PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiefer Frariy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Zentsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Frariy
vs
Zentsov

190 cm
22
266 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
235 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

GR FIGHT GEAR cheapest quality products

Convicted Trap House

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kiefer Frariy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Zentsov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zentsov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frariy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zentsov somewhat.
Frariy throws a series of punches but Zentsov moves out of range.
Zentsov shoots in looking for a takedown. Frariy tries to sprawl out of it but Zentsov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frariy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Zentsov takes the fight into the clinch.
Zentsov taking a breather.
Frariy has had enough of the clinch but Zentsov keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zentsov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zentsov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frariy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zentsov has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Zentsov.
Frariy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zentsov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Frariy up against the cage.
Frariy is trying to drag Zentsov to the mat but Zentsov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zentsov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kiefer Frariy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zentsov shoots in but Frariy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andrei Zentsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zentsov dives in and grabs Frariy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frariy pushes down on Zentsov's head and hops out.
Frariy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zentsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zentsov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frariy is breathing heavily.
Zentsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Zentsov forces Frariy back against the cage and clinches.
Zentsov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frariy wants to break free but Zentsov has control.
Zentsov controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov shoots for a double leg takedown but Frariy sprawls well. He's pushed Zentsov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Zentsov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in half guard, Zentsov seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zentsov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zentsov.
Zentsov slaps away a takedown attempt from Frariy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zentsov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frariy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frariy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Kiefer Frariy has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Zentsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frariy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zentsov swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Zentsov.
Zentsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Frariy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frariy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Zentsov closes the distance and clinches.
Zentsov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zentsov scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zentsov avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zentsov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Zentsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kiefer Frariy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Zentsov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zentsov has a takedown stuffed.
Frariy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zentsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot lands for Zentsov.
Zentsov dives in and grabs Frariy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frariy pushes down on Zentsov's head and hops out.
Kiefer Frariy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Zentsov.

Zentsov has Frariy up against the cage in a clinch.
Frariy being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Zentsov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frariy working hard to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Zentsov.
Zentsov avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov shoots in for a double leg but Frariy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zentsov is breathing heavily.
Frariy ducks under a wild hook from Zentsov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zentsov.
Frariy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frariy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zentsov as he jumps to the side.
Frariy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zentsov.
Frariy slips a jab from Zentsov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Zentsov or perhaps it was just good defense by Frariy which made him look bad.
Frariy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zentsov.
Zentsov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zentsov closes the distance and clinches up with Frariy, looking for a takedown. Zentsov pushes Frariy against the cage but Frariy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Zentsov as Frariy shoots in.
Kiefer Frariy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zentsov tries to clinch but Frariy moves out of range.
Zentsov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frariy.
Zentsov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Frariy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov pushes down on Frariy's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Zentsov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Zentsov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frariy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zentsov somewhat.
Frariy misses with a double jab

and Zentsov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Frariy's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zentsov sitting in guard here, content to control.

Frariy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Frariy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frariy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zentsov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zentsov passes Frariy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Zentsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kiefer Frariy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

No luck for Zentsov with that takedown attempt.
Zentsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zentsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frariy closes the distance but Zentsov moves to the side
and Zentsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zentsov throws a lazy right hand but Frariy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frariy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zentsov shoots in looking for a takedown. Frariy tries to sprawl out of it but Zentsov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frariy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zentsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frariy throws a left and a right that both miss

and Zentsov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Frariy has had enough of the clinch but Zentsov keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zentsov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov misses with a takedown attempt - Frariy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kiefer Frariy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Zentsov.
Frariy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zentsov moves away.
A swing and a miss from Zentsov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zentsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zentsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zentsov wants to clinch up but Frariy keeps it at a distance.
Zentsov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frariy swivels and escapes.

Zentsov clinches up against the cage.
Frariy tries to stall but Zentsov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zentsov taking a breather.

Frariy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frariy fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frariy as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Frariy does no damage.

Zentsov instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zentsov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frariy's waist but Frariy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zentsov off to one side.
Andrei Zentsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zentsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Frariy. Frariy gets slowly back to his feet.
Frariy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zentsov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frariy circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frariy circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zentsov.
Zentsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiefer Frariy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zentsov misses with a body punch
and Frariy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frariy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zentsov looks for a takedown but Frariy sprawls well.
Frariy misses with a double jab.
Zentsov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frariy tries to avoid it but Zentsov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frariy to the ground. Frariy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Frariy misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Zentsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zentsov 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Zentsov!