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Event:
Highland 123
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Grimaldo wants to clinch up but Friedman keeps it at a distance.
Friedman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Friedman is looking to counter the offense by Grimaldo and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Grimaldo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Friedman, pushing him back against the cage.
Grimaldo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grimaldo lands an elbow inside.
Friedman has Grimaldo pressed against the cage.
Friedman blocks an elbow strike from Grimaldo.
Friedman avoids a wild elbow strike from Grimaldo.
A short left from Grimaldo.
Friedman is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Grimaldo breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Friedman dives in and scores a takedown into Grimaldo's guard.
Grimaldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Friedman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Friedman looking to pass the guard.
Friedman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grimaldo wants to get back to his feet but Friedman is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Friedman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Friedman prevents Grimaldo from getting back to his feet.
Friedman tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimaldo is retaining full guard.
Friedman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grimaldo wants to stand up but Friedman is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grimaldo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Friedman.#CL2#
Grimaldo pushes Friedman up against the cage in a clinch.
Grimaldo misses with an elbow strike.
#TD#
Friedman tightens his grip and picks Grimaldo up, before dumping him to the ground. Grimaldo manages to land in guard.
Friedman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Friedman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Friedman stops Grimaldo from standing up.
Friedman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grimaldo keeping moving, preventing Friedman from controlling successfully. #T2#
Friedman wants to pass the guard but Grimaldo is keeping the position.
Grimaldo is looking to stand up but Friedman isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Friedman darts in looking for a takedown but Grimaldo gets double underhooks and turns Friedman into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Friedman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Grimaldo.
Friedman slowing the pace effectively.
Friedman takes a shot to the head.
Grimaldo misses with an elbow strike.
Grimaldo throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimaldo. #BC2#
Grimaldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friedman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grimaldo swivels and escapes.
Grimaldo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Friedman.
Friedman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grimaldo defends well and Friedman ends up having to push Grimaldo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Grimaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Friedman drags the fight down to the ground.
Friedman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Grimaldo wants to get back to his feet but Friedman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Friedman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been informed that Grimaldo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#ES2#
Grimaldo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Friedman fails with a takedown attempt.
Grimaldo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Friedman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grimaldo swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Grimaldo closes the distance and clinches.
Grimaldo gets through Friedman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Grimaldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimaldo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grimaldo duly obliges.
Friedman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grimaldo tries to clinch there but Friedman circles away.
Friedman fails with a takedown attempt.
Friedman misses with a takedown attempt - Grimaldo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Friedman has a takedown stuffed.
Grimaldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grimaldo tries to bum rush Friedman with a series of wild strikes but Friedman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimaldo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Grimaldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grimaldo pushes off an throws an elbow but Friedman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Friedman tries to pull guard but Grimaldo holds him up against the cage and eventually Friedman drops back down to his feet.
Grimaldo misses with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Grimaldo dominated that round.
That's time! Friedman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Grimaldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Friedman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Friedman with a poor takedown
and Grimaldo counters with a one-two to the body.
Friedman misses with a takedown
letting Grimaldo counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Grimaldo.
Grimaldo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Friedman doesn't seem bothered though.
Grimaldo tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Grimaldo moves into range and clinches up with Friedman.#BC#
Friedman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Friedman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grimaldo wants to clinch up but Friedman keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grimaldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grimaldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grimaldo throws an elbow but it misses.
Friedman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grimaldo to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Friedman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Friedman breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Grimaldo gets a clinch.
Friedman blocks the elbow strike.
Friedman tries to pull guard but Grimaldo won't allow it.
Friedman blocks an elbow strike.
Friedman tries to pull guard but Grimaldo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Friedman takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grimaldo throws an elbow but misses.
Grimaldo avoids the elbow strike from Friedman, against the cage.
Grimaldo lands an uppercut.
Friedman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grimaldo smiles and moves away.
Friedman dives in for a single leg takedown but Grimaldo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Friedman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grimaldo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Friedman tries to pull guard but Grimaldo won't allow it.
Friedman avoids a wild elbow strike from Grimaldo.
Grimaldo pushes off an throws an elbow but Friedman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Friedman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Austin Grimaldo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grimaldo tries to land a knee to the head but Friedman blocks with his arms.
