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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Popkov moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Fred misses its intended target.
Fred swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fred walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Popkov stalks Fred and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fred's face. Fred staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Jon Fred has been cut.
A slow jab from Popkov misses its intended target.
Popkov thumps Fred with a low kick.
Popkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Popkov lands with a nice combination. Fred backs away looking to recover.
Fred connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fred has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fred there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been told by Popkov's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Popkov misses.
Donk. Popkov catches Fred right on the button with a cross.
Popkov dips to his left and cracks Fred with an uppercut!
Fred looks to land a right hand but Popkov moved out of range.
Popkov lands a jab to the head.
Fred is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Popkov throws a combination that misses
and Fred counters with a two punch combo.
Popkov throws out a powerful jab.
Popkov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Popkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Popkov connects with a right hand. Fred shakes it off.
Popkov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Popkov misses with a looping right.
Fred changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Popkov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Popkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fred misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fred throws a leg kick
and Popkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Popkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fred.
Fred throws a poor cross that misses
and Popkov 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!
Popkov works the jab nicely.
Popkov tests Fred's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fred swings for the body but Popkov moves out of range.
Fred on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fred just misses with a punch to the body.
Fred is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popkov.
Mikhail Popkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fred moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Popkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Popkov has been cut.
Popkov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Fred lands with an uppercut that bounces Popkov off the cage and back into range.
Popkov walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Popkov.
Fred scores with a jab to the body.
Popkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fred. That did some damage!
Fred throws a jab but it's blocked by Popkov.
Fred throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fred drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fred throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Popkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Popkov lands a jab.
Popkov avoids the body shot from Fred.
Fred moves away from the strike by Popkov.
Popkov throws a leg kick
and Fred counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fred lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Fred throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Fred works Popkov's body with a nice hook.
Popkov throws a nice looking combination but Fred bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Fred throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fred takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fred throws a lazy uppercut
and Popkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fred misses the shot to the body.
Popkov slips under a jab.
Popkov slips a jab from Fred.
Popkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fred's head.
Popkov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fred on the side of the head.
Popkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fred throws the left hand but Popkov avoids the punch easily.
Popkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popkov throws a looping overhand right but Fred ducks down to avoid it.
Popkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fred.
Jab from Popkov.
Popkov scores with a body shot.
#T4#
Popkov misses with a double jab.
Popkov connects with a solid leg kick.
Fred moves out of range of the leg kick from Popkov.
Fred looks to throw the jab but Popkov is out of range.
Popkov lands with a nice combination. Fred backs away looking to recover.
Fred takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Popkov misses with a wild combination.
Fred darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Popkov.
A nice leg kick from Popkov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fred has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fred misses with a looping right.
It looked like Popkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Popkov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Popkov throws a front kick aimed at Fred's knee but Fred avoids it well.
Fred scores with a body shot.
Fred misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Popkov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Popkov loads up on a big right hand but Fred slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Popkov. Those never looked like landing.
Popkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Popkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Popkov.
Popkov misses the shot to the body.
Popkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fred moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Popkov lands with a cross.
Popkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fred can do to turn this around?
Popkov moves away from the strike by Fred.
Fred on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Popkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fred throws out the jab.
Popkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fred.
Some wild striking there from Popkov.
Popkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mikhail Popkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fred avoids a kick to the body.
Fred swings away with a body shot that misses
and Popkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fred misses with a hook.#T1#
Popkov throws a series of punches but Fred avoids them all with ease.
Popkov lands a jab to the nose.
Popkov throws a head kick that misses.
Popkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fred.
Popkov throws a right and a left that Fred avoids nicely.
Fred swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Popkov.
Fred misses with a hook.
Fred takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fred misses with a looping left.
Fred looks to land a left hand but Popkov moved out of range nicely.
Popkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fred throws a body shot but no joy.
Popkov throws a looping overhand right but Fred ducks down to avoid it.
Fred misses with a wild body shot.
Fred waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popkov.
Popkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fred moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popkov works the jab nicely.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Fred misses the target.
Popkov slips a jab from Fred.
Popkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fred throws a lazy uppercut
and Popkov counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice shot lands for Popkov.
Mikhail Popkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Fred thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fred misses with a straight left.
Fred takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Popkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fred feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Popkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Popkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popkov looks to land a combination but Fred avoids it well.
Popkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fred throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fred throws a body shot but no joy.
Popkov throws a hook to the side of Fred's head but Fred sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
A lazy left from Popkov finds it's target.
Popkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Popkov.
Popkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fred.
Popkov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Popkov throws a head kick but Fred moves out of range.
Popkov cracks Fred with an open hand slap.
Popkov misses with a low kick.
Popkov throws a head kick that misses.
Popkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fred.
Popkov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fred cracks Popkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fred misses with a looping left.
Popkov connects with a high kick.
A lazy left from Popkov finds it's target.
Fred is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Popkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fred has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fred stalks Popkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Popkov's face. Popkov staggers backwards, shaken.
Popkov scores with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Fred misses with a looping left.
Fred pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fred avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fred connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fred swings widly with a right hand
and Popkov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Popkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popkov moves away from the strike by Fred.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Fred might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Popkov has got the better of the exchanges.
Fred takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Popkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fred digs a good hook to Popkov's body.
Popkov throws a solid leg kick but Fred takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Popkov.
Donk. Fred catches Popkov right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Popkov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Popkov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Popkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Popkov connects with a body shot.
Popkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fred thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fred slips a straight right by Popkov.
Fred throws a hook but Popkov avoids it easily.
Popkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Popkov lands an overhand right.
Popkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fred throws a big shot that misses.
Fred chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Popkov can pounce on him.
Fred swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popkov with a nice calf kick.
Popkov ducks under a wild hook from Fred.
Popkov connects with a body shot.
Popkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fred slips a jab from Popkov.#T1#
Popkov scores with a nice head shot.
Popkov throws a low kick, looking for Fred's leg but Fred calmly moves out of range.
Popkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Fred off the cage and back into range.
Popkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fred looks to throw the jab but Popkov is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Popkov.
Fred looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fred swings widly with a right hand
and Popkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fred swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fred sizes up Popkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Popkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fred fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popkov manages to avoid it.
Fred throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fred's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Popkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fred.
Good shot there by Fred.
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!
Fred throws an off balance right hand
enabling Popkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Jon Fred has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fred ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popkov moves away.
Popkov throwing a counter right hand but Fred manages to avoid it.
Popkov with a nice cross.
Fred throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fred swings for the body but Popkov moves out of range.
Fred looks to score with a jab to the body but Popkov is just out of range.
Popkov defending well as Fred loads up on a big left hand.
Popkov throws a series of punches but Fred avoids them all with ease.
Fred connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Popkov's hands.
Fred checks the leg kick nicely there.
Popkov throws a nice looking combination but Fred bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fred swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popkov throws a hook but Fred blocks it.#KD2#
Fred lands a big right hand that sends Popkov crashing to the mat! Fred stays standing though and waves Popkov back to his feet!#ROC2#Popkov is rocked!
A slow jab from Fred misses its intended target.
Oh Popkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fred throws a jab when Popkov was well out of range.
Popkov misses the shot to the body.
Fred cracks Popkov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Popkov falls to his knees and Fred doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Fred!
Jon Fred 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:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Shiphead Copslapper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jon Fred!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Fred gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Copslapper wants a takedown but no success here.
Copslapper is working for takedown but Fred is calmly controlling the position for now.
Copslapper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fred.
Fred stops a takedown attempt from Copslapper.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shiphead Copslapper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Copslapper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fred is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copslapper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fred is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fred is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Copslapper is defending well.
Fred has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Copslapper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fred tries for a takedown. No joy.
Copslapper tries to score a body lock takedown but Fred shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Copslapper 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.
Copslapper tries to score a body lock takedown but Fred shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Copslapper wants a takedown but no success here.
