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Event:
The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Freds throws the left hand but Petrone avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Petrone shoots in and bounces Freds off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Petrone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Freds keeping full guard, as Petrone tries to pass.
Petrone advances position into side control!#SUB#
Petrone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Freds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petrone controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrone wants to control but Freds is keeping him busy.
Freds is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Petrone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Petrone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Petrone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Freds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Petrone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Freds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Freds is looking to regain half guard here but Petrone keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Petrone is trying to get an arm triangle but Freds is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petrone trying to control the position but Freds is working away.
Freds is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Freds tries to bench press Petrone off him but Petrone keeps the position. #SUB#
Petrone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Petrone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Freds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Petrone is trying to get an arm triangle but Freds is defending well. #T3#
Petrone content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Freds is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Petrone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Freds is not content to let Petrone control the position.
Freds is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Petrone off and has taken his back!
Petrone tries to roll but Freds sticks to his back.
#T4##SUB2#
Petrone showing good submission defense here.
Freds is looking to control Petrone but Petrone is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Petrone just trying to survive but Freds is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Freds has the hooks in. Petrone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Petrone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Petrone has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Freds. Oh but Petrone has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Freds goes limp - he's gone! Petrone jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nicholas Petrone!
During a confident post fight interview, Nicholas Petrone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
IVT 12
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab from Freds.
Freds blocks a jab.
Bobbie throws the left hand but Freds avoids the punch easily.
Bobbie looks to land a left hand but Freds moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Freds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bobbie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Freds lands with an overhand left.
Freds scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Freds cracks Bobbie with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bobbie tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Freds pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bobbie is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Freds!
A very excited looking John Freds made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
IVT 7
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Dummy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dummy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Freds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dummy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Freds misses the target.
Freds scores with a nice head shot.
Freds scores with a jab to the body.
Freds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Freds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Freds swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dummy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dummy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#
Dummy is rocked!
Freds fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Freds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dummy. Dummy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dummy is still on wobbly legs! Can Freds finish him?
Freds is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Freds connects with a crisp jab.
Dummy drops his hands momentarily and Freds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dummy seems to have recovered his senses.
Dummy missing with a left hand there. Freds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Freds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dummy.
Freds lands a right hook to the body.
Freds lands a body shot.
Dummy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dummy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dummy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dummy moves forwards but Freds connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Freds lands with a hook. Dummy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freds connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dummy momentarily.
Freds scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dummy doesn't seem bothered though.
Dummy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Freds lands with a shot to the body.
Freds connects with the punch.
Freds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
It looks like Freds has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Freds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dummy's head backwards.
Freds is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dummy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Freds with a hook.#T3#
Freds lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dummy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Freds.
Jab from Freds.
Freds punishes Dummy's body with a nice straight punch.
Freds scores with a body shot.
Jab by Freds.
Dummy needs to keep his hands up - Freds had a free shot at his head there.#KD#
Freds feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dummy sprawling to the canvas! Dummy rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Freds finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Freds lands a jab.
Freds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dummy.
#T4#
Freds with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD#
Freds lands a big right hand that sends Dummy crashing to the mat! Freds stays standing though and waves Dummy back to his feet!
Freds fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Freds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Freds fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Freds throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dummy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dummy walks into a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dummy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Freds connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Freds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Freds dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dummy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Freds fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Dummy to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Dummy looks to clinch but Freds throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Dummy taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Freds!
John Freds thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IVT 4
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Freds lands with a good body shot.
Hogan throws a sloppy head kick and Freds moves out of range easily.
A jab from Freds finds it's way through Hogan's defenses.
Joe Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan wants to clinch
and Hogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hogan is looking to clinch but Freds is avoiding it.
Hogan walks into a straight right hand from Freds.
Freds digs a good body shot into Hogan's ribs.
Hogan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Freds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Freds works the jab nicely.
Hogan wants to clinch.
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freds circles away from the clinch attempt
and Freds counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Hogan has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freds jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Freds has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Freds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Freds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Freds now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Freds lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Hogan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Freds counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Hogan is rocked!
Freds moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Hogan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Freds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Freds throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hogan clean off his feet! He's out cold! Freds stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Freds!
John Freds decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IVT 2
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Heim with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Freds to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Freds lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heim doesn't seem phased though.
Freds scores with a punch to the head.
Freds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Freds lands with an uppercut that bounces Heim off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Heim is rocked!
