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Event:
GFO VI: Ozolins v Ustinov
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1# Froelich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Killer doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Froelich counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Killer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2# Froelich wants the takedown. Killer is fighting it off but Froelich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Killer's guard against the cage.#SU2# Froelich stands and steps away. Killer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2# Froelich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Killer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Froelich looking to control and managing it successfully. Froelich's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Froelich takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#T1# Froelich controlling the position well here. Killer rolled but Froelich kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2# Froelich has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Killer is in real trouble here. Froelich gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Killer is tapping out! Froelich wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grady Froelich!
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Event:
GFO III: Muniz v Felix
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1# Froelich with a lazy takedown attempt and St George counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. St George stuffs the takedown attempt from Froelich. Froelich gets slowly back to his feet. St George looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2# St George manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Froelich on his heels. He'll look to pass Froelich's guard now, I'm sure. St George stands up over Froelich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. St George distracts Froelich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. St George postures up and lands a big shot to Froelich's brow. St George wants to control from the top but Froelich keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. St George working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Froelich's head. St George not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. St George's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1# St George lands a couple of elbows. St George wants to control from the top but Froelich keeps moving. St George not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. St George in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. St George missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Froelich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St George not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. St George trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. St George landing with the ground and pound. St George trying to control the position from guard on top but Froelich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. St George advances position into side control! Froelich dodges the ground and pound from St George. Froelich wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3# Froelich is working to avoid the ground and pound but St George connects with a decent elbow. Froelich takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. St George cracks Froelich with a big right hand but Froelich just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. St George works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. St George is chipping away with strikes.
St George in side control, just content to control the action for now. Froelich on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Froelich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked St George off and has taken his back! Froelich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. St George breaks Froelich's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4# St George chips away with some ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! St George trying to control but Froelich is working from the bottom. St George controlling from the top position. St George is looking to work some ground and pound but Froelich has wrist control. St George is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. St George postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. St George working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Froelich's head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. St George slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. St George stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Froelich swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St George dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD2# St George shoots in and bounces Froelich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. St George loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. St George chips away with some ground and pound. St George has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. St George preventing the sweep. St George wants to control from the top but Froelich keeps moving. Froelich looking to control but St George passes into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw St George working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. St George thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Froelich's head. St George is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1# St George scoring with strikes to the body and head. Froelich wants to control but St George is keeping busy and won't allow it. St George working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2# St George is working for a kimura but Froelich is defending it quite comfortably.
Froelich misses with some strikes from the bottom.
St George controlling the action here. St George slips a nice elbow through Froelich's hands, connecting with Froelich's forehead. St George slows the pace down in half guard. #T2# St George working over Froelich with some ground and pound. Froelich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Froelich wants to improve his position but St George is controlling well.
St George stops Froelich from getting back to his feet.
St George trying to control the pace. #SUB2# St George is looking for a kimura here.
St George not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3# St George looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Froelich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of St George's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take St George's back! Froelich avoiding St George 's attempts to control his hands. St George rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
St George works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2# St George looking for a guillotine here but Froelich defends easily.
#SUB2# St George looking for a guillotine here but Froelich defends easily.
#T4# St George keeping moving, preventing Froelich from controlling successfully. Froelich is fighting to break St George's control of his arms but St George is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Froelich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2# St George is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St George 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# An inside leg kick lands from St George. #TD2# St George shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. St George is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. St George trying to control but Froelich is working from the bottom. St George missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. St George trying to control but Froelich is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. St George is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. St George lands a couple of decent looking shots. St George has been the more effective fighter overall so far. St George trying to control but Froelich is working from the bottom. St George stays in close to Froelich's body and controls the position. #T1# Froelich trying to strike off his back.
St George is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. St George connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB# Froelich has his foot on St George's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. St George works his way back into a safe position though. St George stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Froelich swivels though and keeps the full guard. St George postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. St George trying to control but Froelich is working from the bottom. St George works over Froelich with some ground and pound from guard.#T2# Froelich trying to control the position.
Pierre St George has got the better of the ground game so far. St George postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. St George scoring with punches to the head and body. Froelich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St George on the ground. St George lands a couple of decent looking shots. Hammerfist, elbow! yells St George's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Pierre St George is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. St George slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. St George stands and throws Froelich's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3# Froelich is letting St George control him for a moment. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. St George is continuing to stall.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Froelich fails with a takedown attempt from distance. St George is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Froelich shoots in for a double leg but St George sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2# St George closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Froelich tries to pull guard but St George forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Grady Froelich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Froelich. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. St George is trying to drag Froelich to the mat but Froelich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight! Pierre St George comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well St George 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre St George! Pierre St George decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1# A telegraphed right hand from Hindman misses the target. Froelich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hindman sprawls and moves away. Froelich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Froelich tries to counter by clinching up but Hindman breaks away and moves out of range. Hindman lands with a straight right. Froelich didn't see that one coming. Hindman's corner calls for a 1-2. Hindman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL# Froelich has closed the distance and engaged Hindman in a clinch.
Froelich is trying to stall.
Hindman misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hindman. Froelich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hindman misses with a punch on the inside.
Hindman misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hindman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hindman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hindman pushes Froelich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Hindman lands with a short shot to the head. Hindman throws a punch but it's blocked by Froelich. Hindman misses with the head strike.
#T1# Froelich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Froelich tries to stall but Hindman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hindman misses with some punches.
Hindman has a couple of punches blocked by Froelich.
Froelich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hindman has him pressed against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Hindman.
#TD# Froelich has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hindman is trying to keep an underhook but Froelich manages to get the takedown into half guard. Hindman is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2# Hindman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Hindman controlling the position well. Froelich prevents Hindman from improving his position.#T2# Hindman trying to control but Froelich postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hindman has his hands clasped together around Froelich's back. He's all about the action. Hindman won't allow Froelich to pass to mount. #SUB2# Hindman actively working from the bottom here. Froelich prevents Hindman from improving his position.#T3# Froelich tries to pass to full mount but Hindman defends it. Froelich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hindman defending well though. Hindman desperately trying to maintain half guard. Hindman is continuing to stall. Froelich slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Mark Hindman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Froelich instigates a clinch. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD# Froelich pulls Hindman into guard.
Hindman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Froelich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hindman on the ground. Hindman trying to control but Froelich is working from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hindman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hindman dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Hindman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Froelich on the side of the head. Hindman dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hindman fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Froelich has managed to clinch.
