PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Numbers Adkins (ranked 7172 p4p, 0 weight class) and Acelino Freitas (ranked 4726 p4p, 385 weight class). Acelino Freitas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Adkins
vs
Freitas

165 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Numbers Adkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Acelino Freitas!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Freitas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Freitas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Freitas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adkins backwards.
Adkins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Freitas after a bit of a struggle.
Freitas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adkins.
Adkins fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Numbers Adkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adkins is trying to pull guard but Freitas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Freitas tries to circle away but Adkins has him pinned against the cage.
Adkins fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adkins is looking for a takedown.
Freitas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Freitas wants to get back to striking at distance but Adkins won't allow it.
Freitas is looking to break free of the clinch but Adkins has double underhooks.
Freitas stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adkins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Freitas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Adkins breaks the clinch.
Adkins avoids a punch combination nicely.

Freitas gets tackled into the cage by Adkins. Adkins maintains the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Freitas has had enough of the clinch but Adkins keeps him there for the moment.
Freitas wants to break free but Adkins has control.
Adkins looking for a takedown.
Freitas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adkins up against the cage.
Adkins keeps control of Freitas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adkins prevents Freitas from breaking the clinch.
Freitas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Freitas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Adkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Freitas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Adkins has Freitas pressed against the cage, preventing Freitas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adkins tries to pull guard but Freitas won't allow it.
Adkins tries to pull guard but Freitas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adkins jumps guard but Freitas stands there with Adkins around his waist. Adkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Freitas effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adkins tries to pull guard but Freitas holds him up against the cage and eventually Adkins drops back down to his feet.
Adkins keeps control of Freitas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Freitas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adkins has Freitas pressed against the cage, preventing Freitas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adkins has Freitas pressed against the cage, preventing Freitas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Freitas has had enough of the clinch but Adkins keeps him there for the moment.
Adkins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Freitas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Adkins prevents Freitas from breaking the clinch.

Freitas breaks the clinch.
Freitas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Adkins backs up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Freitas defends it nicely.
Adkins is breathing heavily.
Freitas works Adkins's body with a nice hook.

Freitas clinches up against the cage.
Adkins is trying to pull guard but Freitas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adkins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Freitas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Freitas.
Freitas lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Acelino Freitas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Freitas throws a combination. Adkins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Adkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Freitas misses.
Freitas looks to land a combination. Adkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Freitas has managed to clinch.
Adkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Freitas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Numbers Adkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freitas is trying to force a seperation but Adkins has the dominant position.
Freitas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Freitas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Freitas tries to break free but Adkins pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freitas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Freitas circles away.

Freitas has Adkins up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Freitas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Freitas smiles and moves away.
Freitas stuffs the takedown attempt from Adkins. Adkins gets slowly back to his feet.

Freitas clinches with his opponent.
Freitas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adkins jumps guard but Freitas stands there with Adkins around his waist. Adkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Adkins letting Freitas take a breather here.
The crowd are getting on Freitas's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Adkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Freitas - that landed with a thud.
Adkins letting Freitas take a breather here.
Adkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Freitas pushes Adkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Freitas lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freitas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Freitas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adkins has him pressed against the cage.
Acelino Freitas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Freitas is struggling to control the position.
Adkins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Freitas walks away with a smile on his face. Adkins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Freitas drives through and clinches with Adkins against the cage.
Freitas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adkinss head.
Adkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Freitas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adkins jumps guard but Freitas stands there with Adkins around his waist. Adkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Freitas to work.
Freitas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Adkins is trying to pull guard but Freitas has him pressed against the cage.
Adkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Freitas smiles and moves away.

Freitas moves into range and clinches up with Adkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Acelino Freitas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Freitas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Adkins closes the distance and pushes Freitas back into the cage.
Freitas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Adkins manages to pull guard.
Adkins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Adkins wants to hit a switch here but Freitas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Adkins there!
Adkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Adkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freitas manages to capitalize on a mistake by Adkins to take his back!
What can Adkins do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freitas controlling well, preventing Adkins from escaping the position.

Freitas has Adkins's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Adkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Freitas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adkins misses with a head kick.

Freitas pushes Adkins up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Freitas as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adkins prevents Freitas from breaking the clinch.
Adkins is trying to pull guard but Freitas has him pressed against the cage.
Adkins prevents Freitas from breaking the clinch.

Freitas breaks the clinch.

Freitas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adkins, pushing him back against the cage.

Freitas manages to break the clinch.
Freitas lands a two punch combo.
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!
Freitas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Freitas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Freitas closes the distance and pushes Adkins back into the cage.
Freitas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Freitas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Freitas tries to circle away but Adkins has him pinned against the cage.
Freitas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Freitas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Freitas as the two fighters clinch.

Adkins manages to break the clinch.
Freitas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Adkins forces Freitas back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Freitas.
Freitas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Freitas smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Numbers Adkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freitas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Freitas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Adkins backs up against the cage.
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!
Freitas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Freitas throws a one two combo.
Numbers Adkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Acelino Freitas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Adkins is rocked!
Freitas connects with a body shot that sends Adkins's belly button to the back.
Oh Adkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adkins throws a head kick that misses
and Freitas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Acelino Freitas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Freitas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Acelino Freitas!