PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wendel Freitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Pyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pyle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bate Pesadão. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Freitas
vs
Pyle

180 cm
18
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
31
146 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 Rio de Janeiro, Wendel Freitas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Pyle!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pyle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pyle wants it to stay on the feet.

Pyle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Freitas prevents a body shot from Pyle.
Pyle stops a takedown attempt from Freitas.
Freitas taking a breather.
Freitas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pyle avoids it.
Freitas prevents a body shot from Pyle.
Freitas misses with a body punch.
Pyle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wendel Freitas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pyle prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freitas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pyle pulls his leg out and moves away.

Pyle moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freitas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pyle smiles and moves away.

Pyle rushes Freitas and presses him up against the cage.
Pyle prevents the takedown attempt.
Freitas wants a takedown.
Pyle tries to work over Freitas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Freitas wants to take the fight to the mat but Pyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Freitas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Freitas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pyle to keep the fight standing.
Freitas looking to stall.
Pyle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Freitas misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pyle lands a nice shot to the body.
Freitas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pyle smiles and moves away.
Freitas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Freitas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Freitas is breathing heavily.
Freitas fails in his attempt to clinch.

Pyle closes the distance and pushes Freitas back into the cage.
Freitas is looking for a takedown.
Pyle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Freitas or not.
Freitas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A body shot lands from Pyle.
Freitas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pyle is keeping busy.
Freitas jumps guard but Pyle stands there with Freitas around his waist. Freitas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Freitas's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyle lands a body punch.
Pyle can't find room to land a body shot as Freitas controls the action.
Freitas is trying to drag Pyle to the mat but Pyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Freitas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pyle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Freitas stalling in the clinch but Pyle improves position.
A short body shot lands from Pyle as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Pyle.
A short body shot lands from Pyle as the two fighters clinch.
Freitas is trying to drag Pyle to the mat but Pyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pyle scores with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyle gets underhooks to prevent Freitas's takedown attempt.
Pyle digs a right hand into Freitas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Freitas's gas tank.
Freitas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pyle is defending well for now.
Pyle digs a right hand underneath Freitas's ribcage. Freitas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Freitas tries for a takedown but Pyle manages to get underhooks.
Pyle digs a right hand underneath Freitas's ribcage. Freitas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Freitas is trying to break the clinch but Pyle has him pressed against the cage.
Pyle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left hand lands to the body for Pyle.
Pyle pushes Freitas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Freitas tries to pull guard but Pyle won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Pyle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pyle closes the distance and clinches.
Pyle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Richard Pyle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pyle tries a body shot but Freitas blocks it.
Pyle gets underhooks to prevent Freitas's takedown attempt.
Freitas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wendel Freitas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freitas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pyle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pyle lands a body punch.
Pyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freitas blocks a body shot from Pyle.
A left hand lands to the body for Pyle.
Pyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Freitas is trying to pull guard but Pyle has him pressed against the cage.
Pyle can't find room to land a body shot as Freitas controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freitas looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Freitas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pyle pulls his leg out and moves away.

Pyle drives through and clinches with Freitas against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pyle.
Pyle tries a body shot but Freitas blocks it.
Pyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pyle pushes Freitas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Pyle.
Freitas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pyle is pressed up against the cage. Freitas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pyle down to the mat. Pyle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Pyle moves into the clinch.
Freitas tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pyle misses with a punch to the body.
Freitas wants a takedown but no success here.
Freitas is trying to maintain a safe position but Pyle gets an underhook and turns Freitas into the cage.
Pyle misses with a body punch.
Freitas is trying to drag Pyle to the mat but Pyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pyle has Freitas pressed against the cage, preventing Freitas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pyle misses with a punch to the body.
Freitas jumps guard but Pyle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pyle digs a right hand into Freitas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Freitas's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freitas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pyle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pyle prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Pyle.
Pyle lands a body shot.
Freitas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pyle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Pyle.
Freitas jumps guard but Pyle stands there with Freitas around his waist. Freitas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pyle.
A left hand lands to the body for Pyle.
A body shot lands from Pyle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyle digs a right hand underneath Freitas's ribcage. Freitas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Freitas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pyle can't find room to land a body shot as Freitas controls the action.
Pyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Pyle.
Pyle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Freitas or not.
Pyle digs a right hand into Freitas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Freitas's gas tank.
Freitas goes for a takedown attempt but Pyle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Pyle has Freitas up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Freitas's elbow.
Pyle tries to throw a body punch but Freitas avoids it by throwing Pyle back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Pyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pyle gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pyle.
Freitas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pyle is defending well.
Freitas has Pyle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pyle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pyle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pyle gets underhooks to prevent Freitas's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wendel Freitas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freitas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pyle after a bit of a struggle.
Pyle tries to work over Freitas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pyle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freitas tries to pull guard but Pyle won't allow it.
Pyle tries a body shot but Freitas blocks it.
Freitas fails to pull guard.
Pyle digs a right hand underneath Freitas's ribcage. Freitas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freitas blocks a body shot from Pyle.
Pyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Freitas's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Pyle as the two fighters clinch.
Freitas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Freitas wants a takedown.
Pyle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pyle digs a right hand underneath Freitas's ribcage. Freitas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Freitas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Freitas controls his hands.
Pyle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Freitas.
Pyle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pyle works on Freitas's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pyle lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Pyle.
Pyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pyle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pyle tries a body shot but Freitas blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Pyle.
Pyle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Freitas.
Pyle lands a shot to the body.
Freitas looking for a takedown.
Pyle tries a body shot but Freitas blocks it.
Freitas prevents a body shot from Pyle.
Pyle presses Freitas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyle digs a right hand into Freitas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Freitas's gas tank.
Pyle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Freitas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pyle is defending well.
A left hand lands to the body for Pyle.
Pyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Freitas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pyle prevents it.
Pyle tries to work over Freitas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pyle gets underhooks to prevent Freitas's takedown attempt.
Pyle tries to throw a body punch but Freitas avoids it by throwing Pyle back against the cage.
Pyle cracks Freitas with a nice body shot.
Pyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Freitas.
Freitas is trying to push Pyle away but Pyle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pyle tries to throw a body punch but Freitas avoids it by throwing Pyle back against the cage.
Pyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Freitas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pyle scores with a hook to the body.
Pyle misses with a body punch.
Pyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pyle misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freitas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pyle smiles and moves away.

Pyle takes the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Pyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pyle 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Pyle!
Richard Pyle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.