to get both his arms back between Dominguez's legs - danger averted.
Friman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dominguez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Friman is controlling him well.
Friman wants to control but Dominguez is keeping him busy.
Dominguez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Friman connects with a decent elbow.
Dominguez sneaks back into half guard.
Friman controlling the pace.
Friman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Friman has control of the leg.
Friman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Friman working Dominguez over with strikes here.
Dominguez holds on, trying desperately to control.
Dominguez is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friman controlling his opponent.
Dominguez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oskar Friman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dominguez slips under a jab.
Rico Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Friman throws out the jab.
Friman throws a body shot but no joy.
Friman misses with an uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dominguez or perhaps it was just good defense by Friman, which made it look bad.
Friman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dominguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Dominguez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Friman throws a lazy uppercut
and Dominguez counters with a left to the body.
Friman throws out a powerful jab.
Dominguez throws a series of punches but Friman avoids them all with ease.
Dominguez tries to move into range but Friman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dominguez blocks a jab.
Friman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dominguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friman was well out of range. Poor timing from Dominguez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Friman counters with a stiff right hand.
Friman throws a body shot but no joy.
Friman blocks a leg kick.
Friman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dominguezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Dominguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Friman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dominguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dominguez is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Dominguez lands.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dominguez misses with a low kick as Friman jumps back.
Dominguez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Friman has time to react.
Dominguez dodges the punch combination from Friman.
Dominguez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dominguez dives in and grabs Friman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Friman pushes down on Dominguez's head and hops out.#CL#
Dominguez gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Friman as Dominguez tries to tie him up.
Dominguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Friman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Friman trying to stall but Dominguez improves his position.
Friman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dominguez throws an elbow that misses.
Dominguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Friman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Friman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dominguez throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Dominguez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominguez controlling the action here for a moment.
Dominguez misses with a body punch.
Dominguez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dominguez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dominguez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Friman.
Friman lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Friman breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Friman pushes Dominguez up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Friman.
Friman blocks the elbow strike.
Friman taking a breather.
Dominguez misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Friman lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with an elbow over the top.
Dominguez has Friman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Friman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Dominguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominguez effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Friman.
Friman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Friman breaks from the clinch.
Friman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dominguez.
Friman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Friman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Friman scores with a nice head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Dominguez 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Friman darts in and clinches Dominguez up against the cage.
Friman blocking some punches.
Dominguez misses with some punches.
#T4#
Dominguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dominguez throws an elbow but misses.
Dominguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Friman is trying to maintain a safe position but Dominguez gets an underhook and turns Friman into the cage.
Friman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dominguez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Friman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Friman is looking to clinch.
Dominguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!#CL2#
Friman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Friman trying to stall but Dominguez improves his position.
Friman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dominguez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Friman can turn it around.
Dominguez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Friman is defending well.
Dominguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dominguez misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Friman has him pressed against the cage.
Dominguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Friman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Friman swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dominguez throws a low kick, looking for Friman's leg but Friman calmly moves out of range.
Dominguez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oskar Friman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dominguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Friman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dominguez misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Friman! But no joy.
Friman takes one to the chin there.
Friman moves out of range of the strikes.
Friman connects with a nice looking jab.
Friman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Donk. Dominguez catches Friman right on the button with a cross.
Friman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dominguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Friman on the side of the head.
Friman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friman is looking to clinch but Dominguez is avoiding it.
No luck for Dominguez with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the body from Dominguez misses #CL2#
and Friman moves into the clinch.
Friman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Friman breaks from the clinch.
Dominguez wants to clinch.#T1#
Friman misses with a looping left.
Friman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oskar Friman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Friman is looking to clinch.
Friman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friman misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Friman.
An attempted straight right counter from Dominguez misses the target.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Friman enables Dominguez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Friman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Friman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dominguez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Friman trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Friman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dominguez.
Friman wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dominguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Friman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dominguez. #T2#
Dominguez looks to land a strike but Friman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Friman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dominguez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Friman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dominguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Dominguez looking to sit in guard and control but Friman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dominguez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Friman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Friman is controlling well.
Dominguez trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Friman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Friman is looking to take a break and control but Dominguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Friman trying to control from half guard but Dominguez is working away.
Dominguez trying to get back to full guard but Friman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dominguez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Friman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Friman is continuing to stall.
Dominguez postures up in Friman's guard and throws a big left but Friman blocks it.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
Dominguez throws an elbow that misses. Friman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dominguez's guard. Nice move by Friman!#REVB#
Dominguez trying to control the position.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Dominguez 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.
Rico Dominguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rico Dominguez.
Well Friman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!
An out of breath Oskar Friman 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:
TGC Crucible 27
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1#
A low kick from McDonald misses
and Friman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Friman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Friman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
McDonald has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Friman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Friman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Friman.
