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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Mechant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Freeman.#CUT2#
It looks like Maria Freeman has been cut.
Mechant 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.
Freeman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#
Freeman is rocked!
Mechant drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Freeman's head, knocking him out cold! Mechant is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Agrougrou Mechant!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Freeman throws a head kick that misses.
Sheperd dives in and grabs Freeman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Freeman pushes down on Sheperd's head and hops out.
Sheperd looks to score with a jab to the body but Freeman is just out of range.#CL2#
Sheperd closes the distance and pushes Freeman back into the cage.
Sheperd stalling the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sheperd stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Freeman.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Freeman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sheperd's brow.
Sheperd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Freeman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1##BC2#
Sheperd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Sheperd.
Freeman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Freeman avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Sheperd.
Sheperd checks the leg kick.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses
and Sheperd counters with a left and a right that stings Freeman.
Sheperd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Freeman defends well and Sheperd ends up having to push Freeman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maria Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Sheperd.
Sheperd swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Freeman tries to clinch there but Sheperd circles away.
#CL2#
Sheperd clinches up with Freeman and pushes him back against the cage.
Freeman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sheperd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Freeman tries to pull guard but Sheperd holds him up against the cage and eventually Freeman drops back down to his feet.
Sheperd is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Freeman breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Sheperd tries to keep at a distance but Freeman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3##BC2#
Sheperd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheperd with a poor takedown
and Sheperd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Freeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Sheperd is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Freeman's half guard.
Freeman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#ES#
Freeman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T4##TD2#
Sheperd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freeman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheperd trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Sheperd decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Freeman throws a sloppy head kick and Sheperd moves out of range easily.
Sheperd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Freeman but Freeman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Freeman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Sheperd closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Sheperd will probably get the nod.
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#
Sheperd goes for a double leg but Freeman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Freeman continues to drive forward.
It looked like Freeman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Sheperd shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sheperd showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Freeman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sheperd keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sheperd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Freeman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sheperd tries to land a knee to the head but Freeman blocks with his arms.
Sheperd avoiding damage as Freeman throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Freeman.
Sheperd tries to pull guard but Freeman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maria Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Sheperd.
Sheperd goes for a takedown attempt but Freeman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Freeman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sheperd throws a series of strikes that have Freeman backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Maria Freeman has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Sheperd
letting Freeman counter with a right hand.
Sheperd slips a straight right by Freeman.
Freeman throws the left hand but Sheperd avoids the punch easily.
Freeman throws a head kick but Sheperd moves out of range.
Sheperd avoids the head kick by Freeman.
#CL2#
Sheperd has Freeman up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sheperd.
Sheperd tries to pull guard but Freeman won't allow it.
Sheperd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Freeman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sheperd is trying to break the clinch but Freeman has him pressed against the cage.
Freeman misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Sheperd pulls guard successfully.
Freeman throwing strikes but missing.
Freeman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Freeman 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.#T3#
Sheperd has a closed guard, preventing Freeman from standing up.
Freeman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Freeman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Freeman throws a strike but Sheperd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sheperd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freeman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freeman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Freeman is really struggling to control Sheperd but he's trying to hold on to the position.#ES#
Freeman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Freeman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Freeman taking a breather. #T4#
Sheperd tries to pull guard but Freeman won't allow it.
#BC2#
Sheperd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sheperd fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Sheperd.
Freeman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Sheperd has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maria Freeman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maria Freeman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sheperd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freeman.
Sheperd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Freeman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Sheperd moves into the clinch.
Sheperd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Freeman walks away with a smile on his face. Sheperd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Sheperd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sheperd is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman controls Sheperd momentarily but Sheperd frees himself.
Sheperd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freeman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Sheperd trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Sheperd stopping the sweep attempt from Freeman.
Sheperd postures up.
Sheperd trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman working a defensive guard but Sheperd passes into half guard.
Sheperd seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Freeman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Freeman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Freeman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU2#
Sheperd stands up from Freeman's guard - Sheperd perhaps looking for a knockout.
Joe Sheperd seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Freeman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Sheperd forces Freeman back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Sheperd breaks from the clinch.
Sheperd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Freeman pinned against the cage. Freeman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Sheperd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3#
Freeman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Freeman working a defensive guard here.
Freeman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sheperd controls the pace.
Freeman keeping full guard, as Sheperd tries to pass.
Freeman keeping moving, preventing Sheperd from controlling successfully.
Freeman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES#
Freeman pushes Sheperd off and scrambles back to his feet.
Freeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Freeman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Freeman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Freeman wants it to stay on the feet.
Freeman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Maria Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Sheperd.
Sheperd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Freeman swivels and escapes.
Sheperd throws a wild body kick that Freeman sees coming a mile off.
Freeman throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman throws a big shot that misses.
Sheperd tries to counter with a clinch but Freeman shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Sheperd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Sheperd.
I think Sheperd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Sheperd!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Donk. Walker catches Freeman right on the button with a cross.
Walker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Freeman is out of range.
Walker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Freeman throws the left hand but Walker avoids the punch easily.
Walker misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Freeman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Freeman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Walker has closed the distance and engaged Freeman in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker tries to pull guard but Freeman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Walker is trying to pull guard but Freeman has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Walker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Freeman regains guard immediately. #T1##ES#
Freeman pushes Walker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice defenses there by Walker.
Walker darts in looking for a takedown but Freeman gets double underhooks and turns Walker into the cage.
Maria Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremiah Walker.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Freeman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Freeman.
Freeman really is a fat lump.
A head kick misses from Freeman. #CL2#
Walker clinches with his opponent.
Walker looking for a takedown.
Walker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Freeman pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Freeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walker's waist but Walker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freeman off to one side.
Walker misses with an uppercut. Freeman saw that one coming.
Freeman slips under a jab from Walker.
Freeman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freeman.
Freeman moves out of range as Walker strikes.
Walker closes the distance and clinches up with Freeman, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes Freeman against the cage but Freeman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walker doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Freeman counters by moving into the clinch.
Walker looks winded!#T3##TD#
Freeman has hold of one of Walker's legs. Walker is fighting the takedown attempt but Freeman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Freeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Freeman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Freeman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Freeman works over Walker with some ground and pound from guard.
Walker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Walker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Freeman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Freeman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Freeman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Freeman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Walker's head.
Freeman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Freeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Freeman stands up and waves to Walker to follow him.
Freeman tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it. #CL2#
Walker instigates a clinch.
Walker can't get the takedown.
Walker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Walker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Freeman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maria Freeman 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#
Walker with a poor takedown
and Freeman counters with a stiff right hand.
Freeman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Walker is out of range.
Walker scores with a head kick.
Freeman motions for Walker to come forward. Freeman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Freeman misses with a leg kick
and Walker counters with a left and a right that stings Freeman.
Freeman blocks a leg kick.
Walker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Freeman counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Freeman.
Maria Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freeman throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walker stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Freeman misses the jab.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Walker does it's job there.
Freeman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Freeman.
Walker is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Walker clinches. #T2#
Walker being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Freeman manages to break the clinch.
Walker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Freeman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Walker lands with a straight right. Freeman didn't see that one coming.
Walker with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Freeman counters by moving into the clinch.
Maria Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremiah Walker.#T3#
Walker prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Walker breaks the clinch.
Walker misses with a two punch combination.
Walker misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Freeman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maria Freeman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Freeman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman throws an elbow that misses. Walker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Freeman's guard. Nice move by Walker!#REVB#
Freeman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Walker is controlling him. #T4#
Freeman is adopting a defensive guard.
Walker passes Freeman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walker wants to free his trapped foot but Freeman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walker drops an elbow to the side of Freeman's head.
Walker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freeman's head.
Walker throwing shots but Freeman is blocking nicely.
Freeman is trying to stand back up but Walker is controlling him
Freeman is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Freeman is concentrating on defense, preventing Walker from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Freeman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Walker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Freeman.#CL2#
Walker pushes Freeman up against the cage in a clinch.
Walker goes for a takedown attempt but Freeman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Freeman drives through and clinches with Walker against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman just leaning against Walker, taking a breather.
Freeman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Walker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Freeman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Freeman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
Freeman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Freeman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walker shoots and misses
and Freeman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maria Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremiah Walker.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Freeman misses the target.
A nice side step and Walker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Freeman fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2##CL2#
Walker rushes Freeman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walker wants a takedown.
Freeman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Freeman is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Walker's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Walker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Freeman after a bit of a struggle.
Walker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Freeman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freeman manages to avoid it.
Walker throws a nice looking combination but Freeman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Freeman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.
Freeman throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Freeman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Freeman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Freeman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Freeman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Walker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Freeman lands some shots froms side control.#T4##SUB#
Freeman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walker, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Freeman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Freeman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Freeman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walker, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Freeman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maria Freeman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Freeman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maria Freeman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Domarr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Freeman avoids the head kick by Domarr.
