PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gonna Spanked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedom has chosen Johnny Freedom as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Spanked
vs
Freedom

187 cm
27
195 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

180 cm
27
194 lbs
17 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gonna Spanked!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spanked tries a head kick but it misses.
Spanked takes a swing at Freedom's ribcage but misses.
Spanked takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Freedom is looking to clinch.
Freedom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That kick from Freedom tenderised Spanked's leg. Spanked is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spanked has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Datsik's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Spanked throws a shot from downtown. Freedom moves away and avoids it.
Spanked scores with a jab.
Spanked works Freedom's body with a nice hook.
Freedom connects with a body shot.

Freedom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Freedom prevents a body shot from Spanked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spanked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedom with a knee to the head.
Spanked tries for a takedown but Freedom manages to get underhooks.
Spanked has had enough of the clinch but Freedom keeps him there for the moment.
Spanked lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spanked tries to score a body lock takedown but Freedom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spanked tries a body shot but Freedom blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Spanked to work.
Spanked blocks a body shot from Freedom.

Spanked escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spanked lands a nice leg kick that just misses Freedom's sensitive parts.
Freedom connects with a looping right hand.
Freedom doesn't manage to clinch there - Spanked circles away.
A leg kick checked by Freedom.
Johnny Freedom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freedom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freedom throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Freedom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spanked blocks a leg kick.
Spanked lands a nice looking kick to the body. Freedom takes a step back to recover.
Freedom throws a right and a left that Spanked avoids nicely.

Spanked closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spanked throwing shots but Freedom is blocking nicely.
Freedom manages to get to full guard.
Freedom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Freedom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spanked working some strikes from top position.
Spanked lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Freedom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanked throws a big elbow that misses.
Spanked missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spanked is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spanked postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Freedom misses with a body shot.
Spanked misses with a kick to the body
and Freedom finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom throws a body punch but Spanked moves out of range.
Spanked throws a wild body kick that Freedom sees coming a mile off.
Spanked checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Freedom is predictable there

and Spanked counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Freedom working for a triangle but Spanked defends it easily.
Spanked postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Freedom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spanked is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spanked looking to sit in guard and control but Freedom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Spanked throws a lazy right hand but Freedom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Freedom.
Spanked throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spanked scoring well with a low kick there.
Spanked throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spanked misses with a kick to the body.
Freedom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spanked ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freedom moves away.
Freedom thumps Spanked with a low kick.
Spanked checks a low kick from Freedom.
Freedom lands a lovely overhand right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spanked checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Freedom is predictable there

and Spanked counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Freedom!
Gonna Spanked overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedom trying to remain calm as Spanked controls from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom tries to bench press Spanked off him but Spanked keeps the position.
Spanked is looking to take a break and control but Freedom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
What's Freedom going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
You can see the frustration on Freedom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Freedom takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanked working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Spanked lands a few punches from side control.
Freedom is trying to control Spanked's posture but Spanked avoids it.
Spanked working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Freedom is trying to improve his position.
Spanked is putting a hurting on Freedom here, landing some big shots from side control.
Freedom is trying to control Spanked's posture but Spanked avoids it.
Freedom avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Spanked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Spanked's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Spanked is looking to take a break and control but Freedom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Spanked politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Spanked prefers to stall for the moment though.
Freedom taking punishment in the form of punches.
Spanked trying to control the action but Freedom is working from the bottom.
Spanked throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanked throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Freedom works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Freedom wants to get back to full guard.
Spanked thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freedom's head.
Freedom is not content to let Spanked control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freedom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spanked.
Freedom has hold of Spanked's hands but Spanked slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gonna Spanked dominated that second round.
That's time! Spanked's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Freedom throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Spanked counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Freedom keeping moving, preventing Spanked from controlling successfully.
Freedom is trying to keep Spanked in close.
Spanked throws a big elbow that misses.
Spanked stands up over Freedom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Freedom wants to sweep here but Spanked controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanked is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Freedom is trying to control the position but Spanked postures up.
Spanked is in close to Freedom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spanked has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Spanked is working Freedom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spanked wants to control from the top but Freedom keeps moving.
Spanked throws an elbow that misses. Freedom uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spanked's guard. Nice move by Freedom!
Freedom trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanked is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanked looking to control.
Freedom is stalling in the full guard.
Spanked wants to hit a switch here but Freedom passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Spanked there!
Freedom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spanked keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanked tries to improve his position but instead Freedom has taken his back!
Freedom gets his hands free as Spanked looks to control.
I really don't envy Spanked right now.
Good control from Freedom.
Freedom trying to control momentarily.
Freedom keeps control of the position as Spanked tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Freedom is controlling the position but Spanked somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.

