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Event:
KoF:IW - Okongwu x Zurauskas
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Jookiba dives in and grabs Freibergs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Freibergs pushes down on Jookiba's head and hops out.#TD2#
Freibergs drives through with a takedown into Jookiba's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Freibergs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freibergs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Freibergs controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Jookiba working for submissions but it's allowed Freibergs to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jookiba is refusing to be controlled, as Freibergs sits in half guard. #T1#
Freibergs content to control rather than advance.
Jookiba pushes Freibergs off looking to stand but Freibergs dives back in and keeps control.
Jookiba is staying active underneath Freibergs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jookiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Freibergs is thwarting Jookiba's attempts to control the position.
Freibergs performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jookiba is not content to let Freibergs control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Freibergs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jookiba as he avoids it easily.
Jookiba shoots and misses
and Freibergs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Freibergs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Freibergs wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumba Jookiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freibergs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jookiba tries to avoid it but Freibergs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jookiba to the ground. Jookiba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jookiba shoots in for a takedown but Freibergs shows good takedown defense.
Freibergs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Freibergs shoots for a takedown but Jookiba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Freibergs has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#TD2#
Freibergs feints and as Jookiba raises his hands in defense, Freibergs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jookiba is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Freibergs dives into side control.
#REVR#
Freibergs should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Freibergs is trying to get an arm triangle but Jookiba is defending well. #T3#
Jookiba is holding Freibergs down, trying to stall.
Freibergs trying to control the action but Jookiba is working from the bottom.
Jookiba is trying to control Freibergs's posture but Freibergs avoids it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Freibergs decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jookiba to his feet.
Jookiba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Freibergs's waist but Freibergs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jookiba off to one side.
Freibergs throws a counter combo.
Jookiba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Freibergs is fending him off so far but Jookiba persists. Nope, Freibergs circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick from Freibergs.
Jookiba is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Freibergs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Freibergs stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artis Freibergs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##KD2#
Freibergs lands a left and a right that send Jookiba crashing to the mat, dazed. Freibergs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Jumba Jookiba has been cut.#TD2#
Freibergs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Freibergs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ROC2#Jookiba is rocked!
Jookiba tries to buck Freibergs off but Freibergs is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Freibergs decides to stand back up. Freibergs steps back and let's Jookiba get back to his feet.#CL2#
Freibergs forces Jookiba back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Freibergs pulls guard.
Jookiba chips away with some ground and pound.
Freibergs wants to sweep here but Jookiba controlling him for the moment.
Jookiba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jookiba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freibergs is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jookiba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jookiba is trying to keep Freibergs in close.
#SU2#
Jookiba is working an open guard so Freibergs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Freibergs fails with a takedown attempt.
Freibergs shoots in but Jookiba avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Jookiba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jumba Jookiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artis Freibergs.#TD2#
Freibergs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Freibergs showed some decent athleticism there.
Jookiba wants to stand back up but Freibergs manages to pass into side control.
Artis Freibergs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jookiba is looking to reverse the position.
Freibergs trying to control the position but Jookiba is working away.
Jookiba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Freibergs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jookiba keeps working.
Jookiba is looking for a sweep. Freibergs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Freibergs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jookiba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Freibergs.
Freibergs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#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.
Jookiba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jookiba.
Freibergs passes Jookiba's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Freibergs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jookiba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Freibergs wants to control but Jookiba is keeping him busy.
Freibergs seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Freibergs passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Freibergs is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jookiba is surviving well by controlling Freibergs's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artis Freibergs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jumba Jookiba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jookiba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Freibergs defends well and Jookiba ends up having to push Freibergs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Freibergs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jookiba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Freibergs just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Freibergs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Freibergs moves into range and clinches up with Jookiba.
Freibergs wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Freibergs manages to pull guard.
Jookiba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Freibergs on the ground.
Jookiba wants to control from the top but Freibergs keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freibergs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Freibergs trying to keep a closed guard but Jookiba is proving a slippery customer.
Jookiba trying to control but Freibergs is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jookiba is fighting to break Freibergs's control of his arms but Freibergs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES2#
Freibergs pushes Jookiba off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Freibergs gets a clinch.
