PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fresenius James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedom has chosen Star Spangled Banner as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

James
vs
Freedom

177 cm
33
165 lbs
17 - 11 - 1

175 cm
35
162 lbs
17 - 18 - 3

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Brute

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 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fresenius James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 3, fighting out of New York, Chip Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freedom swings widly with a right hand
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
James blocks a head kick by Freedom.
James scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Chip Freedom has been cut.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Freedom's head.
Freedom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Freedom.
Freedom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Freedom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Freedom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Freedom is out of range.
Freedom works the jab nicely.
Freedom misses with a wild combination.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James swings for the body but Freedom moves out of range.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James scores with a jab to the body.
Freedom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Freedom tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Freedom throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Freedom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James defending well as Freedom loads up on a big left hand.
James throws a nice looking combination but Freedom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Freedom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Freedom walks into a straight right hand from James.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freedom moves away.
Freedom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Freedom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freedom was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Freedom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freedom.
James scores with a nice strike.
Freedom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Freedom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Freedom throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Freedom tries a head kick but it misses.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Freedom moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Freedom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot by James.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedom ducks under a wild hook from James.
Nice shot by Freedom.
James moves out of range as Freedom throws a body kick.
Freedom misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from James misses.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James clobbers Freedom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Freedom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Freedom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Freedom.
Freedom tries a head kick but it misses.
Chip Freedom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James walks into a jab.

James rushes Freedom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
James holding his opponent close, against the cage.
James misses with a body punch.
Freedom looking to slow down the pace here.
Freedom blocks a body shot from James.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Freedom misses with a knee strike.
Freedom taking a breather.
James pushes Freedom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James is trying to force a seperation but Freedom has the dominant position.

James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Freedom misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by James.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Freedom.
Freedom explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Freedom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freedom moves away.
James digs a good body shot into Freedom's ribs.

Freedom rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Freedom trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Freedom into the cage.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Freedom has double underhooks.
Freedom blocks a body shot from James.
Freedom will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning James up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by James as Freedom tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James is trying to break the clinch but Freedom has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fresenius James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chip Freedom's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

James scores with a hook.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
James tries to work over Freedom's front leg with a kick but Freedom checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
Freedom misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot by Freedom.
James digs a good body shot into Freedom's ribs.
Freedom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
James sizes up Freedom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Freedom misses with a hook.
Freedom connects with the punch.
James misses with a hook. Freedom ducked under it nicely.
Freedom throws a series of strikes that have James backpedaling.
Freedom throws a leg kick
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Freedom misses with the combination.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands a nice shot that snaps Freedom's head back.
Freedom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Freedom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Freedom slips a straight right by James.
Freedom throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freedom is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James swings for the body but Freedom moves out of range.
Freedom slips a jab from James.
James lands with a straight right. Freedom didn't see that one coming.
James slips under a jab from Freedom.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Freedom is just out of range.

Freedom moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Freedom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Freedom is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James misses with the head strike.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Freedom blocks a body shot from James.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Freedom backwards.
Freedom is trying to stall.
Freedom is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and James has denied him.
Freedom misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chip Freedom.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Freedom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James swings for the body but Freedom moves out of range.

James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Freedom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Freedom slows down the pace here.
Freedom misses with the head strike.
Freedom is stalling here.

James manages to break the clinch.
Fresenius James is winning the standup battle so far.
Freedom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chip Freedom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
Freedom throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Freedom moves forwards but James connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Freedom lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James blocks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James looks to land a combination. Freedom sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Freedom ducks under a wild hook from James.
Freedom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James throws a jab when Freedom was well out of range.
Freedom tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James throws a body punch but Freedom moves out of range.
Freedom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Freedom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freedom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freedom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Fresenius James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chip Freedom's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Freedom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Freedom walks into a stiff left hand from James.
Freedom tries to clinch up.
James scores with a jab.
Freedom looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Freedom tries to work over James's front leg with a kick but James checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Freedom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Freedom scores with a jab.
Freedom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Freedom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.

James has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Freedom is rocked!
Nice body punch from James.
Freedom trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Freedom into the cage.
The referee calls for Freedom to work.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Freedom controls his hands.
Fresenius James has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by James as Freedom tries to tie him up.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James lands a body shot in the clinch.
Freedom taking a breather.

James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Freedom lands with a slapping head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Freedom.
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James lands a jab to Freedom's midsection.
James takes a swing at Freedom's ribcage but misses.
Freedom thows a body shot but no joy.

Freedom takes the fight into the clinch.
Freedom is looking to control James's arms but James gets an underhook and turns him. Now Freedom has his back to the cage.
Chip Freedom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Freedom's elbow.
James tries to work over Freedom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Freedom trying to stall but James improves his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James digs a right hand into Freedom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Freedom's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Freedom as James tries to tie him up.
Freedom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Freedom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Freedom misses with a knee to the head.
Freedom is pushing James up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Freedom looking to slow down the pace here.
James prevents a body shot from Freedom.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by James as Freedom tries to tie him up.
Freedom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a nice uppercut.

James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freedom lands with a slapping head kick.
Freedom misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
James tests Freedom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
Freedom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Freedom momentarily.
Freedom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freedom looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.

James pushes Freedom up against the cage in a clinch.
Freedom prevents a body shot from James.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Freedom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James tries to throw a body punch but Freedom avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James tries a body shot but Freedom blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for James.

James breaks from the clinch.
James lands the left hand.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Freedom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Freedom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James lands with a hook. Freedom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James lands a nice shot that snaps Freedom's head back.
Freedom is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
James circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Freedom to the canvas! Freedom doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - James keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fresenius James!