#TD# Froelich has Hindman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Froelich pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hindman tumbling to the mat - Froelich dives into Hindman's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Froelich throws a big right hand that misses. Froelich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Hindman keeping moving, preventing Froelich from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Froelich looking to pass the guard. Froelich stopping the sweep attempt from Hindman.#T1# Froelich being controlled here momentarily. Hindman is trying to keep Froelich in close.
Hindman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A lazy left from Hindman finds it's target.#CL2# Hindman moves into the clinch.#T2# Hindman pushes Froelich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD# Froelich is trying to trip Hindman. He has hold of a leg but Hindman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Froelich persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Grady Froelich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hindman holds on and takes a little breather. Froelich trying to control the position from guard on top but Hindman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hindman pulls Froelich in to control the position. Hindman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Froelich's guard. #REVB# Hindman looking to pass the guard. Hindman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Froelich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Froelich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3# Hindman trying to control the position from guard on top but Froelich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hindman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Froelich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Froelich keeping full guard, as Hindman tries to pass. Hindman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Hindman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hindman forces his way into half guard. Hindman is controlling the pace.
Froelich is looking for a sweep. Hindman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hindman is thwarting Froelich's attempts to control the position. Froelich is in trouble now - Hindman has advanced to mount! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hindman trying to control but he's not successful this time. Hindman fails to take his opponent's back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hindman 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! This is the final round! #R3##TD# Froelich gets the takedown into side control. Hindman is trying to control Froelich's posture but Froelich avoids it. Hindman manages to get back to half guard. Froelich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are battling for position here. Hindman manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Hindman keeping moving, preventing Froelich from controlling successfully. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hindman is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1# Froelich is looking to stand up but Hindman isn't so interested in that idea. Hindman stands and throws Froelich's legs to the side, diving into side control. Hindman is looking to take a break and control but Froelich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hindman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Froelich sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2# Hindman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Froelich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Hindman trying to control the position but Froelich is working away. #T2# Froelich is trying to buck Hindman off. Hindman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hindman in side control, throwing shots but Froelich defends. Hindman trying to control the action but Froelich is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Hindman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# Hindman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Froelich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB2# Hindman has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Froelich is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hindman yanks on the arm and Froelich is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hindman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Hindman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Froelich moves into range and clinches up with Dogg.#TD# Froelich pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Dogg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Froelich keeping full guard, as Dogg tries to pass. Froelich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dogg. Froelich 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# Froelich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Dogg should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2# Dogg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Dogg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Dogg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Dogg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2# Dogg actively working from the bottom here. Froelich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dogg on the ground.#SUB2# Dogg looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Froelich is trying to control the action in half guard but Dogg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Dogg is looking for a sweep. Froelich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Dogg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Froelich trying to control the pace. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Froelich trying to pass the guard but Dogg defending well. Froelich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Dogg actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Dogg looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Dogg actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Dogg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Dogg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Froelich pulls his head out easily. #T3# Dogg is looking for a sweep. Froelich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Dogg looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Froelich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2# Dogg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Froelich pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Dogg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Dogg won't allow Froelich to pass to mount. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Dogg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Dogg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Dogg looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Froelich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SU# Froelich stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dogg to get to his feet. #TD# Froelich closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Froelich controls the position from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grady Froelich dominated that 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. #R2##TD# Froelich closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dogg to the mat! Dogg manages to get full guard. #SUB2# Froelich throws a sloppy strike and Dogg has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Froelich is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Dogg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slum Dogg! Slum Dogg 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1# Froelich throws a head kick but Ozolins moves out of range.
Ozolins is breathing heavily.#TD# Ozolins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Froelich quickly recovers to half guard. Froelich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ozolins. Ozolins is trying to control. Froelich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Ozolins is thwarting Froelich's attempts to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Froelich is looking for a sweep. Ozolins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Froelich trying to control here.
#ES2# Froelich manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1##CL2# Ozolins gets tackled into the cage by Froelich. Froelich maintains the clinch. Froelich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Froelich wants to break free but Ozolins has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2# Froelich decides to pull guard. Froelich pulls Ozolins in close to prevent any damage. #ES2# Froelich kicks Ozolins off and gets to his feet. Ozolins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2# Froelich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ozolins sprawls well. Ozolins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Froelich gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2# Froelich moves into the clinch successfully.
Froelich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ozolins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2# Froelich pulls guard effortlessly. Froelich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ozolins is fighting to break Froelich's control of his arms but Froelich is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Ozolins throwing strikes from guard but Froelich blocks nicely. #T3# Ozolins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ozolins won't allow Froelich to sweep him here. #SUB2# Froelich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ozolins defends well. Froelich is trying to control the position but Ozolins postures up. #ES2# Froelich is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Ozolins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Froelich walks away with a smile on his face. Ozolins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Froelich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Froelich tries to clinch up.#T4# Ozolins stuffs the takedown. Ozolins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Janis Ozolins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grady Froelich.#CL2# Froelich clinches up with Ozolins and pushes him back against the cage. Ozolins has Froelich pressed against the cage, preventing Froelich from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Froelich tries to pull guard but Ozolins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2# Froelich manages to pull guard.
#SUB2# Froelich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ozolins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ozolins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Ozolins throwing strikes from guard but Froelich blocks nicely. Froelich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2# Froelich stands up from guard. Let's bang! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grady Froelich dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Froelich wants to clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Ozolins misses the target. Froelich leaves Ozolins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Froelich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ozolins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Froelich somewhat. Ozolins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Froelich. Ozolins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Ozolins stuffs the takedown attempt from Froelich. Froelich gets slowly back to his feet. Janis Ozolins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grady Froelich. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Froelich goes for a double leg but Ozolins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ozolins continues to drive forward. Froelich throws a low kick, looking for Ozolins's leg but Ozolins calmly moves out of range. Froelich fails to land the takedown. Froelich has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ozolins blocks a head kick by Froelich.
#T1# Froelich shoots in looking for a takedown but Ozolins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Froelich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Froelich shoots in and drives through. Ozolins sprawls well. Ozolins goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Froelich shoots in for a double leg but Ozolins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Ozolins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ozolins wants it to stay on the feet. It looked like Ozolins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Ozolins feints a jab promting Froelich to slip. Ozolins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Froelich slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Ozolins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Froelich defends it nicely. Ozolins misses the shot to the body. Froelich goes for a double leg but Ozolins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ozolins continues to drive forward. Froelich closes the distance and clinches up with Ozolins, looking for a takedown. Froelich pushes Ozolins against the cage but Ozolins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Ozolins misses with a double jab.