Heim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Heim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heim throws the left hand but Freds avoids the punch easily.
Heim seems to have got his legs back now.
Freds lands a nice hook to Heim's body. Heim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heim walks into a straight right hand from Freds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freds lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Heim.
Heim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Freds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Freds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Freds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Freds lands a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Freds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Freds.
Freds with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Heim takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Freds darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Heim's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Freds before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Freds!
A very excited looking John Freds made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
A big left from Freds misses.
Freds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johannsen manages to avoid it.
A big right from Johannsen misses.
Johannsen moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Johannsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Freds trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freds wants to sweep here but Johannsen controlling him for the moment.
Freds keeping full guard, as Johannsen tries to pass. #SUB#
Freds is looking for a triangle but Johannsen pushes his legs off easily.
Johannsen is in close to Freds's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Freds looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johannsen passes into half guard.
Johannsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Johannsen is nestled in close to Freds, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Freds looking for submissions off his back.
Freds is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johannsen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johannsen is looking to take a break and control but Freds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johannsen wants to pass the guard but Freds is defending well.
Johannsen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Freds with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Freds looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Freds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Johannsen stalling.
Freds trying to hold on to Johannsen's head to control him but Johannsen postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johannsen connects with a nice short shot to Freds's temple.
Freds is trying to maintain the position but Johannsen is very close to passing his half guard.
Johannsen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Freds with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johannsen prevents Freds from improving his position.
Johannsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Freds is looking to control Johannsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Freds avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Johannsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johannsen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Freds regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johannsen scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Freds has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johannsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Freds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johannsen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johannsen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Freds is looking to regain half guard here but Johannsen keeps moving and retains side control.
Freds prevents Johannsen from improving position. #T4#
Johannsen scores with punches from side control.
Johannsen working the ground and pound.
Freds is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johannsen is controlling him well.
Freds takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Freds regains half guard there - taking advantage of Johannsen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Johannsen slips a nice elbow through Freds's hands, connecting with Freds's forehead.
Johannsen wants to pass to mount but Freds is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johannsen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johannsen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johannsen prevents Freds from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demarco Johannsen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Freds misses with a hook. Johannsen ducked under it nicely.
Freds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Johannsen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johannsen with a nice head shot there.
Johannsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Freds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johannsen landing some decent shots from guard.
Johannsen cracks Freds with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freds controls Johannsen momentarily but Johannsen frees himself.
Johannsen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johannsen chips away with some ground and pound.
Johannsen passes into half guard. #T1#
Freds makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Freds.
Johannsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johannsen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johannsen is putting a hurting on Freds here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johannsen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Johannsen is looking to take a break and control but Freds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Freds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johannsen taking a break here but Freds is having none of it and regains half guard.
Freds looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Johannsen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johannsen landing punches.
Johannsen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Johannsen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Freds?
#ROC2#
Freds is rocked!
Freds tries to hold on but Johannsen pushes him away.
Oh Freds is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Freds is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Freds is bucking up trying to escape but Johannsen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johannsen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Freds is bucking up trying to escape but Johannsen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Freds tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Johannsen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johannsen lands a heavy elbow.
Johannsen looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Freds covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demarco Johannsen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Freds throws out a leg kick but Zan moves out of range and Freds only half commits.
Freds tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Zan coming out on top.
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Freds blocks a jab.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Freds's head but Freds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Freds appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freds moves away.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freds looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Freds appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Zan.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freds manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Zan throws a body punch but Freds moves out of range.
Freds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Freds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Freds.
Zan cracks Freds with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Nice jab there from Zan.
Zan throws a body punch but Freds moves out of range.
Freds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freds feints a counter leg kick.
Freds misses with an attempted mid kick.
Freds lands with a nice body punch.
Freds connects with a looping right hand.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Zan throws a sloppy body shot
letting Freds counter with a right hand.
Zan tries to bum rush Freds with a series of wild strikes but Freds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Freds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Freds looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Freds throws a body shot but no joy.
Zan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#
It looks like John Freds has been cut.
Zan with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freds moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freds throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Freds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Freds moves away from the strike by Zan.
Freds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Freds moved out of range.
Freds was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Freds paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Freds smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Freds at a distance.
Freds throws out a leg kick but Zan moves out of range and Freds only half commits.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freds.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freds manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Zan.#T3#
Freds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Zan finds it's way through Freds's defenses.
