PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Azmodan Bullfrog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gloi Fridleifsdottir (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.

Bullfrog
vs
Fridleifsdottir

200 cm
26
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

186 cm
26
198 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Azmodan Bullfrog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gloi Fridleifsdottir!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fridleifsdottir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bullfrog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fridleifsdottir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fridleifsdottir lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bullfrog backs up against the cage.

Bullfrog fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fridleifsdottir to the ground. Bullfrog is now in Fridleifsdottir's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bullfrog wants to control from the top but Fridleifsdottir keeps moving.
Fridleifsdottir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bullfrog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fridleifsdottir wants to stand up but Bullfrog is controlling him.
Fridleifsdottir controlling Bullfrog's posture.
Bullfrog wants to control from the top but Fridleifsdottir keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fridleifsdottir pulls Bullfrog in close to prevent any damage.

We're going to have a standup here because Azmodan Bullfrog wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fridleifsdottir shoots in and drives through. Bullfrog sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fridleifsdottir.

Bullfrog clinches.

Bullfrog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fridleifsdottir tries to close the distance and clinch but Bullfrog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fridleifsdottir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fridleifsdottir misses with an uppercut.
Fridleifsdottir misses with a double jab.
Bullfrog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bullfrog really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fridleifsdottir gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Bullfrog moves into the clinch.
Fridleifsdottir working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bullfrog pushes Fridleifsdottir off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bullfrog wants to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fridleifsdottir lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Fridleifsdottir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fridleifsdottir throws a half hearted mid kick.

Bullfrog closes the distance and pushes Fridleifsdottir back into the cage.
Bullfrog is trying to stall.
Fridleifsdottir has had enough of the clinch but Bullfrog keeps him there for the moment.
Bullfrog is looking to break free of the clinch but Fridleifsdottir has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullfrog holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fridleifsdottir is trying to push Bullfrog away but Bullfrog has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fridleifsdottir is trying to break the clinch but Bullfrog has him pressed against the cage.
Bullfrog tries to stall but Fridleifsdottir uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fridleifsdottir has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bullfrog dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fridleifsdottir is working for takedown but Bullfrog is calmly controlling the position for now.
Azmodan Bullfrog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gloi Fridleifsdottir.
Bullfrog keeps control of Fridleifsdottir as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fridleifsdottir is trying to break free.
Fridleifsdottir tries to break free but Bullfrog pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fridleifsdottir tries to circle away but Bullfrog has him pinned against the cage.
Bullfrog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Bullfrog pulls guard successfully.