#T2#
Friedman trying to land knees to the body.
Grimaldo misses with an elbow over the top.
Grimaldo lands a right hand. #BC2#
Grimaldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grimaldo throws a solid leg kick but Friedman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grimaldo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friedman keeps the fight on the outside.
Grimaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grimaldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Friedman keeps the fight on the outside.
Friedman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grimaldo tries to clinch there but Friedman circles away.
#TD#
Friedman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Grimaldo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Friedman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Grimaldo is not content to let Friedman control the position. #T3##SUB#
Friedman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Friedman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Grimaldo's legs.
Grimaldo is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Friedman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Friedman taking a breather here.
Grimaldo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Friedman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Grimaldo!
Grimaldo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Friedman controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Friedman is working for a guillotine from mount but Grimaldo frees his head quite easily.
#ES2#
Grimaldo bucks up and throws Friedman to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Grimaldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Friedman swats away the attempt to clinch by Grimaldo.
Grimaldo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Grimaldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Grimaldo moves into the clinch.#TD#
Friedman pulls guard successfully.
Grimaldo is looking to stand up but Friedman won't let him.
Friedman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Friedman tries to get out of the position.
Friedman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grimaldo's guard. #REVR##ES2#
Grimaldo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Friedman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Friedman pulls Grimaldo into guard.
#SU2#
Grimaldo stands up from Friedman's guard - Grimaldo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Friedman dives in for a single leg takedown but Grimaldo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Friedman takes a shot to the head.
Grimaldo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Friedman manages to break the clinch.
Grimaldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Friedman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Grimaldo closes the distance and clinches.
Friedman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grimaldo is defending well.#T1#
Friedman is trying to drag Grimaldo to the mat but Grimaldo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Friedman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grimaldo lands with a light punch inside.
Friedman dodges an elbow strike from Grimaldo.
#TD#
Friedman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Friedman tries to pass to full mount but Grimaldo defends it. #ES2#
Grimaldo pushes Friedman off and gets back to his feet.
Friedman tries for a takedown but Grimaldo circles away easily
and Grimaldo counters with a left and a right that stings Friedman.
Some wild striking there from Grimaldo.
Austin Grimaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friedman looks for a takedown but Grimaldo sprawls well.
Grimaldo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grimaldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Friedman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grimaldo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
David Friedman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friedman goes for a double leg but Grimaldo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grimaldo continues to drive forward.
Friedman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Grimaldo misses with a body punch.
Grimaldo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Friedman's face.
Friedman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Grimaldo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grimaldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grimaldo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Friedman's defenses.
Grimaldo lands a nice elbow.
Grimaldo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Friedman tries to break the clinch but Grimaldo is controlling the position.
Grimaldo gets through Friedman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Grimaldo managing to block the knees to the body from Friedman.
#BC2#
Grimaldo breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Grimaldo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Friedman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grimaldo lands a knee to the body.
Grimaldo prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Friedman jumps guard.
#SUB#
Friedman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grimaldo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Grimaldo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Friedman, up you get!
Friedman shoots in looking for a takedown. Grimaldo tries to sprawl out of it but Friedman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grimaldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Friedman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Friedman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimaldo is pushing Friedman's head away, looking to escape. Friedman manages to hold on to the position though.#ES2#
Grimaldo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Grimaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Friedman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Friedman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grimaldo but Grimaldo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Grimaldo clinches.
Grimaldo misses with a knee strike.
Friedman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Friedman is working for takedown but Grimaldo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Friedman misses with some punches.
David Friedman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin Grimaldo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grimaldo prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Grimaldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grimaldo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Grimaldo!
During a confident post fight interview, Austin Grimaldo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 115
Date: Dec 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Friedman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Friedman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winner is keeping the position for now.
Winner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Winner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Friedman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Winner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Winner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Friedman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Winner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Friedman defends well.
Friedman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Winner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Friedman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Winner keeping moving, preventing Friedman from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Winner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Friedman is aware though and is defending well.
Friedman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Winner keeping moving, preventing Friedman from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Friedman drops back looking for a leg! Winner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winner manages to kick Friedman off! Friedman jumps back into Winner's guard.
Winner keeping moving, preventing Friedman from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Winner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Winner looking for a guillotine here but Friedman defends easily.
