Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OMEGA 34 The War in Montreal
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Freitag keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Page.
Freitag appears to be looking for a big counter.
Freitag tries for a takedown but Page sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Page tries to clinch but Freitag moves out of range.
Freitag walks into a jab.
Page wants to clinch.
Page looks to land a right hand but Freitag moved out of range.
Freitag lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Page is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Page misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Freitag counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Freitag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Freitag throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Page is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Freitag has wrist control.
Freitag keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page looking to pass the guard.
Page throws a strike but Freitag rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Freitag being controlled here momentarily.
Freitag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Freitag throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Freitag chips away with some ground and pound.
Page working a defensive guard here.
Freitag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Page works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Freitag loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Page manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Freitag manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Page wants to control from the top but Freitag keeps moving.
Page must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Freitag preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Page is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Page wants to control from the top but Freitag keeps moving.
Page throwing strikes but missing.
Page throws a strike but Freitag rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Page trying to control the position.
Freitag chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Freitag is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Freitag won't allow Page to get back to his feet.
Freitag throws a big elbow that misses.
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Page working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freitag.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freitag postures up.
Freitag chips away with some ground and pound.
Page seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Freitag dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Page closes the distance but Freitag moves to the side
and Freitag counters with a nice body shot.
Freitag throws a series of strikes that have Page backpedaling.
Page throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Freitag sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mike Freitag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Page showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freitag.
Freitag avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danny Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page fails in his attempt to clinch.
Page closes the distance but Freitag moves to the side
and Freitag counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Freitag shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Page is trying to defend but Freitag finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Page is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
Page keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Freitag not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Freitag has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Freitag thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Page's head.
Freitag throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Page is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Freitag connects with a nice short shot to Page's temple.
Freitag is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Freitag throws a strike but Page avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Freitag throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Freitag decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Freitag cracks a nice hook into Page's ribs.
Page pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Page there.
Freitag shoots in for a takedown but Page shows good takedown defense.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freitag swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freitag darts in looking for a takedown but Page gets double underhooks and turns Freitag into the cage.
Page throws a head kick that half lands.
Freitag is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?
Freitag takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Freitag.
Page takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mike Freitag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Freitag working the head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Freitag.
Page takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Freitag looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Page is avoiding damage well.
Page is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Freitag's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Freitag is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Page flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Freitag is thwarting Page's attempts to control the position.
Freitag missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Freitag missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Freitag thows a huge punch but Page dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Freitag lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freitag throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Freitag not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Page is trying to stand up here but Freitag is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Freitag dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Page throws a right and a left that both miss.
Page wants to clinch.
Page throws a series of punches but Freitag moves out of range.
Page tries to clinch but Freitag moves out of range.
Page tries to clinch up.
Freitag tries to bum rush Page with a series of wild strikes but Page uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Freitag paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Freitag's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Freitag duly obliges.
Page tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Freitag counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freitag ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Freitag ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Freitag walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Freitag getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No joy there for Freitag, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Page wants to counter with a clinch but Freitag pushes him away.
Freitag lands a right hook to the body.
Freitag keeps the fight on the outside.
Freitag avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Freitag is looking to counter punch.
Freitag shoots in looking for a takedown. Page tries to sprawl out of it but Freitag keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Page manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Page is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Page misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Page closes the distance and pushes Freitag back into the cage.
Page lands an elbow inside that Freitag shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Freitag has been cut.
Page lands an elbow that stopped Freitag in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Freitag goes for a takedown in the clinch but Page prevents it.
Our sources have told us that Freitag has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Page avoiding damage.
Mike Freitag is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Page can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Page dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Freitag has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Page clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Page is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Freitag off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
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!
Freitag thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T3##SUB#
Freitag has his arm under Page's chin here. Game over son! Freitag squeezes tightly and Page is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Freitag!
Mike Freitag thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Omega 32
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Freitag fails to land with a series of punches.
Dyrdek slaps away a takedown attempt from Freitag, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Freitag closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dyrdek to the mat! Dyrdek manages to get full guard.
Dyrdek throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dyrdek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freitag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Freitag scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dyrdek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freitag defends it easily.#SUB2#
Dyrdek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Freitag throws a big right hand that misses.
Freitag has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dyrdek looking for a sweep. Not yet Dyrdek, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freitag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Freitag postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dyrdek has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Strikers. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dyrdek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dyrdek is looking to sweep but instead, Freitag has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Dyrdek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dyrdek is looking to escape.#T2#
Freitag not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SU#
Freitag decides to stand up. #TD#
Dyrdek gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Freitag to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dyrdek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Freitag scoring with some ground and pound.