Fred drops down looking for an ankle pick but Copslapper pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Copslapper rushes Fred and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Copslapper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Copslapper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fred wants to take the fight to the mat but Copslapper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Copslapper is trying to drag Fred to the mat but Fred just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fred goes for a takedown attempt but Copslapper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Fred gets tackled into the cage by Copslapper. Copslapper maintains the clinch.
Copslapper looking for a takedown.
Fred is pressed up against the cage. Copslapper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fred down to the mat. Fred avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Fred has closed the distance and engaged Copslapper in a clinch.
Fred is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copslapper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Copslapper is pressed up against the cage. Fred has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Copslapper down to the mat. Copslapper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Copslapper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Fred stops a takedown attempt from Copslapper.
Fred has Copslapper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Copslapper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Copslapper is looking for a takedown.
Fred tries to score a body lock takedown but Copslapper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fred stops a takedown attempt from Copslapper.
Fred drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fred is working for takedown but Copslapper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fred is pressed up against the cage. Copslapper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fred down to the mat. Fred avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Fred closes the distance and clinches.
Fred gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Copslapper.
Fred drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fred drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Copslapper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Copslapper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fred changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Copslapper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Copslapper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fred gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Copslapper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fred tries to score a body lock takedown but Copslapper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Copslapper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fred.
Fred is looking for a takedown.
Copslapper prevents the takedown attempt.
Fred has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Copslapper after a bit of a struggle.
Copslapper is pressed up against the cage. Fred has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Copslapper down to the mat. Copslapper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4##CL2#
Fred forces Copslapper back against the cage and clinches.
Copslapper prevents the takedown attempt.
Fred is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copslapper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fred looks winded!
Fred is working for takedown but Copslapper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Copslapper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Copslapper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fred fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Copslapper gets tackled into the cage by Fred. Fred maintains the clinch.
Copslapper has Fred pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fred manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Copslapper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fred after a bit of a struggle.
Copslapper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fred is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Copslapper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Copslapper goes for a takedown attempt but Fred pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Fred clinches up against the cage.#T5#
Copslapper tries to score a body lock takedown but Fred shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Copslapper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fred.
Fred is pressed up against the cage. Copslapper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fred down to the mat. Fred avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Copslapper fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Fred rushes Copslapper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Copslapper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fred after a bit of a struggle.
Copslapper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Copslapper stops a takedown attempt from Fred.
Fred drops down looking for an ankle pick but Copslapper pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Copslapper clinches up against the cage.
Fred can't get the takedown.
Copslapper stops a takedown attempt from Fred.
Fred is looking to take this one to the mat.#T6#
Fred is looking for a takedown.
Copslapper goes for a takedown attempt but Fred pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Copslapper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fred gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Copslapper gets underhooks to prevent Fred's takedown attempt.
Copslapper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Copslapper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fred pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fred is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fred is working for takedown but Copslapper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Copslapper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Copslapper looking for a takedown.
Copslapper is looking for a takedown.
Fred tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fred tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fred gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Copslapper.
#T7#
Copslapper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Copslapper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Copslapper is pressed up against the cage. Fred has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Copslapper down to the mat. Copslapper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Fred gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Copslapper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fred avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Copslapper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fred is defending well.
Copslapper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fred fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Copslapper tries to close the distance and clinch but Fred swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Fred clinches with his opponent.
Copslapper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fred pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Copslapper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T8#
Copslapper is trying to drag Fred to the mat but Fred just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fred wants a takedown but no success here.
Copslapper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fred gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fred wants to take the fight to the mat but Copslapper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Copslapper is pressed up against the cage. Fred has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Copslapper down to the mat. Copslapper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Fred clinches up with Copslapper and pushes him back against the cage.
Copslapper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fred avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fred is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Copslapper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fred gets underhooks to prevent Copslapper's takedown attempt.
Fred changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Copslapper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Copslapper instigates a clinch. #T9#
Copslapper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fred is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Copslapper is defending well.
