PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Frederick (ranked 24790 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akamu Namakaeha Kahananui (ranked 4647 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Frederick has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Frederick
vs
Namakaeha Kahananui

224 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

188 cm
18
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Frederick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akamu Namakaeha Kahananui!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Namakaeha Kahananui fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frederick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frederick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Roger Frederick has been cut.
Namakaeha Kahananui tries to clinch there but Frederick circles away.
Frederick throws a counter high kick but Namakaeha Kahananui was just alert enough to avoid it.
Namakaeha Kahananui with a lazy takedown attempt

and Frederick moves into the clinch.
Namakaeha Kahananui is trying to pull guard but Frederick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Frederick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Namakaeha Kahananui throws a head kick that misses

and Frederick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Frederick drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Namakaeha Kahananui trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frederick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Namakaeha Kahananui trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Namakaeha Kahananui is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Frederick seems to be working for a kimura but Namakaeha Kahananui defends the submission attempt.
Namakaeha Kahananui trying to get back to full guard but Frederick takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

Frederick working for a submission but Namakaeha Kahananui is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Frederick is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Namakaeha Kahananui has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Namakaeha Kahananui can't escape the position.
Namakaeha Kahananui has given up his back here.

Frederick looking for the choke but no joy.
Namakaeha Kahananui wants to control his opponent's hands but Frederick gets his hands free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namakaeha Kahananui tries to break free.
Namakaeha Kahananui is still trying to improve position.

Frederick has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Namakaeha Kahananui rolls, trying to escape but Frederick keeps control of the position.

Frederick working for a choke but Namakaeha Kahananui reverses nicely into Frederick 's guard.
Namakaeha Kahananui throws a strike but Frederick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namakaeha Kahananui has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Frederick has passed into side control.

Frederick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Namakaeha Kahananui knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Frederick decides to stand back up. Frederick steps back and let's Namakaeha Kahananui get back to his feet.
Namakaeha Kahananui walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Frederick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Namakaeha Kahananui misses with a takedown

and Frederick counters by clinching up.
Roger Frederick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamu Namakaeha Kahananui.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Namakaeha Kahananui wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Frederick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Frederick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Namakaeha Kahananui wants to clinch up but Frederick keeps it at a distance.
Namakaeha Kahananui tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frederick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Namakaeha Kahananui looks to land a combination but Frederick avoids it well.
Roger Frederick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Namakaeha Kahananui throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frederick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Namakaeha Kahananui goes for a double leg but Frederick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frederick continues to drive forward.
As Namakaeha Kahananui looks to move away, Frederick throws a big counter combo but Namakaeha Kahananui just gets out of the way.
Frederick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Namakaeha Kahananui doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Frederick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namakaeha Kahananui throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Frederick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick shoots in looking for a takedown. Namakaeha Kahananui tries to sprawl out of it but Frederick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Namakaeha Kahananui manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Namakaeha Kahananui fails with the takedown

and Frederick counters by clinching up.
Roger Frederick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamu Namakaeha Kahananui.
Namakaeha Kahananui jumps guard but Frederick stands there with Namakaeha Kahananui around his waist. Namakaeha Kahananui gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frederick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Namakaeha Kahananui's efforts to push away.
Frederick gets underhooks to prevent Namakaeha Kahananui's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Namakaeha Kahananui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frederick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Namakaeha Kahananui can do to turn this around?
Frederick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Namakaeha Kahananui jumps guard but Frederick stands there with Namakaeha Kahananui around his waist. Namakaeha Kahananui gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frederick has Namakaeha Kahananui pressed against the cage, preventing Namakaeha Kahananui from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Namakaeha Kahananui working hard to break the clinch.

Frederick manages to break the clinch.
Namakaeha Kahananui goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namakaeha Kahananui goes for a double leg but Frederick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frederick continues to drive forward.
Namakaeha Kahananui throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frederick's waist but Frederick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Namakaeha Kahananui off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Namakaeha Kahananui.

Frederick takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Frederick breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederick shoots in for a takedown but Namakaeha Kahananui shows good takedown defense.
Namakaeha Kahananui throws a fast counter high kick but Frederick manages to duck under it in time.
Frederick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Namakaeha Kahananui.
Namakaeha Kahananui shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Frederick moves into the clinch.
Namakaeha Kahananui tries to throw a body punch but Frederick avoids it by throwing Namakaeha Kahananui back against the cage.

Frederick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Namakaeha Kahananui tries for a takedown but Frederick circles away easily

and Frederick moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Namakaeha Kahananui jumps guard but Frederick stands there with Namakaeha Kahananui around his waist. Namakaeha Kahananui gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Frederick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Frederick's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Frederick avoids the head kick by Namakaeha Kahananui.
Frederick dives in for a single leg takedown but Namakaeha Kahananui sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Frederick closes the distance and clinches.

Frederick breaks the clinch.

Frederick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Namakaeha Kahananui tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Namakaeha Kahananui tries a knee to the head but Frederick blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namakaeha Kahananui is trying to pull guard but Frederick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roger Frederick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Namakaeha Kahananui has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frederick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roger Frederick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamu Namakaeha Kahananui.
Namakaeha Kahananui is trying to force a seperation but Frederick has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Namakaeha Kahananui tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Namakaeha Kahananui stalling in the clinch but Frederick improves position.
Frederick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Namakaeha Kahananui misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frederick.

Frederick breaks the clinch.
Namakaeha Kahananui shoots for a double leg takedown but Frederick sprawls well. He's pushed Namakaeha Kahananui's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Namakaeha Kahananui shoots in for a double leg but Frederick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Namakaeha Kahananui shoots in looking for a takedown. Frederick tries to sprawl out of it but Namakaeha Kahananui keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frederick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Namakaeha Kahananui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Namakaeha Kahananui throws a lazy head kick

and Frederick counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Frederick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Namakaeha Kahananui misses with a takedown
and Frederick counters with a three punch combo that has Namakaeha Kahananui backing up. Namakaeha Kahananui nods at Frederick to acknowledge the strikes.

Frederick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Namakaeha Kahananui has had enough of the clinch but Frederick keeps him there for the moment.

Frederick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Namakaeha Kahananui is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Namakaeha Kahananui tries to clinch up.

Frederick takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frederick breaks from the clinch.
Namakaeha Kahananui wants to clinch.
Namakaeha Kahananui tries to land a body kick

and Frederick moves into the clinch.
Namakaeha Kahananui is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Namakaeha Kahananui wants to stall.
Frederick prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Namakaeha Kahananui has had enough of the clinch but Frederick keeps him there for the moment.
Frederick prevents a body shot from Namakaeha Kahananui.
Namakaeha Kahananui jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frederick walks away with a smile on his face. Namakaeha Kahananui gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Namakaeha Kahananui leaves Frederick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Namakaeha Kahananui shoots and misses

and Frederick counters by clinching up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Namakaeha Kahananui is trying to force a seperation but Frederick has the dominant position.

Frederick breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Frederick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frederick has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Frederick!