Friman just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Friman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Friman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Friman scores with a body shot.
Friman misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Friman thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Friman misses the body punch
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Friman tries to clinch but McDonald moves away
and McDonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Friman thinking.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Friman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Friman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oskar Friman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
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!
Nice sprawl there from McDonald as Friman shoots in.
McDonald throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.
Friman misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Friman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Friman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Friman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDonald rather than just go for the knockout.
Friman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Friman has managed to clinch.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
Friman lands an uppercut.#T3#
A short left from Friman.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Friman throws a good cross that connects.
Friman swings widly with a right hand
and Friman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friman cracks McDonald with a hook to the temple - McDonald is on wobbly legs here! Friman swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! McDonald falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Friman wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oskar Friman!
A relieved looking Oskar Friman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Tubridy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tubridy lands a jab-cross combination.
A cross from Friman lands.
Tubridy cracks a nice hook into Friman's ribs.
Friman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tubridy lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Tubridy misses.
Friman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#
Tubridy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tubridy walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Friman swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oskar Friman!
An out of breath Oskar Friman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ryan Tubridy spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck this shit '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Monroe needs to keep his hands up - Friman had a free shot at his head there.
Friman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monroe.
Monroe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Friman gets caught napping as Monroe dives in and scores a takedown. Friman manages to retain guard.
Friman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Friman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe controlling from the top position.
Monroe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Monroe working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Friman wants to improve his position but instead Monroe has moved into half guard.
Friman wants to get back to full guard.
Monroe wants to free his trapped foot but Friman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Friman tries to get to full guard but Monroe has control of the leg.
Friman is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Monroe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Friman is just riding it out for now. Monroe eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Friman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Friman trying to control but Monroe postures up.
Monroe is keen to just control but Friman is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Monroe dives in and grabs Friman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Friman pushes down on Monroe's head and hops out.
Oskar Friman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Monroe.
Monroe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monroe misses with a body kick.#T3#
Monroe tries for a takedown but Friman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Friman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ricky Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Friman - just one landing.
Friman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Monroe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Friman on his heels. He'll look to pass Friman's guard now, I'm sure.
Monroe won't allow Friman to sweep him here.
Friman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Monroe's guard. #REVR#
Monroe managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Friman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Friman stopping the sweep attempt from Monroe.#T4#
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Friman stops Monroe from standing up.
Monroe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Friman lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monroe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Monroe is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oskar Friman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Monroe shoots in looking for a takedown. Friman tries to sprawl out of it but Monroe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Friman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Friman tries to counter with a takedown but Monroe is quick to defend against it.
Monroe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Friman missing with a left hand there. Monroe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Friman lands a nice hook to Monroe's body. Monroe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monroe throws a leg kick which misses Friman's front leg but catches the back leg as Friman tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friman throws a body shot but no joy.
Friman is looking to wear down Monroe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Friman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Monroe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Friman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Friman lands a couple of elbows.
Monroe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monroe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Monroe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monroe keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Friman wants to pass the guard but Monroe is keeping the position.
Friman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Monroe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Friman working a defensive guard here.
Monroe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Friman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Monroe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Monroe won't allow Friman to sweep him here.
Monroe trying to control but Friman is working from the bottom.
Monroe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Friman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Friman has Monroe pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Friman throws a shot to the body.
Friman misses with a body shot
and Monroe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Monroe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Friman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Friman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Friman sets himself, and Monroe steps forward looking for the clinch! Friman avoids it this time.
Monroe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friman.
Friman has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monroe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Friman forces Monroe back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Friman misses with a body shot.
Monroe with the counter takedown but Friman avoids it easily.
Friman lands a jab to Monroe's midsection.
Monroe wants to clinch.
Friman attempts a counter takedown but Monroe avoids it well and moves away.
Friman swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Oskar Friman is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Monroe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Friman is trying to defend but Monroe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Friman tries to roll over but Monroe keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe is pressing down on Friman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Friman is holding on for now. #T1#
Monroe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Friman's head.
Friman wants to get back to full guard.
Monroe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Friman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Friman is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Monroe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Friman is refusing to be controlled, as Monroe sits in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Monroe drives through with a takedown into Friman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Friman pulls Monroe in to control the position.
Friman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monroe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Monroe has Friman pulled in close to control his posture.
Monroe is looking to stand up but Friman isn't so interested in that idea.
Friman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Monroe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Friman is aware though and is defending well.
Friman stops Monroe from standing up.
Friman with a nice head shot there.
Friman distracts Monroe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Friman lands a couple of elbows.
Monroe wants to stand up but Friman is controlling him.
Friman working some strikes from top position.
Monroe controlling Friman's posture.
Monroe keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully. #T4#
Friman is looking to pass into half guard but Monroe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Monroe is in guard.#REVB#
Monroe won't allow Friman to sweep him here.