Copslapper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fred prevents it.
Copslapper goes for a takedown attempt but Fred pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Copslapper darts in and clinches Fred up against the cage.
Copslapper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fred prevents it.
Fred is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copslapper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fred drops down looking for an ankle pick but Copslapper pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Fred drives through and clinches with Copslapper against the cage.
Copslapper tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T10#
Fred drops down looking for an ankle pick but Copslapper pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Copslapper gets a clinch.
Fred is looking for a takedown.
Fred gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Copslapper.
Fred tries for a takedown but Copslapper manages to get underhooks.
Copslapper is looking for a takedown.
Copslapper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fred pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Fred has closed the distance and engaged Copslapper in a clinch.
Fred is looking to take this one to the mat.
Copslapper is looking to take this one to the mat.#T11#
Copslapper wants a takedown.
Copslapper looking for a takedown.
Copslapper is trying to drag Fred to the mat but Fred just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Copslapper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fred after a bit of a struggle.
Fred has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Copslapper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fred can't get the takedown.
Copslapper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Copslapper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Copslapper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fred pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fred has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Copslapper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fred is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copslapper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Copslapper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fred pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Fred has Copslapper up against the cage in a clinch.
#T12#
Copslapper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fred gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Copslapper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fred is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fred gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Copslapper.
Fred is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Copslapper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fred goes for a takedown attempt but Copslapper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Copslapper clinches up against the cage.
Fred is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copslapper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fred is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Copslapper is defending well.
Fred has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Copslapper after a bit of a struggle. #T13#
Copslapper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fred is defending well.
Fred has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Copslapper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fred is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copslapper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Copslapper wants to take the fight to the mat but Fred manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Copslapper tries for a takedown but Fred manages to get underhooks.
Copslapper has Fred pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fred manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Copslapper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fred is defending well.
Copslapper is working for takedown but Fred is calmly controlling the position for now.
Copslapper tries to score a body lock takedown but Fred shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fred wants to take the fight to the mat but Copslapper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fred can't get the takedown.
Copslapper stops a takedown attempt from Fred.
Copslapper can't get the takedown.
Copslapper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fred pulls his leg out and moves away.
Copslapper is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Fred forces Copslapper back against the cage and clinches.#T14#
Fred is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fred wants to take the fight to the mat but Copslapper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fred wants a takedown but no success here.
Fred prevents the takedown attempt.
Copslapper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fred tries to score a body lock takedown but Copslapper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Copslapper prevents the takedown attempt.
Copslapper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fred pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Fred gets a clinch.
Fred has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Copslapper after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fred has Copslapper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Copslapper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fred has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Copslapper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fred is working for takedown but Copslapper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Copslapper goes for a takedown attempt but Fred pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Copslapper circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Copslapper is heads and Fred is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Copslapper takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
A very excited looking Shiphead Copslapper 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:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jon Fred! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Luan Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Fred closes the distance and pushes Mesquita back into the cage.
Fred is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mesquita is defending well.
Mesquita drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fred gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fred drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mesquita gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fred wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Fred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fred drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mesquita gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Mesquita has Fred pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mesquita pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fred tumbling to the mat - Mesquita dives into Fred's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fred (0) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Fred is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fred keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass. #T1#
Fred wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fred manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mesquita manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (2) vs (2) Mesquita
Fred stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Fred from controlling successfully.
Fred passes Mesquita's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Fred trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it.
Mesquita is pressing down on Fred's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fred trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fred sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mesquita's guard.
Fred stalling away here and it's allowed Mesquita to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Fred tries to pass.
Mesquita 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fred defends it easily.
Fred works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fred pulls his head out easily.
Mesquita won't allow Fred to pass to mount.
Fred frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (5) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita is squirming around, avoiding Fred's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mesquita wants to control but Fred is having none of it.
Mesquita can't escape the position.
Fred can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape.
Fred is stalling here but it's allowed Mesquita to get half guard.