Freitag scoring with some ground and pound.
Freitag preventing the sweep. #T3#
Freitag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dyrdek keeping full guard, as Freitag tries to pass.
Freitag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Freitag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Dyrdek working for a triangle but Freitag defends it easily. #SUB2#
Dyrdek has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Freitag should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dyrdek has tightened it up now! Freitag should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rob Dyrdek!

Event: Omega Fight Night 28
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1#
Freitag lands a jab.#TD#
Freitag closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Freitag lands in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mendez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Freitag throwing strikes but missing.
Mendez 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#
Mendez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mendez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Vicious Striking. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mendez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Freitag defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Freitag is defending well.
Freitag trying to control here.
Mendez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Mendez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendez wants to stand up but Freitag has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mendez controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendez misses with a combination
and Freitag counters with a three punch combo that has Mendez backing up. Mendez nods at Freitag to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Freitag lands a nice hook to Mendez's body. Mendez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mendez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Freitag momentarily.
Mendez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Freitag.
Freitag tries for a takedown but Mendez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Mendez.
A shot to the liver by Freitag. Beautiful body shot.
Mendez scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Freitag has been cut.
Mendez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Freitag cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mendez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Freitag throws a right and a left that both miss.
Angelo Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Mendez. #ROC2#
Freitag is rocked!
Freitag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
OH! Freitag has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Mendez smells blood and charges in for the finish! Mendez unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Freitag sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Angelo Mendez!
Angelo Mendez made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

Event: NIGHT of CHAMPIONS 3
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Northrop leaves Freitag with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Freitag has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Northrop is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Freitag needs to keep his hands up - Northrop had a free shot at his head there.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop scores with a body shot. #TD2#
Freitag feints and as Northrop raises his hands in defense, Freitag changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Northrop holds on and takes a little breather.
Freitag scoring with punches to the head and body.
Northrop lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Northrop wants to control from the top but Freitag keeps moving.
Freitag keeping full guard, as Northrop tries to pass. #T1#
Freitag keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Northrop passes into half guard.
Northrop sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freitag wants to get back to full guard.
Northrop content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Northrop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freitag's head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Northrop takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Northrop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freitag keeps working.
Northrop with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Northrop winds up and cracks Freitag with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Northrop controlling the action here.
Northrop missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Northrop is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Freitag manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Northrop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freitag is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Freitag controls Northrop momentarily but Northrop frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Freitag takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Northrop scores with a jab.
Freitag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Northrop.
Freitag shoots in but Northrop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Freitag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Freitag was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Freitag looks to land a combination but Northrop avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freitag slips under a jab from Northrop.
Nice shot lands for Northrop.
Northrop scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Northrop dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Northrop looks to land a right hand but Freitag moved out of range.
Northrop closes the distance and clinches up with Freitag, looking for a takedown. Northrop pushes Freitag against the cage but Freitag circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Northrop misses with a straight left.
Horrible takedown attempt by Northrop or perhaps it was just good defense by Freitag, which made it look bad.
Northrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freitag can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Northrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Freitag stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Northrop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Freitag. Those never looked like landing.
Freitag ducks right into an uppercut from Northrop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Northrop throws a body punch but Freitag moves out of range.
Northrop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Northrop is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Freitag.#T1#
Freitag tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Northrop defends well and Freitag ends up having to push Northrop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Northrop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Freitag shoots for a takedown but Northrop saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Northrop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Freitag's head.
Freitag shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Northrop lands with a hook. Freitag tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Northrop digs a good hook to Freitag's body.
Northrop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Freitag misses with a takedown attempt
and Northrop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Freitag takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Northrop cracks Freitag with an open hand slap.
Russell Northrop is winning the standup battle so far.
Freitag misses with a hook to the body
enabling Northrop to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freitag shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looks like Northrop has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Freitag takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Freitag fails to land the takedown.
Northrop tries to counter with a takedown but Freitag is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Northrop misses its intended target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Northrop.
Despite the aggression on Freitag's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mike Freitag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freitag will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Northrop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Freitag takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Freitag on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Freitag ducks under a wild hook from Northrop.
Freitag fails with a takedown attempt.
Northrop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Freitag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Northrop.
Northrop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freitag.
Northrop jabs Freitag to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Northrop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Freitag looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Northrop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Freitag's head backwards.#TD#
Northrop fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Freitag to the ground. Northrop is now in Freitag's guard.
Freitag keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Northrop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Northrop is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Northrop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Northrop is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northrop with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Freitag really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Northrop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Northrop won't allow Freitag to sweep him here.
Freitag can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Northrop controls the pace.
Northrop looking to sit in guard and control but Freitag gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Freitag scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Northrop pulls Freitag in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Northrop dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Freitag just misses with a punch to the body.
