PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Its goin down. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Freeman
vs
Hawkins

184 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins moves out of range of the body kick from Freeman.
Freeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Freeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Freeman throws a head kick but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins moves out of range of the body kick from Freeman.
Freeman misses with a wild body shot.
Hawkins swings for the body but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawkins.
Freeman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away.
Freeman misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman throws a right and a left that Hawkins avoids nicely.
Freeman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawkins.

It looks like Derrick Hawkins has been cut.
Freeman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Hawkins.
Freeman throws a head kick but Hawkins moves out of range.
Freeman throws a head kick that Hawkins semi-blocks.
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!
Freeman misses with a body punch
and Hawkins counters with a left and a right that stings Freeman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman takes a swing at Hawkins's ribcage but misses.
Freeman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Freeman.
Freeman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jake Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hawkins counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Freeman. That's going to slow Hawkins down.
Hawkins looks gassed!
Freeman lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Freeman works over Hawkins's head and body with a nice combination.
Hawkins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Freeman throws a combination that misses
and Hawkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawkins moves out of range as Freeman throws a body kick.
Freeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Freeman thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a nice looking combination but Freeman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Freeman lands with a slapping head kick.
Hawkins misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Freeman. That's going to slow Hawkins down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hawkins's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Freeman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Hawkins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Freeman throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hawkins counter with a right hand.
Freeman throws a combination that misses
enabling Hawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Freeman throws out a loose jab but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freeman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hawkins counters with a left to the body.
Freeman takes a swing at Hawkins's ribcage but misses.
Freeman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawkins is breathing heavily.
Freeman tries to land a front kick but Hawkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping body kick lands there for Freeman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman misses with a few strikes there.
Hawkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Freeman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hawkins counters with a left and a right that stings Freeman.
Freeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Freeman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Freeman throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Freeman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawkins doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Freeman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Freeman.
Freeman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Freeman thumps Hawkins with a low kick.
Freeman connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman lands a high kick!
Freeman lands a head kick. Hawkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Freeman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman misses with a body shot.
Jake Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freeman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Freeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
Jake Freeman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Freeman counters with a low kick, right behind Hawkins 's knee.
Freeman connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freeman.
Freeman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Hawkins.
Hawkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Freeman to score with a decent uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Freeman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Hawkins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A good leg kick by Freeman.
Freeman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Freeman.
Freeman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hawkins counters with a left and a right that stings Freeman.
Freeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Freeman misses with a series of wild punches.
Freeman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hawkins's calf.
Hawkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman looks to land a left hand but Hawkins moved out of range nicely.
Hawkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Freeman.
Freeman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawkins can do to turn this around?
Freeman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Freeman.
Freeman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freeman lands with a kick to the temple. Hawkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Freeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Freeman misses with a hook. Hawkins ducked under it nicely.
Hawkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Freeman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawkins's sensitive parts.
Freeman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Freeman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Freeman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hawkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Freeman lands with a slapping head kick.
Hawkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Freeman throws a front kick that sends Hawkins stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Freeman.
Freeman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawkins.
Hawkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
Freeman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Freeman throws a hook to the side of Hawkins's head but Hawkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Derrick Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Freeman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawkins avoids the body shot from Freeman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Freeman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Freeman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Freeman!