Jookiba is trying to drag Freibergs to the mat but Freibergs 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 Jumba Jookiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freibergs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Jookiba wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Freibergs has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jookiba clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jookiba wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Freibergs has got one arm under Jookiba's chin. This could be trouble... Jookiba trying to control the other hand but Freibergs gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Jookiba has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Artis Freibergs! |
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Event:
KoF: Underground
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Diamante.#TD2#
Diamante shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diamante was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Freibergs is not content to let Diamante control the position.
Freibergs is trying to control Diamante's posture but Diamante avoids it.
Freibergs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diamante gets full guard.
Freibergs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Freibergs won't allow Diamante to sweep him here.
Freibergs wants to control from the top but Diamante keeps moving. #T1#
Freibergs wants to get up but he can't break Diamante's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Diamante had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freibergs defends it easily.#SUB2#
Diamante is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Diamante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Freibergs defends well.
Diamante trying to control the position.
Diamante looking for a sweep. Not yet Diamante, not yet. #T2#
Diamante wants to improve his position but instead Freibergs has moved into half guard.
Freibergs not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Diamante is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Freibergs is tapping! Great win for Diamante!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pablo Diamante!
A relieved looking Pablo Diamante 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Freibergs shoots and misses #CL2#
and Canada holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Freibergs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Canada.
Nice body punch from Canada. #TD2#
Canada gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Freibergs wants to improve his position but Canada is controlling well.
Canada working the head and body with strikes.
Canada trying to control the pace.
Freibergs taking some punishment here, with Canada in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canada seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Canada drops an elbow to the side of Freibergs's head.
Canada landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Canada working over Freibergs with some ground and pound. Freibergs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Freibergs is breathing heavily.#T1#
Canada is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Freibergs is hurt! He's hurt bad - Canada fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Freibergs from any more punishment! Congratulations to Canada! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beau Canada! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Freibergs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Freibergs needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
Freibergs walks into a jab.
Freibergs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diego's waist but Diego gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freibergs off to one side.
Freibergs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Freibergs should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL#
Diego drives through and clinches with Freibergs against the cage.
Freibergs is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Diego presses Freibergs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Freibergs looks winded!
Diego taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Freibergs backwards.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Freibergs backwards.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Freibergs backwards. #BC#
Diego breaks the clinch.
Diego drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Freibergs right on the button. Freibergs goes down! Diego follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Diego gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Draughn Diego!
After winning the bout, Draughn Diego 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:
Empire: XV
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freibergs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Smoke.
Freibergs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smoke lands with a cross.
Smoke misses with a two punch combination.
And Freibergs tries to counter it with a takedown but Smoke pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Smoke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Freibergs should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#BC#
Smoke breaks from the clinch.
Freibergs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2#It looks like Big Smoke has been cut.
Freibergs wants to clinch up but Smoke keeps it at a distance.
Smoke scores with a nice right hand.
Freibergs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smoke counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freibergs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smoke.
Freibergs feints a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Freibergs is defended easily by Smoke.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Freibergs. That's going to slow Smoke down.
Smoke swats away the attempt to clinch by Freibergs.
Smoke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smoke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smoke throws a nice looking combination but Freibergs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Smoke as Freibergs shoots in.
Big Smoke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artis Freibergs.#TD2#
Freibergs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smoke to the ground. Freibergs is now in Smoke's guard.#ES#
Smoke scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smoke misses with a double jab
and Smoke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smoke looks for the body kick but Freibergs saw that one coming.
Smoke throws a series of punches but Freibergs avoids them all with ease.
Freibergs blocks a jab.
Smoke throws an overhand right that lands on Freibergs's shoulder, as Freibergs tries to avoid the shot.
Smoke sets himself, and Freibergs steps forward looking for the clinch! Smoke avoids it this time.
Freibergs moves in looking to clinch but Smoke pushes him off.
Smoke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Freibergs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smoke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smoke tries to land a front kick but Freibergs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smoke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Freibergs's head backwards.
Smoke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smoke throws a right hand that Freibergs ducks under and follows up with a left that Freibergs also avoids with ease.
Freibergs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Freibergs fails with a takedown attempt.
As Freibergs looks to move away, Smoke throws a big counter combo but Freibergs just gets out of the way.
Freibergs tries for a takedown but Smoke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smoke misses with a combination
and Freibergs counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smoke is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smoke throws a one two combo.
