PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Fritz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fritz comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman . Hugo Frazier is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Fritz
vs
Frazier

175 cm
22
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
26
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Fritz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier wants to clinch.

Frazier drives through with a takedown into guard.

Fritz 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.
Frazier landing some decent shots from guard.
Frazier tries to stand but Fritz is controlling from the bottom.

Fritz 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Fritz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frazier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frazier tries to free his leg and advance position but Fritz is retaining full guard.
Frazier wanted to stand there but Fritz had control of the position.
Frazier tries to free his leg and advance position but Fritz is retaining full guard.

Fritz has his foot on Frazier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frazier works his way back into a safe position though.
Fritz is breathing heavily.

Frazier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fritz is trying to keep Frazier in close.
Frazier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Frazier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fritz keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
Fritz looking for a sweep. Not yet Fritz, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fritz working for a triangle but Frazier defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frazier landing some decent shots from guard.

Fritz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fritz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Fritz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Frazier preventing the sweep.

Fritz is looking for a triangle but Frazier pushes his legs off easily.
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 postures up in Fritz's guard and throws a big left but Fritz blocks it.
Frazier throwing strikes from guard but Fritz blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frazier stands up and waves to Fritz to follow him.
Hugo Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fritz misses with a takedown attempt

so Frazier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Frazier wants to control from the top but Fritz keeps moving.
Frazier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fritz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frazier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fritz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Fritz is looking for a triangle but Frazier pushes his legs off easily.
Frazier wants to stand but Fritz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Fritz working for a triangle but Frazier defends it easily.

Fritz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frazier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frazier stands and throws Fritz's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fritz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Fritz actively working from the bottom here.
Fritz is pressing down on Frazier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Fritz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Fritz is looking for a triangle but Frazier pushes his legs off easily.
Frazier is looking to work some ground and pound but Fritz has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Frazier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fritz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frazier manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Fritz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Frazier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Frazier wants to stand but Fritz is controlling his arm.
Fritz manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fritz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fritz.

Frazier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Fritz 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frazier trying to control but Fritz is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier tries to stand but Fritz is controlling from the bottom.
Fritz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frazier.
Fritz keeping full guard, as Frazier tries to pass.

Fritz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frazier wants to control from the top but Fritz keeps moving.

Frazier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frazier trying to control the position from guard on top but Fritz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fritz looking for a guillotine here but Frazier defends easily.
Frazier throwing strikes from guard but Fritz blocks nicely.

Frazier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Frazier wants to pass the guard but Fritz is keeping the position.
Frazier pushes down on Fritz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Frazier trying to pass the guard but Fritz defending well.
Fritz manages to get to full guard.
Frazier wanted to stand there but Fritz had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier tries to free his leg and advance position but Fritz is retaining full guard.

Fritz has an active guard here but Frazier has managed to pass into half guard.
Fritz is pressing down on Frazier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Frazier stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Frazier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fritz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frazier tries to close the distance and clinch but Fritz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fritz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Frazier counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Frazier tries for a kimura but Fritz is defending well.
Fritz regains half guard.

Fritz has one foot on Frazier's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fritz tries for a takedown but Frazier circles away easily

and Frazier counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fritz won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Frazier decides to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fritz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Fritz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frazier misses with a takedown

and Fritz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fritz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Fritz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Frazier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fritz is looking to improve his position.
Fritz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fritz.

Fritz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frazier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fritz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Fritz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frazier would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Frazier slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frazier wants to control from the top but Fritz keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritz has momentary wrist control but Frazier slips an elbow through the middle.

Fritz has his foot on Frazier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frazier works his way back into a safe position though.

Fritz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frazier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fritz keeping full guard, as Frazier tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fritz is on top in guard.
Tom Fritz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fritz slips nicely into half guard.

Fritz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Frazier tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fritz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Fritz!