PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reynard Frederick (ranked 3658 p4p, 3526 weight class) and Waramunt Haber Jr (ranked 348 p4p, 337 weight class). Waramunt Haber Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Frederick
vs
Haber Jr

171 cm
24
149
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
150
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reynard Frederick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Waramunt Haber Jr!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Frederick looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Haber Jr tries to get to full guard but Frederick has control of the leg.
Frederick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haber Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Frederick not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Frederick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haber Jr is just riding it out for now. Frederick eventually gives up the hold.

Frederick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haber Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Frederick.
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.
Frederick trying to mount his opponent but Haber Jr defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick stops Haber Jr from getting back to his feet.

Frederick is looking for a kimura here.
Haber Jr tries to kick Frederick off but Frederick keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Frederick looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Frederick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

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 not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Frederick is trying to control the action in half guard but Haber Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Frederick controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haber Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.

Frederick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Frederick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haber Jr's head.
Frederick is trying to control the action in half guard but Haber Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Frederick seems to be looking for submissions.
Haber Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frederick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Frederick not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederick wants to pass to mount but Haber Jr is defending the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frederick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haber Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frederick.
Frederick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Frederick works his way into full mount!
Haber Jr holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Frederick tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Frederick controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederick with the ground and pound from mount.

Frederick is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Haber Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Frederick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frederick avoids the attempt from Haber Jr to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frederick scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reynard Frederick dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Frederick shoots in but no luck this time.
Frederick throws a hook but Haber Jr avoids it easily.
Frederick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haber Jr can do to turn this around?
Haber Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frederick.
Frederick shoots for a double leg takedown but Haber Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Frederick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frederick takes a swing at Haber Jr's ribcage but misses.
Haber Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Haber Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Haber Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Reynard Frederick has been cut.
Haber Jr misses with a hook.

Frederick gets a double leg takedown into Haber Jr's guard.
Haber Jr trying to control the position here.
Haber Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Frederick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Haber Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frederick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frederick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haber Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haber Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Frederick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Frederick wants to control but Haber Jr is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haber Jr is looking to control Frederick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haber Jr avoid being mounted?
Frederick wants to pass the guard but Haber Jr is defending well.
Frederick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

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.
Frederick lands with a punch from half guard.
Frederick trying to control from Haber Jr's half guard. Haber Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Frederick connects with a couple of short punches.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Haber Jr keeps moving.
Frederick is really struggling to control Haber Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Frederick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haber Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frederick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Frederick passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Frederick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Frederick wants to control but Haber Jr is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frederick throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Frederick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Frederick wants to control but Haber Jr is keeping him busy.
Frederick in side control, throwing shots but Haber Jr defends.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloppy strikes there by Frederick.
Frederick trying to control the action but Haber Jr is working from the bottom.

Frederick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reynard Frederick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reynard Frederick's cut.
That's time! Frederick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Frederick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haber Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frederick blocks a jab.
Haber Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haber Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frederick's head backwards.
Frederick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frederick lands a nice looking body shot.
Haber Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haber Jr looks to throw the jab but Frederick is out of range.
Haber Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Frederick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haber Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frederick manages to avoid it.
Haber Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frederick manages to avoid it.
Haber Jr takes a swing at Frederick's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Haber Jr.
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!

Haber Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick trying to control but Haber Jr is working from the bottom.
Frederick is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Haber Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Haber Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Frederick slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Haber Jr wants to get back to his feet but Frederick drags him back down.
Frederick working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Haber Jr dodges the ground and pound from Frederick.
Haber Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Frederick connects with a decent elbow.
Reynard Frederick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederick trying to control the position but Haber Jr is working away.
Frederick working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reynard Frederick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haber Jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haber Jr keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Frederick.
Haber Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frederick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Frederick is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Haber Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haber Jr keeps working.
Haber Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haber Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Frederick connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here.
Frederick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frederick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Haber Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Waramunt Haber Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Frederick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Reynard Frederick.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frederick, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reynard Frederick!
After the fight, Reynard Frederick was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.