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Event:
The Island Season 12, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Frederick.
Chavaski staying out of range there.
Frederick misses with a hook.
Chavaski throws a body punch but Frederick moves out of range.
Frederick swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Chavaski counters with a shoot takedown. Frederick fights it but they end up in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Frederick's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Frederick pulls Chavaski in to control the position.
Frederick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chavaski keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Chavaski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frederick defends it easily.
Frederick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chavaski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavaski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Frederick trying to control but Chavaski is working from the bottom. #T1#
Frederick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Frederick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chavaski is keeping the position for now.
Chavaski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frederick tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavaski is retaining full guard.
Frederick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Frederick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chavaski is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Chavaski has his feet on Frederick's thighs here. He's pushed Frederick off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Frederick screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Remi Chavaski!
After the fight, Remi Chavaski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Daskalakis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Frederick to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Frederick stopping the sweep attempt from Daskalakis.
Frederick advances position into side control!
We've been hearing good reports from Daskalakis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Frederick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daskalakis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Daskalakis is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daskalakis is working hard here to advance position.
Daskalakis struggling a bit here.
Daskalakis prevents Frederick from moving into mount. #T1#
Daskalakis tries to bench press Frederick off him but Frederick keeps the position.
Frederick trying to control the position but Daskalakis is working away.
Daskalakis is looking for a sweep.
Daskalakis is trying to control Frederick's posture but Frederick avoids it.
Daskalakis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Frederick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daskalakis is not content to let Frederick control the position.
Daskalakis tries to improve position but can't.
Daskalakis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Frederick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Daskalakis wants to get back to full guard.
Frederick performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frederick trying to mount his opponent but Daskalakis defends it. #T2#
Daskalakis tries to get to full guard but Frederick has control of the leg.
Daskalakis gets full guard.
Daskalakis keeping full guard, as Frederick tries to pass.
Frederick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frederick stopping the sweep attempt from Daskalakis.
Frederick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daskalakis is keeping the position for now.
Frederick preventing the sweep.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Daskalakis keeps moving.
Frederick looking to pass the guard.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Daskalakis keeps moving. #T3#
Frederick works over Daskalakis with some ground and pound from guard.
Daskalakis 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.
Frederick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daskalakis is keeping the position for now.
Daskalakis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Daskalakis tries to get out of the position.
Frederick won't allow Daskalakis to sweep him here.
Frederick landing some decent shots from guard.
Daskalakis keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Frederick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Daskalakis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Daskalakis working a defensive guard but Frederick passes into half guard.
#T4#
Frederick is controlling the pace.
Frederick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Daskalakis wants to control the action here but instead Frederick manages to pass to full mount!
Daskalakis tries to reverse the position but Frederick maintains control.
Frederick trying to control but Daskalakis is having none of it.
Daskalakis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Daskalakis wants to improve his position but Frederick is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frederick is trying to control the action in half guard but Daskalakis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Frederick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reynard Frederick 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#
Daskalakis wants to clinch up but Frederick keeps it at a distance.
Daskalakis wants to clinch up but Frederick keeps it at a distance.
Frederick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daskalakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frederick keeps the fight on the outside.
Frederick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Daskalakis moves out of range of the strikes.
Daskalakis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daskalakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Frederick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daskalakis tries to clinch but Frederick moves out of range.
Frederick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daskalakis tries to clinch but Frederick moves out of range.
Frederick is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daskalakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frederick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Daskalakis has Frederick up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Frederick wants the takedown. Daskalakis is fighting it off but Frederick persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Daskalakis's guard against the cage.
Daskalakis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there.
Frederick looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Daskalakis working a defensive guard here.
Frederick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Daskalakis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frederick manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Daskalakis stays in close to Frederick's body and controls the position.
Daskalakis wants to control from the top but Frederick keeps moving.
Daskalakis won't allow Frederick to sweep him here.
Daskalakis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frederick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frederick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Daskalakis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daskalakis 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#
Frederick tries to get to full guard but Daskalakis has control of the leg.
Daskalakis scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Frederick actively working from the bottom here.
Frederick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Frederick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daskalakis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Daskalakis slips a nice elbow through Frederick's hands, connecting with Frederick's forehead.
Frederick gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Daskalakis trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daskalakis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Daskalakis 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.
Frederick controls from within his opponent's guard.
Daskalakis can't keep his opponent in guard - Frederick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daskalakis keeps working.
Daskalakis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daskalakis manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Daskalakis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frederick trying to control but Daskalakis is working from the bottom.
Daskalakis trying to control the position.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Daskalakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daskalakis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daskalakis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daskalakis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daskalakis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reynard Frederick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Frederick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frederick digs a good body shot into Daskalakis's ribs.
