PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fou Freedomfighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Zamen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Freedomfighter
vs
Zamen

220 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fou Freedomfighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Zamen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freedomfighter shoots in for a takedown but Zamen shows good takedown defense.
Freedomfighter misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body kick from Zamen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Freedomfighter.
Freedomfighter is breathing heavily.
Freedomfighter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fou Freedomfighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Zamen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Zamen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Zamen seems to be working for a kimura but Freedomfighter defends the submission attempt.
Freedomfighter is trying to get back to full guard.
Freedomfighter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Freedomfighter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Freedomfighter has a closed guard, preventing Zamen from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freedomfighter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Freedomfighter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Freedomfighter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zamen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Freedomfighter's guard.
Freedomfighter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zamen manages to get himself to full guard.
Freedomfighter tries to free his leg and advance position but Zamen is retaining full guard.
Freedomfighter looking to sit in guard and control but Zamen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zamen trying to control but Freedomfighter is working from the bottom.
Zamen wanted to stand there but Freedomfighter had control of the position.
Zamen stopping the sweep attempt from Freedomfighter.

That's two 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.
Freedomfighter keeping moving, preventing Zamen from controlling successfully.

Freedomfighter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zamen passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Zamen seems content to control.
Zamen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zamen tries to stand and escape but Freedomfighter is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freedomfighter moves into full guard.
Freedomfighter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Freedomfighter keeping full guard, as Zamen tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zamen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Freedomfighter working for a triangle but Zamen defends it easily.

Zamen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Freedomfighter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zamen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Zamen stands up from Freedomfighter's guard - Zamen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zamen wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamen doesn't manage to clinch there - Freedomfighter circles away.
Freedomfighter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Zamen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zamen passes Freedomfighter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zamen is thwarting Freedomfighter's attempts to control the position.
Zamen trying to control from half guard but Freedomfighter is working away.
Freedomfighter is trying to stand back up but Zamen is controlling him
Freedomfighter is not content to let Zamen control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zamen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zamen wants to take a breather but Freedomfighter is having none of it.
Zamen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Zamen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Zamen avoids a kick to the body.
Freedomfighter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zamen counters with a two punch combo.
Zamen moves in looking to clinch but Freedomfighter pushes him off.
Freedomfighter misses with a takedown attempt

and Zamen counters with a single leg into guard. Freedomfighter didn't expect that.
Zamen advances position into side control!

Zamen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Freedomfighter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zamen wants to control but Freedomfighter is keeping him busy.
Freedomfighter tries to buck Zamen off but Zamen is having none of it.
Zamen trying to control the position but Freedomfighter is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zamen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Freedomfighter kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Freedomfighter is trying to control Zamen's posture but Zamen avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamen trying to control the action but Freedomfighter is working from the bottom.
Freedomfighter is trying to work for a sweep but Zamen has mounted him!
Zamen trying to control but Freedomfighter is having none of it.
Freedomfighter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Freedomfighter tries to hold on but Zamen postures up.
Freedomfighter tries to reverse the position but Zamen maintains control.
Freedomfighter wants to control but Zamen is having none of it.
Freedomfighter is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zamen wants to control the pace but Freedomfighter is squirming around nicely.
Freedomfighter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Freedomfighter is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamen looking to control but Freedomfighter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zamen with the ground and pound from mount.
Freedomfighter working to try and regain half guard.
Freedomfighter tries to hold on but Zamen pushes him away.
Freedomfighter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Freedomfighter is trying to get back to full guard.

Freedomfighter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Freedomfighter wants to get back to full guard.
Freedomfighter is pressing down on Zamen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Freedomfighter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Freedomfighter wants to sweep here but Zamen controlling him for the moment.
Freedomfighter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Freedomfighter wants to stand but Zamen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Freedomfighter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zamen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Freedomfighter goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Zamen turns into him and now he's in Freedomfighter's guard.
Zamen trying to control but Freedomfighter is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Zamen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Freedomfighter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zamen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Freedomfighter really felt that one!
Freedomfighter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Zamen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zamen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Freedomfighter.

Freedomfighter looking for subs from the bottom but Zamen mounts him!
Freedomfighter can't escape the position.
Zamen lands a big shot there that rocks Freedomfighter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Freedomfighter is trying desperately to improve position.
Zamen throwing strikes here but Freedomfighter is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jason Zamen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zamen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Freedomfighter is looking to escape.
Zamen content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedomfighter working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zamen looking to control but Freedomfighter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Freedomfighter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zamen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zamen avoids the attempt from Freedomfighter to control.
Freedomfighter gets back to half guard.
Zamen is keen to just control but Freedomfighter is a slippery customer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zamen connects with a nice short shot to Freedomfighter's temple.
Zamen is tying to control. Freedomfighter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Freedomfighter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Freedomfighter is looking to control Zamen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Freedomfighter avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedomfighter gets full guard.

Freedomfighter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Freedomfighter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zamen stands and throws Freedomfighter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Freedomfighter is looking for a sweep.
Freedomfighter is trying to control Zamen's posture but Zamen avoids it.
Freedomfighter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zamen working away.
Freedomfighter looks to move to half guard but instead Zamen has passed into mount! Damn!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedomfighter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Freedomfighter is trying to get back to full guard.
Freedomfighter manages to get to full guard.

Freedomfighter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zamen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zamen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Freedomfighter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Freedomfighter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Freedomfighter looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Freedomfighter prevents Zamen from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Freedomfighter goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Zamen turns into him and now he's in Freedomfighter's guard.
Zamen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zamen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Freedomfighter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zamen is one step ahead there.
Zamen controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Zamen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Zamen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zamen 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Zamen!