PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Frankfurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Oconnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oconnor has chosen 21 guns as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Eddie Frankfurt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Frankfurt
vs
Oconnor

187 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Frankfurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitor Oconnor!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankfurt shoots for a double leg takedown but Oconnor sprawls well. He's pushed Frankfurt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frankfurt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oconnor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frankfurt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oconnor as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Frankfurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Frankfurt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Oconnor is defending against the submission attempts here by Frankfurt.

Frankfurt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oconnor wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frankfurt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oconnor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Frankfurt.
Frankfurt prevents Oconnor from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oconnor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frankfurt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frankfurt's back!
Frankfurt prevents Oconnor from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Frankfurt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Oconnor is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Frankfurt has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

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.
Frankfurt manages to reverse the position and now he's in Oconnor's guard. Nice work there by Frankfurt.
Frankfurt pushes down on Oconnor's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Frankfurt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Frankfurt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oconnor trying to control from the bottom.
Frankfurt trying to control from half guard but Oconnor is working away.
Oconnor wants to get back to his feet.

Oconnor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frankfurt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Frankfurt tries to pass to full mount but Oconnor defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Frankfurt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oconnor but Oconnor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frankfurt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oconnor sprawls well. Oconnor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frankfurt gets slowly back to his feet.
Frankfurt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oconnor circles away.
Frankfurt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Frankfurt is breathing heavily.
Oconnor tries to clinch but Frankfurt is having none of it.
Frankfurt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oconnor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Frankfurt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oconnor's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frankfurt won't allow Oconnor to get back to his feet.
Frankfurt stopping the sweep attempt from Oconnor.

Frankfurt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Oconnor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Frankfurt, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Frankfurt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Frankfurt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oconnor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frankfurt has a takedown stuffed.
Frankfurt dodges the punch combination from Oconnor.
Oconnor is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankfurt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Frankfurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frankfurt shoots in but Oconnor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oconnor misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankfurt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oconnor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oconnor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Frankfurt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Oconnor is trying to get back to full guard.

Frankfurt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oconnor is just riding it out for now. Frankfurt eventually gives up the hold.
Frankfurt prevents Oconnor from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oconnor tries to get to full guard but Frankfurt has control of the leg.
Oconnor won't allow Frankfurt to pass to mount.

Oconnor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oconnor flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Frankfurt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oconnor sees it coming and defends easily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Frankfurt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oconnor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frankfurt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Frankfurt controls the position.

Frankfurt is trying to get an arm triangle but Oconnor is defending well.
Oconnor wants to control but Frankfurt postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Frankfurt working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oconnor pushes Frankfurt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Frankfurt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Oconnor wants to control but Frankfurt postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Frankfurt drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oconnor looking for a sweep. Not yet Oconnor, not yet.
Frankfurt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oconnor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oconnor trying to keep a closed guard but Frankfurt is proving a slippery customer.

Frankfurt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oconnor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frankfurt has managed to get both his arms back between Oconnor's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frankfurt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Frankfurt dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Frankfurt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oconnor.
Frankfurt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oconnor swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frankfurt is defended easily by Oconnor.
Frankfurt shoots in for a double leg but Oconnor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Frankfurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oconnor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frankfurt fails with the takedown.
Oconnor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frankfurt circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankfurt fails to land the takedown.
Frankfurt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oconnor swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Oconnor or perhaps it was just good defense by Frankfurt which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frankfurt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oconnor is looking to stand up but Frankfurt isn't so interested in that idea.
Oconnor being controlled here, momentarily.
Frankfurt trying to control the position from guard on top but Oconnor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankfurt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Frankfurt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oconnor can't keep his opponent in guard - Frankfurt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Frankfurt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oconnor won't allow Frankfurt to pass to mount.
Oconnor wants to get back to his feet.
Frankfurt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oconnor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Frankfurt is really struggling to control Oconnor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Frankfurt stops Oconnor from getting back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Frankfurt shoots for a double leg takedown but Oconnor sprawls well. He's pushed Frankfurt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oconnor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eddie Frankfurt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oconnor misses with a jab, cross combination.

Frankfurt scores a takedown into full mount!
Oconnor is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Oconnor tries to reverse the position but Frankfurt maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frankfurt controlling the pace for now.

Frankfurt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Frankfurt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frankfurt, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Frankfurt!