Mesquita is staying active underneath Fred, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fred works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (8) vs (2) Mesquita#T5#
Mesquita is looking to improve his position but Fred isn't that keen on the idea.
Fred wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fred is working hard here to advance position.
Fred can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape.
Fred controlling the pace for now.
Mesquita stops Fred from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T6##SUB#
Fred with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mesquita has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Fred (11) vs (2) Mesquita#SUB#
Fred is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fred has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mesquita's body.
Mesquita tries to escape the position.
#T7##SUB#
Fred working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mesquita tries to escape the position.
Fred just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fred's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mesquita manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fred's guard. Nice work there by Mesquita.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (11) vs (4) Mesquita
Fred keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #T8#
Fred trying to control the position.
Fred looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mesquita puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fred moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Fred has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fred (15) vs (4) Mesquita
Fred is looking to take Mesquita's back but instead Mesquita gets back to half guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fred performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Mesquita is staying active underneath Fred, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Fred is trying to work for a kimura but Mesquita is defending well.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
Fred trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita can't keep his opponent in guard - Fred advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fred trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away. #T10#
Fred is really struggling to control Mesquita but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Fred trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita trying to control the position.
Fred wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Fred pushes down on Mesquita's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fred prevents Mesquita from improving his position.#T11#
Fred is keen to just control but Mesquita is a slippery customer.
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fred wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Fred wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.#T12#
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Fred controlling him for the moment.
Fred works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fred wants to free his trapped foot but Mesquita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mesquita is looking to control Fred's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mesquita avoid being mounted?
Fred is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mesquita! Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (18) vs (4) Mesquita
Fred can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape.
Fred mounts Mesquita! Really nice guard pass there! #T13#
Fred content just to control the position here.
Fred is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fred moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Fred (21) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita is really stuck here.
#T14##SUB#
Fred is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mesquita knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mesquita for a finish.
Fred wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
Mesquita trying to control but not successfully.
Fred struggling to keep hold of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mesquita defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
An out of breath Jon Fred thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jon Fred! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Fred clinches with his opponent.
Fred tries to score a body lock takedown but Von Hayek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Von Hayek gets underhooks to prevent Fred's takedown attempt.
Fred tries to score a body lock takedown but Von Hayek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Fred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fred tries for a takedown but Von Hayek manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Von Hayek has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fred uses from the top position.
Von Hayek is adopting a defensive guard.
Von Hayek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fred's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (0) vs (2) Von Hayek
Von Hayek content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fred manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Hayek manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (2) vs (2) Von Hayek#T1#
Von Hayek trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Von Hayek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fred is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fred wants to pass the guard but Von Hayek is keeping the position.
Fred will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Von Hayek managing to control the position.
Von Hayek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (2) vs (4) Von Hayek
Von Hayek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fred is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Von Hayek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Von Hayek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fred swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fred controls Von Hayek momentarily but Von Hayek frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Von Hayek looking to pass the guard.
Fred is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (4) vs (4) Von Hayek#T3#
Fred passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (7) vs (4) Von Hayek
Von Hayek is looking to improve his position but Fred isn't that keen on the idea.
Fred is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fred trying to control but Von Hayek is having none of it.
Fred controlling the pace for now.
Von Hayek slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Von Hayek is trying to control but can't.
Von Hayek won't allow Fred to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fred seems to be looking for submissions.
Von Hayek is looking for a sweep. Fred is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fred working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Von Hayek's thigh. Von Hayek counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fred wants to control from the top but Von Hayek keeps moving. #T5#
Fred works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Von Hayek is controlling Fred's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fred is looking to take a break and control but Von Hayek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Hayek is looking to improve his position.
Fred trying to control from half guard but Von Hayek is working away.
Fred frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (10) vs (4) Von Hayek
Fred moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Fred (13) vs (4) Von Hayek#T6#
Von Hayek tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fred looking to control but Von Hayek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fred prevents Von Hayek from getting the reversal.
Fred trying to control but Von Hayek is having none of it.
Fred controlling from mount.