Freitag slips a jab from Northrop.
Freitag scores with a punch to the head.
Freitag defending well as Northrop loads up on a big left hand.
Northrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Northrop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Freitag takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Northrop does no damage.
Northrop keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Northrop. Freitag does a little dance to reset his feet.
Northrop throws out a loose jab but Freitag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Northrop cracks Freitag with a right hand to the side of the head.
Freitag throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Northrop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Freitag scores with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Freitag as Northrop shoots in.
Northrop misses with a looping left.
Freitag with the counter takedown but Northrop avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Northrop.
Northrop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Freitag moves out of range as Northrop strikes.
Nice defenses there by Freitag.
Northrop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Northrop scores with a jab. Freitag acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Northrop lands a jab to the nose.
Northrop lands a head shot.
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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Freitag.#T2#
Northrop slaps away a takedown attempt from Freitag, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Northrop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freitag bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Freitag's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Northrop with a nice cross.
Northrop misses with an uppercut. Freitag saw that one coming.
Freitag misses with a double jab
and Northrop counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Freitag thinking.
Freitag looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Northrop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Freitag doesn't seem bothered though.
Freitag shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Northrop defends it nicely.
Russell Northrop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Freitag.#T3#
Freitag slips under a jab from Northrop.
Northrop throws a good cross that connects.
Northrop looks to land a right hand but Freitag moved out of range.
Freitag lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Freitag dives in and grabs Northrop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Northrop pushes down on Freitag's head and hops out.
Northrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freitag bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freitag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Northrop lands a jab to Freitag's midsection.
Northrop misses with a lunging right hand
and Freitag counters with a stiff right hand.
Freitag dives in and grabs Northrop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Northrop pushes down on Freitag's head and hops out.
Freitag slips under a jab.
Freitag unleashes a big counter combination but Northrop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Freitag drops his hands momentarily and Northrop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Freitag throws a series of punches but Northrop avoids them all with ease.
Freitag defending well as Northrop loads up on a big left hand.
Freitag lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Northrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Northrop connects with a jab.
Northrop throws out a loose jab but Freitag uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freitag ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Freitag takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Northrop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Freitag's head backwards.
Northrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Freitag takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Northrop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Freitag but Freitag pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Northrop clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Northrop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Freitag throws a nice looking combination but Northrop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Northrop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Northrop. Freitag does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freitag is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Northrop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Northrop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Freitag stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Freitag fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freitag walks into a straight right hand from Northrop.
Northrop blocks a leg kick.
Northrop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Northrop lands a nice looking body shot.
Freitag takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Freitag moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Freitag keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Northrop.
Northrop lands a jab.
Freitag drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Freitag throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Northrop 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.
Freitag has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Northrop misses.
No luck for Freitag with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Northrop misses with a straight right.
Northrop scores with a jab.
Northrop throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Freitag counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Northrop!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop is looking for a sweep.
Freitag working away.
Northrop gets back to half guard.
Northrop gets full guard.
Northrop is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Northrop trying to control the position.
Northrop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Northrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Northrop has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Freitag scoring with some ground and pound.
Northrop is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Freitag fails with the takedown
and Northrop makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Russell Northrop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Freitag.
A leg kick checked by Northrop.
Northrop throwing a counter right hand but Freitag manages to avoid it.#TD#
Northrop scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Northrop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freitag's head.
Northrop throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Northrop seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Northrop wants to control but Freitag is keeping him busy.
Northrop scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Northrop had his way with Mike Freitag in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Freitag throws a left and a right that both miss
and Northrop counters with a left to the body.
Northrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Freitag misses.
Northrop misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Freitag shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Freitag showed some decent athleticism there.
Northrop slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Freitag throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freitag lands a couple of digs.
Northrop wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Northrop lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Northrop looking to sit in guard and control but Freitag gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Northrop wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Northrop working for submissions but it's allowed Freitag to get to half guard.
Freitag wants to control but Northrop is keeping him busy.
Northrop slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Freitag must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Northrop is controlling Freitag's posture.#T2##SUB#
Northrop working for a triangle but Freitag defends it easily.
Mike Freitag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freitag postures up in Northrop's guard and throws a big left but Northrop blocks it. #SUB#
Northrop is looking to cinch up a triangle. Freitag throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Northrop's body to avoid the submission. Northrop has instead reached around Freitag's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Northrop arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop retains his welterweight title!
Russell Northrop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BREAKTHROUGH
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Mouwanga just misses with a punch to the body.
Freitag misses with a leg kick.
Mouwanga's coach down at BLOODSPORT GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mouwanga's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Freitag scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Mouwanga. Those never looked like landing.
