PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Freak Show (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and strawberry lollipop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Freak Show has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Freak Show
vs
lollipop

200 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Experienced

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Freak Show!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, strawberry lollipop!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lollipop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Freak Show.
lollipop looks to throw the jab but Freak Show is out of range.
lollipop tries to clinch but Freak Show moves out of range.
Freak Show fails to land the takedown.

Freak Show fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with lollipop, pushing him back against the cage.
Freak Show drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Freak Show. That's going to take a lot out of him.
lollipop can't find room to land a body shot as Freak Show controls the action.

Freak Show's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
lollipop should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Freak Show closes this distance looking for a takedown but lollipop circles away.
lollipop misses with an uppercut.
Freak Show staying out of range there.

lollipop rushes Freak Show and presses him up against the cage.
Freak Show blocks an uppercut.
Freak Show can't get the takedown.
Freak Show blocks a body shot from lollipop.
Good body shot from lollipop.
Freak Show blocking some punches.
lollipop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Freak Show tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from lollipop.
Freak Show scores with a nice hook to the head.
lollipop can't find room to land a body shot as Freak Show controls the action.
Freak Show drops down looking for an ankle pick but lollipop pulls his leg out and moves away.
A swing and a miss from lollipop.
lollipop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freak Show.
lollipop darts in trying to clinch
and Freak Show counters with a flying knee. Nice.
lollipop throws a jab but it's blocked by Freak Show.
Freak Show fails with a takedown attempt.
lollipop scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Max Freak Show has been cut.
Freak Show is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
lollipop misses with a hook. Freak Show ducked under it nicely.
Freak Show uses good head movement to avoid the hook from lollipop.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by lollipop.
strawberry lollipop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
lollipop throws a hook but Freak Show blocks it.
lollipop throws a jab but it's blocked by Freak Show.
lollipop wants to clinch
and Freak Show counters with a big head kick but lollipop shrugs it off.
lollipop is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A slow jab from lollipop misses its intended target.
lollipop throws a hook but Freak Show blocks it.
lollipop throws a jab when Freak Show was well out of range.
Freak Show uses good head movement to avoid the hook from lollipop.
lollipop missing with a left hand there. Freak Show was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
lollipop closes the distance looking to clinch

and Freak Show counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Freak Show throws a strike but lollipop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
lollipop throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

lollipop gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

lollipop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Freak Show wants to break free but lollipop has control.
Freak Show taking a breather.
lollipop has a couple of punches blocked by Freak Show.
Freak Show is trying to work for a single leg takedown but lollipop pulls him back up using the underhooks.
lollipop tries a body shot but Freak Show blocks it.
A short body shot lands from lollipop as the two fighters clinch.
Freak Show prevents a body shot from lollipop.
Freak Show taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Freak Show is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. lollipop can't fight it off and eventually Freak Show manages to take the fight to the floor. lollipop looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

lollipop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freak Show stands up over lollipop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Freak Show stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. lollipop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freak Show trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but lollipop manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Freak Show is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
lollipop throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but strawberry lollipop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Freak Show'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.

lollipop throws a hook but Freak Show avoids it easily.

Freak Show gets a takedown into half guard.
Freak Show will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Freak Show trying to control from half guard but lollipop is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freak Show scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Freak Show moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from lollipop.
lollipop is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Freak Show knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for lollipop on the ground.
Freak Show wants to take a breather but lollipop manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Freak Show.

lollipop pushes Freak Show off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freak Show fails with a takedown attempt.
lollipop clinches but Freak Show breaks the clinch

and Freak Show counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Freak Show seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
lollipop wants to get back to full guard.
lollipop is breathing heavily.
Freak Show trying to control the action but lollipop is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freak Show is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
lollipop keeping moving, preventing Freak Show from controlling successfully.
Freak Show landing with the ground and pound.
Freak Show throws and elbow that misses. lollipop uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Freak Show's guard. Nice move by lollipop!

Freak Show is working an open guard so lollipop takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Max Freak Show is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freak Show moves away from the strike by lollipop.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
lollipop closes the distance but Freak Show moves to the side

and Freak Show decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in lollipop's guard.
Freak Show is looking to work some ground and pound but lollipop has wrist control.
Freak Show has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
lollipop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freak Show.

lollipop looking for a guillotine here but Freak Show defends easily.
Freak Show postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Freak Show trying to control but lollipop is working from the bottom.
Freak Show is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freak Show scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Freak Show connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freak Show tries to free his leg and advance position but lollipop is retaining full guard.
Freak Show looking to sit in guard and control but lollipop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Freak Show looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Freak Show dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Freak Show's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

lollipop cracks Freak Show with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
lollipop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Freak Show shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with lollipop but lollipop pushes him off and we're back to square one.
lollipop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Freak Show wants to clinch.
Freak Show circles away from the clinch attempt

and Freak Show counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Freak Show missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

lollipop looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Freak Show is trying to control. lollipop wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
lollipop wants to get back to his feet.
Freak Show working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
lollipop pushes Freak Show off looking to stand but Freak Show dives back in and keeps control.
lollipop has hold of Freak Show's hands but Freak Show slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Freak Show lands a nice short elbow.
Freak Show 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.
Freak Show trying to pass the guard but lollipop defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

lollipop looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Freak Show is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Freak Show scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Freak Show slips a nice elbow through lollipop's hands, connecting with lollipop's forehead.
lollipop is not content to let Freak Show control the position.
lollipop on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
lollipop taking some punishment here, with Freak Show in his half guard.
Freak Show wants to control but lollipop is keeping him busy.
Freak Show lands with a punch from half guard.
Freak Show wants to take a breather but lollipop is having none of it.
Freak Show stops lollipop from getting back to his feet.
Freak Show landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Freak Show tries to pass to full mount but lollipop defends it.
lollipop punching from the bottom.
Freak Show is taking a breather. lollipop says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Freak Show is looking to take a break and control but lollipop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Max Freak Show overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
lollipop looks like he's trying to stand up.
Freak Show trying to pass the guard but lollipop defending well.
Freak Show winds up and cracks lollipop with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Freak Show working lollipop over with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freak Show seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Freak Show takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Freak Show showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Freak Show 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Freak Show!