Von Hayek wants to hold on but Fred pushes him away.
Fred with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T7#
Von Hayek is squirming around, avoiding Fred's attempts to control the action.
Fred wants to take Von Hayek's back here but Von Hayek is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fred is working hard here to advance position.
Fred wants to control the pace but Von Hayek is squirming around nicely.
Fred tries to take his opponent's back but Von Hayek turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (13) vs (6) Von Hayek#SUB#
Fred is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Hayek defends well.#T8#
Fred keeping moving, preventing Von Hayek from controlling successfully.
Von Hayek looking to pass the guard.
Fred bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Hayek's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (15) vs (6) Von Hayek
Fred forces his way into half guard.
Fred trying to control the action but Von Hayek is working from the bottom. #T9#
Fred wants to pass the guard but Von Hayek is defending well. #SUB#
Fred seems to be looking for submissions.
Von Hayek trying to control but Fred postures up.
Von Hayek is trying to control but Fred manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (18) vs (6) Von Hayek
Fred tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fred can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Von Hayek is looking to escape. #T10#
Fred avoids the attempt from Von Hayek to control.
Fred wants to control the pace but Von Hayek is squirming around nicely.
Von Hayek is desperately trying to improve his position but Fred has a good base and remains in mount.
Fred takes Von Hayek's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Von Hayek is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Fred (21) vs (6) Von Hayek#SUB#
Fred seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Von Hayek's chin but Von Hayek turns very nicely into Fred's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Von Hayek.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (21) vs (8) Von Hayek
Fred tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Fred trying to control the position.
Fred wants to sweep here but Von Hayek controlling him for the moment.
Fred wants to improve his position but instead Von Hayek has moved into half guard.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Von Hayek has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Von Hayek performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fred is positioning himself well to prevent Von Hayek advancing to mount. #T12#
Von Hayek prevents Fred from improving his position.
Fred has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Hayek is working away from the top position though.
Von Hayek slows the pace down in half guard.
Fred tries to get to full guard but Von Hayek has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T13#
Von Hayek wants to control but Fred is keeping him busy.
Von Hayek prevents Fred from improving his position.
Fred is staying active underneath Von Hayek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fred is looking to get back to full guard here but Von Hayek has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (21) vs (11) Von Hayek
Fred is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Von Hayek's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fred wants to sweep but Von Hayek has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (21) vs (14) Von Hayek
Fred gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T14#
Fred regains full guard. Nicely done.
Von Hayek wants to pass the guard but Fred is keeping the position.
Von Hayek preventing the sweep.
Von Hayek stays in close to Fred's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fred keeping moving, preventing Von Hayek from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred takes the fight on points by 21 to 14.
After winning the bout, Jon Fred thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jon Fred! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bernardo Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Fred pushes Belmiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Fred drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belmiro stops a takedown attempt from Fred.
Belmiro gets underhooks to prevent Fred's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Fred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmiro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fred has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Belmiro after a bit of a struggle.
Fred drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belmiro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Belmiro pulls guard effortlessly.
Belmiro working a defensive guard here.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Fred controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fred pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belmiro is keeping the position for now.
Belmiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Fred looking to sit in guard and control but Belmiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (0) vs (2) Belmiro
Fred is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (2) vs (2) Belmiro
Fred trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Fred is stalling here. Belmiro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fred seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Belmiro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fred (2) vs (6) Belmiro
Fred gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fred tries to roll over but Belmiro keeps him under control.#T2#
Fred manages to get to full guard.
Fred wants to sweep here but Belmiro controlling him for the moment.
Belmiro trying to control but Fred is working from the bottom.
Fred keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass.
Belmiro trying to control but Fred is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fred 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.#T3#
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Fred keeps moving. #SUB#
Fred escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belmiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fred is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (4) vs (6) Belmiro
Fred wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is defending well.
Belmiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Belmiro working for a triangle but Fred defends it easily.
#T4#
Fred trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Belmiro working for a triangle but Fred defends it easily.
