PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jos Beton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mo Frazier is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Beton
vs
Frazier

178 cm
21
174 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
29
170 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Fast

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jos Beton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mo Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier stuffs the takedown attempt from Beton. Beton gets slowly back to his feet.
Beton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Beton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Frazier postures up and lands a big shot to Beton's brow.
Frazier told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Beton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier trying to control but Beton is working from the bottom.

Frazier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frazier has managed to get both his arms back between Beton's legs - danger averted.
Beton keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frazier.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frazier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frazier is stalling in the full guard.
Beton keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.

Beton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frazier defends well.

Beton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Beton 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 trying to control but Beton is working from the bottom.
Frazier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jos Beton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beton is defended easily by Frazier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier throws a sloppy head kick and Beton moves out of range easily.
Frazier shoots in for a double leg but Beton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Frazier. No joy for Beton on that attempt.
Frazier looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Frazier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Frazier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beton tries to buck Frazier off but Frazier is having none of it.

Frazier goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Beton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Frazier's guard! Nice work there by Beton!

Frazier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frazier is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beton tries to free his leg and advance position but Frazier is retaining full guard.
Beton trying to move into half guard but instead Frazier has managed to sweep!

Frazier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beton looking to control.

Beton 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.

Beton 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier wants to control from the top but Beton keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beton shoots in for a takedown but Frazier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beton fails with the takedown

and Frazier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Frazier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beton misses with a takedown
and Frazier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jos Beton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frazier has a takedown stuffed.
Beton fails with the takedown
letting Frazier counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier pushes Beton away with a front kick.
Frazier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beton closes the distance and clinches up with Frazier, looking for a takedown. Beton pushes Frazier against the cage but Frazier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jos Beton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Frazier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Frazier scores with the left hand. Beton knows he should have avoided that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frazier.
Frazier leaves Beton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frazier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Beton gets the takedown into side control.
Beton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frazier keeps working.
Frazier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Frazier is looking to escape.
Frazier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frazier is not content to let Beton control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Beton seems to be working for a kimura but Frazier defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frazier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frazier swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Beton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frazier dives on top into guard.

Frazier slips nicely into half guard.

Frazier decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Frazier lands with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton shoots and misses

and Frazier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Frazier.
Frazier trying to control the position from guard on top but Beton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frazier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frazier passes into half guard.
Beton wants to improve his position but Frazier is controlling well.

Frazier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beton wants to control but Frazier is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Beton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beton gets back to full guard.
Frazier throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Frazier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Beton with a poor takedown
and Frazier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Frazier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Beton!
Frazier working the ground and pound.
Frazier cracks Beton with a big right hand but Beton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Beton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Beton is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier lands a nice forearm strike.
Frazier working the ground and pound from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier wants to control but Beton is keeping him busy.
Frazier is putting a hurting on Beton here, landing some big shots from side control.
Frazier trying to control the position but Beton is working away.
Frazier working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Frazier's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Beton is looking for a sweep.

Frazier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beton wants to control but Frazier postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier is looking to take a break and control but Beton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frazier working away.
Beton tries to improve position but can't.

Frazier decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Beton shoots for a double leg takedown but Frazier sprawls well. He's pushed Beton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Beton backs off Frazier throws a huge counter combo but Beton manages to avoid it all.
Beton moves forwards but Frazier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Frazier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton fails with the takedown
and Frazier counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jos Beton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beton misses with a takedown attempt
and Frazier counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frazier thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beton if he has to take too many more of those.
Beton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Beton dives in for a single leg takedown but Frazier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jos Beton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beton dives in for a single leg takedown but Frazier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frazier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frazier lands a high kick!
Frazier throws a head kick that Beton semi-blocks.
Frazier throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Frazier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beton thinking.
Frazier cracks Beton with an open hand slap.
Beton closes the distance and clinches up with Frazier, looking for a takedown. Beton pushes Frazier against the cage but Frazier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Frazier counters with a two punch combo.
Beton avoids the head kick by Frazier.
Beton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frazier is fending him off so far but Beton persists. Nope, Frazier circles away and we're back to standing.
Jos Beton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frazier!
Beton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frazier's waist but Frazier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beton off to one side.
Beton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Frazier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frazier 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Frazier!
A very excited looking Mo Frazier made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.