Bullfrog pushes Fridleifsdottir off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fridleifsdottir fails with the takedown.
Bullfrog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fridleifsdottir swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Fridleifsdottir throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bullfrog was covering up waiting for the punch and Fridleifsdottir finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fridleifsdottir trying to control but Bullfrog is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fridleifsdottir sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gloi Fridleifsdottir will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bullfrog takes the fight into the clinch.
Bullfrog jumps guard but Fridleifsdottir turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Bullfrog ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bullfrog no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fridleifsdottir scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bullfrog will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fridleifsdottir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fridleifsdottir tries to free his leg and advance position but Bullfrog is retaining full guard.
Fridleifsdottir throwing strikes from guard but Bullfrog blocks nicely.
Fridleifsdottir is looking to work some ground and pound but Bullfrog has wrist control.
Fridleifsdottir is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gloi Fridleifsdottir wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fridleifsdottir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fridleifsdottir scores with a jab to the body.
Fridleifsdottir swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fridleifsdottir throws a solid leg kick but Bullfrog takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fridleifsdottir.
Fridleifsdottir lands a body shot.
A left and a right from Fridleifsdottir both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Azmodan Bullfrog has been cut.
Bullfrog is looking to clinch.
Fridleifsdottir closes the distance and clinches up with Bullfrog, looking for a takedown. Fridleifsdottir pushes Bullfrog against the cage but Bullfrog circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fridleifsdottir keeps the fight on the outside.
Bullfrog dodges the punch combination from Fridleifsdottir.
Fridleifsdottir keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Fridleifsdottir or perhaps it was just good defense by Bullfrog which made him look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullfrog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fridleifsdottir's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fridleifsdottir duly obliges.
Bullfrog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fridleifsdottir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fridleifsdottir pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Bullfrog drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fridleifsdottir can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bullfrog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fridleifsdottir seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gloi Fridleifsdottir was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fridleifsdottir shoots in for a takedown but Bullfrog shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Azmodan Bullfrog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gloi Fridleifsdottir.
Bullfrog dives in and grabs Fridleifsdottir's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fridleifsdottir pushes down on Bullfrog's head and hops out.
Fridleifsdottir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bullfrog but Bullfrog pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bullfrog tries to clinch there but Fridleifsdottir circles away.
Fridleifsdottir thuds his shin into the meat of Bullfrog's side.
Fridleifsdottir scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fridleifsdottir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bullfrog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bullfrog moves to clinch but Fridleifsdottir breaks away
and Fridleifsdottir counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fridleifsdottir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bullfrog sprawls well. Bullfrog wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fridleifsdottir gets slowly back to his feet.
Bullfrog tries to close the distance and clinch but Fridleifsdottir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fridleifsdottir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullfrog.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fridleifsdottir lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fridleifsdottir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bullfrog defends it nicely.
Fridleifsdottir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gloi Fridleifsdottir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Azmodan Bullfrog's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Fridleifsdottir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fridleifsdottir throws a nice looking combination but Bullfrog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bullfrog tries to clinch but Fridleifsdottir moves out of range.

Bullfrog has managed to clinch.
Fridleifsdottir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Bullfrog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bullfrog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fridleifsdottir.
Bullfrog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fridleifsdottir's waist but Fridleifsdottir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bullfrog off to one side.
Bullfrog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fridleifsdottir defends it nicely.
Fridleifsdottir pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bullfrog is out of range and Fridleifsdottir settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullfrog tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fridleifsdottir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bullfrog somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azmodan Bullfrog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bullfrog tries to clinch but Fridleifsdottir moves out of range.
Fridleifsdottir throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fridleifsdottir doesn't manage to clinch there - Bullfrog circles away.
Fridleifsdottir throws a combination. Bullfrog tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bullfrog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bullfrog wants to clinch but Fridleifsdottir slips to the side
and Fridleifsdottir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fridleifsdottir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Azmodan Bullfrog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fridleifsdottir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bullfrog at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fridleifsdottir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullfrog.
Fridleifsdottir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bullfrog is looking to clinch but Fridleifsdottir is avoiding it.
Bullfrog stuffs the takedown attempt from Fridleifsdottir. Fridleifsdottir gets slowly back to his feet.
Bullfrog tries to close the distance and clinch but Fridleifsdottir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullfrog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fridleifsdottir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fridleifsdottir wants it to stay on the feet.

Bullfrog clinches up against the cage.
Fridleifsdottir is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fridleifsdottir is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fridleifsdottir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fridleifsdottir tries to break the clinch but Bullfrog is controlling the position.
Bullfrog jumps guard but Fridleifsdottir stands there with Bullfrog around his waist. Bullfrog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fridleifsdottir has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Bullfrog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bullfrog tries to clinch but Fridleifsdottir moves out of range.
Fridleifsdottir slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bullfrog tries to clinch up.
Fridleifsdottir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bullfrog stuffs the takedown.
Fridleifsdottir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bullfrog pinned against the cage. Bullfrog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fridleifsdottir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bullfrog defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fridleifsdottir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bullfrog circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body kick from Fridleifsdottir.
Fridleifsdottir throws a low kick but Bullfrog avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Fridleifsdottir.
Fridleifsdottir lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fridleifsdottir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gloi Fridleifsdottir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fridleifsdottir winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gloi Fridleifsdottir!