Monroe postures up.
Monroe is looking to stand up but Friman won't let him.
Ricky Monroe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Friman trying to control the position.
Friman is pulling down on Monroe's head. It's preventing any offense from Monroe, at least for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friman 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Monroe.
I think Friman 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!
A relieved looking Oskar Friman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Osterberg (ranked 4864 p4p, 220 weight class) and Oskar Friman (ranked 5385 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; James Osterberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Oskar Friman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Friman stuffs the takedown attempt from Osterberg. Osterberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Friman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Friman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Friman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Friman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Osterberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Friman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Osterberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friman gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Osterberg (0) vs (2) Friman
Friman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Osterberg wants to improve his position but Friman is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman is controlling the pace.
Osterberg wants to improve his position but Friman is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Osterberg.
Friman stays in close to Osterberg's body and controls the position.
Osterberg is trying to control the position but Friman postures up.
Friman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osterberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osterberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Friman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Osterberg (2) vs (2) Friman
Osterberg being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg pushes down on Friman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Friman is defending against the submission attempts here by Osterberg.
Osterberg seems to be working for a kimura but Friman defends the submission attempt.
Osterberg is looking to advance position but Friman won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Osterberg (5) vs (2) Friman
Friman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Friman tries to lock up and control but Osterberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Osterberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Osterberg works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Osterberg (8) vs (2) Friman
Osterberg patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Osterberg has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Osterberg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Friman is defending well though. Osterberg let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman trying to control the action but Osterberg just sinks the hooks in.
Osterberg trying to control.
Friman tries to escape the position.
Friman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Osterberg.
Osterberg doesn't have the hooks in and Friman manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Osterberg (8) vs (4) Friman
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Friman being controlled here momentarily.
Friman content to stall in guard here.
Osterberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Friman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Osterberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Friman has managed to get both his arms back between Osterberg's legs - danger averted.
Osterberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Friman tries to free his leg and advance position but Osterberg is retaining full guard.
Friman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Osterberg looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Friman has picked Osterberg up and slammed him! Osterberg can't keep hold of the triangle and Friman manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Osterberg (8) vs (7) Friman
Friman taking a breather here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg is not content to let Friman control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osterberg is looking to regain half guard here but Friman keeps moving and retains side control.
Osterberg is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Friman is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Osterberg (8) vs (9) Friman
Osterberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Friman has a good base and remains in mount.
Friman controlling his opponent.
Osterberg wants to hold on but Friman pushes him away.
Friman trying to control but Osterberg is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Osterberg (10) vs (9) Friman
Friman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Osterberg is one step ahead there.
Friman is adopting a defensive guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Friman trying to keep a closed guard but Osterberg is proving a slippery customer.
Friman looking for a sweep. Not yet Friman, not yet.
Osterberg passes Friman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Friman trying to control here.
Friman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Osterberg is pressing down on Friman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Friman is holding on for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Friman is in trouble now - Osterberg has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Osterberg (13) vs (9) Friman
Friman regains half guard.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Friman is defending well.
Osterberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Friman is just riding it out for now. Osterberg eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osterberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Friman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Friman is controlling Osterberg's trapped leg to prevent Osterberg from advancing to side control.
Osterberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Friman keeps working.
Friman has his hands clasped together around Osterberg's back. He's all about the action.
Let's hope that Friman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Friman is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Osterberg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Friman controlling the position well.
Osterberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg stalling away here and it's allowed Friman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Friman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Osterberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Osterberg (13) vs (11) Friman
Osterberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Osterberg, not yet.
Osterberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Friman defends it easily.
Friman content to stall in guard here.
Osterberg looking to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Osterberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Osterberg (15) vs (11) Friman
Osterberg controlling from the top position.
Friman keeping full guard, as Osterberg tries to pass.
Osterberg wants to control from the top but Friman keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friman has Osterberg pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Oskar Friman (ranked 5352 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximillian Lydon (ranked 2194 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oskar Friman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Maximillian Lydon!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lydon shoots in for a takedown but Friman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Friman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Friman clinches up with Lydon and pushes him back against the cage.
Friman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Friman (2) vs (0) Lydon
Lydon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Friman (2) vs (2) Lydon
Friman keeping full guard, as Lydon tries to pass.
Lydon has gone for a leg lock! Friman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lydon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Friman (4) vs (2) Lydon
Lydon keeping full guard, as Friman tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydon is looking to sweep but instead, Friman has passed into half guard.
Lydon wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (7) vs (2) Lydon
Friman controlling the position easily from mount.
Lydon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Friman controlling from mount.
Friman prevents Lydon from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lydon is still trying to improve position.
Friman controlling the pace for now.
Lydon is trying desperately to improve position.
Lydon keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman controlling the position easily from mount.