Smoke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smoke misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smoke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smoke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freibergs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freibergs darts in looking for a takedown but Smoke gets double underhooks and turns Freibergs into the cage. #T4#
Freibergs throws a push kick but Smoke slaps the foot to one side.
Freibergs slips a jab and a cross from Smoke.
Freibergs wants to clinch up but Smoke keeps it at a distance.
Smoke scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smoke misses with a few strikes there.
Freibergs shoots in but Smoke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from Smoke misses.
Smoke lands with a nice body punch.
Smoke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Freibergs circles away quickly and effectively.
Freibergs is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Smoke.
Freibergs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smoke pinned against the cage. Smoke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smoke tries to counter with a takedown but Freibergs is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Smoke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Smoke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Smoke misses.
Smoke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Freibergs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Big Smoke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freibergs tries to bum rush Smoke with a series of wild strikes but Smoke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smoke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smoke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freibergs.
Freibergs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smoke swings for the body but Freibergs moves out of range.
Smoke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freibergs can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoke lands the left hand.
Freibergs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smoke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smoke scores with a one two! Freibergs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smoke misses with a wild combination.
Freibergs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Freibergs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smoke was well out of range. Poor timing from Freibergs.
A punch combination from Smoke misses.
Freibergs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smoke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smoke looks to land a combination. Freibergs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Freibergs lands a head kick!
Freibergs shoots in for a takedown but Smoke shows good takedown defense.
Big Smoke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artis Freibergs.
Freibergs is breathing heavily.
Freibergs misses with a few strikes there.
Smoke throws a body kick that misses.
Smoke tries to bum rush Freibergs with a series of wild strikes but Freibergs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Freibergs steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smoke.
Smoke connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Smoke looks to land a body kick but Freibergs moved away.#TD2#
Freibergs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freibergs passes Smoke's left leg - he's now in half guard. #ES#
Smoke has one foot on Freibergs's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Smoke misses.
Big Smoke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smoke misses with the combination.
Big Smoke is winning the standup battle so far.
Smoke blocks a head kick by Freibergs.
Smoke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
A combination from Smoke does no damage.
Freibergs moves in looking to clinch but Smoke pushes him off.
Smoke misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Freibergs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smoke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Freibergs misses with a two punch combination.
Smoke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Freibergs shoots for a takedown but Smoke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smoke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smoke looks to land a combination but Freibergs avoids it well.
A combination from Smoke does no damage. #T4#
Freibergs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Freibergs shoots in and drives through. Smoke sprawls well.
No luck for Freibergs with that takedown attempt.
Smoke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smoke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smoke throws a series of punches but Freibergs moves out of range.
Freibergs has a takedown stuffed.
Freibergs dodges the punch combination from Smoke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Smoke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Big Smoke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Smoke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Smoke is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Freibergs presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Freibergs prevents the takedown attempt.
Freibergs is trying to pull guard but Smoke has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Smoke breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Freibergs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smoke is looking to break free of the clinch but Freibergs has double underhooks.
Freibergs throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Freibergs decides to pull guard. #SU#
Smoke gets to his feet. Freibergs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Smoke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smoke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smoke jabs Freibergs right on the nose. Freibergs blinks but takes it well.
Freibergs shoots in for a takedown but Smoke shows good takedown defense.
Freibergs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smoke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Freibergs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smoke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smoke lands a two punch combo.
Smoke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smoke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Freibergs shoots for a double leg takedown but Smoke sprawls well. He's pushed Freibergs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Big Smoke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artis Freibergs.
Smoke stalks Freibergs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Freibergs's face. Freibergs staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Smoke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smoke is looking for a counter combo.
Smoke throws a series of punches but Freibergs avoids them all with ease.
Smoke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Freibergs.
Freibergs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Freibergs misses with a takedown
and Smoke counters with a two punch combo.
Smoke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Freibergs. Freibergs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smoke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Freibergs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smoke defends it well.
Freibergs fails with the takedown.
Smoke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T3#
Smoke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Freibergs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smoke.
Freibergs tries to clinch but Smoke moves out of range.
Freibergs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Freibergs dips to his left and cracks Smoke with an uppercut!
Smoke is working the combinations to good effect here.
