PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hinuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Fraser has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fraser
vs
Hinuri

175 cm
21
154 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

175 cm
21
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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Fightworld Formula

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Fraser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Hinuri!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fraser. Hinuri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fraser fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fraser fails with a takedown attempt.

Hinuri gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fraser works over Hinuri with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fraser throws a strike but Hinuri rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fraser thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Fraser has his foot on Hinuri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hinuri works his way back into a safe position though.
Hinuri trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fraser's guard.

Fraser escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hinuri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Fraser has his foot on Hinuri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hinuri works his way back into a safe position though.
Hinuri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinuri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hinuri works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fraser trying to control from the bottom.
Fraser tries to roll over but Hinuri keeps him under control.
Fraser wants to control but Hinuri is keeping busy.
Fraser wants to get back to his feet.
Hinuri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hinuri throws a quick inside leg kick.

Hinuri bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fraser is trying to control Hinuri's posture but Hinuri avoids it.

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

Hinuri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fraser knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hinuri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fraser keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fraser is looking for a sweep.
Fraser is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hinuri off and has taken his back!
Fraser tries to get the hooks in deep but Hinuri pushed the leg off.

Fraser looking for the RNC.
Hinuri is in bad spot here.
Fraser 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.

Fraser patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fraser is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hinuri turns into Fraser and is now in his guard.

Fraser has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hinuri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hinuri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fraser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Fraser dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hinuri scores a takedown into full mount!
Fraser wants to control but Hinuri is having none of it.

Hinuri is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fraser to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fraser shrugs it off.
Hinuri prevents Fraser from getting the reversal.
Fraser sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Hinuri seems to be working for a kimura but Fraser defends the submission attempt.
Fraser wants to control but Hinuri is keeping busy.
Hinuri throwing shots but Fraser is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinuri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fraser knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Hinuri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hinuri trying to control the action but Fraser is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hinuri wants to slow Fraser down by chopping away at his legs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Fraser gets a takedown into half guard.

Hinuri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hinuri is defending against the submission attempts here by Fraser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri is trying to get back to full guard.
Fraser is keen to just control but Hinuri is a slippery customer.
Hinuri won't allow Fraser to pass to mount.

Hinuri actively working from the bottom here.
Fraser has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Fraser is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hinuri has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hinuri!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tim Fraser will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hinuri doesn't manage to clinch there - Fraser circles away.
Hinuri tries to clinch there but Fraser circles away.
Jack Hinuri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hinuri is looking to clinch but Fraser is avoiding it.
Hinuri tries to close the distance and clinch but Fraser swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hinuri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fraser swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fraser works Hinuri's body with a nice hook.
Fraser smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hinuri misses with a low kick.

Fraser moves into the clinch.
Hinuri scores a nice knee to the body.
Hinuri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fraser wants a takedown.
Fraser has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hinuri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fraser looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Fraser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hinuri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hinuri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinuri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hinuri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hinuri looking to stall.
Hinuri tries a knee to the head but Fraser blocks it.
Hinuri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hinuri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fraser looking for a takedown.
Fraser on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hinuri throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Hinuri throws an elbow but misses.
Hinuri looking to throw knees to the head but Fraser is blocking nicely.
Hinuri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hinuri pushes off an throws an elbow but Fraser leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Fraser looking to slow down the pace here.

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.
Fraser is trying to drag Hinuri to the mat but Hinuri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Hinuri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fraser.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Fraser has Hinuri pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fraser pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hinuri tumbling to the mat - Fraser dives into Hinuri's guard.

Hinuri has his feet on Fraser's thighs here. He's pushed Fraser off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fraser screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Hinuri!