PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caio Freita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and WiLL Frankstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freita's entrance music is Ambitionz Az a Ridah - Tupac . A fine choice. This should be fireworks!

Freita
vs
Frankstein

174 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Freita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, WiLL Frankstein!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Freita closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frankstein tries to break free but Freita pushes him back against the cage.
Freita manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Freita working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Freita pushes Frankstein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Frankstein has had enough of the clinch but Freita keeps him there for the moment.

Frankstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frankstein connects with a leg kick. Freita looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Freita avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Freita clinches up with Frankstein and pushes him back against the cage.
Frankstein is trying to break the clinch but Freita has him pressed against the cage.
Freita will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Frankstein up against the cage.
Freita wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frankstein working hard to break the clinch.
Freita is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frankstein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freita wants to break free but Frankstein has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankstein wants to break free but Freita has control.
A frustrated look appears on Frankstein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Frankstein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Freita wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Freita manages to break the clinch.
Freita tries for a takedown but Frankstein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Freita clinches with his opponent.
Frankstein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Freita stalling the fight.
Frankstein tries to break free but Freita pushes him back against the cage.
Frankstein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Freita is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Freita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frankstein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Frankstein tries to break the clinch but Freita is controlling the position.
Frankstein is trying to break free.
Frankstein is trying to break the clinch but Freita is controlling him.
Freita goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frankstein prevents it.
Freita is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Frankstein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankstein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frankstein is trying to push Freita away but Freita has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Freita lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frankstein.
Frankstein looks gassed!
Frankstein can't break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freita keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frankstein's efforts to push away.
Freita stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Freita has Frankstein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frankstein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Frankstein can't break the clinch.
Freita slows down the pace here.
Freita is working for takedown but Frankstein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Frankstein is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankstein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frankstein is trying to push Freita away but Freita has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Freita stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caio Freita.
Frankstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Freita darts in and clinches Frankstein up against the cage.
Freita controlling the action here for a moment.
Frankstein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frankstein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Frankstein has had enough of the clinch but Freita keeps him there for the moment.
Freita stalling the fight.
Frankstein tries to circle away but Freita has him pinned against the cage.
Freita leaning against his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Freita.
Freita has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frankstein after a bit of a struggle.
Frankstein is trying to force a seperation but Freita has the dominant position.
Frankstein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frankstein tries to break free but Freita pushes him back against the cage.
Frankstein is trying to break the clinch but Freita is controlling him.
Frankstein tries to break free but Freita pushes him back against the cage.
Frankstein has had enough of the clinch but Freita keeps him there for the moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Freita - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Frankstein wants to break free but Freita has control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freita's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Freita breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freita tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Freita is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frankstein misses with a kick to the body.
Freita is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Freita 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.

Frankstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Frankstein misses.
Frankstein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frankstein looks to land a combination but Freita avoids it well.
Freita scores with a jab to the jaw.

Freita drives through and clinches with Frankstein against the cage.
Freita is trying to break the clinch but Frankstein is controlling him.
Freita is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Freita wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frankstein has him pressed against the cage.

Freita escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Freita tries to clinch there but Frankstein circles away.
Frankstein is breathing heavily.
Frankstein throws a head kick that misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Freita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Freita moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freita is looking to take this one to the mat.
Freita can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Freita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frankstein is trying to force a seperation but Freita has the dominant position.
Freita keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frankstein's efforts to push away.
Frankstein keeps control of Freita as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Freita controlling the action here for a moment.
Frankstein is trying to break the clinch but Freita has him pressed against the cage.
Freita misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frankstein.
Freita keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frankstein's efforts to push away.
Frankstein is looking to break free of the clinch but Freita has double underhooks.
Frankstein is trying to break the clinch but Freita has him pressed against the cage.
Frankstein is looking to break free of the clinch but Freita has double underhooks.
Freita just leaning against Frankstein, taking a breather.
Freita goes for a takedown attempt but Frankstein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frankstein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Freita has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Freita and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Frankstein tries to land a leg kick but Freita saw it coming and moves away.
Freita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
WiLL Frankstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Freita moves into range and clinches up with Frankstein.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Frankstein wants to break free but Freita has control.
A frustrated look appears on Frankstein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Freita has Frankstein pressed against the cage, preventing Frankstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Freita keeps control of Frankstein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frankstein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Freita manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Freita clinches up against the cage.
Frankstein tries to circle away but Freita has him pinned against the cage.

Freita pulls guard successfully.
Freita has Frankstein pulled in close to control his posture.
Freita is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by WiLL Frankstein.
Frankstein plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Freita tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Frankstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frankstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frankstein misses with a low kick as Freita jumps back.
WiLL Frankstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Freita closes the distance and pushes Frankstein back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Freita manages to break the clinch.

Freita pushes Frankstein up against the cage in a clinch.
Freita is trying to break the clinch but Frankstein has him pressed against the cage.
Freita is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frankstein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Freita goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frankstein prevents it.
Frankstein is trying to break the clinch but Freita is controlling him.
Frankstein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frankstein is trying to force a seperation but Freita has the dominant position.

Freita has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Frankstein regains guard immediately.
Freita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frankstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Freita throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Freita dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Freita moves into the clinch successfully.
Freita's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Freita - that landed with a thud.
Frankstein gets underhooks to prevent Freita's takedown attempt.

Freita manages to break the clinch.
Freita checks the leg kick nicely there.
Freita fails in his attempt to clinch.

Freita clinches up with Frankstein and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Freita.
Freita stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Freita is trying to force a seperation but Frankstein has the dominant position.
Frankstein can't break the clinch.
Caio Freita has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frankstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Freita tries to break free but Frankstein pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Freita.
Frankstein is trying to break the clinch but Freita has him pressed against the cage.
Frankstein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freita is trying to break the clinch but Frankstein has him pressed against the cage.
Freita lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frankstein backwards.
Freita wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frankstein is trying to break the clinch but Freita is controlling him.
Freita manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Freita drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frankstein gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Freita wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frankstein can't break the clinch.
Freita makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frankstein gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Freita.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Freita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freita lands with a light punch inside.
Frankstein is trying to force a seperation but Freita has the dominant position.
Frankstein tries to break the clinch but Freita is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freita tries to land a knee to the head but Frankstein blocks with his arms.
Frankstein being controlled against the cage.

Freita jumps guard and drags Frankstein to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Frankstein stopping the sweep attempt from Freita.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. WiLL Frankstein wasn't active enough on the ground.
Frankstein throws a leg kick that misses.
Frankstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Freita moves into the clinch.
Freita lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frankstein.
Freita effectively controlling the action here.

Freita has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Frankstein uses from the top position.
Freita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frankstein is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

WiLL Frankstein has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Freita clinches up with Frankstein and pushes him back against the cage.
Frankstein gets underhooks to prevent Freita's takedown attempt.
Frankstein tries to circle away but Freita has him pinned against the cage.
Freita slows down the pace here.
Caio Freita is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Freita presses Frankstein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Freita.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freita drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Freita is trying to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Freita showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Freita 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Freita!