Mouwanga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mouwanga throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Freitag.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Freitag has been cut.
Freitag throws a right and a left that Mouwanga avoids nicely.
A head kick by Mouwanga misses
and Freitag cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Freitag slips a jab from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Freitag.#TD#
Freitag shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mouwanga manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mouwanga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freitag.
Mouwanga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freitag.
Mouwanga is controlling Freitag's posture.#T1#
Freitag working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mouwanga's head.
Mouwanga is pulling down on Freitag's head to control his posture.
Freitag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mouwanga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Freitag looking to pass the guard.
Mouwanga wants to stand and escape but Freitag is having none of it.
Mouwanga trying to keep a closed guard but Freitag is proving a slippery customer.
Mouwanga can't keep his opponent in guard - Freitag advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Freitag looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freitag throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES2#
Mouwanga manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mouwanga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Freitag counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Freitag throws a front kick aimed at Mouwanga's knee but Mouwanga avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Mouwanga.
Freitag cracks Mouwanga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mouwanga fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freitag dives in and grabs Mouwanga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mouwanga pushes down on Freitag's head and hops out.
Mouwanga misses the jab.
Mouwanga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mouwanga wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Mouwanga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freitag swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mouwanga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freitag moves away.
Freitag went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Freitag jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Freitag keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#
Mouwanga is rocked!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mouwanga is still on wobbly legs! Can Freitag finish him?#TD#
Freitag gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Freitag is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Mouwanga is hurt! He's hurt bad - Freitag fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Mouwanga from any more punishment! Congratulations to Freitag! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Freitag!
Mike Freitag tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: OMEGAGEDDON
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Lincoln misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freitag. #TD#
Freitag fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lincoln sprawls well initially but Freitag persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Freitag missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lincoln is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Freitag scores with a couple of nice shots.
Freitag throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Freitag lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Freitag thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln blocking the ground and pound attempt from Freitag.
Lincoln is not content to let Freitag control the position.
Freitag not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Freitag throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Freitag throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Freitag seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Freitag seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freitag is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Freitag scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Freitag is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lincoln has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ground and pound from Freitag. #T2#
Freitag sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lincoln defending well though.
Freitag is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Freitag thows a huge punch but Lincoln dodges it nicely.
Freitag has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Freitag is trying to control. Lincoln wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Freitag throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Freitag sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lincoln defending well though.
Freitag is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Freitag scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Freitag not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lincoln is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Freitag's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Freitag's back!
Lincoln is controlling the position but Freitag somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Lincoln is looking to take a break and control but Freitag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Freitag tries to get to full guard but Lincoln has control of the leg. #T4#
Lincoln is looking to stall here but Freitag recovers full guard.
Lincoln tries to free his leg and advance position but Freitag is retaining full guard.
Freitag seems keen to control Lincoln's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Freitag dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Freitag looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lincoln is fending him off so far but Freitag persists. Nope, Lincoln circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Lincoln gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Freitag to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Freitag loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lincoln utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lincoln really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freitag. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lincoln working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freitag.
Freitag works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freitag throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mike Freitag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Freitag is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Freitag seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Lincoln has hold of Freitag's hands but Freitag slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Freitag is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Freitag is trying to control. Lincoln wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Freitag thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lincoln's head.
Freitag throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Freitag missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Freitag looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lincoln with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Freitag seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lincoln blocking the ground and pound attempt from Freitag.
Freitag looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lincoln with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#
Lincoln is rocked!
Freitag throws a strike but Lincoln avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lincoln is still in real trouble! Can Freitag finish him?
Freitag makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lincoln utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Freitag working some strikes from top position.
Freitag stands up over Lincoln, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Freitag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Freitag working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Freitag throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freitag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Freitag chips away with some ground and pound.
Freitag landing some decent shots from guard.
Lincoln has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Freitag has passed into side control.
Freitag lands an elbow. #T4#
Freitag in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Lincoln looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Freitag turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Freitag!
Mike Freitag tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: NO ESCAPE
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Montez.
Montez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Freitag sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Freitag.
We've been told by Freitag's head coaches at Abobomination Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Freitag changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Montez tries to avoid it but Freitag manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Montez to the ground. Montez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Montez misses with a low kick.
Freitag went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Freitag misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Freitag half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Freitag closes the distance and pushes Montez back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montez tries to pull guard but Freitag holds him up against the cage and eventually Montez drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Montez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Montez trying to control the position. #T1#
Montez keeping moving, preventing Freitag from controlling successfully.
Freitag is in close to Montez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Freitag landing some decent shots from guard.
