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PFL Welterweight

Josh Fremd VS Jarrah Al-Silawi

UPMC Events Center, Moon Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

13-6-0 Record 20-8-0
32 Age 33
193 cm Height 180 cm
193 cm Reach —
orthodox Stance unknown
77% Finish rate 60%
46% KO rate 30%
31% Sub rate 30%

Result Summary

Josh Fremd def. Jarrah Al-Silawi TKO (punch) · R3 3:47

The welterweight clash between Josh Fremd and Jarrah Al-Silawi was a gritty, hard-fought battle that culminated in a spectacular late finish. For the first two rounds, Al-Silawi utilized his veteran savvy and tricky striking to keep Fremd guessing. Al-Silawi chewed up Fremd's lead leg with kicks and landed sneaky counter-hooks as Fremd pushed forward. However, Fremd's relentless pressure and immense cardio advantage began to shift the momentum heavily in the third round. Sensing the fight was close on the scorecards, Fremd increased his output and aggressively backed Al-Silawi against the fence. As Al-Silawi faded, Fremd unleashed a devastating barrage of punches. A crushing shot stiffened Al-Silawi, and a subsequent flurry dropped him to the canvas. Fremd rained down heavy ground strikes until the referee was forced to stop the contest at 3:47 of the third round.

Fight Overview

Two battle-tested veterans lock horns as Josh Fremd meets the 'Jordanian Lion' Jarrah Al-Silawi. Both fighters possess vast high-level experience and look to make a significant, violent impact in the SmartCage.

Keys to Victory

Josh Fremd

  1. Utilize his significant 193cm frame to fight long and establish a stiff jab
  2. Use well-timed grappling to disrupt Al-Silawi's kickboxing rhythm
  3. Look for powerful knees up the middle when Al-Silawi tries to close the distance

Jarrah Al-Silawi

  1. Attack Fremd's legs early and often to limit his mobility and explosiveness
  2. Use superior technical striking and combinations to outpoint Fremd
  3. Defend takedowns rigorously to keep the fight in his preferred kickboxing domain

Last 5 fights

Josh Fremd

  1. L Andre Petroski Decision · R3 5:00 · 13 JUL 2024
  2. L Roman Kopylov KO · R2 4:44 · 16 SEPT 2023
  3. W Jamie Pickett Decision · R3 5:00 · 12 AUG 2023
  4. W Sedriques Dumas Submission · R2 3:00 · 11 MAR 2023
  5. L Tresean Gore Submission · R2 0:49 · 29 OCT 2022

Jarrah Al-Silawi

  1. W Gregory Babene Decision · R3 5:00 · 3 OCT 2025
  2. L Omar El Dafrawy KO · R1 3:11 · 20 SEPT 2024
  3. W Rayan Atmani Submission · R1 4:20 · 12 JUL 2024
  4. W Nenad Avramovic Decision · R3 5:00 · 15 DEC 2023
  5. L Solomon Renfro KO · R2 1:44 · 23 JUN 2023

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