PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedom comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Freedom. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Freedom
vs
Walker

180 cm
36
193 lbs
34 - 10 - 1

185 cm
35
205 lbs
25 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Lion Fightwear
Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof

Lion Fightwear
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johnny Freedom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Walker!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freedom misses the shot to the body.
Freedom walks forward, straight into a front kick from Walker.
Walker throws a wild body kick that Freedom sees coming a mile off.
Freedom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Walker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Freedom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walker, pushing him back against the cage.
Freedom can't find room to land a body shot as Walker controls the action.
Walker tries to circle away but Freedom has him pinned against the cage.
Freedom prevents a body shot from Walker.
Walker controlling the action here for a moment.
Freedom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Freedom.
Walker has had enough of the clinch but Freedom keeps him there for the moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Freedom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Walker's brow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Freedom lands a good knee to the midsection. Walker won't want to take too many of those.
Walker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Freedom's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker wants to get back to striking at distance but Freedom won't allow it.

Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walker blocks the body kick.
Walker counters with a body kick.
Freedom tries to clinch up.
Freedom tries to land a leg kick but Walker saw it coming and moves away.
Walker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Freedom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Walker has time to react.

Freedom moves into the clinch successfully.
Walker is looking to break free of the clinch but Freedom has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Freedom misses with some punches.
Walker presses Freedom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Freedom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Walker trying to stall but Freedom improves his position.
Freedom takes a shot to the head.
Walker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Freedom backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walker moves out of range of the body kick from Freedom.
Walker thows a body kick. Freedom tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Freedom walks into a stiff left hand from Walker.
Freedom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Freedom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freedom.
Freedom is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Walker.
Walker tries to clinch there but Freedom circles away.
Walker moves out of range as Freedom throws a body kick.
Walker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Freedom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Walker misses with a body kick.
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom moves out of range as Walker strikes.
Freedom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Walker throws the kick towards the body but Freedom avoids it.
Freedom connects with a body shot that sends Walker's belly button to the back.
A slapping body kick lands there for Walker.
Freedom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Freedom lands with a nice body kick.
Walker misses with a kick to the body.
Freedom scores with a shot to the body.
Freedom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walker. Walker obviously looking to wear him down.
Freedom tests Walker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Freedom takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Freedom thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Walker if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Walker - that will leave a mark!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Freedom dodges the punch combination from Walker.
Walker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Walker connects with a jab.
Freedom tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker throws a body kick that misses.
Freedom is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Walker.
Freedom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Freedom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Walker momentarily.
Walker swings for the body but Freedom moves out of range.
Walker is looking to land body kicks.
Freedom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Walker's head.
Freedom takes a kick to the side of the head.
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 Johnny Freedom will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Freedom tests Walker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Freedom makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Walker really felt that one!
Johnny Freedom is winning the standup battle so far.
Walker throws a low kick, looking for Freedom's leg but Freedom calmly moves out of range.
Freedom is looking to wear down Walker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Freedom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Freedom moves away from the strike by Walker.
Freedom lands a nice shot that snaps Walker's head back.
Walker scores with a jab.
Freedom lands a leg kick that knocks Walker off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Freedom.
Freedom misses with a body shot.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Freedom looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Freedom misses with a kick to the body
and Walker counters with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Walker on the side of the head.
Walker avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Walker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Freedom doesn't seem phased though.
Walker misses with a low kick.
Freedom thuds his right hand into Walker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Walker motions for Freedom to come forward. Walker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walker throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Freedom.
A head kick misses from Walker.
Freedom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab.
Walker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Freedom is looking to chop away at Walker's legs.
Walker connects with the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Walker misses.
As Walker tries to get set, Freedom tries to push him back and clinch up but Walker manages to avoid the attempt.
Walker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freedom takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Freedom throws a front kick aimed at Walker's knee but Walker avoids it well.

Freedom lands a big head kick that sends Walker tumbling to the mat! Freedom takes a step backwards and waves Walker back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Walker is rocked!

It looks like Shane Walker has been cut.
Walker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Freedom finish him?
Freedom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Walker seems to have recovered his senses.
Walker gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Freedom counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Freedom.
Freedom can't find room to land a body shot as Walker controls the action.
Walker is trying to stall.
Walker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Walker pushes Freedom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Walker breaks from the clinch.
Freedom scores with the left hand. Walker knows he should have avoided that one.
Freedom will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom connects with a body shot.
Walker tries to clinch up.
Crunch! Walker slams his shin into Freedom's torso.
Walker slips a straight right by Freedom.
Freedom steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Walker. That one must have hurt.
Freedom cracks a nice hook into Walker's ribs.
Freedom misses with a body shot.
Freedom throws a leg kick but Walker moved away.
Walker takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Walker misses.
Freedom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Walker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Walker dips to his left and cracks Freedom with an uppercut!
Freedom blocks a jab.
Freedom seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freedom keeps the fight on the outside.
Freedom tries to counter by clinching up but Walker breaks away and moves out of range.
Walker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Walker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Freedom misses with a body kick.
Walker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Walker tried to score with a low kick but Freedom checks it.
Walker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Walker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Freedom throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Walker.
Walker connects with a single shot there.
Walker clobbers Freedom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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 Johnny Freedom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Walker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Walker blocks a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Freedom!
Nice straight punches there by Freedom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Freedom.
Walker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Freedom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A low kick from Freedom is predictable there
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Freedom steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Walker. That one must have hurt.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freedom.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Freedom tries to counter by clinching up but Walker breaks away and moves out of range.
Walker throws a sloppy body shot
and Freedom counters with a nice uppercut.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freedom takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Walker throws a jab when Freedom was well out of range.
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
Walker scores with a leg kick.
Walker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Walker thows a body kick. Freedom tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Walker lands a nice looking body kick.
Walker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Freedom takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Walker.
Freedom checks a low kick from Walker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freedom scores with a body shot.
Walker looks for the body kick but Freedom saw that one coming.
Freedom tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Walker manages to circle out of the way.
Walker scores with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Walker.
Walker scores with a nice right hand.
Freedom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Walker.
Freedom motions for Walker to come forward. Freedom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Freedom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Walker is out of range.
Freedom throws a looping overhand right but Walker ducks down to avoid it.
Freedom blocks a leg kick.
Freedom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Freedom misses
and Freedom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker jabs at Freedom's body.
Freedom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Freedom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Walker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Freedom throws a hook but Walker blocks it.
Freedom tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Walker.

