PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Get Down On The Ground. Bob Chong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chong
vs
Freeman

187 cm
29
217 lbs
17 - 18 - 0

188 cm
28
205 lbs
10 - 14 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Chong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chong swings away with a body shot that misses

and Freeman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chong won't be happy with that.
Chong is looking to reverse the position.
Chong sneaks back into half guard.
Freeman is trying to control the action in half guard but Chong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chong wants to get back to full guard.
Freeman is stalling here. Chong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Freeman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Freeman is not content to let Chong control the position.
Freeman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chong in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong moves into full mount!
Chong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Chong looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Chong punching from mount but Freeman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chong looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Chong working for a submission but Freeman is keeping him at bay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chong misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Chong working for a guillotine from mount but Freeman is in no mood to give up.
Chong trying to control but Freeman is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chong throws a strike there. Freeman manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is staying active underneath Chong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chong is stalling here. Freeman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chong seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Freeman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Freeman wants to control but Chong is keeping him busy.
Chong is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chong regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Freeman pulls his head out easily.

Freeman is trying to work for a kimura but Chong is defending well.
Freeman throwing shots but Chong is blocking nicely.
Freeman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chong is looking to improve his position but Freeman isn't that keen on the idea.

Freeman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chong tries to hold on but Freeman postures up.
Chong working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Chong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chong connects with a jab.

Chong drives through with a takedown into Freeman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freeman swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Freeman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Freeman wants to sweep here but Chong controlling him for the moment.
Chong stands and throws Freeman's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chong is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

Chong swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Freeman is now in Chong's guard. A big mistake from Chong there, giving up the dominant position!
Freeman slips nicely into half guard.

Freeman wants to work for an arm triangle but Chong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chong is looking for a sweep. Freeman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chong.
Freeman tries to free his leg and advance position but Chong is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Chong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Freeman slips nicely into half guard.

Freeman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Freeman is working for a kimura but Chong is defending it quite comfortably.

Chong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong tries to get to full guard but Freeman has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Freeman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chong could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Freeman has cracked it and Chong is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Freeman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gordon Freeman!