PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abe Frohman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huo Samja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frohman comes into the arena with He's Always Abe Frohman blaring out of the sound system. Abe Frohman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Frohman
vs
Samja

185 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

180 cm
24
181 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abe Frohman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huo Samja!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Frohman moves into the clinch.
Samja working aggressively here.
Frohman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frohman lands a shot to the body.
Samja takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frohman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Frohman tries a knee to the head but Samja blocks it.
A short left from Frohman.
Nice body punch from Frohman - that landed with a thud.
Samja takes a knee to the side of the body.
Frohman blocking some punches.
Samja cracks Frohman with a nice body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Frohman.
Samja looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samja takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Frohman.
Frohman lands a nice elbow.
Frohman lands a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Frohman.
Frohman taking a breather.
Frohman lands a body shot.
Frohman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Frohman.
Frohman landing knees to the head.
Frohman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Samja takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frohman scores a nice knee to the body.
Frohman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Samja.
Frohman is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frohman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frohman lands a good knee to the midsection. Samja won't want to take too many of those.
Frohman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frohman slowing the pace effectively.
Frohman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Frohman digs a right hand into Samja's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Samja's gas tank.
Frohman working Samja over with knees to the body.
Frohman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Samja up against the cage.
A short right from Frohman on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Samja.
Samja blocks an uppercut.
Samja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Frohman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Frohman - that landed with a thud.
Frohman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Samja misses with the head strike.
Samja stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Frohman.
Samja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frohman tries to land knees in the clinch but Samja avoids the damage to the body.
Frohman blocks a body shot from Samja.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
Frohman blocks an uppercut.
Frohman pushes Samja back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Samja throws a punch but it's blocked by Frohman.
Frohman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Samja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samja lands a left hand.
Frohman blocks a body shot from Samja.
Frohman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Samja avoids it.
Frohman tries a knee to the head but Samja blocks it.
Samja tries to throw a body punch but Frohman avoids it by throwing Samja back against the cage.
Samja misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samja.
Samja on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Samja throws a punch but it's blocked by Frohman.
A hook to the body from Samja.
Samja throws a punch but it's blocked by Frohman.
Samja misses with a body punch.
Frohman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Samja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frohman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Samja blocks it with crossed arms.
Samja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samja misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Samja.
Frohman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frohman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Samja swings wildly with an uppercut but Frohman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frohman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frohman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Samja blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samja.
Samja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Samja working aggressively here.
Samja tries to throw a body punch but Frohman avoids it by throwing Samja back against the cage.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
Frohman looking to throw knees to the head but Samja is blocking nicely.
Samja misses with some punches.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
Frohman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Samja prevents a body shot from Frohman.
Samja tries a body shot but Frohman blocks it.
Frohman blocking some punches.
Samja throws a punch but it's blocked by Frohman.
Samja wants to stall.
Samja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frohman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samja is defending well for now.
Frohman throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Samja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samja throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frohmans head.
Frohman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samja is defending well for now.
Samja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frohman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Frohman blocks an uppercut.
Samja misses with some punches.
Frohman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samja working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Samja swings wildly with an uppercut but Frohman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frohman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Samja has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Frohman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Samja avoids it.
Samja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samja swings wildly with an uppercut but Frohman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
Frohman blocks a body shot from Samja.
Samja throws a punch but it's blocked by Frohman.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frohman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Frohman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Samja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frohman's elbow.
Samja lands a body shot.
Samja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samja avoiding damage as Frohman throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abe Frohman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Samja misses with a series of wild punches.
Samja closes the distance but Frohman moves to the side

