PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob Freason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tony Soprano was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Bob Freason
vs
Soprano

165 cm
20
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

GETSWOLE

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Bob Freason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Soprano!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Soprano shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Soprano showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Freason is refusing to be controlled, as Soprano sits in half guard.
Freason is looking to control Soprano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Freason avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freason is trying to get back to full guard.
Freason trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Soprano content just to control the position here.
Freason is desperately trying to improve his position but Soprano has a good base and remains in mount.
Freason tries to hold on but Soprano postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano thowing shots but they're missing.
Soprano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Soprano tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Soprano looking to control but Freason is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Freason slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Soprano is controlling the pace.
Freason is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tony Soprano wasn't active enough on the ground.

Soprano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Freason, pushing him back against the cage.

Soprano turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Soprano manages to end up in side control.
Soprano working away.

Soprano stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Freason closes the distance and pushes Soprano back into the cage.

Soprano gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Freason regains guard.
Soprano content to stall in guard here.
Freason wants to sweep here but Soprano controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Freason holds on and takes a little breather.
Soprano works over Freason with some ground and pound from guard.
Freason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Freason wants to sweep here but Soprano controlling him for the moment.
Soprano looking to sit in guard and control but Freason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Soprano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Freason is pushing down on Soprano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Soprano is fighting to maintain full guard but Freason has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freason trying to mount his opponent but Soprano defends it.
Freason is trying to control. Soprano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Soprano tries to kick Freason off but Freason keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Soprano is trying to get back to full guard.
Freason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soprano's head.

Soprano looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Freason is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Soprano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Freason wants to control but Soprano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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. Soprano connects with a nice short shot to Freason's temple.
Freason tries to roll over but Soprano keeps him under control.
Well, if Soprano is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freason is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Soprano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Soprano's back!

Freason working for the choke.
Soprano is trying to remain composed but Freason is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

Soprano manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Freason pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Soprano gets a double leg takedown into Freason's guard.
Freason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two 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!
Soprano wants to stand and escape but instead Freason has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Soprano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soprano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Freason is one step ahead there.
Freason landing some decent shots from guard.
Freason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soprano swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soprano has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Freason has passed into side control.
Freason controls the position from side control.
Freason is working Soprano over with some ground and pound from side control.
Freason is looking to take a break and control but Soprano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Freason is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Soprano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freason working the ground and pound.
Soprano tries to control but Freason manages to take his back.
Soprano is trying to stand back up.

Freason is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freason trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bob Freason dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Soprano looks to score with a jab to the body but Freason is just out of range.
Freason thuds a left hand into Soprano's body.
Soprano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Freason will feel that in the morning.
Freason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freason fails with a takedown attempt.

Soprano clinches up against the cage.
Soprano pushes Freason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soprano gets through Freason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Soprano pulls guard effortlessly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano looking to control.
Freason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Freason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soprano is keeping the position for now.
Soprano tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Freason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Soprano clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Freason is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soprano is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Freason can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob Freason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freason has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Freason tries to score a body lock takedown but Soprano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Soprano.

Freason has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Soprano is trying to keep an underhook but Freason manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soprano is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano controlling the position well.
Soprano is staying active underneath Freason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Freason wants to stand but Soprano has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Billy Bob Freason just wasn't active enough.

Soprano shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Freason napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano tries to advance to mount but Freason denies him.
Freason is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Soprano off and has taken his back!
Soprano can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.

Freason tightening his grip on Soprano, looking for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soprano wants to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Soprano.
Well Soprano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Soprano!