Freds slips a jab from Zan.
Freds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zan walks into a straight right hand from Freds.
Zan moves away from the strike by Freds.
Freds's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zan under the eye.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zan throws a sloppy body shot
and Freds makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Freds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Freds is just out of range.
Zan misses with a left hand
and Freds counters with a left to the body.
Freds wants to slow Zan down by chopping away at his legs.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Freds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan scores with a nice right hand.
Freds scores with a nice head shot.
Zan swings widly with a right hand
and Freds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Freds staying out of range there.
Freds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zan.
Freds avoids the body shot from Zan.
Freds uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zan has time to react.
Freds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freds.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Freds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Freds slips under a jab.
Freds misses with a leg kick
and Zan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Freds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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 Tan Zan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Freds's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freds moves away.
Zan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Freds on the side of the head.
Zan swings for the body but Freds moves out of range.
Freds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Freds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freds scores with a nice head shot.
Freds takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zan misses with a hook. Freds ducked under it nicely.
Freds wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Freds digs a good body shot into Zan's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Freds thinks about the counter body kick.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
Freds scores with a sloppy right hand. Zan should have avoided that one.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freds manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Freds! But no joy.
Freds takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Freds moves away and avoids it.
Zan drops his hands momentarily and Freds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Freds misses with a looping left.
Freds looks to land a body kick but Zan moved away.
Zan throwing a counter right hand but Freds manages to avoid it.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Freds.
Zan throwing a counter right hand but Freds manages to avoid it.
Freds ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Freds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zan throws a body punch but Freds moves out of range.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Freds.
Freds throws the kick towards the body but Zan avoids it.
Freds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Freds slips under a jab from Zan.
Zan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Freds counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Freds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zan throws a body punch but Freds moves out of range.
Zan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Zan.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Freds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Freds blocks a jab.
Freds slips under a jab.
Freds throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Freds moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Freds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Freds lunges at Zan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zan's hand.
Zan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Freds fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zan checks it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zan misses with a straight left.
Zan misses with a shot to the body
and Zan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Freds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Freds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Freds is looking to chop away at Zan's legs.
Zan sizes up Freds with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Freds. That snapped Zan's head back.
Freds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Freds steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Freds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Freds slips a jab from Zan.
Zan checks the leg kick.
Zan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Freds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zan.
Zan misses the jab.
Zan misses with a body shot
and Freds counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zan lands the left hand.
Freds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Zan.
Zan misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Zan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zan misses the jab.
Zan looks to land a left hand but Freds moved out of range nicely.
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 Tan Zan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Freds's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Freds throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Freds looks to land a right hand but Zan moved out of range.
Zan swings for the body but Freds moves out of range.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Freds ducks down to avoid it.
Freds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Freds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freds is looking to chop away at Zan's legs.
Freds cracks Zan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Freds moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freds throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zan blocks the body kick.
Zan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zan misses with a hook to the body
and Freds makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zan looks to land a left hand but Freds moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Freds.
Zan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Freds pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zan is out of range and Freds settles back down.
Zan avoids a kick to the body.
Zan lands with a shot to the body.
Freds misses with a body shot.
Zan throws a hook but Freds blocks it.
Freds connects with a jab.
Zan throws a shot to the body.
Zan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Freds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Freds lands a jab to the nose.
Freds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freds ducks under a wild hook from Zan.#T2#
Freds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan checks a low kick from Freds.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Freds throws a low kick, looking for Zan's leg but Zan calmly moves out of range.
Zan checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Freds tried to score with a low kick but Zan checks it.
Freds thuds his right hand into Zan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Freds moves away and avoids it.
Zan scores with a body shot.
Freds fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Freds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab. #T3#
Zan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Freds defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Freds avoids the body shot from Zan.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Freds ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Zan.
Freds works Zan's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Freds.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Freds misses with a body shot.
Freds takes a swing at Zan's ribcage but misses.
Freds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Freds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Zan.#T4#
Freds throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zan.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Freds lands a lovely overhand right.
Freds avoids the body shot from Zan.
Freds appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Freds counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Freds tries to land a front kick but Zan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Freds takes one to the side of the head.
Zan misses with a wild combination.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Freds is out of range.
No joy there for Zan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Freds avoids the body shot from Zan.
John Freds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch lands to the side of Freds 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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 Tan Zan.
Well Zan 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tan Zan!
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