Belmiro is trying to hold Fred in close to prevent damage but Fred has managed to pass into half guard.
Fred works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (7) vs (6) Belmiro
Belmiro trying to remain calm as Fred controls from the top position.#T5#
Fred wants to control but Belmiro is keeping him busy.
Fred tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fred advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fred (9) vs (6) Belmiro
Belmiro prevents Fred from taking his back.
Fred moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fred (12) vs (6) Belmiro
Fred keeps control of the position as Belmiro tries to break free.
Fred trying to control momentarily.
#T6#
Fred is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Belmiro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fred is looking to control Belmiro but Belmiro is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Fred is persistently looking for the submission but Belmiro is defending it well.
Belmiro staying busy and making it hard for Fred to control. #T7#
Belmiro breaks Fred's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (12) vs (8) Belmiro
Belmiro won't allow Fred to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Belmiro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fred dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (14) vs (8) Belmiro
Belmiro working a defensive guard here.
Fred trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro wants to improve his position but instead Fred has moved into half guard.
Belmiro won't allow Fred to pass to mount. #T8#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fred in particular looking to stall.
Fred works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (17) vs (8) Belmiro
Belmiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fred tries to control but Belmiro wriggling away. #SUB#
Fred swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Belmiro is now in Fred's guard. A big mistake from Fred there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (17) vs (10) Belmiro#SUB2#
Belmiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fred manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belmiro has Fred in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (19) vs (10) Belmiro#T9#
Fred looking to pass the guard.
Fred trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro managing to control the position.
Fred is pushing down on Belmiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belmiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Fred has managed to sneak the leg through.#T10#
Fred is looking to pass Belmiro's guard but actually Belmiro recovers to full guard.
Fred pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belmiro is keeping the position for now.
Belmiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (19) vs (12) Belmiro
Fred gets back to full guard.
Fred keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Belmiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Fred is retaining full guard. #T11#
Belmiro passes Fred's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Fred looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belmiro is thwarting Fred's attempts to control the position.
Fred tries to roll over but Belmiro keeps him under control.
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Fred is defending well.
Fred is pressing down on Belmiro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Fred keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Fred being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Belmiro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fred is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fred has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (21) vs (12) Belmiro
Belmiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (21) vs (14) Belmiro
Fred is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (23) vs (14) Belmiro
Fred wants to advance to full mount but Belmiro doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T13#
Fred wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Fred controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fred trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fred stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.
Fred passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (26) vs (14) Belmiro
Belmiro is looking for a sweep.
Fred trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom. #T14#
Belmiro prevents Fred from improving position.
Fred trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fred (28) vs (14) Belmiro
Belmiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Fred has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fred wants to control but instead Belmiro manages to regain half guard.
Fred seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred takes the fight on points by 28 to 14.
An out of breath Jon Fred thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2023 |
#R1#
IronSide takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Bjorn IronSide has been cut.
IronSide stalks Fred and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fred's face. Fred staggers backwards, shaken.
IronSide moves out of range as Fred strikes.
IronSide throws a nice looking combination but Fred bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
IronSide blocks a jab.
IronSide tries to move into range but Fred moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fred is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fred slips a jab and a cross from IronSide.
It looked like Fred was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from IronSide.
IronSide moves out of range as Fred strikes.
IronSide tries to clinch but Fred is having none of it.
Jon Fred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
IronSide takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
IronSide drops his hands momentarily and Fred takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#IronSide is rocked!
IronSide shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fred throwing a counter right hand but IronSide manages to avoid it.
IronSide is still on wobbly legs! Can Fred finish him?
Fred circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fred drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks IronSide right on the button. IronSide goes down! Fred follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fred gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Fred!
Jon Fred 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: May 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Fred connects with a single shot there.
Fred dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxaaja slips a straight right by Fred.
Boxaaja ducks under a wild hook from Fred.
We've been informed that Boxaaja has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boxaaja gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boxaaja lands a nice shot to the body.