#T2# Froelich dives in and grabs Ozolins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ozolins pushes down on Froelich's head and hops out. Ozolins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD# Ozolins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Froelich quickly recovers to half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ground and pound from Ozolins. Froelich is looking to control Ozolins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Froelich avoid being mounted? Ozolins is nestled in close to Froelich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ozolins trying to control the action but Froelich is working from the bottom. Ozolins is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Froelich manages to get to full guard. Ozolins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ozolins throws a strike but Froelich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3# Froelich wants to control from the top but Ozolins keeps moving. Froelich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Froelich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2# Froelich stands and steps away. Ozolins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2# Froelich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Froelich has Ozolins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ozolins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Froelich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Froelich tries to score a body lock takedown but Ozolins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2# Froelich breaks from the clinch.
Janis Ozolins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ozolins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Froelich swats him away and circles back towards the center. Froelich shoots in for a takedown but Ozolins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ozolins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Froelich closes the distance and clinches up with Ozolins, looking for a takedown. Froelich pushes Ozolins against the cage but Ozolins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD# Ozolins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Froelich napping and manages to drive through into side control! Froelich is not content to let Ozolins control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janis Ozolins dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Froelich enables Ozolins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Froelich manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2# Froelich manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ozolins leaves Froelich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. No luck with that takedown attempt from Froelich. Froelich fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Janis Ozolins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grady Froelich. Nice takedown defense from Ozolins. No joy for Froelich on that attempt. Ozolins looks to land a combination but Froelich avoids it well. Froelich shoots in looking for a takedown. Ozolins tries to sprawl out of it but Froelich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ozolins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##CL2# Froelich has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ozolins misses with a short punch on the inside. Froelich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ozolins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ozolins misses the body punch and Froelich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. The fight stays on the outside here - Froelich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Ozolins clinches up with Froelich and pushes him back against the cage. Froelich wants a takedown.
Ozolins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Ozolins wants to take the fight to the mat but Froelich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2# Ozolins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ozolins prevents the takedown attempt.
Ozolins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Froelich's efforts to push away. Ozolins jumps guard but Froelich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Ozolins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Froelich moves into the clinch. Froelich manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ozolins tries to pull guard but Froelich won't allow it.
Froelich is trying to break the clinch but Ozolins is controlling him.#T3# Ozolins is working for takedown but Froelich is calmly controlling the position for now. Froelich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Froelich.
Froelich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2# Froelich pulls guard. Ozolins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Froelich thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Froelich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Ozolins trying to control but Froelich is working from the bottom. Ozolins is looking to work some ground and pound but Froelich has wrist control.#SUB2# Froelich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ozolins defends it easily.#T4# Ozolins pushes down on Froelich's leg and manages to get into half guard. Froelich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Ozolins missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ozolins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Ozolins trying to control from Froelich's half guard. Froelich has other ideas though and has regained full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Ozolins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Froelich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Grady Froelich. I think Froelich 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grady Froelich!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1# Froelich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rat but Rat pushes him off and we're back to square one. Rat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Rat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Rat tries to bum rush Froelich with a series of wild strikes but Froelich uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Froelich is looking to clinch but Rat is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Froelich is defended easily by Rat.#CL# Froelich has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Froelich is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Froelich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Rat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Froelich blocks a head kick by Rat.
That kick from Rat tenderised Froelich's leg. Froelich is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1# Rat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Froelich.
Froelich moves in looking to clinch but Rat pushes him off. Rat lands with a hook. Froelich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Froelich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Rat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Froelich pinned against the cage. Froelich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. No luck with that takedown attempt from Froelich. Froelich tries to clinch there but Rat circles away.
Rat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rat fails with a takedown attempt. Rat is looking to clinch but Froelich is avoiding it.
Rat throws a head kick that half lands.
#T2# No luck with that takedown attempt from Froelich. This has been an exciting period of action! Froelich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rat. Rat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Froelich. Rat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rat. Rat misses the jab.#CL# Rat tries to keep at a distance but Froelich has taken the fight into the clinch. Rat missing with knees to the body.
Rat with a knee to the head.
Rat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Froelich wants to get back to striking at distance but Rat won't allow it.
The referee calls for Froelich to work.
Rat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Froelich just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3##BC2# Rat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rat misses with a combination
#TD# and Froelich counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Froelich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Rat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Froelich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Rat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Froelich 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.#T4# Froelich performing his best blanket impression for a moment. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Rat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Froelich is working away from the top position though.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Froelich. Froelich takes one to the side of the head.
Rat darts in looking for a takedown but Froelich gets double underhooks and turns Rat into the cage. Rat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rat throws a body punch but Froelich moves out of range. Nice cross by Froelich. Rat tries to clinch up but Froelich circles away and keeps his distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sewer Rat dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Froelich darts in looking for a takedown but Rat gets double underhooks and turns Froelich into the cage. Froelich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rat's waist but Rat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Froelich off to one side. Rat tries to clinch but Froelich moves out of range. #CL2# Rat clinches. Froelich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rat walks away with a smile on his face. Froelich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Froelich. That's going to take a lot out of him. Froelich takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Froelich fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Rat lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Sewer Rat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Froelich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rat goes for a high kick. It partially lands. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Froelich is defended easily by Rat. Rat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Rat lands with a kick to the temple. Froelich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Froelich throws a series of punches but Rat moves out of range. Some wild striking there from Rat.
Froelich fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Froelich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rat. Rat throws a head kick that half lands.
Rat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Froelich's head. Froelich fails with the takedown. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rat connects with the punch. Rat scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2# A telegraphed right hand from Rat misses the target. Froelich slips a jab and a cross from Rat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rat stuffs the takedown attempt from Froelich. Froelich gets slowly back to his feet. Rat closes the distance and lands a one-two. Nice cross by Rat. Rat slaps away a takedown attempt from Froelich, before circling back to the center of the mat. Froelich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rat is fending him off so far but Froelich persists. Nope, Rat circles away and we're back to standing. Nice shot lands for Rat. Froelich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Rat throws a head kick that misses. Froelich appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Froelich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rat.#T3# Rat lands an overhand right.#CL2# Rat pushes Froelich up against the cage in a clinch. Froelich tries to circle away but Rat has him pinned against the cage. Rat throws a head punch that misses. Froelich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rat smiles and moves away.
