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PFL Middleweight

Josh Fremd VS Jhony Gregory

Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

Josh Fremd VS Jhony Gregory
13-6-0 Record 11-6-0
32 Age 32
193 cm Height 183 cm
193 cm Reach 183 cm
orthodox Stance unknown
77% Finish rate 91%
46% KO rate 55%
31% Sub rate 36%

Result Summary

Josh Fremd def. Jhony Gregory TKO (punches) · R2 1:44

Josh Fremd stopped Jhony Gregory by TKO (punches) at 1:44 of the second round in a middleweight main-card bout at PFL Charlotte: Battle vs. Rosta on August 7, 2026. Fremd landed punches that forced the referee's stoppage less than two minutes into the second frame. Ranked ninth in the PFL middleweight standings and coming off a first-round stoppage in his PFL debut, Fremd demonstrated finishing consistency against Gregory, who carried a 10-5 professional record into the fight. The win keeps Fremd active in the PFL middleweight title conversation as the season progresses.

Fight Overview

Josh Fremd enters PFL Charlotte off the back of an impressive first-round KO in his PFL debut and carries that momentum into this middleweight clash with Brazilian submission specialist Jhony Gregory, who won his last outing via tap-out. The contrast between Fremd's finishing power on the feet and Gregory's grappling-based threat on the ground sets up a fight with knockout-or-submission potential in either direction.

Keys to Victory

Josh Fremd

  1. Keep the fight standing and use his striking power to threaten with KO finishes, as his debut proved he can end fights quickly.
  2. Maintain tight takedown defense to prevent Gregory from dragging the fight to the mat where submissions become the primary danger.
  3. Build confidence early with crisp striking combinations to the head and body and avoid getting caught in scrambles off the cage.

Jhony Gregory

  1. Prioritize takedowns early and look for submission setups from bottom or top position before Fremd can settle into his striking rhythm.
  2. Use clinch grappling to neutralize Fremd's power and drag the fight into grappling exchanges where Gregory's submission game is active.
  3. Avoid standing in the pocket with Fremd and force constant wrestling entries to keep him uncomfortable and off-balance.

Last 5 fights

Josh Fremd

  1. W Jarrah Al-Silawi TKO · R3 3:47 · 28 MAR 2026
  2. L Andre Petroski Decision · R3 5:00 · 13 JUL 2024
  3. L Roman Kopylov KO · R2 4:44 · 16 SEPT 2023
  4. W Jamie Pickett Decision · R3 5:00 · 12 AUG 2023
  5. W Sedriques Dumas Submission · R2 3:00 · 11 MAR 2023

Jhony Gregory

  1. W Haider Khan Submission · R1 1:17 · 7 FEB 2026
  2. L Boris Mbarga Atangana TKO · R1 2:17 · 26 SEPT 2025
  3. W Alvaro Luiz Submission · R2 1:35 · 16 AUG 2025
  4. W Matheus Coutinho TKO · R1 2:32 · 7 JUN 2025
  5. W Diego Miguel TKO · R1 4:25 · 26 APR 2025

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