Frederick keeps the fight on the outside.
Daskalakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frederick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frederick keeps the fight on the outside.
Frederick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frederick swings for the body but Daskalakis moves out of range.
Daskalakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frederick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frederick with the counter takedown but Daskalakis avoids it easily.
Daskalakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frederick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daskalakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Frederick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frederick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Frederick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Daskalakis forces Frederick back against the cage and clinches.
Daskalakis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Daskalakis working Frederick over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daskalakis. #CUT#It looks like Reynard Frederick has been cut.#T1#
Frederick tries to score a body lock takedown but Daskalakis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daskalakis throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Daskalakis fails to land.
Frederick looking for a takedown.
Frederick is trying to pull guard but Daskalakis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Caligola Daskalakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reynard Frederick.
Frederick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daskalakis walks away with a smile on his face. Frederick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daskalakis is looking to clinch.
Daskalakis tries to clinch #TD2#
and Frederick counters with a single leg into guard. Daskalakis didn't expect that.
Daskalakis managing to control the position.
Frederick preventing the sweep.
Frederick looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Frederick pushing down on Daskalakis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daskalakis keeps working.
Daskalakis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reynard Frederick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frederick trying to control from half guard but Daskalakis is working away.
Frederick works his way into side control.
Daskalakis is looking to regain half guard here but Frederick keeps moving and retains side control.
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daskalakis keeps working. #T3#
Daskalakis wants to control but Frederick postures up.
Well,Daskalakis is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Frederick trying to control the action but Daskalakis is working from the bottom.
Daskalakis is looking for a sweep.
Daskalakis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Frederick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Daskalakis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reynard Frederick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daskalakis striking from his own guard.
Frederick passes into half guard.
Daskalakis is trying to get back to full guard.
Daskalakis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
Daskalakis wants to improve his position but Frederick is controlling well.
Frederick wants to free his trapped foot but Daskalakis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Caligola Daskalakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frederick controlling the pace.
Daskalakis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Daskalakis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frederick is working away from the top position though.
Daskalakis wants to get back to full guard.
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daskalakis keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daskalakis wants to improve his position but Frederick is controlling well.
Daskalakis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reynard Frederick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frederick 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Reynard Frederick!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Reynard Frederick!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Reynard Frederick!
Reynard Frederick wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Reynard Frederick 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:
Highland 87
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Chavaski fails with a takedown attempt.
Frederick throws a body punch but Chavaski moves out of range.
Chavaski throws out a loose jab but Frederick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frederick misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Chavaski counters with a shoot takedown. Frederick fights it but they end up in guard.
Frederick controls Chavaski momentarily but Chavaski frees himself.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Frederick keeps moving.
Frederick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chavaski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Frederick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chavaski is aware though and is defending well.
Frederick has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chavaski trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom. #T1#
Chavaski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
Chavaski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Frederick wants to control but Chavaski is keeping busy.
Chavaski prevents Frederick from improving his position.
Chavaski stalling.
Frederick wants to improve his position but Chavaski is controlling well.
Frederick gets back to full guard.
Chavaski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Chavaski trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Frederick is looking to stand up but Chavaski isn't so interested in that idea.
Chavaski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chavaski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frederick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chavaski's guard. #REVB#
Frederick won't allow Chavaski to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Chavaski has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Frederick should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Chavaski has tightened it up now! Frederick should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Remi Chavaski!
Remi Chavaski retains his featherweight title!
In defeat, Reynard Frederick stepped up to the mic, saying 'The judges were fixed, the referee was fixed! My losing is FAKE NEWS!!!!'. |
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Event:
Highland 77
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Frederick takes a swing at Jitsu's ribcage but misses.
Frederick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frederick swings for the body but Jitsu moves out of range.
It appears Jitsu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jitsu avoids the body shot from Frederick.
Frederick misses the shot to the body.
Frederick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jitsu is looking to counter punch.
Donk. Frederick catches Jitsu right on the button with a cross.
Frederick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jitsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Frederick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frederick throws a hook but Jitsu blocks it.
It looked like Jitsu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frederick throws a body punch but Jitsu moves out of range.
Frederick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Frederick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frederick misses with a body shot.
Frederick connects with a jab.
Jitsu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jitsu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jitsu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Frederick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jitsu.
Reynard Frederick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jitsu on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Jitsu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Frederick sprawls well initially but Jitsu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Frederick is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Jitsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frederick wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Jitsu is working for a kimura but Frederick is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jitsu thows a huge punch but Frederick dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Jitsu is looking for a kimura here.
Frederick tries to roll over but Jitsu keeps him under control.
Jitsu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Jitsu prevents Frederick from improving his position.