Freedom pushes Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
Walker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Freedom.
Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Freedom is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Freedom scores with a knee to the head.

Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Freedom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freedom misses with a hook
and Walker counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
Freedom misses with a low kick.
Walker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Walker misses with a series of wild punches.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Walker really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Walker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Walker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circle momentarily. Walker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Freedom drives through and clinches with Walker against the cage.
Freedom landing knees to the body.
Freedom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Freedom works on Walker's body with a couple of short punches.
Freedom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Freedom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Freedom landing knees to the body.
Johnny Freedom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Freedom lands a nice knee to the body.
Freedom lands an uppercut.
Walker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Freedom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Freedom stalling against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freedom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker avoiding damage as Freedom throws knees to the body.
Walker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Freedom tries a knee to the head but Walker blocks it.
Freedom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freedom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Freedom misses with a right hand
and Walker counters with a thumping low kick.
Walker throws a body kick that misses.
Walker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Walker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Freedom.
Freedom with a nice cross.
Freedom tries to work over Walker's front leg with a kick but Walker checks it.
Walker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a body punch but Freedom moves out of range.
Walker throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freedom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Freedom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker blocks a head kick by Freedom.
Freedom misses with a kick to the body.
Walker digs a good hook to Freedom's body.
Freedom throws a nice looking combination but Walker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walker connects with a jab.
Walker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Freedom. Freedom obviously looking to wear him down.
Walker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Freedom doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Walker.
Freedom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Freedom throws a body kick that misses.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freedom.
Freedom throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Freedom misses with a leg kick
and Walker counters with an inside leg kick.
Freedom tries a low kick but Walker avoids it.
Freedom throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Freedom throws a lazy uppercut
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Walker.
Walker throws a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Walker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Freedom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freedom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Walker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Walker checks a leg kick.
Walker throws a body kick that misses.
Walker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Walker throws a body punch but Freedom moves out of range.
Walker throws a body punch but Freedom moves out of range.
Freedom cracks the inside of Walker's front leg.
Walker throws a head kick but Freedom moves out of range.
Walker lands a slapping body shot.
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 Johnny Freedom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Walker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Walker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Walker with a nice cross.
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Freedom tries to counter by clinching up but Walker breaks away and moves out of range.
Walker scores with a push kick.
Walker scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Walker checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Freedom.
A low kick from Walker is predictable there

and Freedom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Freedom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Freedom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Freedom stalling in the clinch.
Walker leaning against his opponent.
Walker lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Freedom.
Walker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Freedom has a couple of punches blocked by Walker.
A right handed body shot lands from Walker.
The referee is keeping an eye on Freedom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker thumps Freedom with a low kick.
Freedom connects with a solid leg kick.
Freedom throws a low kick but Walker avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Walker.
Freedom throws out a loose jab but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walker! But no joy.
Freedom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Freedom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Walker throws out a counter right but Freedom avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Walker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Freedom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Freedom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Walker, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Freedom is out of range and Walker settles back down.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freedom.
It appears Freedom was looking to counter with a kick there.
Freedom stuns Walker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Walker is looking to land body kicks.
Freedom misses with a hook
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Walker.
Walker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Freedom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom lands with a hook. Walker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Walker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danga de danga de dang - Freedom scores with a four punch combination!
Freedom lands a slapping body shot.
Freedom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Freedom scores with a kick to the midsection.
Walker misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Freedom.
Walker scores with a nice body kick.
Walker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Freedom tried to counter with a leg kick but Walker avoided it.
Freedom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Johnny Freedom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Walker 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 Freedom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Freedom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freedom connects with a crisp jab.
Freedom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Walker.
Walker moves out of range of the body kick.
Walker moves out of range as Freedom strikes.
Freedom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Walker.
A chopping leg kick lands by Walker.
Walker lands a jab to Freedom's midsection.
Shane Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bone on bone clash there as Walker blocks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shane Walker.
I think Freedom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Freedom!
Johnny Freedom retains his super heavyweight title!
Johnny Freedom took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Lion Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.