Freibergs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smoke connects with a body shot that sends Freibergs's belly button to the back.#T4##CL2#
Freibergs closes the distance and pushes Smoke back into the cage.
Freibergs is working for takedown but Smoke is calmly controlling the position for now.
Freibergs misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Smoke breaks the clinch.
Smoke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Freibergs eats them both and turns towards Smoke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smoke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smoke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freibergs.
Freibergs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smoke.
Freibergs fails with the takedown
and Smoke counters with a straight right hand.
Artis Freibergs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Smoke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smoke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Smoke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smoke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Smoke!
In his post fight interview, Big Smoke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Empire: Midweek Bash
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freibergs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruiz swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Freibergs drives through and clinches with Ruiz against the cage.
#TD#
Ruiz decides to pull guard.
Freibergs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Freibergs wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
Ruiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Freibergs manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ruiz controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz wants to stand but Freibergs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Freibergs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruiz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Ruiz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ruiz stands and throws Freibergs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ruiz cracks Freibergs with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Freibergs is trying to control Ruiz's posture but Ruiz avoids it.
Freibergs tries to buck Ruiz off but Ruiz is having none of it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ruiz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Freibergs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruiz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Freibergs sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ruiz tries to stand but Freibergs is controlling his head.
Ruiz staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruiz scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Freibergs wants to control but Ruiz postures up.
Freibergs is looking for a sweep.
Freibergs being controlled for a moment.
Ruiz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Freibergs should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Freibergs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruiz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ruiz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Freibergs some visible discomfort.
Freibergs can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Freibergs is trying to escape the position but Ruiz is controlling the position.
Ruiz cracks Freibergs with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ruiz controls the position.
Freibergs wants to control but Ruiz postures up.
Freibergs gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ruiz with the ground and pound from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freibergs is trying to escape the mount.
Ruiz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Ruiz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Ruiz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Freibergs's guard.
Freibergs is trying to control the position but Ruiz postures up.
Ruiz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Freibergs controls Ruiz momentarily but Ruiz frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Ruiz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Ruiz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ruiz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Freibergs's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Freibergs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ruiz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD#
Ruiz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Freibergs's guard.
Ruiz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ruiz being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Ruiz postures up and lands a big shot to Freibergs's brow.
Freibergs is trying to keep Ruiz in close.
Freibergs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruiz controls the pace.
Ruiz throwing strikes from guard but Freibergs blocks nicely.
Ruiz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ruiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freibergs can do to turn this around?
Ruiz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Freibergs tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Freibergs is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ruiz off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I would not like to be Freibergs right now.
Ruiz punishes Freibergs with strikes from the back mount.
Ruiz biding his time, controlling Freibergs.
Ruiz landing with strikes. #T4#
Ruiz controls the action.
Ruiz lands a shot to the body. #SUB#
Ruiz working for a choke but Freibergs reverses nicely into Ruiz 's guard.
Ruiz has control of Freibergs's left arm, preventing Freibergs from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Freibergs is posturing up here but Ruiz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Freibergs tries to roll out but it's too tight and Freibergs has to tap! Slick submission there by Ruiz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glenn Ruiz! |
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Event:
Empire: XI
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freibergs tries to bum rush Kaloev with a series of wild strikes but Kaloev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaloev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Freibergs defends well and Kaloev ends up having to push Freibergs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Freibergs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Freibergs tries to clinch there but Kaloev circles away.
Kaloev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Abdul Kaloev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaloev shoots in and drives through. Freibergs sprawls well.
Freibergs throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Kaloev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Freibergs!
Freibergs controls the position for a moment.
Freibergs is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kaloev is trying to get an arm triangle but Freibergs is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kaloev is trying to get an arm triangle but Freibergs is defending well.
Kaloev is looking to take a break and control but Freibergs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Kaloev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Freibergs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Freibergs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Freibergs wants to control but Kaloev postures up.
Freibergs is not content to let Kaloev control the position. #SUB2#
Kaloev swings around for an armbar but Freibergs sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kaloev's guard.#T2#
Kaloev controls Freibergs momentarily but Freibergs frees himself.
Kaloev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Freibergs's guard. #REVB#
Freibergs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaloev is pushing down on Freibergs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Freibergs is fighting to maintain full guard but Kaloev has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Kaloev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Freibergs is just riding it out for now. Kaloev eventually gives up the hold.
