PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Louis Freese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Del Bonita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Freese
vs
Del Bonita

183 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Louis Freese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos Del Bonita!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Del Bonita scores with a takedown into Freese's guard.

Freese is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Del Bonita is aware though and is defending well.

Freese had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Del Bonita is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Freese Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Del Bonita's back instead.

Freese working for a choke but Del Bonita is defending well.

Freese working for the choke.
Del Bonita holding both Freese 's hands and preventing any damage.
Freese not allowing Del Bonita to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freese is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Del Bonita trying to control the position but Freese manages to sink in the hooks.

Freese is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Del Bonita has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Freese has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Del Bonita has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Del Bonita has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Freese has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Del Bonita is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Freese gets his way!

Freese is looking for a choke. Del Bonita gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Del Bonita manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Del Bonita really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freese. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Freese is breathing heavily.

Freese working for a triangle but Del Bonita defends it easily.
Del Bonita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Del Bonita decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Del Bonita shoots in for a double leg but Freese sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Freese checks the leg kick.
Del Bonita shoots in for a takedown but Freese shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Del Bonita shoots in for a double leg but Freese sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Louis Freese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Del Bonita.
A swing and a miss from Freese.
Nice sprawl there from Freese as Del Bonita shoots in.
Del Bonita tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Freese paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Del Bonita shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Freese sprawls well. Freese wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Del Bonita gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freese throws an overhand right that lands on Del Bonita's shoulder, as Del Bonita tries to avoid the shot.
Del Bonita ducks under a wild hook from Freese.
Del Bonita slips a jab from Freese.
Del Bonita shoots in for a double leg but Freese sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Freese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Bonita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Freese looks to land a left hand but Del Bonita moved out of range nicely.
Del Bonita has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Del Bonita there as he acknowledges the shot.
Louis Freese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Del Bonita fails with a takedown attempt.
Freese looks to throw the jab but Del Bonita is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Freese dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Freese misses with a looping left.
Carlos Del Bonita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Del Bonita fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Del Bonita is defended easily by Freese.
Del Bonita looks for a takedown but Freese sprawls well.
Louis Freese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Del Bonita.
Del Bonita keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Freese.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bonita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Del Bonita slips under a jab.
Del Bonita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freese misses with a looping right.
Del Bonita is breathing heavily.
Freese misses with an uppercut. Del Bonita saw that one coming.
Freese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Freese throws a hook but Del Bonita blocks it.
Del Bonita dives in and grabs Freese's left leg, looking for a takedown. Freese pushes down on Del Bonita's head and hops out.
Freese throws a lazy right hand but Del Bonita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Freese fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Del Bonita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Freese swivels and escapes.
Freese looks to land a right hand but Del Bonita moved out of range.
Freese dips to his left and cracks Del Bonita with an uppercut!
Freese darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Freese avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Del Bonita takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Del Bonita.
Freese throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Del Bonita shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Freese misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Freese.
Freese looks to throw the jab but Del Bonita is out of range.
Del Bonita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Freese swivels and escapes.
Freese darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Freese missing with a left hand there. Del Bonita was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Del Bonita looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Del Bonita.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Freese.
Freese is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Del Bonita.
Del Bonita shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Del Bonita misses with a wild combination.
Del Bonita tries for a takedown but Freese sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Del Bonita is looking to clinch but Freese is avoiding it.
Del Bonita ducks under a wild hook from Freese.
A big right from Freese misses.
Freese scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Del Bonita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Freese.
Del Bonita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Freese sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Del Bonita somewhat.
Freese connects with a looping right hand.
Freese scores with a punch to the head.
Del Bonita throws a head kick that misses.
Freese throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Bonita.
Del Bonita misses with a takedown attempt - Freese sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freese with a jab.
Del Bonita jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Freese dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Freese lands with an overhand left.
Freese misses the jab.
Del Bonita feints and then cracks Freese's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Freese down.
Del Bonita tries to land a front kick but Freese steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Del Bonita closes this distance looking for a takedown but Freese circles away.
Del Bonita doesn't manage to clinch there - Freese circles away.

Del Bonita darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Freese looking for submissions off his back.
Del Bonita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Freese is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Del Bonita pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bonita is keen to just control but Freese is a slippery customer.

Freese looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Freese is looking for a sweep. Del Bonita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Freese looking for submissions off his back.
Del Bonita is trying to control. Freese wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Freese actively working from the bottom here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Freese scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Del Bonita lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Freese circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Del Bonita with that takedown attempt.
Freese throws a shot from downtown. Del Bonita moves away and avoids it.
Freese jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Del Bonita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Louis Freese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Del Bonita.
A jab from Freese finds it's way through Del Bonita's defenses.
Freese works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Del Bonita throws a right and a left that both miss.
Freese misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freese thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Bonita tries for a takedown but Freese sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Del Bonita looks to land a body kick but Freese moved away.
Del Bonita takes a jab right on the kisser.
Del Bonita doesn't manage to clinch there - Freese circles away.
Freese connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Freese misses its intended target.
Del Bonita moves out of range of the strikes.
Del Bonita tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Del Bonita moves away from the strike by Freese.
Carlos Del Bonita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freese looks to land a left hand but Del Bonita moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Freese lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Freese cracks Del Bonita with a good jab.
Del Bonita fails to land with a series of punches.
Freese misses with a straight left.
Freese scores with a decent looking hook.
Del Bonita shoots in for a takedown but Freese shows good takedown defense.
Del Bonita slips a jab from Freese.
Freese throws a hook but Del Bonita avoids it easily.
Del Bonita has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freese loads up on a big right hand but Del Bonita slips the punch.
Freese throws a good cross that connects.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Louis Freese.
Well Freese 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Freese!