Domarr lands a head kick. Freeman smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Maria Freeman has been cut.
Domarr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Domarr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Domarr lands a brutal head kick. Freeman looks out on his feet and Domarr throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Chad Domarr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Saturday dives in and scores a takedown into Freeman's guard.
Freeman trying to control the position here.
Saturday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Freeman keeping moving, preventing Saturday from controlling successfully.
Freeman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saturday is one step ahead there.
Freeman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Freeman has his feet on Saturday's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Saturday circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saturday drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Freeman defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman blocks a head kick by Saturday.
Freeman thinks about countering with a head kick.
Saturday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Freeman circles away.
Freeman is looking to counter punch.
Saturday shoots in looking for a takedown. Freeman tries to sprawl out of it but Saturday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Freeman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
A head kick misses from Freeman.
Freeman misses with a straight left.
Saturday shoots in looking for a takedown but Freeman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saturday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maria Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Saturday.
Freeman misses with a wild combination.
Saturday tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Freeman defends well and Saturday ends up having to push Freeman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Freeman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saturday manages to circle out of the way.
Freeman wants to clinch.#T2##CL2#
Saturday darts in and clinches Freeman up against the cage.
Freeman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saturday tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Freeman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Saturday fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Saturday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saturday slips a jab and a cross from Freeman.
Saturday tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Freeman defends well and Saturday ends up having to push Freeman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Freeman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jeff Saturday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saturday looks winded!#T3#
Saturday shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Freeman but Freeman pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Saturday rushes Freeman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saturday digs a right hand into Freeman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Freeman's gas tank.
Freeman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Freeman throws an elbow that misses.
Freeman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saturday wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Saturday tries to pull guard but Freeman won't allow it.
Saturday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saturday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Freeman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saturday.
Come on Freeman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Freeman goes for a takedown attempt but Saturday pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freeman slips a jab and a cross from Saturday.
Saturday looks for a takedown but Freeman sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maria Freeman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Saturday fails to land the takedown.
Freeman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saturday misses with a wild combination.
Freeman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD#
Freeman dives in and scores a takedown into Saturday's guard.
Saturday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Freeman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saturday can do to turn this around?
Freeman postures up and lands a big shot to Saturday's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman tries to stand but Saturday is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saturday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Freeman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1##SUB2#
Freeman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saturday is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Freeman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Freeman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Freeman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Freeman postures up in Saturday's guard and throws a big left but Saturday blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Freeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Freeman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Freeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Freeman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Freeman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saturday's head.#T2#
Freeman throws a strike but Saturday rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Saturday wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving.
Freeman working a defensive guard but Saturday manages to pass into side control anyway.
#ES#
Freeman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Saturday pushes Freeman away with a front kick.
Saturday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Freeman defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Freeman looks to land a combination but Saturday avoids it well.
Maria Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Freeman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saturday.
Freeman misses with a kick to the body.
Saturday misses with a body kick.
A solid body kick from Saturday.
Saturday fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maria Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Saturday.
Freeman throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Saturday counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Freeman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Freeman has his foot on Saturday's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saturday works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Saturday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Freeman looking to control.
Freeman wants to sweep but no luck.
Saturday is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Freeman wants to sweep but no luck.
Saturday controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saturday with a nice head shot there.
Saturday keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Freeman's head.
Saturday controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maria Freeman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saturday tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saturday throws a body shot but no joy.
Freeman throws a quick counter head kick but Saturday was just out of range.
Saturday shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Freeman but Freeman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saturday fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Saturday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saturday tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Freeman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maria Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Saturday.#T1#
Saturday is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Freeman looking to throw knees to the head but Saturday is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Saturday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Saturday has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Saturday pulls Freeman into guard.
Freeman throwing strikes from guard but Saturday blocks nicely.
Freeman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Freeman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Freeman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saturday wants to sweep here but Freeman controlling him for the moment.
Saturday has his hands on Freeman's head, controlling the position.
Freeman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Freeman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saturday's head.
Freeman postures up.
Saturday wants to stand but Freeman is controlling the position.
Freeman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Freeman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maria Freeman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Freeman throwing strikes but missing.
Freeman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Freeman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saturday works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Freeman works over Saturday with some ground and pound from guard.
Freeman chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saturday striking from the bottom.
Saturday is controlling Freeman's posture.
Freeman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saturday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Freeman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saturday bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Freeman's guard. #REVB#
Freeman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saturday is controlling him. #T4#
Saturday landing some decent shots from guard. #ES#
Freeman pushes Saturday off and scrambles back to his feet.
