PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chubby Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon Freeman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Freeman
vs
Johnson

190 cm
21
220 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

200 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gordon Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chubby Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Freeman but Freeman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Freeman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gordon Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chubby Johnson.
Johnson dives in and grabs Freeman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Freeman pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Gordon Freeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Freeman swivels and escapes.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Freeman pushes him off.
Freeman clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Freeman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Freeman counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Freeman. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Freeman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Freeman stalling against the cage.
Freeman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Freeman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Good body shot from Johnson.

Freeman breaks the clinch.
Freeman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Freeman sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Oooh a lovely combination from Freeman sends Johnson down but not out. Freeman dives into side control looking to finish.

Johnson is rocked!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Freeman decides to stand back up. Freeman steps back and let's Johnson get back to his feet.
Freeman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Freeman as Johnson shoots in.

Freeman clinches.
Freeman lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Freeman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No joy there for Freeman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Freeman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Freeman circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Freeman sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Freeman which made him look bad.
Gordon Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chubby Johnson.
Freeman's corner calls for a 1-2. Freeman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Freeman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chubby Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Freeman shows good takedown defense.
Freeman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Freeman wants it to stay on the feet.
Gordon Freeman is winning the standup battle so far.
Freeman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.

Freeman moves into the clinch.
Come on Freeman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Freeman for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Freeman scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Freeman taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Freeman tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gordon Freeman.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Freeman misses with a hook.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Freeman's head.
Freeman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice takedown defense from Freeman. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Gordon Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Freeman as he jumps to the side.

Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson is trying to ground and pound but Freeman uses the momentary lack of control by Johnson to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Freeman kicks off Johnson and gets to his feet.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freeman swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Freeman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Freeman tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gordon Freeman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Freeman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Freeman defends it nicely.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Freeman which made him look bad.
Gordon Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chubby Johnson.
Freeman stuffs the takedown.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman scores with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Freeman. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Freeman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Freeman finish him?
Freeman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman connects with a nice cross there... Johnson is looking wobbly and Freeman recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Johnson to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Freeman jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gordon Freeman!