PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Waborg Frycondovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misha Aubin Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waborg Frycondovich has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Frycondovich
vs
Aubin Mercier

209 cm
26
163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
26
165 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 Montreal, Waborg Frycondovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Misha Aubin Mercier!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frycondovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aubin Mercier.
Frycondovich throws a nice looking combination but Aubin Mercier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frycondovich throws a right and a left that Aubin Mercier avoids nicely.
Aubin Mercier doesn't manage to clinch there - Frycondovich circles away.
Aubin Mercier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frycondovich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aubin Mercier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've been told by Frycondovich's head coaches at Werewolf's cave that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Aubin Mercier has closed the distance and engaged Frycondovich in a clinch.

Aubin Mercier breaks the clinch.

Aubin Mercier clinches up against the cage.
Aubin Mercier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frycondovich.

Aubin Mercier tightens his grip and picks Frycondovich up, before dumping him to the ground. Frycondovich manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aubin Mercier would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Frycondovich wants to get back to his feet but Aubin Mercier passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frycondovich pushes Aubin Mercier off looking to stand but Aubin Mercier dives back in and keeps control.
Frycondovich tries to get to full guard but Aubin Mercier has control of the leg.
Aubin Mercier stops Frycondovich from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aubin Mercier trying to control from Frycondovich's half guard. Frycondovich has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Frycondovich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aubin Mercier is controlling him.

Aubin Mercier has gone for a leg lock! Frycondovich slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aubin Mercier's guard.

Frycondovich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Frycondovich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frycondovich has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aubin Mercier is proving hard to escape from.
Aubin Mercier wants to stand up but Frycondovich is controlling him.
Frycondovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Aubin Mercier is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aubin Mercier looking to control.
Frycondovich controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frycondovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aubin Mercier in his tracks.
Waborg Frycondovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frycondovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Frycondovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aubin Mercier takes one on the button.
Aubin Mercier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aubin Mercier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frycondovich displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aubin Mercier tries to move into range but Frycondovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frycondovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aubin Mercier.
Aubin Mercier only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aubin Mercier dodges the punch combination from Frycondovich.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aubin Mercier drives through and clinches with Frycondovich against the cage.
Frycondovich avoiding damage as Aubin Mercier throws knees to the body.
Frycondovich can't break the clinch.
Frycondovich tries to break the clinch but Aubin Mercier is controlling the position.
Frycondovich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aubin Mercier has him pressed against the cage.

Aubin Mercier breaks from the clinch.
Aubin Mercier shoots in and drives through. Frycondovich sprawls well.
Aubin Mercier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aubin Mercier is looking to clinch.
Frycondovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aubin Mercier under the eye.
Frycondovich connects with a body shot that sends Aubin Mercier's belly button to the back.
Aubin Mercier shoots in for a double leg but Frycondovich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Frycondovich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Frycondovich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Frycondovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frycondovich displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Frycondovich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frycondovich works Aubin Mercier's body with a nice hook.
Aubin Mercier misses with a kick to the body.
Frycondovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aubin Mercier can do to turn this around?
Frycondovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aubin Mercier has a takedown stuffed.
Frycondovich throws a big counter combination but Aubin Mercier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Frycondovich stuns Aubin Mercier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Frycondovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aubin Mercier.
Aubin Mercier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Frycondovich does no damage.
Frycondovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aubin Mercier under the eye.
Frycondovich misses with a double jab.
Aubin Mercier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frycondovich.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aubin Mercier darts in looking for a takedown but Frycondovich gets double underhooks and turns Aubin Mercier into the cage.
Waborg Frycondovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Aubin Mercier.

Aubin Mercier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aubin Mercier is trying to control. Frycondovich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Aubin Mercier wants to work for an arm triangle but Frycondovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aubin Mercier is breathing heavily.
Frycondovich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Frycondovich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aubin Mercier is working away from the top position though.
Frycondovich gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frycondovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aubin Mercier wants to control from the top but Frycondovich keeps moving.
Aubin Mercier is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frycondovich looks to land a combination but Aubin Mercier avoids it well.
Aubin Mercier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frycondovich.
Aubin Mercier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Frycondovich to score with a decent uppercut.
Frycondovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aubin Mercier at a distance.
Frycondovich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frycondovich is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Aubin Mercier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aubin Mercier has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Frycondovich regains guard immediately.
Aubin Mercier trying to control but Frycondovich is working from the bottom.
Frycondovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aubin Mercier on the ground.
Aubin Mercier wants to stand but Frycondovich has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Aubin Mercier tries to free his leg and advance position but Frycondovich is retaining full guard.
Frycondovich pulls Aubin Mercier in close to prevent any damage.
Aubin Mercier tries to free his leg and advance position but Frycondovich is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frycondovich trying to control the position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aubin Mercier is looking to stand up but Frycondovich won't let him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A left lands for Frycondovich.
Frycondovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frycondovich. Aubin Mercier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aubin Mercier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aubin Mercier wants to clinch up but Frycondovich keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waborg Frycondovich dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A punch combination from Frycondovich misses.
Frycondovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aubin Merciers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aubin Mercier shoots in for a takedown but Frycondovich shows good takedown defense.
Aubin Mercier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Frycondovich scores with a hook to the body. Aubin Mercier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frycondovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frycondovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Aubin Mercier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aubin Mercier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Frycondovich up against the cage.
Frycondovich tries to break the clinch but Aubin Mercier is controlling the position.
Aubin Mercier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Aubin Mercier breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frycondovich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frycondovich punishes Aubin Mercier's body with a nice straight punch.
Frycondovich scores with a jab to the head.
Aubin Mercier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Frycondovich digs a good body shot into Aubin Mercier's ribs.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aubin Mercier misses with the head strike.
Aubin Mercier jumps guard but Frycondovich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aubin Mercier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frycondovich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Waborg Frycondovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Aubin Mercier.
Frycondovich lands a jab-cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Frycondovich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frycondovich lands with a right hand.
Frycondovich misses with the combination.
Decent striking displayed by Frycondovich there.
Aubin Mercier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Frycondovich lunges at Aubin Mercier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aubin Mercier's hand.
Frycondovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aubin Mercier fails with the takedown.
Frycondovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Misha Aubin Mercier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frycondovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Waborg Frycondovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Aubin Mercier darts in trying to clinch
and Frycondovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frycondovich looks to land a combination but Aubin Mercier avoids it well.
A combination from Frycondovich does no damage.
Frycondovich goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frycondovich pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aubin Mercier back to the cage. Frycondovich follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Frycondovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aubin Mercier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aubin Mercier shoots in for a double leg but Frycondovich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Frycondovich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frycondovich cracks Aubin Mercier with an open hand slap.
Frycondovich lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aubin Mercier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Frycondovich misses with a wild combination.
Aubin Mercier is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aubin Mercier throws a head kick but Frycondovich moves out of range.
Frycondovich throws a series of strikes that have Aubin Mercier backpedaling.
Aubin Mercier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frycondovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Aubin Mercier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Frycondovich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aubin Mercier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Frycondovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frycondovich ducks under a wild hook from Aubin Mercier.
Aubin Mercier avoids the body shot from Frycondovich.
Misha Aubin Mercier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waborg Frycondovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frycondovich lands a nice hook to Aubin Mercier's body. Aubin Mercier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Waborg Frycondovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frycondovich, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waborg Frycondovich!
A victorious Waborg Frycondovich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.