Friedman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Winner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Friedman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Friedman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Winner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Friedman can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Winner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Friedman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Friedman has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Friedman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Winner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Friedman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Winner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Winner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Friedman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winner won't allow Friedman to sweep him here.
Friedman is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Winner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Winner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Friedman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Winner, into his guard. #REVB#
Winner keeping moving, preventing Friedman from controlling successfully. #T4#
Friedman's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Winner has his foot on Friedman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Friedman works his way back into a safe position though.
Friedman trying to control the position from guard on top but Winner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Friedman wants to pass the guard but Winner is keeping the position.
Winner keeping moving, preventing Friedman from controlling successfully.
Friedman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Friedman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Winner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Friedman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Winner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Friedman quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Friedman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Friedman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Friedman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winner is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Winner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Winner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Friedman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Friedman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Friedman has his foot on Winner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winner works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Winner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Winner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Friedman dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Winner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Friedman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Friedman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Friedman has managed to get both his arms back between Winner's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Friedman trying to control but Winner is working from the bottom.
Friedman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Winner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Friedman won't allow Winner to sweep him here.
Friedman trying to control but Winner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Winner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Friedman defends well.
Friedman wants to control from the top but Winner keeps moving.
Winner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Friedman controls the pace.
Let's hope that Friedman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Friedman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Winner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Friedman passes into half guard.
Well, if Friedman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Winner missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Friedman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winner is just riding it out for now. Friedman eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Winner actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Winner is not content to let Friedman control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Winner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friedman wants to pass the guard but Winner is keeping the position.
Winner can't keep his opponent in guard - Friedman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Winner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winner is refusing to be controlled, as Friedman sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friedman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Friedman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Friedman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Winner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Friedman is aware though and is defending well.
Friedman wants to pass the guard but Winner is keeping the position.#SUB#
Winner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Winner keeping moving, preventing Friedman from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedman stays in close to Winner's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Friedman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Friedman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winner is pushing down on Friedman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Friedman is fighting to maintain full guard but Winner has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Winner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Friedman's head. #SUB2#
Friedman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Friedman actively working from the bottom here.
Winner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Friedman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winner pulls his head out easily.
Winner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Friedman is looking to improve his position.
Friedman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Winner is looking for a kimura but Friedman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Winner to get the leverage. #SUB#
Winner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Friedman defends it well. #SUB#
Winner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Winner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Friedman's head.
Winner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Friedman's thigh. Friedman counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Winner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Friedman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Friedman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Friedman! #REVB#
Winner is looking for a sweep.
Winner is working hard here to advance position.
Friedman is looking to take a break and control but Winner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Friedman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Friedman prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Winner is looking to reverse the position.
Winner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Winner is controlling an arm, preventing Friedman from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Winner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Friedman looking to control but Winner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Winner working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Friedman controlling from mount.
Friedman with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Friedman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Winner is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friedman moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Winner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Friedman.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Friedman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Friedman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... David Friedman! |
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Event:
Highland 109
Date: Nov 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Durden stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Friedman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Durden looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Friedman tries to advance to mount but Durden denies him.
Friedman advances nicely into full mount.
Friedman controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friedman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Durden is looking to escape.
Durden bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Friedman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Durden is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Friedman.#T1#
Friedman is trying to improve his position.
Friedman is working hard here to advance position.
Friedman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Friedman actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durden moves into full mount! Friedman won't be happy about that!
Friedman working to try and regain half guard.
Friedman looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Friedman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Durden on the ground.#T2#
Durden trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Well, with Durden on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Friedman is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Durden missing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Durden is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Friedman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Friedman can't escape the position.
Durden is trying to stick to Friedman's back but Friedman is turning into Durden. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Durden's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Friedman.
Friedman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Friedman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durden is keeping the position for now.
Friedman passes Durden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Friedman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Durden manages to get to full guard.
Friedman is stalling in the full guard.
Friedman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Friedman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Friedman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Durden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Friedman tries to free his leg and advance position but Durden is retaining full guard.
Friedman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Friedman trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Friedman is looking to pass into half guard but Durden pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Durden is in guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durden would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Durden passes Friedman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyler Durden will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Friedman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Durden felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Friedman is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Friedman is looking for a kimura here.