Grady Froelich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rat connects with a body shot. Rat tries to clinch up but Froelich circles away and keeps his distance. Rat sizes up Froelich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Rat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Froelich misses with an uppercut. Rat's corner calls for a 1-2. Rat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4# Rat tries to clinch up but Froelich circles away and keeps his distance. Rat stuffs the takedown. Rat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Froelich swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rat misses with a double jab.
Froelich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Froelich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Froelich wants it to stay on the feet. Froelich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rat sprawls and moves away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Froelich shoots in for a takedown but Rat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Rat connects with a crisp jab. Rat is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Froelich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Froelich shoots in for a double leg but Rat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. We've been informed that Rat has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Nice takedown defense from Froelich. No joy for Rat on that attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sewer Rat 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Rat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Froelich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rat counters with a head kick. Froelich fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Froelich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Froelich somewhat. Rat throws a series of punches but Froelich moves out of range. Nice uppercut there from Rat. Rat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Froelich swivels and escapes.#CL# Froelich gets a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Froelich tries to circle away but Rat has him pinned against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Froelich's defenses. Rat lands a nice elbow. Froelich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Froelich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Rat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rat misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rat. Rat with a knee to the head.
Rat lands an elbow just above Froelich 's eye. Froelich working hard to break the clinch. Rat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Froelich lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2# Rat breaks the clinch.
Rat cracks Froelich with a good jab. Froelich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rat defends well and Froelich ends up having to push Rat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Rat throws a head kick that misses. Froelich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Froelich takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2# Rat throws a right and a left that both miss. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rat shoots in looking for a takedown but Froelich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Froelich tries for a takedown but Rat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Froelich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rat circles away. Rat unleashes a big counter combination but Froelich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Rat explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Rat lands with a kick to the temple. Froelich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL# Froelich moves into the clinch successfully.
Rat stalling in the clinch but Froelich improves position. Rat misses with an elbow over the top. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Froelich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rat smiles and moves away.
#TD2# Rat shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES# Froelich pushes Rat off and gets back to his feet.#T3# Froelich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Froelich fails with a takedown attempt. Rat has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2# Rat moves into the clinch. Rat lands a knee to the body.
#T4# Rat unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Sewer Rat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Froelich takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2# Rat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Rat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Froelich moves out of range and avoids them all easily. 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! Rat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Froelich swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Rat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Froelich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Froelich goes for a double leg but Rat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rat continues to drive forward. Rat throws out a counter right but Froelich avoids it with no problem. Rat slaps away a takedown attempt from Froelich, before circling back to the center of the mat. Rat wants to clinch up but Froelich keeps it at a distance. Grady Froelich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The Sewer Rat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Rat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Froelich defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! The Sewer Rat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Rat 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Sewer Rat!
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Event:
Chok Dee Night
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1# Jako ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL# Froelich forces Jako back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2# Jako breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Froelich rushes Jako and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Jako is trying to push Froelich away but Froelich has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Jako lands a shot to the body. Jako throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Froelichs head. Froelich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A left hand lands to the body for Jako.
Froelich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Jako.
Froelich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jako lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Froelich backwards. Jako lands a body punch. Froelich is breathing heavily. Froelich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2# Jako manages to break the clinch.
#KD2# Jako cracks Froelich with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Froelich is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Froelich is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC2# Froelich is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Grady Froelich has been cut.#T1# Jako throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Froelich crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Khru Jako! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Khru Jako made sure he mentioned ON TAP 160Q Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Bang
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1# Chantha connects with a single shot there. Chantha is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Chantha shuts the power down on Froelich. Lights out, game over! Chantha is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bun Chantha! Bun Chantha gave a mention to SHINTO in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
BAM
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1# Froelich tries to clinch there but Ines circles away.
#CL# Froelich moves into range and clinches up with Ines. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Froelich as Ines tries to tie him up. A nice right hand lands inside from Ines. Ines lands a hook to the side of the head. Ines on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ines stalling in the clinch but Froelich improves position. A head punch on the inside from Ines fails to land. Ines misses with the head strike.
Ines effectively controlling the action here. Froelich tries to land a knee to the head but Ines blocks with his arms.
Ines looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Froelich being controlled against the ropes.#BC# Froelich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Paul Ines is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL# Froelich clinches up against the ropes. Ines is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Froelich is keeping busy.#BC# Froelich breaks from the clinch.
Ines misses with a straight right. Froelich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ines manages to circle out of the way. Froelich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ines. Ines obviously looking to wear him down.
Ines looks to score with a jab to the body but Froelich is just out of range. Froelich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Froelich throws a big counter combination but Ines scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Froelich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ines listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Ines throws a right hand that Froelich ducks under and follows up with a left that Froelich also avoids with ease. Froelich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ines swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ines catches Froelich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL# Froelich closes the distance and pushes Ines back into the ropes.#BC# Froelich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Froelich moves out of range as Ines strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Froelich instigates a clinch. #T2# Ines lands a shot to the body.#BC2# Ines breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ines swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Froelich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Froelich moves away from the strike by Ines. As Ines looks to move away, Froelich throws a big counter combo but Ines just gets out of the way. Ines misses with an uppercut. Ines will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ines misses with a few strikes there.
Froelich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ines.#CL# Froelich gets a clinch. Froelich pushes Ines back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Froelich manages to break the clinch.
Ines will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Ines dominated that round. That's time! Froelich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Ines throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ines blocks the body kick.
Ines swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ines swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Some wild striking there from Ines.
Froelich tries to counter by clinching up but Ines breaks away and moves out of range. Froelich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ines. Froelich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ines. Grady Froelich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Froelich moves in looking to clinch but Ines pushes him off. Nice cross by Ines. Ines waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Froelich. Ines jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ines keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Froelich. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A chopping leg kick lands by Ines. Froelich staying out of range there. Froelich throws a right and a left that both miss. Froelich moves away from the strike by Ines. Froelich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ines.#T1##CL# Froelich moves into range and clinches up with Ines. Ines misses with the head strike.
Ines scores with a shot to the side of Froelich's head. #BC# Froelich breaks the clinch.
Ines avoids a kick to the body.