Frederick trying to control but Jitsu postures up.
Jitsu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Jitsu is looking for a kimura but Frederick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jitsu to get the leverage.
Frederick is staying active underneath Jitsu, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Jitsu is looking for a kimura here.
Frederick is trying to control but can't.
Frederick wants to get back to full guard.
Frederick is trying to control but can't.
Frederick is trying to stand back up but Jitsu is controlling him
The fighters are battling for position here. Frederick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Frederick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jitsu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jitsu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Jitsu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Frederick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jitsu defends it easily.
Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitsu is looking to work some ground and pound but Frederick has wrist control.
Jitsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
Jitsu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jitsu passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Frederick!
Frederick is looking to improve his position but Jitsu isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reynard Frederick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jitsu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frederick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jitsu moves away.
As Frederick tries to get set, Jitsu tries to push him back and clinch up but Frederick manages to avoid the attempt.
Frederick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jitsu. Jitsu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Frederick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jitsu rather than just go for the knockout.
Frederick stuffs the takedown attempt from Jitsu. Jitsu gets slowly back to his feet.
Frederick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jitsu's head backwards.
Frederick lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Frederick looks to land a left hand but Jitsu moved out of range nicely.
Frederick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jitsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frederick.
Jitsu throws a hook but Frederick blocks it.
Frederick throws a body punch but Jitsu moves out of range.
Jitsu is looking to counter punch.
Jitsu needs to keep his hands up - Frederick had a free shot at his head there.
Jitsu staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Frederick.
Jitsu drops his hands momentarily and Frederick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jitsu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
Frederick misses with a looping right.
Frederick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frederick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jitsu counters with a series of strikes. Frederick will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frederick throws a looping overhand right but Jitsu ducks down to avoid it.
Frederick just misses with a punch to the body.
Frederick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jitsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Frederick.
Frederick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jitsu.
Jitsu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck for Jitsu with that takedown attempt.
Jitsu goes for a double leg but Frederick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frederick continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Frederick manages to break the clinch.
Jitsu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frederick's waist but Frederick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jitsu off to one side.
A nice side step and Frederick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Frederick takes a swing at Jitsu's ribcage but misses.
Jitsu throwing a counter right hand but Frederick manages to avoid it.
Reynard Frederick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frederick throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
Jitsu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Jitsu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Frederick is positioning himself well to prevent Jitsu advancing to mount.
Jitsu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frederick tries to roll over but Jitsu keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick is trying to stand up here but Jitsu is controlling him well. #SUB#
Jitsu is looking for a kimura here.
Jitsu is pressing down on Frederick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Frederick is holding on for now. #T4#
Frederick moves into full guard.
Frederick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frederick wants to sweep here but Jitsu controlling him for the moment.
Jitsu stops Frederick from standing up.
Frederick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jiu Jitsu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Frederick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reynard Frederick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Frederick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frederick slaps away a takedown attempt from Jitsu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frederick! But no joy.
Frederick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jitsu moves away.
Reynard Frederick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frederick misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick with a hook.
Jitsu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frederick.
Frederick misses with a wild body shot.
Jitsu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Frederick avoids it.#T1#
Frederick throws a body shot but no joy.
Frederick misses with a wild body shot.
Frederick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jitsu has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Frederick misses.
Jitsu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jitsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frederick.
Frederick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jitsu.
Jitsu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Frederick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynard Frederick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Jitsu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Frederick misses the target.
Frederick throws a big shot that misses.
Jitsu is looking to counter punch.
Jitsu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frederick swivels and escapes.
Frederick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frederick moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jitsu avoids the body shot from Frederick.
Frederick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frederick stuffs the takedown.
Frederick looks to score with a jab to the body but Jitsu is just out of range.
Jitsu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Frederick misses with a body shot.
It looked like Jitsu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Frederick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jitsu dives in and grabs Frederick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frederick pushes down on Jitsu's head and hops out.
Frederick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Frederick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jitsus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jitsu moves out of range as Frederick strikes.
Frederick throws a body shot but no joy.
Frederick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jitsu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frederick lands a jab-cross combination.
Frederick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Frederick takes a swing at Jitsu's ribcage but misses.
Jitsu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frederick looks to throw the jab but Jitsu is out of range.
Jitsu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Frederick avoids it.
Frederick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jitsu moves away.
Jitsu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Frederick just manages to avoid it.
Frederick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frederick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frederick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jitsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jitsu throwing a counter right hand but Frederick manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frederick misses with a wild body shot.
Jitsu throws a counter high kick but Frederick was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jiu Jitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jitsu drops his hands momentarily and Frederick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reynard Frederick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frederick 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reynard Frederick!