Friedman trying to pass the guard but Durden defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman trying to control the action but Durden is working from the bottom. #T1#
Durden is pressing down on Friedman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Friedman wants to pass the guard but Durden is keeping the position.
Friedman is looking to advance position but Durden has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Friedman is looking to improve his position but Durden isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Durden jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Friedman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Friedman and Durden has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Durden working away.#T2#
Friedman is looking to reverse the position.
Durden is looking to take a break and control but Friedman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tyler Durden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Friedman manages to get back to half guard.
Friedman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Friedman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Friedman tries to get out of the position.
Durden throws a strike but Friedman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Durden forces his way into half guard.
Friedman wants to control but Durden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Durden prevents Friedman from improving his position.
Friedman trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#SUB2#
Friedman tries to improve his position but Durden has taken his back! Durden has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Friedman tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Durden pushes Friedman away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Durden! |
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Event:
Highland 104
Date: Nov 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Friedman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Friedman thinking.
Friedman with a poor takedown
and Kashi counters with a straight right hand.
Friedman tries for a takedown but Kashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ka Kashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Friedman.
Friedman shoots in looking for a takedown. Kashi tries to sprawl out of it but Friedman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kashi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Friedman fails with a takedown attempt.
Friedman slips a jab from Kashi.
A punch combination from Kashi misses.
Kashi connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman dives in for a single leg takedown but Kashi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Friedman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kashi.
Friedman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kashi throwing a counter right hand but Friedman manages to avoid it.
Friedman goes for a double leg but Kashi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kashi continues to drive forward.
Kashi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Friedman tries for a takedown but Kashi circles away easily
and Kashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Friedman tries for a takedown but Kashi circles away easily
and Friedman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like David Friedman has been cut.
Friedman looks winded!
Kashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Friedman. Friedman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Friedman is rocked!#TD2#
Friedman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Friedman being controlled here momentarily.
Kashi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Friedman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kashi wants to sweep here but Friedman controlling him for the moment.
Friedman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kashi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Kashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Friedman advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Friedman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kashi, who protects the arm well.
Kashi is trying to improve his position.
Friedman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kashi keeps working. #SUB2#
Friedman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB2#
Friedman is trying to get an arm triangle but Kashi is defending well.
Friedman wants to control but Kashi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Friedman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Friedman trying to control the action but Kashi is working from the bottom.
Friedman moves into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Friedman looking for a guillotine from mount but Kashi is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ka Kashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Friedman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Friedman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kashi.
David Friedman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Friedman. Friedman gets slowly back to his feet.
Friedman has his takedown stuffed
and Kashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Kashi does it's job there.
Kashi throws a hook but Friedman blocks it.
Kashi stuns Friedman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kashi slaps away a takedown attempt from Friedman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ka Kashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Friedman.
Kashi misses with a looping right.
Friedman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kashi throws a shot from downtown. Friedman moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Kashi.
Friedman takes one to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Kashi as Friedman shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Friedman.#T1#
Friedman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kashi connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Friedman tumbling to the canvas! Kashi pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Friedman was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ka Kashi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Lockley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Friedman is staying active underneath Lockley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lockley uses his free foot to push down on Friedman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Friedman.
Friedman can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Lockley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Friedman is looking to improve his position but Lockley isn't that keen on the idea.
Lockley avoids the attempt from Friedman to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Lockley is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Friedman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Friedman shrugs it off. #T1#
Friedman can't escape the position.
Friedman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Friedman tries to hold on but Lockley postures up.#SUB#
Lockley working for a submission but Friedman is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Lockley is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Friedman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Friedman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Lockley is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Friedman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Friedman shrugs it off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Friedman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Lockley looking to secure an arm triangle but Friedman defends it well. #T2#
Friedman tries to hold on but Lockley postures up.
Friedman tries to reverse the position but Lockley maintains control.#SUB#
Lockley swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Friedman is now in Lockley's guard. A big mistake from Lockley there, giving up the dominant position!
Friedman passes Lockley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Friedman is pressing down on Lockley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lockley is holding on for now.