Freitag throwing strikes from guard but Montez blocks nicely.
Montez is trying to keep Freitag in close.
Freitag throwing strikes but missing.
Montez is pulling down on Freitag's head. It's preventing any offense from Freitag, at least for the moment.#T2#
Freitag throwing strikes from guard but Montez blocks nicely.
Montez is trying to keep Freitag in close.
Montez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Freitag won't allow Montez to sweep him here.
Freitag landing some decent shots from guard. #ES2#
Montez pushes Freitag off and gets back to his feet.
Montez takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3##TD#
Freitag throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Montez was covering up waiting for the punch and Freitag finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Montez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Freitag fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Montez feints the counter takedown.
Montez moves in looking to clinch but Freitag pushes him off.
Montez looks to clinch
and Freitag counters with a right hand to the body.
Freitag shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Freitag closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montez is trying to get back to full guard.
Montez is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Montez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES2#
Montez kicks off Freitag and gets to his feet. #TD#
Freitag bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Montez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Montez defending against the ground and pound.
Montez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Freitag's best efforts.
Montez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Freitag is working away from the top position though.
Freitag thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Freitag will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Freitag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Montez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Freitag moves out of range of the body kick from Montez.
Freitag throws a series of punches but Montez moves out of range.
Montez with the counter takedown but Freitag avoids it easily.#TD2#
Montez drives through with a takedown into Freitag's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Freitag wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Montez manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Freitag keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Montez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Montez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Freitag pushes Montez off looking to stand but Montez dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Montez looking for a submission but Freitag manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Freitag avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Freitag keeping moving, preventing Montez from controlling successfully.
Montez throws a strike but Freitag rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Montez keeping moving, preventing Freitag from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Montez has his foot on Freitag's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Freitag works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Freitag stands and throws Montez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Freitag looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Montez is avoiding damage well.
Montez looks to move to half guard but instead Freitag has passed into mount! Damn!
Freitag breaks from Montez's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Klay Montez has been cut.
Freitag punishing his opponent with strikes.
Freitag is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montez can do to turn this around?
Freitag scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Montez?
Montez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Freitag. What's that going to do exactly?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freitag with a couple of short strikes.
Montez is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Montez keeps trying to improve his position.
Montez tries to lock up and control but Freitag gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Montez manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Montez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Freitag is looking for a kimura but Montez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Freitag to get the leverage.
Montez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Montez trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Montez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Freitag postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Freitag with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Montez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Freitag has picked Montez up and slammed him! Montez can't keep hold of the triangle and Freitag manages to pass to side control!
Freitag lands some shots froms side control.#CUT#
The cut above Klay Montez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Montez struggling a bit here.
Freitag working the ground and pound from side control.
Montez tries to buck Freitag off but Freitag is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Freitag dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Klay Montez's cut.
That's time! Freitag's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Freitag thuds a left hand into Montez's body.
Montez walks into a left hand.
Mike Freitag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Freitag counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Freitag fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Freitag. No joy for Montez on that attempt.
Montez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Montez tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Freitag gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Montez is trying to pull guard but Freitag has him pressed against the cage.
Mike Freitag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klay Montez.#BC2#
Montez breaks the clinch.
Montez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Freitag lands a nice looking body shot.
Freitag scores with a hook to the body. Montez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Montez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Freitag goes for a double leg but Montez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Montez continues to drive forward.
A lazy body kick from Montez
and Freitag counters with a left to the body.
Freitag shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montez as he avoids it easily.
Montez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Freitag connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montez scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Montez is defended easily by Freitag.#TD#
Freitag shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Freitag working Montez over with strikes.
Mike Freitag is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montez trying to hold on to Freitag's head to control him but Freitag postures up.
Freitag is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mike Freitag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Freitag throwing shots but Montez is blocking nicely.
Freitag thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Montez's head.
Freitag thows a huge punch but Montez dodges it nicely. #T3#
Freitag lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Freitag lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Freitag.
Freitag not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Freitag is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Montez trying to hold on to Freitag's head to control him but Freitag postures up.
Freitag is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Freitag sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Montez defending well though. #T4#
Freitag missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Montez trying to hold on to Freitag's head to control him but Freitag postures up.
Montez tries to get to full guard but Freitag has control of the leg.
Freitag winds up and cracks Montez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Montez trying to control here.
Freitag lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Freitag showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Freitag 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Freitag!
In his post fight interview, Mike Freitag started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SUMMER HEAT
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Nice body punch from Freitag.
Freitag swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dibwibbler tries a head kick but it misses.
Freitag is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Freitag throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dibwibbler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Freitag is in Dibwibbler's guard.
Dibwibbler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freitag.