Ines is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Ines lands a glancing blow to the side of Froelich's head. Froelich slips under a jab. Ines moves out of range of the body kick. Ines uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD2# Ines lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Froelich goes down! The ref sends Ines to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Froelich is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action! This has been an exciting period of action! Ines lands a nice shot to the body.
Froelich walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Paul Ines!
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Event:
Strike Fire
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1# Kevin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kevin throws a big counter combination but Froelich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Froelich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kevin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A combination from Kevin does no damage. Kevin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kevin tries to close the distance and clinch but Froelich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Froelich feints a counter leg kick. Froelich tries to clinch up. Dave Kevin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Froelich looks to land a combination but Kevin avoids it well. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Kevin scores with a knee to the head.
Kevin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Froelich's efforts to push away. Kevin is trying to maintain a safe position but Froelich gets an underhook and turns Kevin into the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kevin landing knees to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kevin throws an elbow but misses. Kevin lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Kevin breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Froelich misses with a low kick.#T1##CL2# Froelich clinches with his opponent.
Kevin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kevin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Froelich manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC# Kevin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kevin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Froelich swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Froelich closes the distance and pushes Kevin back into the ropes. Kevin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Kevin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kevin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL# Kevin clinches with his opponent.
Froelich wants to break free but Kevin has control.
Froelich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kevin backwards. Froelich pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T2# Kevin has Froelich pressed against the ropes, preventing Froelich from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A nice right hand lands inside from Froelich. Kevin lands a knee to the body.
Froelich is trying to force a seperation but Kevin has the dominant position. Froelich slowing the pace effectively. Froelich is trying to break the clinch but Kevin is controlling him. Kevin blocks an uppercut.
Kevin missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kevin prevents Froelich from breaking the clinch.#BC# Kevin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kevin scores with a head kick. Froelich tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Kevin wants to clinch. A combination from Kevin does no damage. Kevin scores with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Kevin dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL# Kevin rushes Froelich and presses him up against the ropes. Kevin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Froelich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kevin holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Froelich is trying to break the clinch but Kevin is controlling him. Nice body punch from Kevin - that landed with a thud.
Kevin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Froelich stalling the fight.
Kevin connects with a knee to the head.
Froelich lands a hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Kevin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kevin tries to clinch but Froelich moves out of range. Froelich misses with a few strikes there.
Kevin throws a nice head kick!
#CL2# Froelich has managed to clinch.
#T1# Kevin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kevin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC# Kevin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Froelich closes the distance and clinches. Froelich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Froelich missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kevin as Froelich tries to tie him up. A bit of stalling here from Froelich.
Froelich scores with a shot to the side of Kevin's head. Kevin taking a breather. Kevin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC# Kevin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Kevin dodges the punch combination from Froelich.
A head kick misses from Froelich. Kevin is looking for a counter combo. Froelich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Froelich cracks Kevin with a good jab.#CL# Kevin moves into the clinch. Froelich is trying to push Kevin away but Kevin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Kevin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Froelich can do to turn this around? Froelich wants to break free but Kevin has control.
A bit of stalling here from Kevin.
#BC# Kevin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Kevin moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC# Kevin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Froelich rushes Kevin and presses him up against the ropes. Froelich managing to block the knees to the body from Kevin.
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 Dave Kevin will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Kevin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kevin takes one to the side of the head.
Dave Kevin is winning the standup battle so far. Froelich is looking to land body kicks. Froelich tries to clinch but Kevin moves out of range. #CL2# Froelich clinches with his opponent.
Froelich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kevin has him pressed against the ropes. Froelich presses Kevin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kevin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Froelich taking a breather. Froelich tries to break free but Kevin pushes him back against the ropes. Kevin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Froelich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Froelich is trying to break the clinch but Kevin has him pressed against the ropes. #BC# Kevin breaks from the clinch.
Dave Kevin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kevin blocks a head kick by Froelich.
Froelich swings for the body but Kevin moves out of range.
#T1##CL# Kevin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Kevin has Froelich pressed against the ropes, preventing Froelich from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kevin tries to land knees in the clinch but Froelich avoids the damage to the body. Kevin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Froelich as Kevin tries to tie him up. Kevin is looking to control Froelich's arms but Froelich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kevin has his back to the ropes. Kevin can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. Come on Kevin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kevin looking to stall.
Froelich working hard to break the clinch. Kevin tries to land a knee to the head but Froelich blocks with his arms.
#BC# Kevin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Kevin gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kevin keeps control of Froelich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kevin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dave Kevin. Kevin fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Kevin moves into range and clinches up with Froelich.#BC# Kevin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kevin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Froelich moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kevin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kevin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Froelich drives through and clinches with Kevin against the ropes.
Froelich lands with a short head shot on the inside. Froelich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Still in the clinch, Kevin scores with a nice short uppercut. Kevin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Froelich has Kevin pressed against the ropes.
Grady Froelich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dave Kevin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Froelich lands a shot to the body.
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 Dave Kevin. Well Kevin 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Kevin! Dave Kevin 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:
Tussle
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# Froelich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Camus throws a right and a left that both miss. Froelich is looking for a counter combo. Camus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Froelich appears to be looking for a big counter. Camus looks to throw the jab but Froelich is out of range. Froelich is looking to land body kicks. Camus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Froelich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camus's hands.#CL# Froelich instigates a clinch. Camus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Camus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Camus lands a good knee to the midsection. Froelich won't want to take too many of those. Froelich throws an elbow that misses.
Froelich throws an elbow but it misses.
Froelich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Camus.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1# Both guys are working to get underhooks. Camus trying to land knees to the body.
Camus scores with an uppercut up the middle. A bit of stalling here from Froelich.
Camus holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Camus struggles to land a body shot inside as Froelich controls his hands.
Camus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Froelich. Camus trying to land knees to the body.
Camus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#BC2# Camus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Froelich slips a jab and a cross from Camus.
Camus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Froelich fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2# Froelich tries to clinch but Camus moves out of range. #CL# Froelich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Camus avoiding damage.
Camus missing with knees to the body.
Camus keeps control of Froelich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Froelich throws a punch but it's blocked by Camus. Froelich misses with a knee strike.
Camus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Froelich tries to break the clinch but Camus is controlling the position. Froelich misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action! Camus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Froelich is defending well for now. Camus scores with a shot to the side of Froelich's head. Froelich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Froelich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Camus blocks it with crossed arms. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Albert Camus 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# Camus misses with a two punch combination.
