PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Bastich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastich comes to the cage accompanied by Watcher. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Gordon Freeman enters the cage!

Bastich
vs
Freeman

190 cm
24
222 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
24
205 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

MFS´s Natural Nutrition and Laundry service

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Big Bastich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Freeman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bastich sprawls well initially but Freeman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Freeman prevents Bastich from standing back up.

Freeman seems to be looking for submissions.
Freeman trying to pass the guard but Bastich defending well.

Freeman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bastich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Freeman.

Freeman is looking for submissions but instead, Bastich has regained full guard.
Bastich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bastich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bastich is looking to stand up but Freeman isn't so interested in that idea.

Freeman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bastich looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bastich looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bastich!
Bastich creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Freeman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bastich scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Freeman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Freeman looks gassed!
Bastich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bastich trying to mount his opponent but Freeman defends it.
Bastich is keen to just control but Freeman is a slippery customer.
Bastich is nestled in close to Freeman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Freeman actively working from the bottom here.
Bastich drops an elbow to the side of Freeman's head.

Freeman looking for submissions off his back.

Bastich stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastich throws a shot to the body.

Bastich has taken the fight to the clinch.

Bastich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Freeman shoots for a double leg takedown but Bastich sprawls well. He's pushed Freeman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bastich digs a good body shot into Freeman's ribs.
Bastich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Freeman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Gordon Freeman has been cut.
Bastich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastich scores with a head kick.
Bastich throws a head kick that half lands.
Bastich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Freeman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bastich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Freeman.

Bastich rushes Freeman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bastich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bastich.
Bastich pushes Freeman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bastich scores with a shoulder strike.

Bastich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bastich throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Freeman backs up against the cage.
Bastich with a jab.

Bastich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bastich lands with a right to the head.
Freeman has Bastich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bastich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Bastich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freeman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bastich is fending him off so far but Freeman persists. Nope, Bastich circles away and we're back to standing.
Big Bastich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Freeman.
Freeman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bastich swivels and escapes.
A punch lands to the side of Freeman 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Bastich darts in and clinches Freeman up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Bastich.
Freeman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bastich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Freeman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Bastich breaks the clinch.
Gordon Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bastich digs a good hook to Freeman's body.

Bastich clinches up against the cage.
Bastich lands a body punch.

Bastich breaks the clinch.
Bastich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Bastich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Freeman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Freeman fails with a takedown attempt.
Freeman shoots for a takedown but Bastich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Bastich gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bastich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bastich throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Big Bastich is winning the standup battle so far.
Freeman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bastich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freeman somewhat.
Big Bastich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Freeman.

Bastich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bastich is leaning against Freeman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Freeman looking for a takedown.
Freeman is trying to break free.

Bastich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bastich.

Bastich closes the distance and clinches.
Bastich is leaning against Freeman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bastich just leaning against Freeman, taking a breather.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Bastich.
Bastich lands an uppercut.

Bastich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bastich leaves Freeman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bastich scores with a nice body kick.
Bastich stalks Freeman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Freeman's face. Freeman staggers backwards, shaken.
Freeman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bastich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freeman somewhat.

Bastich has managed to clinch.

Bastich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bastich cracks Freeman with an open hand slap.
Bastich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
Bastich scores with a hook to the body. Freeman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Freeman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Big Bastich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freeman dives in and grabs Bastich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bastich pushes down on Freeman's head and hops out.

Bastich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bastich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
A short left from Bastich.
Freeman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bastich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Freeman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bastich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freeman somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bastich moves into the clinch.
Freeman tries for a takedown. No joy.

Bastich breaks from the clinch.
Freeman tries for a takedown but Bastich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Bastich drives through and clinches with Freeman against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastich stops a takedown attempt from Freeman.

Bastich breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Bastich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bastich.
Bastich scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Bastich.
Bastich lands a head kick. Freeman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Freeman shoots in and drives through. Bastich sprawls well.
Freeman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bastich scores with a nice strike.
Bastich stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Freeman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Freeman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Freeman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bastich is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Freeman goes for an armbar but Bastich turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bastich.

Bastich stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bastich displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but Bastich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Freeman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bastich.
Bastich throws a nice head kick!
Bastich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Freeman doesn't seem bothered though.

Bastich moves into range and clinches up with Freeman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bastich breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Freeman is defended easily by Bastich.
Bastich throws a head kick that Freeman semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Bastich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Freeman'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Freeman shoots in for a double leg but Bastich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Freeman looks for a takedown but Bastich sprawls well.

Bastich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bastich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bastich controlling the action here for a moment.
A body shot lands from Bastich.

Bastich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Freeman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bastich.
Bastich throws a series of strikes that have Freeman backpedaling.
Bastich connects with a looping right hand.

Bastich rushes Freeman and presses him up against the cage.

Bastich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Freeman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bastich avoids it really well and circles away.
Big Bastich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Freeman.
Freeman tries for a takedown but Bastich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bastich feints and then cracks Freeman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Freeman down.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but Bastich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Freeman's head.
Bastich lands a head kick. Freeman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Big Bastich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastich plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bastich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bastich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bastich lands with a nice body punch.
Freeman shoots in but Bastich avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Bastich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Bastich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bastich.
Freeman takes one on the button.
Freeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bastich's waist but Bastich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freeman off to one side.
Freeman has a takedown stuffed.
Bastich goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Freeman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bastich swivels and escapes.
Bastich lands a head kick!
Bastich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bastich slaps away a takedown attempt from Freeman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Freeman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bastich defends it nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Bastich finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Bastich clinches up against the cage.
Bastich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bastich lands with a left to the head.

Bastich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bastich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Bastich clinches up against the cage.
Bastich scores with a shoulder strike.

Bastich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Bastich as Freeman shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bastich tries to avoid it but Freeman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bastich to the ground. Bastich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bastich lands with a slapping head kick.

Freeman feints and as Bastich raises his hands in defense, Freeman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Freeman has gone for a leg lock! Bastich slips out almost immediately though and dives into Freeman's guard.

Freeman looking for a guillotine here but Bastich defends easily.
Freeman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bastich manages to get himself to full guard.

Bastich is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Freeman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gordon Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastich is working Freeman over against the cage.

Bastich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Bastich instigates a clinch.

Bastich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt.
Bastich scores with a body shot.
Bastich scores with a nice right hand.

Bastich moves into range and clinches up with Freeman.

Freeman manages to break the clinch.

Bastich clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bastich breaks the clinch.
Bastich lands with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bastich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Freeman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bastich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Big Bastich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bastich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Freeman throws a combination that misses
and Bastich counters with a nice kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Big Bastich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bastich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Bastich!