PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Fredric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Wang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randy Fredric's chin.

Wang
vs
Fredric

174 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
164 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Random Name Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andy Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Fredric!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredric slips a straight right by Wang.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Wang gets caught flat footed, as Fredric shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Wang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Wang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wang is breathing heavily.

Fredric decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fredric wants to clinch.
Wang wants to clinch

and Fredric counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Wang down! Fredric is looking to finish but Wang is intelligently defending himself.

Wang is rocked!
Fredric is looking to stand up but Wang won't let him.
Oh Wang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wang seems to have got his legs back now.
Fredric lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredric trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wang's guard.
Wang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fredric manages to get himself to full guard.

Wang stands and steps away. Fredric gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Wang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wang wants to control but Fredric is keeping him busy.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Fredric defends it.
Fredric wants to get back to his feet.

Fredric is defending against the submission attempts here by Wang.
Wang is trying to control the action in half guard but Fredric is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredric pushes Wang off looking to stand but Wang dives back in and keeps control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fredric throws a nice head kick!

Fredric forces Wang back against the ropes and clinches.

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

Wang stands up.

Wang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wang tries to pull guard but Fredric holds him up against the ropes and eventually Wang drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wang takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Andy Wang has been cut.
A knee to the head by Fredric.
Fredric with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Fredric.
Fredric landing knees to the head.
Fredric drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fredric throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredric gets underhooks to prevent Wang's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fredric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wang misses with a wild combination.
Fredric tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Wang counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wang.
Fredric unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fredric lands an elbow inside.
Wang is looking to control Fredric's arms but Fredric gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wang has his back to the ropes.
Wang takes an elbow to the temple.
Fredric goes for a takedown attempt but Wang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fredric tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wang keeps the fight on the outside.
Wang shoots in for a double leg but Fredric sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fredric lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Wang scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fredric is looking to get back to is feet but Wang passes into side control.
Fredric tries to control but Wang manages to take his back.
Wang slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Fredric is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wang gets his way!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fredric is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Fredric misses with a few strikes there.
Wang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fredric counters with a head kick. That will keep Wang thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fredric is fending him off so far but Wang persists. Nope, Fredric circles away and we're back to standing.
Fredric checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Fredric as Wang shoots in.
Fredric stuffs the takedown attempt from Wang. Wang gets slowly back to his feet.
Fredric is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fredric's waist but Fredric gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wang off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredric is looking to clinch but Wang is avoiding it.
Danga de danga de dang - Wang scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wang controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andy Wang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andy Wang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wang closes the distance but Fredric moves to the side

and Fredric counters with a takedown into side control.

Fredric decides to stand back up. Fredric steps back and let's Wang get back to his feet.
Andy Wang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fredric tries to clinch there but Wang circles away.
Some wild striking there from Fredric.

Wang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wang takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fredric slows down the pace here.
Fredric lands a knee to the head.
Wang takes a shot to the head.
Fredric lands a knee to the head.
Fredric lands a body punch.
Wang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wang wants a takedown.

Fredric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wang is looking to land body kicks.
Wang has his takedown stuffed
and Fredric counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fredric looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wang swats away the attempt to clinch by Fredric.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang shoots and misses

and Fredric counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredric gets underhooks to prevent Wang's takedown attempt.
Fredric using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fredric is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fredric gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fredric lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fredric tries to stall but Wang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right handed body shot lands from Wang.
Fredric keeps control of Wang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fredric is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wang wants a takedown but no success here.
Wang avoiding damage as Fredric throws knees to the body.
Wang looking to throw knees to the head but Fredric is blocking nicely.
Wang stops a takedown attempt from Fredric.
Wang is trying to break free.
Fredric pushes Wang back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Fredric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang digs a good hook to Fredric's body.
Wang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Fredric clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fredric.
Fredric lands an elbow inside that Wang shrugs off.
Fredric lands a knee to the body.
Wang tries to stall but Fredric uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fredric with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fredric is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Wang can't fight it off and eventually Fredric manages to take the fight to the floor. Wang looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fredric trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wang's guard.
Wang pulls Fredric in close to prevent any damage.
Wang is trying to keep Fredric in close.
Wang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fredric manages to get himself to full guard.
Fredric is looking to stand up but Wang isn't so interested in that idea.
Wang distracts Fredric with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Fredric keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.

Fredric has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wang off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredric throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wang looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fredric wants to clinch up but Wang keeps it at a distance.
Fredric tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Wang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fredric landing knees to the body.
Wang takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fredric smiles and moves away.

Fredric shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fredric tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Wang regains full guard. Nicely done.

Fredric gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang throws a sloppy head kick and Fredric moves out of range easily.
Fredric clinches but Wang breaks the clinch

and Wang counters by moving into the clinch.
Fredric throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wang blocks it with crossed arms.
Wang has had enough of the clinch but Fredric keeps him there for the moment.
Fredric tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fredric using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wang has Fredric pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Fredric manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fredric landing knees to the body.

Wang breaks from the clinch.
Wang with a poor takedown
and Fredric counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Fredric as Wang shoots in.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fredric throws a head kick that misses.
Fredric closes the distance looking to clinch

and Wang counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wang.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredric taking a breather.
Fredric scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fredric.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The is referee keeping an eye on Fredric - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Fredric showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andy Wang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wang misses with a head kick.

Wang drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fredric wants to stand and escape but Wang is having none of it.

Fredric has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wang off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fredric plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fredric but Fredric pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fredric wants to clinch but Wang slips to the side

and Wang counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wang.
Fredric connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wang's face.

Fredric breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Wang has managed to clinch.
Wang takes an elbow to the temple.

Wang pulls Fredric into guard.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing Fredric from standing up.

Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fredric doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fredric manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fredric gets to his feet. Wang looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fredric clinches but Wang breaks the clinch

and Wang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fredric's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fredric's guard.
Fredric works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Fredric is keeping the position.
Wang stops Fredric from standing up.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Wang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fredric wants to stand up but Wang is controlling him.
Wang distracts Fredric with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fredric keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang passes Fredric's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fredric is trying to stand up here but Wang is controlling him well.
Fredric is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fredric is looking to get back to is feet but Wang passes into side control.
Fredric wants to get back to his feet but Wang is dominant here and he's now got Fredric's back!
Fredric trying desperately to get to his feet.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fredric is looking to escape.
Fredric's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang lands a big elbow.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wang cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Wang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fredric has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wang looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fredric is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fredric bucks Wang off and manages to get back to his feet!
Fredric wants to clinch but Wang slips to the side
and Wang counters with a left and a right that stings Fredric.
Fredric fails in his attempt to clinch.

Wang shoots in and bounces Fredric off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Wang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wang stops Fredric from standing up.
Fredric keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Fredric wants to get back to his feet but Wang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Fredric manages to escape and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Wang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Wang!