and Frohman moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Samja.
Abe Frohman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frohman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Frohman lands with a short shot to the head.
Frohman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frohman backwards.
Frohman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samja is defending well for now.
Samja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frohman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Samja or not.
Good body shot from Frohman.
Frohman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frohman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frohman is trying to stall.
Frohman blocks an uppercut.
Frohman landing knees to the body.
Frohman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frohman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samja is defending well for now.
Frohman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Samja blocks it with crossed arms.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
Frohman blocks a body shot from Samja.
Samja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frohman.
Frohman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Samja.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samja throws a punch but it's blocked by Frohman.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
Samja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samja misses with a punch on the inside.
Samja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frohman backwards.
Frohman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samja is defending well for now.
Samja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
A short right from Samja on the inside.
Samja scores with a hook to the body.
Samja can't find room to land a body shot as Frohman controls the action.
Samja is working Frohman over against the cage.
Samja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Samja lands a hook that snaps the head of Frohman backwards.
Samja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frohman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frohman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samja.
Samja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frohman backwards.
Frohman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Samja misses with a punch on the inside.
Samja gets through Frohman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Samja misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Samja.
Samja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samja avoids the elbow strike from Frohman, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samja misses with a punch to the body.
Frohman blocks an uppercut.
Samja gets through Frohman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frohman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frohman is trying to stall.
Samja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samja working aggressively here.
Samja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frohman's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Samja fails to land.
Samja on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frohman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samja misses with some punches.
Frohman crunches a lovely knee into Samja's ribcage.
Frohman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Frohman throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Samja.
Frohman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frohman missing with knees to the body.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
Frohman is trying to maintain a safe position but Samja gets an underhook and turns Frohman into the cage.
Frohman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samja.
Samja throws a punch but it's blocked by Frohman.
Samja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frohman trying to control the position but instead, Samja has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frohman into the cage.
Samja lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Samja fails to land.
Frohman lands a knee to the head.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
Samja throws a head punch that misses.
Frohman trying to stall but Samja improves his position.
Samja lands a nice uppercut.
Samja working aggressively here.
Frohman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Samja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samja working aggressively here.
Samja throws a head punch that misses.
Samja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frohman blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frohman.
Frohman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Samja as Frohman tries to tie him up.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
Samja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frohman scores a nice knee to the body.
Frohman with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frohman.
Frohman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samja misses with some punches.
Samja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frohman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Samja working aggressively here.
Frohman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Samja avoiding damage as Frohman throws knees to the body.
Frohman blocking some punches.
Samja works on Frohman's body with a couple of short punches.
Frohman tries to stall but Samja uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Samja throws a head punch that misses.
Frohman blocking some punches.
A short right from Samja.
Samja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samja tries a body shot but Frohman blocks it.
Samja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frohman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frohman tries to work over Samja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frohman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samja working aggressively here.
Samja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frohman misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huo Samja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Frohman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Samja checks a leg kick nicely.
Huo Samja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frohman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Samja is looking to clinch but Frohman is avoiding it.
Samja tries to clinch up

and Frohman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Frohman connects with a knee to the head.
Frohman blocking some punches.
Samja misses with the head strike.
Frohman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frohman cracks Samja with a nice body shot.
Frohman looking to slow down the pace here.
Samja misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samja swings wildly with an uppercut but Frohman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Frohman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frohman looking to slow down the pace here.
Frohman lands an elbow inside that Samja shrugs off.
Frohman trying to control the position but instead, Samja has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frohman into the cage.
Samja misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frohman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frohman prevents a body shot from Samja.
Frohman tries a knee to the head but Samja blocks it.
Samja misses with some punches.
Frohman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samja avoids a wild elbow strike from Frohman.
Frohman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Samja throws a head punch that misses.
Frohman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Samja avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frohman.
Frohman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Samja is keeping busy.
Frohman blocks an uppercut.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
Samja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samja lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frohman or not.
Samja lands a shot to the body.
Samja swings wildly with an uppercut but Frohman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samja misses with a punch on the inside.
Samja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
Frohman blocking some punches.
Samja takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frohman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Samja misses with some punches.
Frohman trying to land knees to the body.
Samja working aggressively here.
Frohman blocks a body shot from Samja.
Samja works on Frohman's body with a couple of short punches.
Frohman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samja digs a right hand underneath Frohman's ribcage. Frohman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Samja tries to work over Frohman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frohman tries a knee to the head but Samja blocks it.
Frohman struggles to land a body shot inside as Samja controls his hands.
Samja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frohman.
Samja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frohman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Frohman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Samja avoids it.
Samja misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frohman.
A short right from Samja.
Samja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frohman misses with a knee to the head.
Frohman blocks an uppercut.
Samja managing to block the knees to the body from Frohman.
Samja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samja blocks the elbow strike.
Samja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samja lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Samja.
Frohman blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Samja fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Frohman.
Samja misses with some punches.
Samja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frohman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Samja avoiding damage as Frohman throws knees to the body.
Samja swings wildly with an uppercut but Frohman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frohman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Samja throws a punch but it's blocked by Frohman.
Samja throws a punch but it's blocked by Frohman.
A short right from Samja.
Samja blocks the elbow strike.
Frohman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Samja misses with a punch on the inside.
Samja struggles to land a body shot inside as Frohman controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samja.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Samja misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frohman.
Frohman missing with knees to the body.
Frohman misses with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Samja.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frohman.
A short right from Samja.
A short uppercut from Samja.
Samja scores with a shot to the side of Frohman's head.
Samja misses with the head strike.
Samja throws a head punch that misses.
Samja tries a body shot but Frohman blocks it.
Samja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frohman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Frohman blocks an uppercut.
Samja misses with a punch on the inside.
Frohman prevents a body shot from Samja.
Samja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samja.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frohman pushes Samja back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Samja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frohman backwards.
Frohman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Samja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frohman lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Huo Samja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Samja 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huo Samja!