Freitag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Freitag throwing strikes from guard but Dibwibbler blocks nicely.
Freitag lands a couple of digs.
Freitag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Freitag trying to control but Dibwibbler is working from the bottom.
Freitag throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Freitag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Freitag throws an elbow that misses. Dibwibbler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Freitag's guard. Nice move by Dibwibbler!#REVB#
Dibwibbler wants to stand but Freitag is controlling his posture from full guard.
Freitag is adopting a defensive guard.
Dibwibbler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Freitag has a closed guard, preventing Dibwibbler from standing up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Freitag looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fib Dibwibbler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freitag misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dibwibbler cracks the inside of Freitag's front leg. #T3#
Dibwibbler throws a head kick that half lands.
Dibwibbler misses with a lunging right hand
and Freitag counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Freitag darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Freitag lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dibwibbler is trying to stand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Freitag scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Freitag lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Freitag looks to land a strike but Dibwibbler avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Freitag throws a big right hand that misses.
Freitag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Freitag loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freitag trying to control but Dibwibbler is working from the bottom.
Freitag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Freitag throwing strikes but missing.
Freitag stops Dibwibbler from standing up.
Dibwibbler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freitag throws a big elbow that misses.
Freitag lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Freitag has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Freitag keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dibwibbler's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Freitag 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#
Dibwibbler walks into a left hand.
Freitag misses with a takedown
and Dibwibbler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Freitag thinking.
Dibwibbler throws a lazy head kick
enabling Freitag to counter with a crisp jab.
Dibwibbler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dibwibbler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Freitag seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dibwibbler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Dibwibbler is rocked!
A jab from Dibwibbler finds it's way through Freitag's defenses.
Dibwibbler is still on wobbly legs! Can Freitag finish him?
Dibwibbler throws an off balance right hand
and Freitag counters with a nice body shot.
Dibwibbler scores with a hook.
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!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Freitag moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Dibwibbler! Freitag continues to tee off on Dibwibbler, landing with a left and a right! Freitag connects with a right hand that leaves Dibwibbler sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Freitag!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Freitag!
Mike Freitag decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: The Brawl 4 It All
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Osterman misses with a wild body shot.
Osterman misses with a two punch combination.
Freitag is looking to counter punch.
Osterman throws a combination that misses
and Freitag counters with a three punch combo that has Osterman backing up. Osterman nods at Freitag to acknowledge the strikes.
Freitag defending well as Osterman loads up on a big left hand.
Osterman slaps away a takedown attempt from Freitag, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Osterman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freitag swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freitag darts in looking for a takedown but Osterman gets double underhooks and turns Freitag into the cage.
Osterman connects with a body shot.
Freitag connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Osterman's hands.
Freitag takes one to the side of the head.
Freitag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osterman.
Osterman scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Freitag has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osterman shoots in but no luck this time.
Osterman throws a series of strikes that have Freitag backpedaling. #ROC2#
Freitag is rocked!#T1#
Freitag is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Osterman just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Freitag has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Osterman!
Kevin Osterman is the new welterweight champion!
Kevin Osterman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Mike Freitag stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats to the champ! He was the better fighter tonight.'.

Event: VCL Fight Night: 36
Date: May 22, 2016

#R1#
Freitag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osterman.
A little jabbing left from Freitag on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Osterman misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Freitag closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Osterman's guard.
Freitag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Osterman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Freitag working some strikes from top position.
Freitag throwing strikes from guard but Osterman blocks nicely.
Freitag has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Freitag trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freitag is looking to work some ground and pound but Osterman has wrist control.
Freitag throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Osterman keeping moving, preventing Freitag from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Osterman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Freitag throwing strikes from guard but Osterman blocks nicely. #T1#
Freitag keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Osterman's head.
Freitag is in close to Osterman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Freitag landing with the ground and pound.
Freitag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Freitag postures up and lands a big shot to Osterman's brow.
Freitag stops Osterman from standing up.
Osterman keeping moving, preventing Freitag from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Freitag throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Freitag doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Osterman to counter with a crisp jab.
Osterman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Osterman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Freitag dives in and grabs Osterman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Osterman pushes down on Freitag's head and hops out.
Osterman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Freitag loads up on a big right hand but Osterman slips the punch.
Freitag connects with a right hand. Osterman shakes it off.#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Osterman has been cut.
Freitag displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osterman lands a slapping body shot.
Kevin Osterman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freitag shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Osterman as he avoids it easily.
Osterman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kevin Osterman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Freitag.
Osterman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Osterman leaves Freitag with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Osterman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Freitag fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Osterman takes a swing at Freitag's ribcage but misses.
Freitag 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.
Osterman wants to clinch.