Saturday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Freeman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saturday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saturday dives in for a single leg takedown but Freeman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maria Freeman is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Saturday moves into range and clinches up with Freeman.
Jeff Saturday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maria Freeman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Freeman blocks a body shot from Saturday.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maria Freeman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Freeman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maria Freeman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Balisi tries a head kick but it misses.
Balisi throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Balisi.
Freeman tried to counter with a leg kick but Balisi avoided it.
A nice combination there by Balisi.
#CUT2#
It looks like Maria Freeman has been cut.
Balisi throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Freeman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Freeman.
Freeman slowing the pace effectively.
Freeman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balisi's efforts to push away.
Freeman keeps control of Balisi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balisi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balisi wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Balisi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balisi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balisi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ambo Balisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Balisi is able to avoid easily.
Balisi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Balisi tries a head kick but it misses.
As Balisi backs away, Freeman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Balisi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Freeman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
Freeman avoids the head kick by Balisi.
#CL2#
Balisi pushes Freeman up against the cage in a clinch.
Freeman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balisi can't break the clinch.
Balisi is trying to break the clinch but Freeman is controlling him.
Balisi is trying to break the clinch but Freeman has him pressed against the cage.
Freeman prevents Balisi from breaking the clinch.
Freeman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balisi's efforts to push away.
Balisi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Balisi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balisi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Freeman has him pressed against the cage.
Balisi takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Balisi tries to break the clinch but Freeman is controlling the position.
Balisi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Freeman has Balisi pressed against the cage, preventing Balisi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Balisi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Freeman misses with a straight left.
Balisi misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Freeman counters by moving into the clinch.
Balisi looks winded!
Balisi tries to break the clinch but Freeman is controlling the position.
Freeman keeps control of Balisi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Freeman lands a damaging elbow.
Balisi is trying to break the clinch but Freeman has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Balisi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Freeman is struggling to control the position.
Balisi is trying to break the clinch but Freeman is controlling him.
Balisi is looking to break free of the clinch but Freeman has double underhooks. #T3#
Balisi tries to circle away but Freeman has him pinned against the cage.
Balisi wants to get back to striking at distance but Freeman won't allow it.
Freeman really is a fat lump.
Balisi stops a takedown attempt from Freeman.
Balisi is trying to force a seperation but Freeman has the dominant position.
Balisi working hard to break the clinch.
Balisi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balisi prevents a body shot from Freeman.
Freeman keeps control of Balisi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balisi wants to break free but Freeman has control.
Balisi is trying to push Freeman away but Freeman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Freeman lands a left hand.
Freeman prevents Balisi from breaking the clinch.
Freeman stops a takedown attempt from Balisi.
Freeman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balisi's efforts to push away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balisi is trying to force a seperation but Freeman has the dominant position.
Balisi managing to block the knees to the body from Freeman.
Freeman stalls.
Balisi letting Freeman take a breather here.
Balisi tries to break free but Freeman pushes him back against the cage.
Balisi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Freeman prevents Balisi from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Freeman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Balisi tries to circle away but Freeman has him pinned against the cage.
Balisi wants to break free but Freeman has control.
Freeman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Balisi is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ambo Balisi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maria Freeman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Balisi looks for the body kick but Freeman saw that one coming.
Freeman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Balisi.
Balisi misses the jab.#CL2#
Balisi moves into the clinch.
Balisi can't break the clinch.
Balisi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Balisi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balisi misses with a head kick.
Freeman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Balisi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Balisi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Balisi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Freeman controlling the action here for a moment.
Balisi wants to get back to striking at distance but Freeman won't allow it.
#T1##BC2#
Balisi breaks from the clinch.
Balisi misses with a double jab.
Balisi misses with the combination.
Balisi is breathing heavily.
Freeman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balisi.
Balisi throws a head kick but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Freeman loads up on a big right hand but Balisi slips the punch.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Freeman tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Balisi.
Balisi slips under a jab.
Balisi throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Balisi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Freeman has Balisi pushed against the cage.
Freeman looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Freeman keeps control of Balisi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maria Freeman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Balisi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Freeman smiles and moves away.
Balisi checks the leg kick nicely there.
#TD#
Freeman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Freeman is looking for a kimura but Balisi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Freeman to get the leverage. #SUB#
Freeman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Balisi defend it? Freeman steps over the head and cranks it - Balisi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Freeman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maria Freeman!
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