Froelich is looking for a counter combo. Camus looks for the body kick but Froelich saw that one coming. Camus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Froelich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camus is out of range. Camus tries to land a front kick but Froelich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Camus throws a sloppy head kick and Froelich moves out of range easily. It looked like Froelich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A slow jab from Camus misses its intended target. Camus misses with a few strikes there.
#CL# Froelich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Camus, pushing him back against the ropes. Froelich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Camus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Camus landing knees to the head.
Froelich has had enough of the clinch but Camus keeps him there for the moment. Camus misses with a knee to the head. #T1# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Froelich is trying to break the clinch but Camus has him pressed against the ropes. Albert Camus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Camus. Froelich is looking to break free of the clinch but Camus has double underhooks. Froelich is looking to break free of the clinch but Camus has double underhooks. A knee to the head by Camus.
Froelich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Camus has Froelich pressed against the ropes.
Froelich avoiding damage.
Froelich is looking to break free of the clinch but Camus has double underhooks. Camus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2##BC2# Camus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camus ducks right into an uppercut from Froelich. Froelich wants to clinch up but Camus keeps it at a distance. Camus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Camus connects with the punch. Froelich throws a half hearted mid kick. Froelich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camus. Camus scores with a leg kick.
Camus digs a good hook to Froelich's body.
Froelich tries to close the distance and clinch but Camus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Camus has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Camus takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Camus gets in close and instigates a clinch. Camus has Froelich pressed against the ropes, preventing Froelich from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A hook to the body from Camus.
Camus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Camus 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! This is the final round! #R3# Camus misses with a double jab.
Camus looks to land a body kick but Froelich moved away. Froelich is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Froelich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Grady Froelich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Froelich avoids the head kick by Camus.
Camus throws a combination that misses #CL# and Froelich counters by moving into the clinch. Froelich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Froelich tries to break free but Camus pushes him back against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Froelich takes an elbow to the forehead. Camus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Camus misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# Camus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Froelich's efforts to push away. Froelich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Froelich managing to block the knees to the body from Camus.
Froelich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Froelich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Camus is keeping busy. Froelich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camus's elbow. Camus lands a knee to the head.
Froelich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Camus stalling in the clinch.
Froelich leaning against his opponent.
#T2# Froelich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Froelich wants to get back to striking at distance but Camus won't allow it.
Camus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Camus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Froelich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Camus is keeping busy. Camus wants to stall.
Camus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Froelich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Camus lands an uppercut. Camus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Grady Froelich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Albert Camus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Froelich throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Albert Camus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Camus 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Camus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1# Froelich misses with a takedown attempt - Ucci sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Ucci checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL# Froelich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ucci, pushing him back against the cage. Ucci stalling in the clinch.
Ucci prevents Froelich from breaking the clinch.#TD# Froelich manages to pull guard.
Ucci wanted to stand there but Froelich had control of the position. Ucci 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ucci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Froelich manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1##SU# Froelich decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Ucci shoots in but no luck this time. Froelich throws a big counter combination but Ucci scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2# Ucci rushes Froelich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Froelich jumps guard but Ucci turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Ucci is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2# Ucci pulls Froelich into guard.
Froelich won't allow Ucci to sweep him here. Froelich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Froelich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ucci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SU# Froelich stands up from Ucci's guard - Froelich perhaps looking for a knockout. Froelich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ucci sprawls well. Ucci wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Froelich gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Froelich. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ucci slaps away a takedown attempt from Froelich, before circling back to the center of the mat. Froelich shoots in and drives through. Ucci sprawls well. Froelich dives in for a single leg takedown but Ucci sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Ucci tries for a takedown but Froelich circles away easily and Froelich counters with a one-two to the body. Ucci looks winded! Froelich tries to clinch up. Nick Ucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Froelich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ucci defends well and Froelich ends up having to push Ucci into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Ucci tries to counter by closing the distance. Froelich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Froelich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Ucci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Froelich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ucci somewhat. Ucci looks to clinch and Froelich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Froelich is looking to clinch. Ucci has his takedown stuffed and Froelich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL# Froelich moves into the clinch. Ucci is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Froelich to keep the fight standing. Froelich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4# Froelich tries to break the clinch but Ucci is controlling the position. Froelich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Froelich is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD# Froelich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ucci uses from the top position. Ucci preventing the sweep. Froelich is adopting a defensive guard.#ES# Froelich has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ucci has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Froelich looking for a takedown. Ucci is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Froelich to keep the fight standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grady Froelich dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Froelich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ucci is fending him off so far but Froelich persists. Nope, Ucci circles away and we're back to standing. Froelich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ucci can do to turn this around? Ucci wants to clinch.#CL# Froelich drives through and clinches with Ucci against the cage.
Ucci comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Froelich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ucci is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Froelich to keep the fight standing.#T1##TD# Froelich gets control of Ucci's arms and successfully pulls guard. Froelich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Froelich keeping moving, preventing Ucci from controlling successfully. #SUB# Froelich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Froelich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Ucci works over Froelich with some ground and pound from guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ucci wants to control from the top but Froelich keeps moving. Froelich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #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.#SUB2# Ucci drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Froelich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ucci has Froelich in his guard.#REVR# Ucci working a defensive guard but Froelich manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ucci is breathing heavily. Ucci manages to work his way to half guard, despite Froelich's best efforts. Ucci wants to control but Froelich is keeping busy.
Froelich not doing much here.
#T3# Ucci is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Froelich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Froelich's back! Froelich is trying to remain composed but Ucci is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Froelich trying to control the hands but Ucci won't let him. Froelich really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Ucci's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ucci thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T4# Froelich trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Ucci is trying to stick to Froelich's back but Froelich is turning into Ucci. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ucci's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Froelich. Froelich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Ucci looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ucci wants to control but Froelich passes easily into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ucci pushes Froelich off but Froelich dives into side control.
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 Grady Froelich 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##CL# Froelich rushes Ucci and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Froelich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ucci fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Froelich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ucci defends it nicely. Froelich moves out of range as Ucci strikes. Ucci gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Froelich counters by clinching up. Ucci is trying to pull guard but Froelich has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ucci is trying to pull guard but Froelich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Grady Froelich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Ucci. Froelich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Ucci takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Froelich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ucci gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Froelich tries to circle away but Ucci has him pinned against the cage.#T1# Ucci has Froelich pressed against the cage, preventing Froelich from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Froelich taking a breather. Froelich is stalling here.