Kevin Osterman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osterman tries to bum rush Freitag with a series of wild strikes but Freitag uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Osterman.
A combination from Osterman does no damage.
Osterman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freitag.
Freitag looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Freitag tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Osterman defends well and Freitag ends up having to push Osterman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Freitag gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Osterman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Osterman.#CUT#
It looks like Mike Freitag has been cut.#T4#
Osterman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Freitag paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Osterman.
Freitag connects with a right hand. Osterman shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freitag gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Osterman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Freitag tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Osterman defends well and Freitag ends up having to push Osterman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice shot by Osterman.
Osterman tries to bum rush Freitag with a series of wild strikes but Freitag uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Osterman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Freitag counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Osterman throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Freitag closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Freitag lands in his opponent's guard.
Osterman controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Osterman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Freitag swats away the attempt to clinch by Osterman.
Freitag swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Freitag connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Freitag gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Osterman moves into the clinch.
Osterman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osterman throws a punch but it's blocked by Freitag.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Freitag has hold of one of Osterman's legs. Osterman is fighting the takedown attempt but Freitag gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Freitag trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Osterman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Osterman is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Freitag throwing strikes but missing.
Freitag wants to control from the top but Osterman keeps moving.
Freitag trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freitag won't allow Osterman to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Freitag makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Freitag throws a big elbow that misses.
Freitag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Freitag with a lazy takedown attempt
and Osterman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Freitag has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Osterman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Freitag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osterman.#T2#
Osterman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osterman digs a good body shot into Freitag's ribs.
Osterman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freitag was well out of range. Poor timing from Osterman.
Mike Freitag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Osterman lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Freitag has taken the fight to the clinch.
Osterman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Osterman has a couple of punches blocked by Freitag.
Freitag blocks a body shot from Osterman.
Osterman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Freitag backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osterman misses with a punch to the body.
Osterman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Freitag's elbow.
Osterman has a couple of punches blocked by Freitag. #T3#
Osterman misses with a punch to the body.
Freitag is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Osterman has a couple of punches blocked by Freitag.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Osterman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Osterman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Freitag up against the cage.
Osterman misses with some punches.
Freitag has Osterman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Osterman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kevin Osterman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Freitag.
Osterman misses with some punches.
Osterman misses with some punches. #T4#
Osterman working aggressively here.
Osterman is working Freitag over against the cage.
Osterman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Freitag's elbow.
Freitag is looking to take this one to the mat.
A body shot lands from Osterman.
Osterman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Osterman struggles to land a body shot inside as Freitag controls his hands.
Freitag has Osterman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Osterman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osterman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Osterman taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Osterman dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Freitag misses with a jab, cross combination.
Decent striking displayed by Osterman there.
Freitag takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Freitag on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
Freitag is rocked!#CL#
Osterman moves into the clinch.
Freitag is still on wobbly legs! Can Osterman finish him?
Osterman working aggressively here.
Osterman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Osterman misses with a punch on the inside.
Osterman misses with the head strike.
Osterman working aggressively here.
Freitag seems to have recovered his senses.
Osterman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Osterman working aggressively here.
Osterman slows down the pace here.
Freitag wants to take the fight to the mat but Osterman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Osterman dips a shoulder and cracks Freitag with a mighty uppercut! Freitag falls back against the cage and Osterman unloads with a barrage of strikes! Freitag is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Osterman screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Osterman!
Kevin Osterman opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: VCL Champions: 15
Date: Apr 06, 2016

#R1#
Freitag shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbu as he avoids it easily.
Barbu scoring well with a low kick there. #TD#
Freitag scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Barbu sneaks out the side door and pushes Freitag away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Freitag throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Freitag scores with a takedown into Barbu's guard.
Barbu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Freitag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Freitag won't allow Barbu to get back to his feet.
Freitag landing with the ground and pound.
Barbu is looking to stand up but Freitag isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Freitag definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#ES2#
Barbu scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Freitag looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freitag backing away here, and Barbu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Freitag checks a low kick from Barbu.#TD#
Freitag gets a double leg takedown into Barbu's guard.
Barbu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Freitag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Freitag wants to control from the top but Barbu keeps moving.
Barbu wants to stand and escape but Freitag is having none of it.
Barbu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barbu wants to stand and escape but Freitag is having none of it. #ES2#
Barbu manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Barbu throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freitag throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barbu's waist but Barbu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freitag off to one side.
Freitag tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barbu swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Freitag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbu throws a low kick but Freitag moves out of range easily. #T2#
Freitag misses with a few strikes there.
Freitag smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Freitag misses with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barbu. Freitag shrugs it off though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Freitag or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbu, which made it look bad.
