PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hickock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hickock might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Turn me on Mr Deadman. Freeman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Real American. 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.

Hickock
vs
Freeman

182 cm
23
193 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

178 cm
23
195 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Hickock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Freeman!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hickock leaves Freeman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Hickock misses its intended target.
Hickock explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hickock lands a right hook to the body.
Freeman shoots in looking for a takedown. Hickock tries to sprawl out of it but Freeman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hickock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hickock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hickock thows a leg kick but Freeman checks it
and Freeman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hickock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Richard Hickock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Freeman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hickock counters with an outside leg kick.
Hickock throws the left hand but Freeman avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Freeman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Hickock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Freeman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hickock scores with a leg kick.
Freeman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freeman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hickock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hickock as he avoids it easily.
Freeman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Freeman shoots for a double leg takedown but Hickock sprawls well. He's pushed Freeman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hickock connects with a jab.
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!
Freeman scores with a jab to the head.
Freeman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hickock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Freeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hickock's waist but Hickock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freeman off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Freeman checks a low kick from Hickock.
Hickock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hickock wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Freeman.
Hickock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Freeman with that takedown attempt.
Freeman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman fails with the takedown
and Hickock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Freeman's knee momentarily.
Freeman tries for a takedown but Hickock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Freeman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hickock is fending him off so far but Freeman persists. Nope, Hickock circles away and we're back to standing.
Freeman throws an off balance right hand
and Hickock counters with a low kick, right behind Freeman 's knee.

Freeman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hickock to the ground. Freeman is now in Hickock's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hickock is pulling down on Freeman's head. It's preventing any offense from Freeman, at least for the moment.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Hickock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Freeman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hickock circles away.
Freeman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Freeman shoots in but Hickock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hickock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Freeman eats them both and turns towards Hickock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Richard Hickock is winning the standup battle so far.
Hickock scores with a leg kick.
Hickock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Richard Hickock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Freeman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Freeman shoots for a double leg takedown but Hickock sprawls well. He's pushed Freeman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hickock throws a right and a left that Freeman avoids nicely.
Richard Hickock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hickock throws an off balance right hand
and Freeman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Freeman with a poor takedown
and Hickock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Freeman's knee momentarily.
Freeman fails with the takedown.
Freeman takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hickock lands a big head kick that sends Freeman tumbling to the mat! Hickock takes a step backwards and waves Freeman back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Freeman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Hickock tenderised Freeman's leg. Freeman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Freeman is still on wobbly legs! Can Hickock finish him?

Hickock gets a clinch.
Hickock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hickock scores with a shot to the side of Freeman's head.
Hickock throws a big uppercut that drops Freeman! More strikes from Hickock and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Freeman lies dazed against the cage as Hickock celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Hickock!
A relieved looking Richard Hickock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.