Ucci is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Froelich is keeping busy. Froelich working some nice short punches in the clinch.#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. Ucci avoiding damage as Froelich throws knees to the body.
Ucci is trying to pull guard but Froelich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Ucci is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Froelich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Froelich tries to pull guard but Ucci forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Ucci wants to take the fight to the mat but Froelich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Ucci is trying to force a seperation but Froelich has the dominant position. Still in the clinch, Froelich scores with a nice short uppercut. Froelich looking for a takedown. #TD2# Ucci works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES# Froelich pushes Ucci off and gets back to his feet.
#CL# Froelich moves into the clinch.#T3# Ucci wants to take the fight to the mat but Froelich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Froelich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ucci prevents it.
#TD# Froelich pulls Ucci into guard.
Ucci being controlled here momentarily. Froelich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Froelich throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ucci is looking to stand up but Froelich won't let him. #SUB# Froelich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ucci gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ucci accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Froelich controlling the position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Froelich gets tackled into the cage by Ucci. Ucci maintains the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Froelich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ucci smiles and moves away.
Froelich thuds a left hand into Ucci's body.
And that's the end of the fight! Grady Froelich showed his dominance in that final round. Well Froelich 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grady Froelich! Nick Ucci spoke after the fight, saying 'Everyone loses. Thanks for the opportunity, I'll be back.'.
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Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1# Froelich lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Swire as he connects with a hook. Swire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Swire looks like he wants to counter punch here. Froelich fails with the takedown. Swire darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Froelich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swire paws at him with a jab and circles away. Swire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Froelich's hands. Swire scores with a sloppy right hand. Froelich should have avoided that one. Swire keeps the fight on the outside. Horrible takedown attempt by Froelich or perhaps it was just good defense by Swire, which made it look bad. Froelich misses with a takedown and Swire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Froelich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Froelich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Froelich somewhat. Froelich tries to clinch but Swire is having none of it. Grady Froelich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2# Swire sends Froelich crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Swire is motioning to the referee to let Froelich up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2# Froelich is rocked! Swire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Froelich manages to avoid it. A low kick from Froelich is predictable there #KD2# and Swire counters with a crisp right hand that drops Froelich! Swire lets Froelich back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Oh Froelich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Froelich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swire sprawls well. Swire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Froelich gets slowly back to his feet. Swire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Froelich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swire. Swire fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Froelich out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rob Swire!
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Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1# Blanchard fails with a takedown attempt. Blanchard really is a fat lump. Blanchard swats away the attempt to clinch by Froelich.#TD2# Froelich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blanchard did well to prevent Froelich getting side control. Blanchard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES# Blanchard manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL# Blanchard moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2# Froelich tightens his grip and picks Blanchard up, before dumping him to the ground. Blanchard manages to land in guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Blanchard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Froelich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Blanchard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Froelich escapes and throws Blanchard's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1# A lull in the action here as Froelich stalls from top position. Blanchard is looking for a sweep.#SUB2# Froelich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Blanchard is trying to improve his position.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2# Froelich stands up and beckons Blanchard to his feet. Froelich circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2# Froelich drives through with a takedown into Blanchard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Froelich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blanchard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Blanchard wants to sweep here but Froelich controlling him for the moment. Froelich is fighting to break Blanchard's control of his arms but Blanchard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Blanchard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Froelich manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3# Froelich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blanchard. Froelich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blanchard is one step ahead there. Froelich has control of Blanchard's left arm, preventing Blanchard from doing any damage. Froelich looks winded! Blanchard with a nice head shot there. Blanchard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Froelich 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. Blanchard throwing strikes from guard but Froelich blocks nicely. Blanchard throwing strikes but missing. Blanchard distracts Froelich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Blanchard throwing strikes from guard but Froelich blocks nicely. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Blanchard sitting in guard here, content to control. #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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Erin Blanchard will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL2# Froelich closes the distance and pushes Blanchard back into the cage. Blanchard tries to score a body lock takedown but Froelich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2# Froelich pulls guard successfully.
Froelich looking for a sweep. Not yet Froelich, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Blanchard stands and steps away. Froelich gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Blanchard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grady Froelich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Froelich shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blanchard is trying to defend but Froelich finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Blanchard is looking to get back to is feet but Froelich passes into side control.
Froelich is breathing heavily.#T1# Blanchard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Froelich off and has taken his back! Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Blanchard.
Froelich is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Froelich manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blanchard's guard. Nice work there by Froelich.
Blanchard looking for a sweep. Not yet Blanchard, not yet. Froelich wants to stand and escape but instead Blanchard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Froelich trying to control the position.
Blanchard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#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! Blanchard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Blanchard throws a strike but Froelich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Froelich looking to sit in guard and control but Blanchard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2# Froelich throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blanchard escapes and throws Froelich's legs to the side, diving into side control! Blanchard scores with punches from side control. #SU# Blanchard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Froelich to his feet. #T3# Froelich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Blanchard clinches up against the cage. Blanchard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Froelich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD# Froelich is fighting off a takedown attempt but Blanchard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Froelich to the mat. Froelich regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2# Froelich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blanchard cracks Froelich with a solid left hand. Blanchard works over Froelich with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB# Blanchard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Froelich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blanchard has Froelich in his guard.#REVB# Blanchard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4##SUB# Blanchard has his foot on Froelich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Froelich works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Blanchard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Erin Blanchard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Froelich wants to control from the top but Blanchard keeps moving. Froelich stopping the sweep attempt from Blanchard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erin Blanchard 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. This is the final round! #R3# Blanchard fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Nice straight punches there by Froelich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Froelich. Blanchard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Froelich's waist but Froelich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blanchard off to one side. #TD2# Froelich scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Froelich passes the guard and advances to mount! Froelich won't let Blanchard get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Froelich looking to control but Blanchard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Froelich looking to control and managing it successfully. Froelich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Blanchard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Froelich sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Blanchard wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Froelich.
Blanchard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Froelich tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#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.#SUB2# Froelich goes for an armbar but Blanchard turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Blanchard. Froelich looking to control but Blanchard passes into half guard.
Blanchard missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Froelich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Blanchard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Froelich with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Froelich trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SU# Blanchard decides to stand up. Froelich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blanchard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erin Blanchard. That's going to take a lot out of him. Blanchard scores with a head kick.
