PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugo Frazier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Smith
vs
Frazier

185 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

178 cm
26
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith shoots in and bounces Frazier off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Frazier being controlled here, momentarily.
Frazier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Frazier had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Smith is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Frazier Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Smith's back instead.

Smith 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 Frazier gets his way!
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frazier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frazier's back!
Frazier is trying to stand back up.
Frazier is in bad spot here.

Frazier 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 Smith gets his way!
Frazier is in bad spot here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith working for the choke.
Frazier trying to control the position but Smith manages to sink in the hooks.

Smith is looking for the choke from the back position but Frazier is controlling his hands well.
Frazier turns into Smith and is now in his guard.
Frazier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Frazier looks gassed!
Frazier trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Frazier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Frazier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Frazier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frazier is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Frazier trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.

Frazier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Frazier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Frazier passes to side control.
Smith struggling a bit here.

Frazier tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Frazier trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Frazier wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Smith working for a triangle but Frazier defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Frazier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Frazier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Frazier regains half guard.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
Smith tries to control but Frazier wriggling away.
Frazier is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith is trying to take his opponent's back.

Smith is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Frazier has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Frazier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith looking to finish Frazier with some ground and pound. This is bad for Frazier!
Frazier is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Frazier wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Frazier is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith wants to control the pace but Frazier is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Frazier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Frazier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Frazier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Frazier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.

Frazier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.

Frazier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
John Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Frazier wants to stand up but Smith is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Frazier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Frazier gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Frazier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Frazier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Smith is working an open guard so Frazier takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt

and Frazier counters by clinching up.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Frazier fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Frazier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith has Frazier pressed against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frazier just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Frazier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith fails with the takedown

so Frazier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!

Frazier drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Frazier off! Frazier jumps back into Smith's guard.
Frazier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Frazier lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frazier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Frazier trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.

Frazier is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Frazier to get the leverage.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Frazier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Frazier wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith keeping full guard, as Frazier tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith shoots and misses

and Frazier counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Frazier tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Frazier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frazier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Frazier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Frazier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frazier wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith has hold of Frazier's hands but Frazier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frazier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Frazier scores with a couple of nice shots.
Frazier works his way into full mount!

Frazier has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Frazier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Frazier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Frazier is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Frazier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frazier moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that!

Frazier jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Frazier tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.

Frazier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is not content to let Frazier control the position.

Frazier goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Frazier but great work by Smith.
Frazier manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Frazier manages to get to full guard.
Frazier wants to control but Smith passes easily into half guard.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Frazier is working away.
Frazier manages to get to full guard.

Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith advances to half guard.
Frazier manages to get to full guard.
Frazier trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Frazier looking to control.

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

Smith gets to his feet - Frazier follows without any prompting.
Smith has his takedown stuffed

and Frazier counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Frazier trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.

Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frazier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frazier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith keeping full guard, as Frazier tries to pass.
Frazier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Frazier stops Smith from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.

Frazier stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt

and Frazier counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Frazier is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.

Smith looking for a guillotine here but Frazier defends easily.
Frazier landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Frazier tries to pass.
Frazier is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Frazier has managed to sneak the leg through.

Frazier seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Frazier trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Frazier trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Frazier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Frazier seems to be looking for submissions.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Frazier trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frazier shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Frazier to the mat! Frazier manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Frazier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Frazier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frazier manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Frazier's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Frazier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frazier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Frazier!