Freitag lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbu circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbu. That's going to slow Freitag down.
Freitag fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Barbu drives through and clinches with Freitag against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barbu obliges.
Barbu scores a nice knee to the body.
Freitag is breathing heavily.
Barbu trying to land knees to the body.
Freitag drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barbu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Freitag in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Freitag avoiding damage as Barbu throws knees to the body.
Freitag tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barbu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barbu working Freitag over with knees to the body.
Freitag takes a knee to the side of the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barbu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barbu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Freitag.
Barbu trying to land knees to the body.
Freitag blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barbu crunches a lovely knee into Freitag's ribcage.#T4#
Barbu prevents the takedown attempt.
Barbu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Freitag avoids it.
Freitag managing to block the knees to the body from Barbu.
Barbu tries to land knees in the clinch but Freitag avoids the damage to the body.
Freitag avoiding damage as Barbu throws knees to the body.
Barbu trying to land knees to the body.
Barbu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Freitag.
Barbu trying to land knees to the body.
Barbu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Freitag is defending well for now.
Barbu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Freitag has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barbu gets underhooks to prevent Freitag's takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Barbu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dragomir Barbu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barbu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barbu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freitag is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbu.
Freitag shoots in for a takedown but Barbu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Freitag throws a body punch but Barbu moves out of range.
Freitag misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Freitag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freitag throws a right hand that Barbu ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbu also avoids with ease.
Barbu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barbu.
Dragomir Barbu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Barbu.
Freitag takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Freitag checks it well.
Barbu lands a leg kick that knocks Freitag off balance momentarily.
Barbu looks to land a body kick but Freitag moved away.#T1#
Freitag on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbu. Barbu obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbu throws a sloppy head kick
and Freitag counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Freitag tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barbu swivels and escapes.
Dragomir Barbu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbu throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Barbu.
Freitag appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barbu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbu throws a low kick, looking for Freitag's leg but Freitag calmly moves out of range.
Freitag changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barbu tries to avoid it but Freitag manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barbu to the ground. Barbu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Barbu moves into the clinch.
Barbu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barbu misses with a knee strike.
Barbu with a knee to the head.
Barbu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Freitag. #T2#
Barbu tries to land knees in the clinch but Freitag avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Barbu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Freitag has been cut.#TD#
Freitag turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Barbu tries to escape but Freitag is in control.
Freitag lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Freitag tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Freitag working the head with strikes.
Barbu taking a bit of punishment here - Freitag scoring with strikes. #ES2#
Barbu bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbu. #T3#
Freitag misses with a takedown attempt - Barbu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barbu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Freitag is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Freitag, as that shot connected.
Freitag misses with a takedown attempt - Barbu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barbu cracks the inside of Freitag's front leg.
Freitag misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Freitag checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Freitag on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Freitag shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbu as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Barbu clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Barbu connects with a knee to the head.
Barbu lands a nice knee to the body.
Barbu landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Freitag on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barbu lands a knee to the body.
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!
Barbu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Freitag.
Barbu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Freitag tries for a takedown. No joy.
Freitag goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barbu prevents it.
Freitag managing to block the knees to the body from Barbu.
Stalling in the clinch from Barbu.
Barbu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dragomir Barbu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Freitag'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#
Barbu feints and then cracks Freitag's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Freitag down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Freitag.
Freitag shoots in but Barbu avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Freitag changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barbu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barbu is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Barbu sneaks out the side door and pushes Freitag away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Freitag is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barbu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Freitag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Barbu looks to move away, Freitag throws a big counter combo but Barbu just gets out of the way.#T1#
Freitag throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbu misses with a head kick.
Barbu defending well as Freitag loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freitag. Barbu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbu cracks the inside of Freitag's front leg. #TD#
Freitag gets a takedown into half guard.
Barbu tries to kick Freitag off but Freitag keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Freitag.
Barbu wants to get back to his feet.
Freitag missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Freitag. #ES2#
Barbu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Freitag is on him like a limpet, forcing Barbu back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbu lands a good knee to the midsection. Freitag won't want to take too many of those.
Mike Freitag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragomir Barbu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Freitag blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Freitag tries to score a body lock takedown but Barbu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barbu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Freitag is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barbu is defending well.
Barbu tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Freitag is trying to drag Barbu to the mat but Barbu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barbu crunches a lovely knee into Freitag's ribcage.
Barbu looking to throw knees to the head but Freitag is blocking nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barbu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Freitag is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barbu is defending well.
Barbu landing knees to the body.
Barbu trying to land knees to the body.
Barbu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Freitag blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dragomir Barbu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barbu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragomir Barbu!
Dragomir Barbu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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