Kaloev wants to control but Freibergs is keeping him busy.
Freibergs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaloev on the ground.
Freibergs trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Freibergs looking for submissions off his back.
Kaloev trying to control the action but Freibergs is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Kaloev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in Gym of Rock inform me that Kaloev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Freibergs trying to control but Kaloev postures up.
Kaloev is trying to control the action in half guard but Freibergs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaloev stalling.
Kaloev trying to control from half guard but Freibergs is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES#
Freibergs kicks off Kaloev and gets to his feet.
Freibergs tries to clinch there but Kaloev circles away.
#TD2#
Freibergs tries to sprawl but Kaloev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kaloev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Freibergs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Freibergs is trying to keep Kaloev in close.
Kaloev slips nicely into half guard.
Kaloev prevents Freibergs from improving his position.
Kaloev works his way into full mount!
Kaloev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abdul Kaloev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Kaloev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Freibergs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaloev is in Freibergs's guard.
Kaloev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kaloev advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Kaloev has isolated one of Freibergs's arms. Freibergs looking to fight him off but Kaloev twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdul Kaloev! |
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Event:
Empire: 9
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Freibergs closes the distance and clinches.
Rose goes for a takedown attempt but Freibergs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Freibergs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rose looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Freibergs decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Freibergs clinches up with Rose and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Freibergs has Rose pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Freibergs pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rose tumbling to the mat - Freibergs dives into Rose's guard.
Freibergs looking to pass the guard.
Rose working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Freibergs wanted to stand there but Rose had control of the position.
Freibergs preventing the sweep.
Freibergs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Freibergs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rose is proving hard to escape from.
Freibergs wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Rose is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Freibergs makes his way to full guard, as Rose worked for a kimura.
Freibergs trying to keep a closed guard but Rose is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Rose postures up and lands a big shot to Freibergs's brow.
Rose wants to control from the top but Freibergs keeps moving.
Rose postures up and lands a big shot to Freibergs's brow.
Rose works over Freibergs with some ground and pound from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Freibergs holds on and takes a little breather.
Rose looking to sit in guard and control but Freibergs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Freibergs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB2#
Rose looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Freibergs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rose working a defensive guard here.
Rose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Freibergs's guard. #REVB#
Rose wants to control from the top but Freibergs keeps moving.
Rose stays in close to Freibergs's body and controls the position.
Rose preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rose stays in close to Freibergs's body and controls the position.
Freibergs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Freibergs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rose controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Freibergs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rose.
Freibergs has Rose pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freibergs wants to stand and escape but Rose is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rose fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artis Freibergs dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Freibergs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rose tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Artis Freibergs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rose tries to escape the position.
Rose tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rose working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Rose sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rose is looking to control Freibergs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rose avoid being mounted?
We've been hearing that Freibergs has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Rose is looking to improve his position.
Rose keeps trying to improve his position.
Freibergs is pressing down on Rose's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rose is holding on for now.
Freibergs trying to control the action but Rose is working from the bottom.
Rose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Freibergs is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rose manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rose wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freibergs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Freibergs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rose is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rose wants to control from the top but Freibergs keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Rose trying to control but Freibergs is working from the bottom.
Freibergs striking off his back but it's not causing Rose any problems. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Freibergs scores with a takedown into Rose's guard.
Rose not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Freibergs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rose has a closed guard, preventing Freibergs from standing up.
Freibergs wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Freibergs stops Rose from standing up. #T4#
Rose looking to control.
#SUB2#
Rose looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Freibergs stopping the sweep attempt from Rose.
Freibergs advances to half guard.
Rose is looking to improve his position.
Freibergs is looking to pass Rose's guard but actually Rose recovers to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freibergs wants to pass the guard but Rose is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kason Rose will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rose misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD#
Freibergs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Freibergs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU#
Freibergs decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rose to his feet.
Rose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freibergs. #CL#
Freibergs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rose, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Freibergs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose is looking to land body kicks.
Some wild striking there from Rose.
Freibergs scores with a leg kick.
#T1##TD2#
Rose decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rose is looking to stall here but Freibergs recovers full guard.
Rose wants to control from the top but Freibergs keeps moving.
