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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Aron George! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Evan Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
George has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Freeman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for George! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: George (0) vs (4) Freeman
Freeman wants to lay and pray for a moment but George keeps working.
George is trying to work for a sweep but Freeman has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: George (0) vs (6) Freeman#SUB2#
Freeman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… George is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by George and Freeman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Freeman wants to lay and pray for a moment but George keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman wants to take a breather but George manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Freeman. #T1#
George keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Freeman is looking to advance position but George has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: George (4) vs (6) Freeman
Freeman regains half guard.#T2#
George trying to mount his opponent but Freeman defends it.
George is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Freeman wants to control but George is keeping busy.
We've been informed that Freeman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
George content to control rather than advance.
George's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
George works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: George (7) vs (6) Freeman
George just content to control the position.
Freeman tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Freeman being controlled for a moment.
Freeman tries to buck George off but George is having none of it.
Freeman trying to remain calm as George controls from the top position.
George has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
George working away.#T6#
Freeman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but George is staying active.
Freeman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T7#
Freeman is looking to reverse the position.
Freeman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Freeman struggling a bit here.
Freeman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Freeman trying to control here.
George passes into side control, despite Freeman's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: George (10) vs (6) Freeman#T8#
George is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Freeman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Freeman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
George looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Freeman wants to improve his position but George is controlling well.
George is thwarting Freeman's attempts to control the position.
George is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Freeman is trying to get back to full guard.
George is thwarting Freeman's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman is looking for a sweep. George is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Freeman wants to control the action here but instead George manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: George (13) vs (6) Freeman
George content just to control the position here. #T10#
This is a sustained period of stalling by George.
George continues to hold on tight.#T11#
Freeman tries to lock up and control but George gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Freeman can't escape the position.
Freeman wants to hold on but George pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: George (16) vs (6) Freeman#T12#
George just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Freeman is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get George off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Freeman rolls, trying to escape but George keeps control of the position.
George is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Freeman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
Freeman is really stuck here.
George biding his time, looking for the opening.
Freeman trying to control the action but George just sinks the hooks in.
What can Freeman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Freeman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T14#
George controlling from the full mount.
George with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Freeman tries to lock up and control but George gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Freeman tries to improve his position but instead George has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: George (19) vs (6) Freeman
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freeman trying to control the action but George just sinks the hooks in.
George keeps control of the position easily here as Freeman tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
George takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
A relieved looking Aron George 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:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Robert MacArthur Jnr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Evan Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacArthur Jnr tries to clinch but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacArthur Jnr as he avoids it easily.
Freeman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
MacArthur Jnr moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Freeman jumps guard and drags MacArthur Jnr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
MacArthur Jnr 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.
MacArthur Jnr postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Freeman trying to control the position.
#T1#
MacArthur Jnr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacArthur Jnr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Freeman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacArthur Jnr stays in close to Freeman's body and controls the position.
MacArthur Jnr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Freeman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacArthur Jnr content to stall in guard here.
Freeman keeping full guard, as MacArthur Jnr tries to pass. #T3#
MacArthur Jnr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Freeman wants to sweep but no luck.
MacArthur Jnr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Freeman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
MacArthur Jnr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Freeman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Freeman has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacArthur Jnr (0) vs (2) Freeman
MacArthur Jnr managing to control the position. #T4#
Freeman stopping the sweep attempt from MacArthur Jnr.
Freeman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacArthur Jnr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for MacArthur Jnr! Score +3 for passing guard: MacArthur Jnr (0) vs (5) Freeman
MacArthur Jnr is squirming around, avoiding Freeman's attempts to control the action.
MacArthur Jnr is desperately trying to improve his position but Freeman has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Freeman controlling from the full mount.
Freeman wants to control the pace but MacArthur Jnr is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Freeman throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! MacArthur Jnr has his hands clasped together but Freeman breaks the hold and MacArthur Jnr is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Freeman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evan Freeman!
After the fight, Evan Freeman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Freeman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Atherton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Freeman has time to react.
Freeman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Atherton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Freeman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Atherton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Atherton.
Atherton connects with a nice looking jab.
Atherton scores with a decent looking hook.
Freeman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Atherton jabs at Freeman's body.
Atherton throws a looping overhand right but Freeman ducks down to avoid it.
Freeman feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Nice shot by Atherton.
Atherton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freeman.
Jab from Atherton.
Atherton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Atherton throws a body shot but no joy.
Freeman tries to counter with a takedown but Atherton is quick to defend against it.
Atherton throws out a powerful jab.
Freeman avoids the body shot from Atherton.
Freeman attempts a counter takedown but Atherton avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Atherton misses the shot to the body.
Freeman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Freeman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Freeman walks into a straight right hand from Atherton.
Atherton misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atherton connects with a right hand. Freeman shakes it off.
Atherton connects with a right hand. Freeman shakes it off.
Atherton moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Good shot there by Atherton.
Atherton lands a nice hook to Freeman's body. Freeman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD2#
Atherton drops Freeman with a beautiful combination! Freeman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Atherton is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Freeman is rocked!
Atherton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freeman manages to avoid it.
Atherton lands a right hook to the body.
Atherton misses with a hook. Freeman ducked under it nicely.
Freeman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atherton sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atherton lands with a cross.
Atherton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Atherton looks to score with a jab to the body but Freeman is just out of range.
Freeman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atherton sprawls and moves away.
Michael Atherton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atherton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atherton throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Freeman.
Freeman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Atherton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Atherton with a nice cross.
Atherton with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Atherton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Atherton misses with a body shot.
Freeman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atherton sprawls and moves away.
Atherton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Freeman ducks right into an uppercut from Atherton.
Freeman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Atherton cracks Freeman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Atherton connects with the punch.
Atherton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atherton lands a nice shot to the body.
Atherton misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Atherton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Atherton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Freeman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Atherton to score with a decent uppercut.
Atherton connects with a body shot that sends Freeman's belly button to the back.
Michael Atherton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman drops his hands momentarily and Atherton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Freeman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Freeman staying out of range there.
Freeman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Atherton misses. #T2#
Atherton scores with a hook to the body. Freeman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Atherton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from Atherton.
Atherton connects with a body shot.
Freeman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atherton throws out the jab.
Freeman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Freeman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Freeman slips under a jab from Atherton.
Atherton misses with a wild body shot.
Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atherton.
Freeman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atherton sprawls and moves away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Freeman. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Atherton lands with a good body shot.
Atherton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Atherton throws a shot to the body.
Atherton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Atherton cracks Freeman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Atherton lands a jab.
Jab from Atherton.
Atherton throws a body punch but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman tries to counter with a takedown but Atherton is quick to defend against it.
Atherton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atherton connects with a body shot.
Freeman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Atherton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Atherton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atherton takes a swing at Freeman's ribcage but misses.
Freeman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atherton sprawls and moves away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Freeman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab from Atherton finds it's way through Freeman's defenses.
Atherton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
Freeman avoids the body shot from Atherton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman slips a jab from Atherton.
Atherton cracks Freeman with an open hand slap.
Freeman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Atherton throws a looping overhand right but Freeman ducks down to avoid it.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Freeman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Atherton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Atherton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Freeman under the eye.
Oh Freeman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Freeman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Atherton drops Freeman with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Freeman! Atherton dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Atherton!
After winning the bout, Michael Atherton 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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