PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patricio Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor God of Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thor God of Thunder has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Patricio Freire's chin.

Freire
vs
God of Thunder

166 cm
20
154 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

167 cm
21
159 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Powerful

Gilop®
Gilop®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patricio Freire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor God of Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freire has his takedown stuffed

and God of Thunder counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
God of Thunder slows the pace down.
God of Thunder tries to score with some ground and pound. Freire controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Freire is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
God of Thunder trying to control the action but Freire is working from the bottom.
Freire is trying to buck God of Thunder off.
God of Thunder creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Freire sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
A lull in the action here.
God of Thunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freire keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freire is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
God of Thunder lands a few punches from side control.
God of Thunder tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Freire is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
God of Thunder working the ground and pound.
Freire wants to get back to his feet but God of Thunder drags him back down.
God of Thunder throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
God of Thunder in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by God of Thunder.
Freire wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
God of Thunder tries to move into full mount but can't pass Freire's legs.
God of Thunder controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freire keeps working.
God of Thunder working the body and head with strikes.
God of Thunder misses with the ground and pound.
God of Thunder is working Freire over with some ground and pound from side control.
God of Thunder is putting a hurting on Freire here, landing some big shots from side control.
God of Thunder misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
God of Thunder lands a few punches from side control.
God of Thunder content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder throws a strike aimed at the side of Freire's head but Freire avoids it well.
Freire wants to get back to his feet but God of Thunder drags him back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
God of Thunder lands an elbow.
God of Thunder lands some shots froms side control.
God of Thunder working the ground and pound but Freire is defending the strikes.
God of Thunder advances nicely into full mount.
Freire squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by God of Thunder.
Freire is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor God of Thunder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

God of Thunder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Freire swivels and escapes.
Freire misses with a takedown

and God of Thunder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Freire's guard.
Freire wants to get back to his feet but God of Thunder passes into half guard.
God of Thunder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
God of Thunder trying to control from half guard but Freire is working away.
God of Thunder controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
God of Thunder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
God of Thunder slows the pace down in half guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Thor God of Thunder hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Freire misses with an uppercut

and God of Thunder counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
God of Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Freire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freire can't keep his opponent in guard - God of Thunder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
God of Thunder controlling the action here.
God of Thunder lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freire is looking to get back to is feet but God of Thunder passes into side control.

Freire explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freire doesn't succeed with the takedown

and God of Thunder counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
God of Thunder wants to take a breather but Freire is having none of it.
Freire is trying to stand.
Freire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from God of Thunder.
Freire is trying to stand.
Freire on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
God of Thunder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
God of Thunder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Freire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freire pushes God of Thunder off looking to stand but God of Thunder dives back in and keeps control.
God of Thunder passes to side control.
God of Thunder staying calm.
Freire is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, God of Thunder asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freire taking a bit of punishment here - God of Thunder scoring with strikes.
Freire wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
God of Thunder passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Freire!
God of Thunder lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freire is in a horrible position here. God of Thunder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
God of Thunder lands a heavy elbow.
Freire takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor God of Thunder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Freire closes the distance looking to clinch

and God of Thunder counters with a single leg into guard. Freire didn't expect that.
God of Thunder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
God of Thunder controlling the position from side mount.
Freire wants to get back to his feet but God of Thunder drags him back down.
God of Thunder is chipping away with strikes.
God of Thunder slows the pace down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
God of Thunder is looking to take a break and control but Freire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Freire is trying to buck God of Thunder off.
God of Thunder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
God of Thunder scoring with punches from side control.
God of Thunder is trying to move to mount but Freire reverses beautifully and ends up in God of Thunder's guard.
God of Thunder is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder wants to sweep here but Freire controlling him for the moment.
God of Thunder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
God of Thunder wants to sweep here but Freire controlling him for the moment.
God of Thunder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thor God of Thunder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Freire tries to kick God of Thunder off but God of Thunder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Freire tries to push off, looking to stand up, but God of Thunder manages to move to mount!
Freire is squirming around, avoiding God of Thunder's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Freire can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
God of Thunder has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Freire's face.
God of Thunder in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
God of Thunder raining down hammerfists from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Freire is in a horrible position here. God of Thunder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Freire is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
God of Thunder in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh Freire is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
God of Thunder controlling the position easily from mount.
Freire is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
God of Thunder landing strikes, looking to finish!
God of Thunder lands a big shot to the head and Freire winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Thor God of Thunder!