A victorious Reynard Frederick thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Highland 63
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Frederick looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Haber Jr tries to get to full guard but Frederick has control of the leg.
Frederick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haber Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Frederick not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Frederick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haber Jr is just riding it out for now. Frederick eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Frederick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haber Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Frederick.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick trying to mount his opponent but Haber Jr defends it. #T1#
Frederick stops Haber Jr from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Frederick is looking for a kimura here.
Haber Jr tries to kick Frederick off but Frederick keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Frederick looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Frederick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Frederick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Frederick is trying to control the action in half guard but Haber Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Frederick controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haber Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Frederick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Frederick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haber Jr's head.
Frederick is trying to control the action in half guard but Haber Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Frederick seems to be looking for submissions.
Haber Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frederick 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.
Frederick not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Frederick wants to pass to mount but Haber Jr is defending the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frederick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haber Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frederick.
Frederick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Frederick works his way into full mount!
Haber Jr holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Frederick tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Frederick controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Frederick with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Frederick is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Haber Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Frederick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frederick avoids the attempt from Haber Jr to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frederick scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reynard Frederick dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Frederick shoots in but no luck this time.
Frederick throws a hook but Haber Jr avoids it easily.
Frederick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haber Jr can do to turn this around?
Haber Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frederick.
Frederick shoots for a double leg takedown but Haber Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Frederick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frederick takes a swing at Haber Jr's ribcage but misses.
Haber Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Haber Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Haber Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Reynard Frederick has been cut.
Haber Jr misses with a hook.#TD#
Frederick gets a double leg takedown into Haber Jr's guard.
Haber Jr trying to control the position here.
Haber Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Frederick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Haber Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frederick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Frederick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frederick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haber Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haber Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Frederick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Frederick wants to control but Haber Jr is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haber Jr is looking to control Frederick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haber Jr avoid being mounted?
Frederick wants to pass the guard but Haber Jr is defending well.
Frederick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #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.
Frederick lands with a punch from half guard.
Frederick trying to control from Haber Jr's half guard. Haber Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Frederick connects with a couple of short punches.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Haber Jr keeps moving.
Frederick is really struggling to control Haber Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Frederick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Haber Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frederick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Frederick passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Frederick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Frederick wants to control but Haber Jr is keeping him busy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frederick throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Frederick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Frederick wants to control but Haber Jr is keeping him busy.
Frederick in side control, throwing shots but Haber Jr defends.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloppy strikes there by Frederick.
Frederick trying to control the action but Haber Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Frederick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reynard Frederick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reynard Frederick's cut.
That's time! Frederick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Frederick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haber Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frederick blocks a jab.
Haber Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haber Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frederick's head backwards.
Frederick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frederick lands a nice looking body shot.
Haber Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haber Jr looks to throw the jab but Frederick is out of range.
Haber Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Frederick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haber Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frederick manages to avoid it.
Haber Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frederick manages to avoid it.
Haber Jr takes a swing at Frederick's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Haber Jr.
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!#TD#
Haber Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Frederick trying to control but Haber Jr is working from the bottom.
Frederick is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Haber Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Haber Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Frederick slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Haber Jr wants to get back to his feet but Frederick drags him back down.
Frederick working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Haber Jr dodges the ground and pound from Frederick.
Haber Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Frederick connects with a decent elbow.
Reynard Frederick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Frederick trying to control the position but Haber Jr is working away.
Frederick working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reynard Frederick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haber Jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haber Jr keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Frederick.
Haber Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frederick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Frederick is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Haber Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haber Jr keeps working.
Haber Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haber Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Frederick connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here.
Frederick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frederick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Haber Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Waramunt Haber Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Frederick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Reynard Frederick.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frederick, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reynard Frederick!
After the fight, Reynard Frederick was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Highland 49
Date: May 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Frederick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gardener was well out of range. Poor timing from Frederick.
Gardener changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frederick leaves Gardener with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frederick tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frederick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gardener takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Gardener drives through with a takedown into Frederick's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Frederick has control of Gardener's left arm, preventing Gardener from doing any damage.
Gardener won't allow Frederick to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Frederick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frederick controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Frederick might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Frederick is pressing down on Gardener's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gardener is holding on for now.
Frederick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gardener on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gardener tries to get out of the position.
Gardener is staying active underneath Frederick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frederick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gardener trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#SUB2#
Frederick looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Frederick working Gardener over with strikes here. #T2#
Gardener wants to hold on but Frederick pushes him away.
Gardener 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.
Frederick lands a couple of good shots and Gardener has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Frederick loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Gardener hold on?
What can Gardener do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Frederick is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Gardener. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Gardener really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Frederick has managed to slip his arm under Gardener's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gardener is tapping out! Submission win for Frederick.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reynard Frederick!
Reynard Frederick 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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