PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Wagdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joos Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustafa Wagdy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joos Frank's chin.

Wagdy
vs
Frank

150 cm
25
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

202 cm
22
138 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mustafa Wagdy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joos Frank!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Frank gets caught napping as Wagdy dives in and scores a takedown. Frank manages to retain guard.
Wagdy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Wagdy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Frank looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Frank looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Frank!

Wagdy tries to bench press Frank off him but Frank keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank lands a few punches from side control.
Wagdy is looking for a sweep.

Frank stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Wagdy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Frank sprawls well initially but Wagdy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Frank tries to roll over but Wagdy keeps him under control.
Wagdy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Wagdy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Frank manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wagdy trying to control the position but Frank is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wagdy is trying to get an arm triangle but Frank is defending well.
Frank is looking for a sweep.

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.
Wagdy trying to control the position but Frank is working away.

Wagdy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Wagdy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Frank has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wagdy but great work by Frank.

Frank decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wagdy to his feet.
Wagdy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wagdy shoots in for a takedown but Frank shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wagdy tries for a takedown but Frank sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frank lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frank scores with a leg kick.
Wagdy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Wagdy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Wagdy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wagdy.
Wagdy wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Wagdy postures up.
Frank wants to sweep here but Wagdy controlling him for the moment.
Wagdy postures up.
Frank wants to sweep here but Wagdy controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagdy wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Wagdy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Frank on his heels. He'll look to pass Frank's guard now, I'm sure.

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

Frank preventing the sweep.

Wagdy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Frank got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wagdy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frank has managed to get both his arms back between Wagdy's legs - danger averted.
Wagdy really is a fat lump.
Frank being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joos Frank 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.

Wagdy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Frank napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Wagdy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Frank is not content to let Wagdy control the position.

Wagdy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frank is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank stops Wagdy from passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagdy is working hard here to advance position.
Wagdy wants to control but Frank is keeping him busy.
Wagdy moves into full mount!
Mustafa Wagdy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wagdy trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Wagdy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Frank is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Frank and Wagdy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Wagdy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Wagdy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wagdy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wagdy trying to control the position but Frank is working away.
Wagdy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Frank tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frank is not content to let Wagdy control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank can't do much from the bottom here.

Wagdy has an Americana. Frank didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Wagdy is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Wagdy hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mustafa Wagdy!
During a confident post fight interview, Mustafa Wagdy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.