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Event:
GC 531 Doncis VS Rihard
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Freeman throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and The Crippler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The Crippler is trying to control the action in half guard but Freeman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Crippler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Freeman defending well though.
Nice strikes from The Crippler there.
Freeman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Freeman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Crippler defends it easily.
The Crippler chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Freeman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Freeman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Freeman keeping full guard, as The Crippler tries to pass. #T1#
The Crippler wants to get up but he can't break Freeman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The Crippler takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Crippler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Crippler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Freeman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Crippler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Freeman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The Crippler throwing strikes but missing.
The Crippler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Freeman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Freeman is looking for a triangle but The Crippler pushes his legs off easily.
Freeman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The Crippler wants to pass the guard but Freeman is keeping the position.#SUB#
Freeman is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! The Crippler rolls with it to try and escape but Freeman cranks on the arm and The Crippler is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franco Freeman! |
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Event:
GC 528 Rihard VS Freeman
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Freeman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rihard.
And Freeman tries to counter it with a takedown but Rihard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A left lands for Rihard.
Freeman slips a straight right by Rihard.
Rihard catches Freeman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Freeman tries for a takedown but Rihard circles away easily
enabling Rihard to counter with a crisp jab.
Rihard throws a hook but Freeman avoids it easily.
Rihard loads up on a big right hand but Freeman slips the punch.
Freeman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rihard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rihard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rihard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rihard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rihard but Rihard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Freeman slips a jab from Rihard.#T1#
Freeman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rihard connects with a looping right hand.
Rihard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Freeman in his tracks.
Freeman tries for a takedown but Rihard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matjaz Rihard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Freeman.
Rihard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
Rihard throws a looping overhand right but Freeman ducks down to avoid it.
Rihard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rihard misses with a right hand
and Freeman counters with a head kick.
Freeman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rihard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Freeman's hands.
Rihard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rihard lands a jab to Freeman's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rihard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rihard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Rihard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Freeman on the side of the head.
Rihard thuds his right hand into Freeman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Freeman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rihard defends well and Freeman ends up having to push Rihard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Freeman needs to keep his hands up - Rihard had a free shot at his head there.
Rihard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matjaz Rihard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Rihard.
Rihard lands a slapping body shot.
Rihard connects with the punch.
Freeman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rihard.
Rihard looks to land a left hand but Freeman moved out of range nicely.
Freeman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Freeman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Rihard lands an overhand right.
A cross from Rihard lands.
Rihard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab by Rihard.#ROC#Freeman is rocked!
Freeman takes one to the side of the head.
Freeman is still on wobbly legs! Can Rihard finish him?
Freeman leaves his chin hanging out and Rihard seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Freeman crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matjaz Rihard! |
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Event:
GC 524 Lebedev VS Freeman
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Jab from Lebedev.#CUT#It looks like Franco Freeman has been cut.
Freeman shoots and misses
and Lebedev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Freeman misses with a takedown
and Lebedev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lebedev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lebedev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Freeman feints the counter takedown.
Freeman shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been told by Lebedev's head coaches at Berloga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alexander Lebedev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Freeman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Freeman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Freeman has an Americana. Lebedev didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Freeman is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Freeman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Franco Freeman! |
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Event:
GC 520 Mays VS Crute
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Oscar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freeman.
Oscar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oscar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oscar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Oscar duly obliges.
Oscar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oscar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oscar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Freeman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Freeman in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Oscar tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Freeman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franco Freeman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Freeman shoots in but no luck this time.
Massey thuds his right hand into Freeman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Freeman shoots in but no luck this time.
Massey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Massey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Freeman backs up against the cage.
Massey leaves Freeman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gideon Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Freeman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Massey finds it's way through Freeman's defenses. #T1#
Massey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Freeman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Massey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Massey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gideon Massey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Massey sprawls well. Massey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
Freeman blocks a jab.
Freeman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Freeman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Massey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freeman somewhat.#T2#
Good exchange - Massey coming out on top.
Massey looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Freeman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Massey pinned against the cage. Massey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Freeman shoots in for a double leg but Massey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Freeman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Massey is looking to counter punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Massey. #CUT#It looks like Franco Freeman has been cut.
Massey throws a right and a left that Freeman avoids nicely.
Massey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freeman.
Freeman with the counter takedown but Massey avoids it easily.#T4#
Freeman dives in for a single leg takedown but Massey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Massey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Freeman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Massey.
Massey misses with a few strikes there.
Freeman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Massey is breathing heavily.
Massey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Massey misses with a series of wild punches.
Freeman wants to counter with a clinch but Massey pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Massey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franco Freeman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Massey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Freeman tries to clinch up.
Massey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Massey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Massey misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
Gideon Massey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Freeman shoots for a takedown but Massey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gideon Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Freeman.
Massey lands a nice shot that snaps Freeman's head back.
Massey throws a right hand that Freeman ducks under and follows up with a left that Freeman also avoids with ease.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Freeman shoots for a double leg takedown but Massey sprawls well. He's pushed Freeman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Freeman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Massey appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Massey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Freeman momentarily.
Massey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
Massey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Freeman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Massey has got the better of the exchanges.
Massey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
Massey throws a big counter combination but Freeman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Massey thuds his right hand into Freeman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Massey scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
Freeman shoots in but Massey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Massey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Freeman shoots in but Massey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Freeman looks to move away, Massey throws a big counter combo but Freeman just gets out of the way.
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from Massey.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Massey throws a body punch but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Massey as he avoids it easily.
Freeman shoots and misses
and Massey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Massey sprawls well. Massey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Massey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franco Freeman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but Massey shows good takedown defense.
Massey throws a big counter combination but Freeman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gideon Massey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Massey misses with a double jab.
Massey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Massey. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freeman feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Massey.#T1#
Freeman is looking to clinch.
Massey misses with a wild combination.
Freeman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Massey.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Freeman or perhaps it was just good defense by Massey, which made it look bad.
Gideon Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Freeman.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Massey sprawls well. Massey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Massey. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freeman feints the counter takedown.
Freeman misses with a takedown attempt - Massey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Freeman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Massey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freeman somewhat.#T3#
Freeman misses with a takedown attempt - Massey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Massey lands with an uppercut that bounces Freeman off the cage and back into range.
A jab lands there for Massey.
Freeman with a poor takedown
and Massey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Massey throws a nice looking combination but Freeman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Massey lands a jab to the nose.
Massey throws a right and a left that Freeman avoids nicely.
Massey with a hook.
Freeman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freeman fails with the takedown
and Massey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Freeman thinking.
Franco Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freeman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Massey.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gideon Massey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Massey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Massey! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bear pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Freeman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bear sprawls and moves away.
Freeman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Bear.
Freeman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shaggy Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman has a takedown stuffed.
Bear only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Freeman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bear!
Bear really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freeman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Freeman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Freeman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Freeman has hold of Bear's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bear tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Freeman cranks the arm and Bear screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bear, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Franco Freeman! |
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