PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duarte Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Hyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hyde's choice of entrance music: Drake - The Ride ft. The Weeknd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Frazier
vs
Hyde

190 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

215 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 Rio de Janeiro, Duarte Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Hyde!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hyde clinches with his opponent.
Hyde is trying to pull guard but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.
Hyde is trying to pull guard but Frazier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hyde misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hyde has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frazier after a bit of a struggle.
Duarte Frazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hyde.
Hyde prevents Frazier from breaking the clinch.
Hyde tries to circle away but Frazier has him pinned against the cage.
Frazier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frazier lands a left hand.
Frazier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frazier just leaning against Hyde, taking a breather.
Hyde has Frazier pressed against the cage, preventing Frazier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Frazier is trying to push Hyde away but Hyde has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frazier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Hyde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hyde throws a shot from downtown. Frazier moves away and avoids it.
Hyde is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frazier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Frazier closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier digs a right hand underneath Hyde's ribcage. Hyde let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Frazier is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Frazier.
Hyde is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frazier is defending well.
Hyde goes for a takedown attempt but Frazier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hyde is defended easily by Frazier.
Hyde tries to clinch there but Frazier circles away.
Frazier misses with a two punch combination.
Hyde misses with a takedown attempt - Frazier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hyde looks gassed!

Frazier moves into the clinch successfully.
Frazier is trying to break the clinch but Hyde is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frazier.

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

Frazier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frazier wants to get back to striking at distance but Hyde won't allow it.
Hyde jumps guard but Frazier stands there with Hyde around his waist. Hyde gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frazier is trying to break free.
Frazier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frazier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frazier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Frazier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hyde wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier has Hyde pressed against the cage, preventing Hyde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Frazier.
The referee calls for Frazier to work.
Frazier lands a hook that snaps the head of Hyde backwards.
Frazier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hyde backwards.
Hyde prevents Frazier from breaking the clinch.
Frazier slows down the pace here.
Hyde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Frazier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hydes head.
Frazier is trying to push Hyde away but Hyde has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frazier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frazier pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Frazier.
Hyde keeps control of Frazier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frazier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frazier is trying to push Hyde away but Hyde has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hyde has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frazier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Frazier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hyde or not.
Hyde takes a shot to the head.
Frazier wants to get back to striking at distance but Hyde won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot in the inside from Frazier.
Frazier is trying to force a seperation but Hyde has the dominant position.
Hyde is looking to take this one to the mat.
Frazier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duarte Frazier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hyde jumps guard but Frazier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Frazier lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Frazier.
Hyde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frazier wants to break free but Hyde has control.
Frazier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hyde backwards.
A short right from Frazier.
Nice body punch from Frazier.
Frazier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hyde backwards.
Frazier lands a shoulder strike.
Frazier avoiding damage.
Frazier is trying to push Hyde away but Hyde has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier has had enough of the clinch but Hyde keeps him there for the moment.
Frazier avoids a wild elbow strike from Hyde.
Frazier controlling the action here for a moment.
Frazier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frazier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hyde creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hyde tries to pull guard but Frazier holds him up against the cage and eventually Hyde drops back down to his feet.
Frazier gets underhooks to prevent Hyde's takedown attempt.
Duarte Frazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hyde.
Hyde is breathing heavily.
Frazier tries to break free but Hyde pushes him back against the cage.
Duarte Frazier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frazier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hyde is looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Frazier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier lands a nice shot to the body.
Frazier digs a right hand underneath Hyde's ribcage. Hyde let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Frazier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Frazier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Frazier taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frazier.
Frazier wants to break free but Hyde has control.
Frazier is trying to force a seperation but Hyde has the dominant position.
Hyde goes for a takedown attempt but Frazier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hyde looks to score with a jab to the body but Frazier is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Frazier.
Frazier misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Frazier does no damage.
Frazier works over Hyde's head and body with a nice combination.
Duarte Frazier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Frazier has managed to clinch.
Frazier digs a right hand into Hyde's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hyde's gas tank.
Hyde has Frazier pressed against the cage, preventing Frazier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Frazier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frazier.
Frazier has had enough of the clinch but Hyde keeps him there for the moment.
Frazier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frazier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frazier lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier lands a hook that snaps the head of Hyde backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Frazier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hyde keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frazier's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Frazier scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Frazier.
A body shot lands from Frazier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Frazier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frazier lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duarte Frazier dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Frazier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hyde, pushing him back against the cage.

Hyde decides to pull guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Frazier decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Duarte Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Hyde, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frazier lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Frazier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Frazier throws a series of punches but Hyde moves out of range.

Frazier moves into the clinch.
Frazier lands a body shot.
Frazier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Frazier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frazier can't break the clinch.
Hyde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frazier stalling in the clinch.
Frazier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hyde goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frazier prevents it.
Hyde tries for a takedown but Frazier manages to get underhooks.
Frazier can't break the clinch.
Frazier is trying to break free.
Frazier is trying to force a seperation but Hyde has the dominant position.
Frazier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frazier is trying to push Hyde away but Hyde has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frazier tries to break the clinch but Hyde is controlling the position.

Frazier breaks from the clinch.

Frazier moves into the clinch.
Frazier lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyde jumps guard but Frazier stands there with Hyde around his waist. Hyde gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Duarte Frazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hyde.
Hyde has Frazier pressed against the cage, preventing Frazier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Frazier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Frazier has Hyde up against the cage in a clinch.
Frazier can't break the clinch.
Frazier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hyde backwards.
Hyde fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Frazier.
Frazier lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Frazier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier is trying to force a seperation but Hyde has the dominant position.
Frazier wants to break free but Hyde has control.
Frazier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Frazier tries to break the clinch but Hyde is controlling the position.
Frazier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frazier lands a hook that snaps the head of Hyde backwards.
Frazier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Frazier wants to get back to striking at distance but Hyde won't allow it.
Frazier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hyde can do to turn this around?
Frazier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frazier is trying to force a seperation but Hyde has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Frazier as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier scores with a shot to the side of Hyde's head.
Frazier effectively controlling the action here.
Frazier lands a nice uppercut.
Hyde throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Frazier is working Hyde over against the cage.
Hyde is trying to drag Frazier to the mat but Frazier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frazier has had enough of the clinch but Hyde keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyde prevents Frazier from breaking the clinch.
Frazier lands a body punch in the clinch.
John Hyde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duarte Frazier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A frustrated look appears on Frazier's face as he tries to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duarte Frazier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frazier 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

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