PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenyon Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Freeman
vs
Star

190 cm
21
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
21
235 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gordon Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenyon Star!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star darts in trying to clinch

and Freeman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Freeman leaning his opponent against the cage.

Freeman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Star wants to clinch but Freeman slips to the side
and Freeman counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Freeman. No joy for Star on that attempt.
Star fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Freeman moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Star - that landed with a thud.
Star cracks Freeman with a nice body shot.
Star lands a shot to the body.
Freeman blocks a body shot from Star.
Freeman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Freeman tries to stall but Star uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Freeman can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Freeman seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Star is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gordon Freeman.
Star has a takedown stuffed.
Gordon Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenyon Star.
Star tries to clinch

and Freeman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Star holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Star.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Freeman taking a breather.
Freeman just leaning against Star, taking a breather.
Freeman is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gordon Freeman.
Star shoots in for a takedown but Freeman shows good takedown defense.
Kenyon Star seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Star moves into range and clinches up with Freeman.
Star looking to slow down the pace here.
Star lands with a short shot to the head.
Star lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Star is working Freeman over against the cage.
Star is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Freeman looking to stall.

Star has clasped his hands together around Freeman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Star stands up and beckons Freeman to his feet.
Star moves to clinch but Freeman breaks away
and Freeman counters with a left to the body.
Star darts in trying to clinch
and Freeman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Star looks to clinch

and Freeman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Freeman as Star tries to tie him up.
Freeman working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star is leaning against Freeman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Freeman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Star dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Star is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Freeman stalling.
Star goes for a takedown in the clinch but Freeman prevents it.
Knees to the body from Freeman.
Star managing to block the knees to the body from Freeman.
Star tries for a takedown. No joy.
Star misses with a hook to the ribs.
Freeman pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Star.
Freeman tries to break free but Star pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freeman wants to break free but Star has control.
Freeman avoiding damage.
Freeman is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Freeman fails to land.
Freeman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gordon Freeman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Star darts in trying to clinch

and Freeman counters by clinching up.
Freeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Freeman trying to stall but Star improves his position.
Freeman stops a takedown attempt from Star.
Star lands a hook to the side of the head.
Star lands a body punch in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Freeman tries to break free but Star pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Star lands a hook to the side of the head.
Star gets through Freeman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Star.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Freeman tries to circle away but Star has him pinned against the cage.
Star holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Freeman slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Star stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Freeman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Star lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Freeman or not.
Nice body punch from Star - that landed with a thud.
Star presses Freeman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Star is struggling to control the position.
Star lands a nice shot to the body.
Star lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Star as the two fighters clinch.
Star is trying to drag Freeman to the mat but Freeman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Freeman is looking to control Star's arms but Star gets an underhook and turns him. Now Freeman has his back to the cage.

Star manages to break the clinch.
Star tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Star tries to score a power double leg takedown but Freeman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Star somewhat.
Gordon Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenyon Star.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star wants to clinch
and Freeman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Star tries to clinch up but Freeman circles away and keeps his distance.
Star tries to clinch up but Freeman circles away and keeps his distance.
Star wants to clinch.
Freeman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Freeman wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Freeman as Star shoots in.
Star wants to clinch.
Star closes the distance looking to clinch
and Freeman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Star is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Star moves to clinch but Freeman breaks away
and Star takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Freeman misses with a shot to the body

and Star counters with a single leg into guard. Freeman didn't expect that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Star trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Star trying to stand up but can't free himself from Freeman's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Star decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenyon Star showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Star moves to clinch but Freeman breaks away
and Freeman counters with a series of strikes. Star will be more careful next time no doubt.
Star closes the distance looking to clinch

and Freeman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Freeman tries to stall but Star uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Star is trying to maintain a safe position but Freeman gets an underhook and turns Star into the cage.
Freeman stalling in the clinch but Star improves position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Freeman throws an elbow but misses.
Freeman looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gordon Freeman.
Freeman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Freeman counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Star moves in looking to clinch but Freeman pushes him off.

Star shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Star wanted to stand there but Freeman had control of the position.
Freeman wants to stand but Star is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Star decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Freeman, up you get!
Freeman falls off balance throwing a combination

and Star counters by moving into the clinch.
Freeman is trying to push Star away but Star has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Star lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is trying to maintain a safe position but Star gets an underhook and turns Freeman into the cage.
Star lands a body punch in the clinch.
Star lands a right hand that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Star is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Star.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Star.
Star throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Star manages to break the clinch.
Freeman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Star tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Freeman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star tries to clinch there but Freeman circles away.
Star fails with the takedown.
Star darts in trying to clinch
and Freeman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Star doesn't manage to clinch there - Freeman circles away.

Star gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Star is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Freeman pulls him back up using the underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenyon Star comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Star has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenyon Star!