Friedman stalling away here and it's allowed Lockley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Friedman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Lockley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Friedman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lockley working for a triangle but Friedman defends it easily.
Friedman pushing down on Lockley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Lockley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Friedman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lockley is just riding it out for now. Friedman eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB2#
Friedman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lockley is just riding it out for now. Friedman eventually gives up the hold.
Friedman tries to pass to full mount but Lockley defends it.
Lockley trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friedman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lockley won't allow Friedman to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Lockley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Friedman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lockley to the mat! Lockley manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Lockley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Lockley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Friedman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lockley is looking for a sweep.
Lockley really is a fat lump.
Friedman staying calm.
Friedman tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lockley!
Friedman wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T1##SUB2#
Friedman working for a guillotine from mount but Lockley is in no mood to give up.
Friedman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lockley is looking to escape.
Lockley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lockley tries to buck Friedman off but he can't manage it.
Lockley tries to lock up and control but Friedman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lockley is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lockley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Friedman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
Friedman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lockley wants to control but Friedman is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Lockley is defending against the submission attempts here by Friedman.
Lockley works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Lockley trying to control the position.
Friedman wants to pass the guard but Lockley is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lockley is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Friedman has his hands clasped together but Lockley extends and breaks Friedman's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lockley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davis Lockley! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Friedman gets a takedown into half guard.
Friedman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arrington's head.
Friedman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Friedman is looking to pass Arrington's guard but actually Arrington recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arrington trying to keep a closed guard but Friedman is proving a slippery customer.
Friedman tries to free his leg and advance position but Arrington is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrington is looking to stand up but Friedman isn't so interested in that idea.
Arrington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arrington tries to get out of the position.
Friedman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arrington is keeping the position for now.
Arrington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Friedman passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Arrington is not content to let Friedman control the position. #SUB2#
Friedman is trying to get an arm triangle but Arrington is defending well.
Arrington stops Friedman from passing to mount.
Friedman controlling from side mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Friedman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Arrington has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Friedman but great work by Arrington.
Friedman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arrington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Friedman regains half guard.
Friedman gets back to full guard.
Friedman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Friedman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Friedman looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Arrington keeping moving, preventing Friedman from controlling successfully.
Friedman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Friedman tries to free his leg and advance position but Arrington is retaining full guard.
Arrington keeping moving, preventing Friedman from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Friedman wants to pass the guard but Arrington is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedman is looking to advance position but Arrington has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Arrington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Friedman is trying to escape the mount.
Arrington with shots to the head and body - Friedman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Friedman is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arrington with a couple of short strikes.
Friedman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Friedman wants to control but Arrington is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Friedman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Friedman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Friedman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arrington as he jumps to the side.
David Friedman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arrington connects with a crisp jab.
Friedman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arrington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arrington closes the distance and clinches up with Friedman, looking for a takedown. Arrington pushes Friedman against the cage but Friedman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Arrington shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Friedman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Friedman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Friedman gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friedman is looking to control Arrington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Friedman avoid being mounted?
Friedman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arrington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arrington's back!
Arrington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Friedman can do to turn this around?#T1#
Friedman misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Friedman looking to break Arrington's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arrington remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Friedman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Friedman missing with strikes from the back.
Arrington looking very determined here, making life difficult for Friedman.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Friedman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Friedman working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Arrington is doing well to defend. Friedman seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Arrington is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Friedman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Friedman shoots for a takedown but McCallen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Friedman darts in looking for a takedown but McCallen gets double underhooks and turns Friedman into the cage.
McCallen connects with a body shot.
Friedman shoots for a double leg takedown but McCallen sprawls well. He's pushed Friedman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trevor McCallen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Friedman.
Friedman checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCallen is looking to clinch but Friedman is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Friedman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCallen was covering up waiting for the punch and Friedman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Friedman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCallen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Friedman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCallen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Friedman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Friedman wants to pass the guard but McCallen is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Friedman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Friedman forces his way into half guard.
Friedman stalling.
Friedman is looking to advance position but McCallen won't allow it. #T2#
Friedman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Friedman works his way to his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friedman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McCallen.#SUB2#
Friedman is working for a rear naked choke. McCallen is not defending it well and Friedman has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! McCallen refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of McCallen's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Friedman! |
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