Boxaaja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jon Fred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Fred. #CUT#It looks like Paul Boxaaja has been cut.
Boxaaja moves away from the strike by Fred.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxaaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Fred is just out of range.
Boxaaja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fred.
Boxaaja throws a good cross that connects.
Boxaaja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boxaaja connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fred sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Boxaaja scores with a sloppy right hand. Fred should have avoided that one.
Fred misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxaaja.
Fred uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxaaja.
#T1#
Boxaaja walks into a stiff left hand from Fred.
Boxaaja walks straight into a right hand from Fred - that's dropped him! Fred jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Boxaaja from any more punishment! Boxaaja complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jon Fred! |
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Event:
CWC 332 - Prelims
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jon Fred! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fred fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fred shoots for a takedown but Merel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fred shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Fred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fred fails with the takedown.
Fred gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Merel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fred (0) vs (2) Merel
Merel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (0) vs (5) Merel
Fred holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fred manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Merel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fred doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Merel.
Fred wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Fred is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Merel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merel wants to pass to mount but Fred is defending the position.
Fred wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Merel is looking for a kimura but Fred is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Merel to get the leverage.
Merel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (0) vs (8) Merel
Merel prevents Fred from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Merel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fred is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fred and Merel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fred stops Merel from passing to mount. #T2#
Fred is looking for a sweep.
Fred is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merel off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fred (4) vs (8) Merel
Merel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Fred is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Merel is defending well though. Fred let's go of the attempt for now.
Fred tries to get the hooks in deep but Merel pushed the leg off. #T3#
Fred is trying to stick to Merel's back but Merel is turning into Fred. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fred's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Merel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (4) vs (10) Merel
Merel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (4) vs (13) Merel#SUB2#
Merel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fred has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Merel but great work by Fred. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fred (8) vs (13) Merel
Merel can't do much from the bottom here.
Fred trying to control the action but Merel is working from the bottom.
Merel stops Fred from passing to mount.
Fred trying to control the position but Merel is working away. #T4#
Merel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fred passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (11) vs (13) Merel
Fred is trying to take his opponent's back.
Merel has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Fred (14) vs (13) Merel#SUB#
Merel showing good submission defense here.
Fred is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T5#
A lull in the action here.
Fred avoiding Merel 's attempts to control his hands.
Merel staying busy and making it hard for Fred to control. #SUB#
Merel is in a bad position with Fred working for a choke. Merel manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (14) vs (15) Merel
Fred lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (16) vs (15) Merel#T6#
Merel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (16) vs (17) Merel
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fred wants to improve his position but Merel is controlling well.
Fred trying to control but Merel postures up.
Fred is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fred is looking to get back to full guard here but Merel has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (16) vs (20) Merel
Fred gets back to half guard.#T7#
Fred tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.
Merel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fred does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fred is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merel stalling away here and it's allowed Fred to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fred swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fred wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Fred looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Merel trying to move into half guard but instead Fred has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (18) vs (20) Merel
Merel 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.
Fred trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Fred stopping the sweep attempt from Merel.
Fred tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
Merel trying to keep a closed guard but Fred is proving a slippery customer.
Merel keeping full guard, as Fred tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fred content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Merel has locked up a guillotine! Merel's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Fred is holding on here and Merel must be using up a lot of energy. Fred has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Merel gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Merel!
A relieved looking Mark Merel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 7
Date: Nov 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jon Fred! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Johnny Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Matthews has Fred up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Fred has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Matthews regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fred (2) vs (0) Matthews#SUB2#
Matthews looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fred trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a triangle but Fred pushes his legs off easily.
Fred pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matthews is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fred wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Fred trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fred is pushing down on Matthews's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matthews is fighting to maintain full guard but Fred has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Fred trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fred is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matthews sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Fred is working for a submission of some sort.
Fred stalling away here and it's allowed Matthews to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Matthews working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fred doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Matthews is tightening it up a little... Fred has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fred reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fred taps out! Nice BJJ there by Matthews!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johnny Matthews! |
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