#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Blanchard enables Froelich to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blanchard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Froelich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Froelich wants to control from the top but Blanchard keeps moving. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blanchard is on top in guard.
#REVR# Froelich looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blanchard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4# Froelich is trying to control but can't.
Blanchard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Blanchard scoring with strikes to the body and head. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blanchard in particular looking to stall. Blanchard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Froelich is trying to control but can't.
Blanchard drops an elbow to the side of Froelich's head.
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 Erin Blanchard. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blanchard, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Erin Blanchard!
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Event:
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Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1# Froelich shoots for a double leg takedown but Slater sprawls well. He's pushed Froelich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Slater changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Slater stuffs the takedown. Froelich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slater avoids it really well and circles away. Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but Froelich sprawls and moves away. Herman Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grady Froelich. A jab lands there for Froelich. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck with that takedown attempt from Froelich. Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but Froelich sprawls and moves away. Slater looks for a takedown but Froelich sprawls well. Grady Froelich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Froelich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slater sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Froelich somewhat. Slater appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Slater has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2# It looks like Herman Slater has been cut. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Froelich is defended easily by Slater.#T2# Froelich throws a nice looking combination but Slater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Froelich gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD# and Slater counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Froelich has hold of Slater's hands but Slater slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Froelich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Slater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Slater working the head and body with strikes. Slater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Froelich tries to kick Slater off but Slater keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2# Froelich makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD# Slater scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Froelich looks winded! Slater misses with the ground and pound. Slater working the head with strikes. Froelich takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Slater misses with the ground and pound.#T3# Froelich taking a bit of punishment here - Slater scoring with strikes. Slater really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Froelich tries to bench press Slater off him but Slater keeps the position. Slater lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Froelich down.
Froelich is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Slater creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Froelich sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Slater working away. Slater working the ground and pound. Slater creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. The strikes coming from Slater are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Slater fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Slater is putting a hurting on Froelich here, landing some big shots from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Slater working the head and body with strikes. Slater creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4# An elbow from Slater crashes against the mat.
Froelich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slater wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Slater creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Froelich sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Slater scoring with punches from side control. Slater working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Froelich is looking for a sweep. Froelich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slater. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Slater working the body and head with strikes. Froelich taking punishment in the form of punches.
Slater working the body and head with strikes. Slater scores with a couple of short elbows. Slater throws an elbow but Froelich slips to the side and avoids it well. Slater misses with an attempted head punch from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Slater dominated that round. The cut man is working on Herman Slater's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Froelich closes the distance and lands a one-two. Slater keeps the fight on the outside. Horrible takedown attempt by Froelich or perhaps it was just good defense by Slater, which made it look bad. Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but Froelich sprawls and moves away. Froelich with a lazy takedown attempt #TD# and Slater counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Slater is looking to work some ground and pound but Froelich has wrist control. Slater throwing strikes but missing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Froelich is breathing heavily. Slater scoring with punches to the head and body. Slater working some strikes from top position. Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1# Slater postures up in Froelich's guard and throws a big left but Froelich blocks it. Slater throwing strikes but missing. Slater stands up over Froelich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Slater 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. Slater postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Slater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Slater throws a big elbow that misses. Slater scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Slater with a flurry of punches that miss. Slater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Froelich works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Froelich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Slater keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Froelich's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Slater throws a big elbow that misses. #T2# Slater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Froelich works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Slater throws a big right hand that misses. Slater stopping the sweep attempt from Froelich. Slater lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Froelich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slater lands a couple of digs. Herman Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2# Froelich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Slater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Slater goes for a double leg but Froelich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Froelich continues to drive forward. Slater sets himself, and Froelich steps forward looking for the clinch! Slater avoids it this time. Froelich shoots in looking for a takedown but Slater manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Froelich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Herman Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grady Froelich. Slater looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Froelich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Slater fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Froelich throws a big counter head kick but Slater avoids it with no problem.#CL# Slater closes the distance and clinches.#T4# Froelich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Slater misses with a punch to the body.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Froelich can do to turn this around? Froelich is trying to drag Slater to the mat but Slater just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Froelich is trying to break the clinch but Slater is controlling him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Froelich wants a takedown.
#TD2# Froelich drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Slater dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Herman Slater's cut. That's time! Slater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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# Froelich tries to clinch #TD# and Slater decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Froelich's guard. Froelich trying to keep a closed guard but Slater is proving a slippery customer.
Slater chips away with some ground and pound. Froelich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Slater postures up in Froelich's guard and throws a big left but Froelich blocks it. Slater with a flurry of punches that miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Froelich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Slater is looking to work some ground and pound but Froelich has wrist control. Froelich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Froelich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slater. Froelich is pulling down on Slater's head. It's preventing any offense from Slater, at least for the moment.#T1# Slater throws a big right hand that misses. Froelich wants to sweep here but Slater controlling him for the moment. Slater is in close to Froelich's body, working some short punches and elbows. Slater throws a big elbow that misses. Slater wants to get up but he can't break Froelich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Froelich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slater postures up in Froelich's guard and throws a big left but Froelich blocks it. Slater preventing the sweep. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Froelich shoots and misses #TD# and Slater counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Slater. #T2# Slater landing some decent shots from guard. Slater landing with the ground and pound. Froelich tries to land a sweep but no joy. Slater scoring with some ground and pound. Slater lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Froelich has momentary wrist control but Slater slips an elbow through the middle. Slater keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Froelich's head. Froelich doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Slater lands a couple of elbows. Froelich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slater with a nice head shot there.#T3# Slater lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Froelich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Slater scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Slater distracts Froelich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Froelich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slater. Froelich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slater. Froelich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slater. Slater stands up over Froelich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Slater distracts Froelich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Slater scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Slater lands a couple of decent looking shots. Slater postures up and lands a big shot to Froelich's brow. #T4# Slater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Froelich throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2# Froelich throws his legs up looking for a submission but Slater uses it to pass to side control.
Slater connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Froelich some visible discomfort.
Froelich dodges the ground and pound from Slater. Slater lands a decent elbow from side control. Slater lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Slater lands a decent elbow from side control. Slater is looking to take a break and control but Froelich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU# Slater stands up.
And that's the end of the fight! Herman Slater showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slater, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herman Slater!
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