Spanked actively working from the bottom here.
Freedom seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spanked is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gonna Spanked clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Spanked lands with a good body shot.

Freedom drives through and clinches with Spanked against the cage.
Spanked has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Freedom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Freedom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spanked tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spanked struggles to land a body shot inside as Freedom controls his hands.
Spanked scores with a shoulder strike.
Freedom takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spanked.
Freedom lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Freedom obliges.
Spanked wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spanked swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Freedom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Freedom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freedom lands a shot to the body.
Johnny Freedom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanked working aggressively here.
Freedom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Freedom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spanked backwards.
Spanked lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Spanked fails to land.
Freedom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Spanked.
Spanked doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Freedom prevents the takedown attempt.
Freedom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Freedom landing knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spanked tries to work over Freedom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Freedom is stalling here.
Freedom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Spanked breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spanked goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Freedom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnny Freedom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spanked throws a lazy right hand but Freedom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Freedom connects with the punch.
Spanked scores with a hook to the body. Freedom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Freedom. Beautiful body shot.
Spanked slips under a jab from Freedom.
Freedom throws a leg kick that is checked

and Spanked counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Freedom!
Freedom tries to improve position but can't.
Freedom is not content to let Spanked control the position.
Freedom is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Spanked are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Spanked with the ground and pound but Freedom regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Spanked is trying to control the action in half guard but Freedom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Freedom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Spanked throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Freedom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spanked working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanked wants to take a breather but Freedom is having none of it.
Freedom is looking to improve his position.
Spanked is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spanked is nestled in close to Freedom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spanked is looking to advance position but Freedom won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spanked lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gonna Spanked will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Spanked uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Freedom.
Spanked throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Freedom has closed the distance and engaged Spanked in a clinch.
Spanked lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Spanked.
A nice left hand lands by Spanked.
Spanked stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Freedom fails to land.
Spanked stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Spanked fails to land.
Freedom can't find room to land a body shot as Spanked controls the action.
Freedom misses with an elbow strike.
Spanked swings wildly with an uppercut but Freedom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freedom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom can't find room to land a body shot as Spanked controls the action.
Spanked struggles to land a body shot inside as Freedom controls his hands.
Spanked misses with the head strike.
Freedom crunches a lovely knee into Spanked's ribcage.
Spanked tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Freedom's elbow.
Spanked lands with a short shot to the head.
Spanked has had enough of the clinch but Freedom keeps him there for the moment.
Spanked tries to throw a body punch but Freedom avoids it by throwing Spanked back against the cage.
Spanked throws a head punch that misses.
Freedom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spanked wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spanked tries to throw a body punch but Freedom avoids it by throwing Spanked back against the cage.
Spanked misses with the head strike.
Spanked can't get the takedown.
Freedom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spanked's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanked is trying to pull guard but Freedom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Freedom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Freedom manages to break the clinch.
Freedom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Spanked shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Freedom napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Freedom is trying to control Spanked's posture but Spanked avoids it.
Spanked in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Spanked scoring with punches and elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Freedom is not content to let Spanked control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is trying to get back to half guard.
Gonna Spanked is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spanked throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johnny Freedom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spanked moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Spanked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanked wants to control but Freedom is keeping him busy.
Freedom takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Spanked lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Freedom down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freedom tries to buck Spanked off but Spanked is having none of it.
Spanked trying to control the action but Freedom is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gonna Spanked showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spanked, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gonna Spanked!
Gonna Spanked is the new middleweight champion!
Gonna Spanked thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Johnny Freedom had this to say: 'Well if I had to lose, I am glad it was to you. Keep that belt in the alliance! But better yet keep it shined for me, I want it back!'.