PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Assuerio Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Ray Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Some Bodies Gonna Get It. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dos Santos
vs
Ray Freeman

196 cm
18
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
274 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

GETSWOLE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Assuerio Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Ray Freeman!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dos Santos pushes Freeman up against the cage in a clinch.

Freeman breaks the clinch.
Freeman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Freeman.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dos Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Freeman working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Freeman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Freeman tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freeman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Dos Santos gets tackled into the cage by Freeman. Freeman maintains the clinch.
Freeman trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Dos Santos's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Freeman breaks from the clinch.
Dos Santos could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dos Santos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Freeman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dos Santos did well to prevent Freeman getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Freeman.
Dos Santos tries to get to full guard but Freeman has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dos Santos is not content to let Freeman control the position.
Freeman working Dos Santos over with strikes.
Freeman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Freeman wants to stand up but Dos Santos manages to regain full guard.
Dos Santos is adopting a defensive guard.
Freeman throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman with a nice head shot there.
Dos Santos managing to control the position.
Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dos Santos wants to control the pace but Freeman is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos looking to ground and pound but Freeman is blocking nicely.
Dos Santos wants to control the pace but Freeman is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Ray Freeman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dos Santos tries to bum rush Freeman with a series of wild strikes but Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dos Santos but Dos Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dos Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Freeman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dos Santos misses with an uppercut
and Freeman counters with a thumping low kick.
A combination from Freeman does no damage.
Dos Santos digs a good body shot into Freeman's ribs.
The fighters circling - Dos Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Santos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freeman tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Freeman blocks a jab.
A big right from Dos Santos misses.
Dos Santos throws a leg kick but Freeman moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos with a hook.
Freeman blocks a leg kick.
Assuerio Dos Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Freeman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Freeman's head back.

It looks like Bobby Ray Freeman has been cut.
Dos Santos dodges the punch combination from Freeman.
Freeman is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos throws a hook but Freeman avoids it easily.
Dos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dos Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Freeman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos throws a right hand that Freeman ducks under and follows up with a left that Freeman also avoids with ease.
Freeman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dos Santos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a body kick that misses.

Dos Santos drops Freeman with a right and a left! Dos Santos comes rushing in but Freeman regains his composure and manages to keep Dos Santos in guard.

Freeman is rocked!

Freeman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Freeman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Freeman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dos Santos is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Dos Santos drops Freeman with a left and a right! Oh, Freeman is hurt - Dos Santos dives into side control looking to finish!
Dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bobby Ray Freeman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dos Santos content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos working away.

That's four 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.

Assuerio Dos Santos has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Freeman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dos Santos pinned against the cage. Dos Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Assuerio Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Ray Freeman.
Jab from Dos Santos.
Freeman is looking to clinch.
Freeman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Freeman slips under a jab from Dos Santos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Freeman slips under a jab from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos scores with the left hand. Freeman knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Assuerio Dos Santos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Ray Freeman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Freeman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Freeman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dos Santos trying to control but Freeman postures up.
Freeman wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping him busy.
Freeman tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dos Santos controls his leg.
Dos Santos is not content to let Freeman control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bobby Ray Freeman.

Dos Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Dos Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dos Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dos Santos working aggressively here.
Dos Santos wants to break free but Freeman has control.

Freeman pulls Dos Santos into guard.
Freeman is pulling down on Dos Santos's head. It's preventing any offense from Dos Santos, at least for the moment.
Freeman is looking to stand up but Dos Santos isn't so interested in that idea.
Freeman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bobby Ray Freeman.
Freeman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dos Santos to score with a decent uppercut.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that Freeman avoids nicely.
Dos Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Freeman is defended easily by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Freeman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That has opened up Bobby Ray Freeman's cut even more.
Freeman slips under a jab.
Dos Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Freemans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Freeman wants to clinch.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination. Freeman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dos Santos wants to clinch up but Freeman keeps it at a distance.
Freeman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Freeman is still on wobbly legs! Can Dos Santos finish him?
Dos Santos wants to clinch up but Freeman keeps it at a distance.
Freeman seems to have recovered his senses.
Dos Santos throws a nice looking combination but Freeman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Freeman ducks right into an uppercut from Dos Santos.
Freeman tries to clinch but Dos Santos is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Freeman moves into range and clinches up with Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
Dos Santos scores with a shot to the side of Freeman's head.
Dos Santos tries to circle away but Freeman has him pinned against the cage.
Freeman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Freeman breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Freeman.
Dos Santos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dos Santos misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman takes one on the button.
Dos Santos lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Freeman can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Dos Santos and Freeman drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Dos Santos.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Assuerio Dos Santos!