PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Fragoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Fragoso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Warren
vs
Fragoso

170 cm
25
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Fragoso!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Warren has Fragoso up against the cage in a clinch.

Fragoso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fragoso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Warren trying to control but Fragoso is working from the bottom.

Warren postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fragoso is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Warren, into his guard.
Fragoso must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Warren wants to sweep but no luck.
Warren looking to control.
Warren has a closed guard, preventing Fragoso from standing up.
Warren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fragoso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fragoso wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Warren shoots in but no luck this time.
Warren moves in looking to clinch but Fragoso pushes him off.

Fragoso is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Warren's half guard.
Warren trying to control but Fragoso postures up.
Fragoso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Warren is trying to maintain the position but Fragoso is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Fragoso is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren regains full guard. Nicely done.
Warren is trying to keep Fragoso in close.
Warren keeping full guard, as Fragoso tries to pass.
Warren looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Warren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fragoso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren looking to control.
Fragoso trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.
Fragosois looking to pass into half guard but Warren pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Warren is in guard.
Warren wanted to stand there but Fragoso had control of the position.
Warren wants to control from the top but Fragoso keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren wants to pass the guard but Fragoso is keeping the position.
Fragoso wants to stand but Warren is controlling the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Warren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fragoso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Warren somewhat.
Warren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fragoso but Fragoso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Warren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fragoso tries to clinch but Warren moves out of range.
Warren fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andy Fragoso will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fragoso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Fragoso changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Warren looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Warren regains half guard.

Fragoso looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Warren is trying to control but can't.
Warren is looking for a sweep. Fragoso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren is trying to stand.

Fragoso decides to stand and escape the position.

Warren shoots in and gets a takedown into Fragoso's guard.
Warren controlling from the top position.
Warren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fragoso is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Fragoso has an active guard here but Warren has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren trying to pass the guard but Fragoso defending well.
Fragoso is positioning himself well to prevent Warren advancing to mount.
Warren wants to free his trapped foot but Fragoso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fragoso is trying to stand back up but Warren is controlling him
Fragoso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warren is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Warren is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fragoso can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren wants to get back to his feet.
Fragoso is looking to improve his position.
Fragoso is doing well to control the position and prevent Warren from advancing to side control.
Warren perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Warren scores with a takedown into Fragoso's guard.
Fragoso wants to sweep but no luck.

Warren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fragoso working a defensive guard here.
Warren wants to control from the top but Fragoso keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warren sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Warren dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fragoso scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Warren tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fragoso has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Warren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fragoso controlling from the full mount.
Warren tries to lock up and control but Fragoso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fragoso goes for an armbar but Warren turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Warren.
James Warren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Fragoso has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Warren off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Warren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warren swats away the attempt to clinch by Fragoso.

Warren dives in and scores a takedown into Fragoso's guard.
Fragoso working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fragoso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warren trying to control but Fragoso is working from the bottom.
Fragoso has momentary wrist control but Warren slips an elbow through the middle.
Warren controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Warren advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren trying to control the position but Fragoso is working away.
Fragoso is being controlled here.
Fragoso is not content to let Warren control the position.
Warren working away.
Fragoso is trying to improve his position.
Warren working the head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fragoso is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Warren's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Warren is trying to control. Fragoso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Warren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Warren here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Warren has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fragoso has given up his back. Will we see Warren going for some submissions?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warren loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Fragoso hold on?

And that's the end of the fight!
James Warren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warren 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Warren!