Friman prevents Lydon from getting the reversal.
Friman controlling the position easily from mount.
Lydon is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman is looking to work his way around to Lydon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lydon is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lydon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Friman manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lydon to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Friman (10) vs (2) Lydon
Friman controls the position.
Friman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lydon for as long as he can get away with.
I really don't envy Lydon right now.
Lydon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lydon is desperately trying to improve his position but Friman has a good base and remains in mount.
Lydon is squirming around, avoiding Friman's attempts to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Friman controlling from the full mount.
Lydon is trying desperately to improve position.
Friman looking to control but Lydon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Friman controlling his opponent.
Lydon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Friman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lydon is not content to let Friman control the position.
Lydon moves into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lydon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Friman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Friman (10) vs (4) Lydon
Lydon pushes down on Friman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lydon seems to be looking for submissions.
Lydon is looking to advance position but Friman won't allow it.
Lydon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lydon wants to work for an arm triangle but Friman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lydon is looking for a kimura here.
Friman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Friman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Friman (12) vs (4) Lydon
Lydon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friman is one step ahead there.
Lydon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Friman tries to free his leg and advance position but Lydon is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lydon working for submissions but it's allowed Friman to get to half guard.
Friman is pressing down on Lydon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lydon is holding on for now.
Lydon is refusing to be controlled, as Friman sits in half guard.
Friman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lydon is defending against the submission attempts here by Friman.
Well, if Friman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lydon wants to get back to full guard.
Friman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Friman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lydon keeps working.
Friman passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (15) vs (4) Lydon
Friman just content to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Friman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lydon looks to move to half guard but instead Friman has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Friman (17) vs (4) Lydon
Lydon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Friman wants to control the pace but Lydon is squirming around nicely.
Lydon is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Friman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Friman controlling the position easily from mount.
Friman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lydon is looking to escape.
Lydon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Friman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lydon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lydon shrugs it off.
Lydon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Friman trying to control but Lydon is having none of it.
Lydon is looking to improve his position but Friman isn't that keen on the idea.
Friman controlling the position easily from mount.
Lydon working to try and regain half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Friman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Friman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Friman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lydon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Friman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lydon is looking to escape.
Lydon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Friman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lydon is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Nemirov throws a big shot that misses.
Nemirov defending well as Friman loads up on a big left hand.
Friman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Friman digs a good hook to Nemirov's body.
Nemirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
Nemirov misses with a double jab
and Friman counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Friman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Friman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Friman taking a breather here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friman working the ground and pound. #T1#
Nemirov tries to bench press Friman off him but Friman keeps the position.
Friman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nemirov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nemirov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nemirov tries to get out of the position.
Friman controls the position from side control.
Friman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The strikes coming from Friman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Friman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nemirov tries to bench press Friman off him but Friman keeps the position.
Friman cracks Nemirov with a big elbow.
Friman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nemirov some visible discomfort.
Friman wants to control but Nemirov is keeping him busy.
Friman lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Friman in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC2#
Nemirov is rocked!
Friman lands a strong strike to the head of Nemirov. That's dazed him! Friman looking to finish here. Nemirov is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Friman lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oskar Friman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirowski. Friman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Friman misses with a hook
#CL#
and Mirowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mirowski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Friman up against the cage.
Mirowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
Mirowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Friman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Friman.
Friman blocks a body shot from Mirowski.
Mirowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mirowski.
Still in the clinch, Mirowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Friman tries to throw a body punch but Mirowski avoids it by throwing Friman back against the cage.
Mirowski is struggling to control the position.
Mirowski blocks a body shot from Friman.
Friman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Mirowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Friman is trying to maintain a safe position but Mirowski gets an underhook and turns Friman into the cage.
Mirowski lands a shoulder strike.
Friman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mirowski is keeping busy.
Friman tries for a takedown but Mirowski manages to get underhooks.
Mirowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Friman tries to stall but Mirowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mirowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Friman has a couple of punches blocked by Mirowski.
Mirowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Friman is rocked!
Mirowski taking a breather.
Mirowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirowski stalling the fight.
A short right from Mirowski on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Friman fails to land.
Friman has a couple of punches blocked by Mirowski.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mirowski.
Mirowski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from Mirowski.
Friman struggles to land a body shot inside as Mirowski controls his hands.
Friman is looking to control Mirowski's arms but Mirowski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Friman has his back to the cage.
Mirowski lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mirowski.
Mirowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mirowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mirowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Friman is still on wobbly legs! Can Mirowski finish him?
Mirowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Friman seems to have recovered his senses.
Friman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mirowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frimans head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mirowski.
Friman looks winded!#T3#
Mirowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Mirowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mirowski lands a big right hand that drops Friman! The killer instinct kicks in and Mirowski finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mirowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karol Mirowski!
A victorious Karol Mirowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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