PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Lancing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Freeman Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman Knuckles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gonna fly now. Jordan Freeman Knuckles will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Lancing
vs
Freeman Knuckles

193 cm
25
290 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

225 cm
30
282 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Lancing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Freeman Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman Knuckles misses with a few strikes there.
Lancing has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Freeman Knuckles.
Lancing closes the distance and clinches up with Freeman Knuckles, looking for a takedown. Lancing pushes Freeman Knuckles against the cage but Freeman Knuckles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lancing loads up on a big right hand but Freeman Knuckles slips the punch.
Lancing sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lancing is breathing heavily.

Freeman Knuckles lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Lancing sprawling to the canvas. Freeman Knuckles follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Lancing hang on?

Lancing is rocked!

It looks like Aaron Lancing has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Freeman Knuckles seems to be working for a kimura but Lancing defends the submission attempt.
Oh Lancing is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Freeman Knuckles trying to mount his opponent but Lancing defends it.
Lancing seems to have got his legs back now.

Freeman Knuckles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lancing is just riding it out for now. Freeman Knuckles eventually gives up the hold.

Freeman Knuckles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Freeman Knuckles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Freeman Knuckles is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freeman Knuckles seems to be looking for submissions.

Lancing is defending against the submission attempts here by Freeman Knuckles.
Freeman Knuckles stops Lancing from getting back to his feet.

Freeman Knuckles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Freeman Knuckles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lancing is defending against the submission attempts here by Freeman Knuckles.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Freeman Knuckles is working for a submission of some sort.

Freeman Knuckles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lancing is just riding it out for now. Freeman Knuckles eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancing trying to control from the bottom.
Lancing tries to get to full guard but Freeman Knuckles has control of the leg.
Freeman Knuckles prevents Lancing from standing back up.

Freeman Knuckles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lancing is just riding it out for now. Freeman Knuckles eventually gives up the hold.
Lancing moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman Knuckles trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lancing manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Freeman Knuckles looking for subs off his back but Lancing has passed one foot through into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lancing in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancing wants to take a breather but Freeman Knuckles is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lancing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Freeman Knuckles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lancing pulls his head out easily.
Lancing wants to stand but Freeman Knuckles has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Freeman Knuckles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Lancing's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lancing dives in and grabs Freeman Knuckles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Freeman Knuckles pushes down on Lancing's head and hops out.
Freeman Knuckles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Freeman Knuckles plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Freeman Knuckles throws a head kick but Lancing moves out of range.
Freeman Knuckles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lancing.

Freeman Knuckles throws a left that rocks Lancing and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Freeman Knuckles dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Lancing regain composure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman Knuckles blocks the strikes from Lancing.

Freeman Knuckles swings around for an armbar but Lancing sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Freeman Knuckles's guard.

Freeman Knuckles throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lancing escapes and throws Freeman Knuckles's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Freeman Knuckles tries to bench press Lancing off him but Lancing keeps the position.
Freeman Knuckles is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lancing is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Freeman Knuckles is desperately trying to improve his position but Lancing has a good base and remains in mount.
Freeman Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Freeman Knuckles slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freeman Knuckles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lancing gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Good leg kick by Freeman Knuckles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Lancing looking to score a takedown here. Freeman Knuckles is defending well but Lancing drives through and ends up in Freeman Knuckles's guard.
Freeman Knuckles keeping moving, preventing Lancing from controlling successfully.
Jordan Freeman Knuckles has got the better of the ground game so far.

Freeman Knuckles working for a triangle but Lancing defends it easily.
Freeman Knuckles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lancing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Freeman Knuckles looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lancing passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancing is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Freeman Knuckles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancing.
Freeman Knuckles wants to get back to full guard but Lancing has passed into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freeman Knuckles manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lancing's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Freeman Knuckles actively working from the bottom here.
Lancing is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lancing wants to control but Freeman Knuckles is keeping him busy.

Freeman Knuckles actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Freeman Knuckles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Freeman Knuckles looking for submissions off his back.
Freeman Knuckles is staying active underneath Lancing, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lancing has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lancing with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lancing cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lancing can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Freeman Knuckles is looking to escape.
Lancing connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancing can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Freeman Knuckles is looking to escape.
Lancing lands a big shot there that rocks Freeman Knuckles but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Freeman Knuckles is rocked!
Freeman Knuckles is trying to reverse the position but instead Lancing has taken his back - oops!
Lancing lands a shot to the head.
Freeman Knuckles is still in real trouble! Can Lancing finish him?
Lancing lands strikes to the head.
Freeman Knuckles is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Freeman Knuckles turns into Lancing and is now in his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman Knuckles advances to half guard.
Lancing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lancing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Freeman Knuckles is working away from the top position though.
Freeman Knuckles seems to have recovered his senses.
Freeman Knuckles is pressing down on Lancing's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lancing is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jordan Freeman Knuckles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aaron Lancing's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Lancing.
Freeman Knuckles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lancing circles away quickly and effectively.
Freeman Knuckles scores with a head kick. Lancing tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lancing takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jordan Freeman Knuckles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Freeman Knuckles lands a head kick that stumbles Lancing and the fighters go to the mat.
Lancing tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Freeman Knuckles drops back looking for a leg! Lancing is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lancing manages to kick Freeman Knuckles off! Freeman Knuckles jumps back into Lancing's guard.
Freeman Knuckles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancing is keeping the position for now.
Lancing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freeman Knuckles drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lancing manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Freeman Knuckles has Lancing in his guard.

Freeman Knuckles working for a triangle but Lancing defends it easily.
Lancing trying to control but Freeman Knuckles is working from the bottom.

Freeman Knuckles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Freeman Knuckles looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lancing has picked Freeman Knuckles up and slammed him! Freeman Knuckles can't keep hold of the triangle and Lancing manages to pass to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancing moves into full mount!
Lancing is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lancing wants to control the pace but Freeman Knuckles is squirming around nicely.
Freeman Knuckles regains half guard.

Freeman Knuckles looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lancing pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freeman Knuckles is trying to reverse the position but instead Lancing has taken his back - oops!

Lancing working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Freeman Knuckles is doing well to defend. Lancing seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Freeman Knuckles is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Lancing!