Freibergs wants to stand but Rose is controlling the position.
Freibergs keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully. #T2#
Freibergs wants to sweep but no luck.
Rose trying to control but Freibergs is working from the bottom.
Freibergs trying to control the position.
Freibergs keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
Rose stays in close to Freibergs's body and controls the position.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Freibergs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Rose might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Freibergs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rose scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Freibergs keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freibergs was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Freibergs misses with a few strikes there.
#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.#TD#
Rose gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Freibergs to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
Freibergs gets to his feet - Rose follows without any prompting.
Freibergs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Freibergs tries to clinch there but Rose circles away.
Rose with the counter takedown but Freibergs avoids it easily.#TD#
Freibergs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rose to the ground. Freibergs is now in Rose's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freibergs postures up and lands a big shot to Rose's brow.
Freibergs throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artis Freibergs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Freibergs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artis Freibergs! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Freibergs with that takedown attempt.
Ardin tries to counter with a takedown but Freibergs is quick to defend against it.
Freibergs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Freibergs gets a takedown into half guard.
Ardin is pressing down on Freibergs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Freibergs won't allow Ardin to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ardin keeping full guard, as Freibergs tries to pass.
Freibergs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ardin managing to control the position. #T1#
Freibergs trying to control but Ardin is working from the bottom.
Freibergs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Freibergs throwing strikes from guard but Ardin blocks nicely.
Ardin pulls Freibergs in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.#CL#
Ardin moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Ardin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ardin wants to stand but Freibergs is controlling his arm.
Freibergs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ardin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Ardin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Freibergs is looking for a sweep.
Freibergs gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3##SUB#
Ardin is working for a guillotine from mount but Freibergs frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Ardin working for a guillotine from mount but Freibergs is in no mood to give up.
Ardin controlling the position easily from mount.
Ardin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Freibergs is looking to escape. #T4#
Freibergs working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Ardin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Freibergs flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Freibergs is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ardin controlling from the full mount.
Ardin working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Ardin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Freibergs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ardin feinted with a counter takedown.
Ardin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freibergs can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Freibergs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ardin was covering up waiting for the punch and Freibergs finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Ardin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ardin seems keen to control Freibergs's posture.#SUB#
Ardin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Ardin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Freibergs advances to half guard.
Ardin punching from the bottom.
Freibergs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ardin!
Ardin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Freibergs raining down shots from the mount!
Freibergs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
Freibergs landing strikes from the mount and Ardin is in trouble!
Freibergs forces the positional change into back control.
Ardin trying to control the position but Freibergs manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freibergs biding his time, controlling Ardin.
Freibergs is looking to control Ardin but Ardin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ardin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Freibergs thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ardin holds of for dear life.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ardin wants to control but Freibergs is having none of it.
Freibergs throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Freibergs trying to control but Ardin is having none of it.
Ardin wants to hold on but Freibergs pushes him away.#SUB2#
Freibergs working for a submission but Ardin is keeping him at bay.
Freibergs is breathing heavily.
Ardin is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ardin holds on to Freibergs around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artis Freibergs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Freibergs scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Ardin clinches.
Freibergs stops a takedown attempt from Ardin.
Ardin is pushing Freibergs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ardin is pressed up against the cage. Freibergs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ardin down to the mat. Ardin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Freibergs. #T1#
Freibergs working away.
Ardin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ardin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Freibergs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ardin keeps working.
Ardin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Freibergs trying to control from half guard but Ardin is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ardin blocks a head kick by Freibergs.
Freibergs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ardin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freibergs somewhat.
Freibergs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Freibergs is looking to clinch. #T3#
Freibergs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freibergs tries to clinch up but Ardin circles away and keeps his distance.
Freibergs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ardin as he jumps to the side.
Lucas Ardin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artis Freibergs.
A combination from Ardin does no damage.
Freibergs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ardin as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Ardin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Freibergs fails to pull guard.
Ardin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Freibergs is defending well for now.#TD#
Ardin has Freibergs pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ardin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Freibergs tumbling to the mat - Ardin dives into Freibergs's guard.#T4#
Ardin stands and throws Freibergs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Freibergs's face as Ardin controls the position.
Ardin advances to mount. #SUB#
Freibergs is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Ardin locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Freibergs is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Ardin! |
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