PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Freedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rebaldo Louza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Freedman had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Freedman
vs
Louza

190 cm
29
200 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

183 cm
35
190 lbs
22 - 26 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Freedman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rebaldo Louza!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Freedman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Louza trying to keep a closed guard but Freedman is proving a slippery customer.
Freedman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Louza is keeping the position for now.
Freedman is pushing down on Louza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Louza is fighting to maintain full guard but Freedman has managed to sneak the leg through.

Louza has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Freedman is on him like a limpet, forcing Louza back against the ropes.
Freedman stops a takedown attempt from Louza.
Freedman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Louza has him pressed against the ropes.
Louza blocking some punches.
Louza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Freedman to keep the fight standing.
We've been hearing reports that Freedman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Louza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marcus Freedman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rebaldo Louza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freedman misses with a punch to the body.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedman advances nicely into full mount.
Freedman fails to move to back control.

Freedman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Freedman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Freedman wants to control the pace but Louza is squirming around nicely.
Louza has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Louza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Louza preventing the sweep.

Louza is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Freedman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.

Freedman gets control of Louza's arms and successfully pulls guard. Freedman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Freedman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Freedman keeping moving, preventing Louza from controlling successfully.
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!

Louza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Louza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Freedman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Louza is refusing to be controlled, as Freedman sits in half guard.
Louza wants to improve his position but Freedman is controlling well.
Freedman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Louza keeps working.
Louza pushes Freedman off looking to stand but Freedman dives back in and keeps control.
Freedman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Freedman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Freedman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Louza drives through with a takedown into guard.

Freedman is looking for a triangle but Louza pushes his legs off easily.

Louza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Louza wants to pass the guard but Freedman is keeping the position.

Louza drops back looking for a leg! Freedman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Freedman manages to kick Louza off! Louza jumps back into Freedman's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Freedman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Louza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louza passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Louza tries to pass to full mount but Freedman defends it.
Freedman is trying to stand up here but Louza is controlling him well.
Louza stalling.
Louza passes to full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Freedman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Louza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Freedman is looking to escape.
Louza prevents Freedman from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Freedman keeps the fight on the outside.
Louza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rebaldo Louza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Louza shoots in but Freedman avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Freedman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Louza's half guard.
Louza is trying to maintain the position but Freedman is very close to passing his half guard.
Louza wants to improve his position but Freedman is controlling well.

Freedman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Louza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Freedman.
Freedman is trying to control. Louza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedman trying to pass the guard but Louza defending well.
Louza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Freedman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Freedman's back!

Louza is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Freedman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Freedman looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Louza is trying to stick to Freedman's back but Freedman is turning into Louza. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Louza's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Freedman.
Freedman looking to pass the guard.
Freedman forces his way into half guard.

Louza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Freedman is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedman uses his free foot to push down on Louza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Louza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freedman trying to control but Louza is having none of it.
Freedman prevents Louza from getting the reversal.
Freedman lands a big shot there that rocks Louza but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Louza manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Freedman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Louza could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Freedman has cracked it and Louza is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Freedman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Freedman!
Marcus Freedman very nearly forgot to thank Urban Savage amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.