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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raju Armo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Frazier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raju Armo's chin.
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278 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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195 cm
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raju Armo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Armo avoiding damage.
Frazier pulls Armo into guard.
Frazier keeping full guard, as Armo tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armo trying to control the position from guard on top but Frazier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frazier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Armo controls the pace.
Armo 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.
Armo is stalling in the full guard.
Armo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Armo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frazier is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frazier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Armo looking to sit in guard and control but Frazier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Frazier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frazier won't allow Armo to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frazier trying to control but Armo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frazier has managed to get both his arms back between Armo's legs - danger averted.
Frazier looking to pass the guard.
Armo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Armo working for a triangle but Frazier defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frazier trying to control but Armo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armo 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.
Armo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Frazier!
Armo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frazier wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Armo.
Frazier bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Armo keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier postures up.
Frazier trying to control but Armo is working from the bottom.
Armo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frazier is aware though and is defending well.
Armo keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
Armo seems keen to control Frazier's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raju Armo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Armo pushes Frazier up against the cage in a clinch.
Armo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Armo drags the fight down to the ground.
Frazier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frazier has managed to get both his arms back between Armo's legs - danger averted.
Frazier trying to control but Armo is working from the bottom.
Armo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Armo looking for a guillotine here but Frazier defends easily.
Armo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frazier defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier trying to control but Armo is working from the bottom.
Frazier is really struggling to control Armo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Raju Armo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Armo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Armo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Armo keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
Frazier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Armo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Mike Frazier wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Frazier misses with a jab to the body
and Armo moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier is fighting off a takedown attempt but Armo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Frazier to the mat. Frazier regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Armo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frazier controls Armo momentarily but Armo frees himself.
Frazier keeping moving, preventing Armo from controlling successfully.
Armo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Frazier manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Armo has Frazier in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Frazier stopping the sweep attempt from Armo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Frazier tries to roll over but Armo keeps him under control.
Frazier won't allow Armo to pass to mount.
Frazier is trying to get back to full guard.
Frazier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Armo.
Armo tries to pass to full mount but Frazier defends it.
Frazier is refusing to be controlled, as Armo sits in half guard.
Armo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frazier has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armo passes to side control.
Armo is looking to take a break and control but Frazier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Armo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Armo working away.
Armo takes a little break here. Frazier wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armo advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raju Armo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Frazier avoids the head kick by Armo.
Frazier avoids the head kick by Armo.
Frazier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Armo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Armo.
Frazier has hold of one of Armo's legs. Armo is fighting the takedown attempt but Frazier gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Armo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frazier postures up.
Armo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Armo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Frazier won't allow Armo to sweep him here.
Frazier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frazier has managed to get both his arms back between Armo's legs - danger averted.
Frazier trying to control the position from guard on top but Armo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frazier trying to control the position from guard on top but Armo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Frazier tries to free his leg and advance position but Armo is retaining full guard.
Frazier trying to control but Armo is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Frazier.
Armo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Armo controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier looking for submissions off his back.
Armo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frazier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Armo.
Armo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Armo has control of Frazier's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Frazier regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frazier is looking to escape.
Armo looking for a guillotine from mount but Frazier is having none of it.
Armo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Armo tries to control but Frazier wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Frazier tries to lock up and control but Armo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Frazier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Armo trying to control but Frazier is having none of it.
Armo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Frazier to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Frazier shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armo avoids the attempt from Frazier to control.
Mike Frazier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raju Armo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Armo controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raju Armo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Armo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raju Armo!
Raju Armo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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