PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Fremont (ranked 5227 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mbawa Untempko (ranked 5307 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fremont
vs
Untempko

190 cm
25
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Fremont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mbawa Untempko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fremont is looking to clinch but Untempko is avoiding it.

Untempko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Untempko showed some decent athleticism there.
Fremont is trying to escape back to his feet but Untempko uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Untempko working the ground and pound but Fremont is defending the strikes.

Untempko is trying to get an arm triangle but Fremont is defending well.
Untempko is working Fremont over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Untempko stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fremont tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Untempko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Untempko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fremont, pushing him back against the cage.

Untempko breaks from the clinch.
Fremont is looking to clinch.

Untempko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fremont tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Untempko is in Fremont's guard.
Fremont is looking to stand back up but Untempko counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fremont.

Fremont pushes Untempko off looking to stand but Untempko dives back in and keeps control.
Untempko passes the guard and advances to mount!

Untempko has control of Fremont's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fremont regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Untempko breaks from Fremont's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Untempko controlling his opponent.
Untempko with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fremont is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Untempko controlling from the full mount.
Untempko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fremont can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Untempko looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Untempko lands a big elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Untempko controlling from mount.
Fremont wants to try and get back to his feet.
Fremont is trying to stand but he's just given Untempko his back.
Untempko is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
It looks like Untempko might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Untempko lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Untempko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Untempko is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fremont wants to get back to his feet.
Fremont grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mbawa Untempko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Untempko closes the distance and clinches.
Fremont misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Untempko.
Fremont connects with a nasty looking knee right to Untempko's face.

It looks like Mbawa Untempko has been cut.

Untempko successfully pulls guard.

Untempko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fremont doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fremont manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fremont wants to stand but Untempko is controlling his posture from full guard.

Untempko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fremont is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Untempko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
What's Untempko going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fremont wants to stand but Untempko has his arm trapped.
Untempko can't do much from the bottom here.
Fremont tries to stand but Untempko is controlling his head.
Untempko is pushing Fremont's head away, looking to escape. Fremont manages to hold on to the position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Untempko is trying to get back to half guard.
Untempko is still trying to improve position.
Untempko gets back to half guard.
Mbawa Untempko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fremont is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Fremont prevents Untempko from improving his position.

Untempko manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fremont keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Untempko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danny Fremont is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crunch! Untempko slams his shin into Fremont's torso.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Fremont. No joy for Untempko on that attempt.
Fremont is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danny Fremont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Untempko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fremont did well to prevent Untempko getting side control.
Fremont tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Untempko manages to move to mount!
Untempko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Untempko raining down hammerfists from mount.

Untempko is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fremont to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fremont shrugs it off.
Untempko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fremont is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Fremont trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Untempko controlling his opponent.
Untempko cracks Fremont with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Untempko controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Untempko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mbawa Untempko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mbawa Untempko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Untempko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fremont sprawls well initially but Untempko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Untempko decides to return to a standing position.
Fremont shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No joy there for Untempko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Untempko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fremont is wriggling around but Untempko manages to pass to half guard.
Untempko trying to mount his opponent but Fremont defends it.
Untempko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fremont wants to get back to his feet.
Untempko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Untempko drops an elbow to the side of Fremont's head.
Untempko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Untempko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Untempko passes to full mount!
Untempko mounts Fremont! Really nice guard pass there!
Untempko working Fremont over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Untempko is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Fremont throws a left and a right that both miss

and Untempko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Untempko is standing up over Fremont. Fremont looks to escape but Untempko dives into side control.

Untempko just content to control the position.

Untempko decides to stand back up.

Untempko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fremont did well to prevent Untempko getting side control.
Untempko working Fremont over with strikes.
Untempko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Untempko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fremont is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Untempko seems to be working for a kimura but Fremont defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Untempko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mbawa Untempko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Untempko 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mbawa Untempko!