PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freddy White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Governor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by I will go full retard on you!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

White
vs
Governor

168 cm
21
158 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

172 cm
21
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Rivers Edge Nutrition(Disciples of Pain)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy White!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Governor!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a right hand that misses
and Governor counters with a left to the body.
A low kick from White is predictable there
and Governor counters with a body kick.
White stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Governor moves into range and clinches up with White.
White tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
White jumps guard but Governor stands there with White around his waist. White gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Governor.
Governor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Governor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Governor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down White.
White wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Governor's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
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!
White tries to pull guard but Governor holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
Governor lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Governor can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
White tries to pull guard but Governor holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Governor - that landed with a thud.

Governor works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Governor throwing strikes but missing.
Governor wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Governor tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Governor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White seems keen to control Governor's posture.
Governor throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
White has momentary wrist control but Governor slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White looking to control.
Governor preventing the sweep.
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!
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Governor trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Governor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Governor trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Governor landing with the ground and pound.
Governor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Governor throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Governor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Governor wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Governor with a flurry of punches that miss.
White has Governor pulled in close to control his posture.
White keeping moving, preventing Governor from controlling successfully.
White is trying to hold Governor in close to prevent damage but Governor has managed to pass into half guard.
Governor is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
Governor looks to land a strike but White avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
White wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Governor.
White pulls Governor in to control the position.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White pulls Governor in to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Freddy White just wasn't active enough.
White scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Governor. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Governor just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Governor throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Governor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

White throws a front kick aimed at Governor's knee but Governor avoids it well.
Governor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Governor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
White misses with an uppercut
and Governor counters with an inside leg kick.

Governor moves into the clinch.
Governor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Governor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Governor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Governor tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Governor back against the cage.
Governor tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Governor back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

White pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White keeping full guard, as Governor tries to pass.
Governor landing some decent shots from guard.
Governor lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
Governor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White is really struggling to control Governor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Governor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Governor advances position into side control!
White seems a little lost for a moment, as Governor dominates the positioning.
Governor postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jimmy Governor has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Governor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Governor working the head and body with strikes.
White is looking for a sweep.
Governor in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Governor wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
White regains half guard, as Governor was trying to land strikes.
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. Governor connects with a nice short shot to White's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
Governor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Governor prevents White from improving his position.
Governor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Governor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Governor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Governor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Governor wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
White wants to control but Governor is keeping busy.
White is pressing down on Governor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Governor is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Governor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Governor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

White is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Governor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Governor!
Governor stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Governor is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Governor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

White throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
White takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Governor.
Governor moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by White.
Governor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but White is out of range.
Governor misses with a combination
and White counters with an inside leg kick.
Governor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Governor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
White walks into a left hand.
Governor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from White.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Governor throws a head kick that misses.
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Governor defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Governor tries to land a front kick but White steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
White looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Governor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Governor cracks the inside of White's front leg.
White throws an off balance right hand
and Governor counters with a stiff right hand.
White with a poor takedown
and Governor counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Governor lands a slapping body shot.
Governor lands with a cross.
Governor swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White tried to score with a low kick but Governor checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
Governor scores with a jab to the jaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by Governor!
White misses with an uppercut
and Governor counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Governor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Governor closes the distance and clinches.
Governor tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White goes for a takedown attempt but Governor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick misses from Governor.
Governor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Governor, right into the meat.
Governor lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.

Governor moves into the clinch.
Governor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Governor.
Governor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Governor tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Governor misses with a punch to the body.
Governor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Governor lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Governor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Governor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

White is rocked!
Jimmy Governor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Governor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Governor drops White with a naaaaasty hook - White is in real trouble here! Governor dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Governor!
Jimmy Governor is the new featherweight champion!