PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Germano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Frye (ranked 0 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.

Germano
vs
Frye

175 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Germano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cameron Frye!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frye shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Germano but Germano pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Germano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Frye trying to control here.
Germano trying to pass the guard but Frye defending well.
Germano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Germano is thwarting Frye's attempts to control the position.
Frye tries to roll over but Germano keeps him under control.
Frye gets back to full guard.

Frye keeping busy on the bottom but Germano has passed one foot through into half guard.
Frye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Germano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Frye is pressing down on Germano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Frye keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Frye tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Germano works a leg free and moves into half guard.

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.
Frye is looking to improve his position.
Frye moves into full guard.
Germano preventing the sweep.
Frye is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Germano wants to stand but Frye has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Frye controls Germano momentarily but Germano frees himself.
Frye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Germano is one step ahead there.
Frye is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Frye misses with a takedown attempt

and Germano counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Germano is breathing heavily.
Germano looking to sit in guard and control but Frye gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Frye works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Germano won't allow Frye to pass to mount.
Frye missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Germano works his way to full guard. Good work.

Frye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Frye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Germano is trying to control the position but Frye postures up.
Germano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Frye advances position into side control!

Frye wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Germano, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germano avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Frye.

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

Frye wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Germano, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frye is looking to take a break and control but Germano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Frye tries for a kimura but Germano is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Frye shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Germano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Frye shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Germano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Germano gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Frye has his takedown stuffed
and Germano counters with a one-two to the body.
Eric Germano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Frye.
Germano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Frye shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Germano counters with a three punch combo that has Frye backing up. Frye nods at Germano to acknowledge the strikes.
Germano throws a nice outside leg kick.

Germano gets caught flat footed, as Frye shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Frye controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frye slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frye is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Frye moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Germano has worked his arm free - good work by Germano!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Frye off and has taken his back!
Germano has good solid back control here.
Frye trying to control the action but Germano just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Germano patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Germano has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Frye has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Frye tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

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.
Germano working Frye over with strikes here.
Frye tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frye prevents Germano from taking his back.

Germano looking for a guillotine from mount but Frye is having none of it.
Frye tries to hold on but Germano pushes him away.

Germano with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Frye taking shots to the head.
Germano works his way to his opponent's back.
Germano keeps control of the position as Frye tries to break free.
Germano wants to control but Frye is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frye defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Germano's arms.

Germano working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Frye rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Frye manages to get to full guard.

Frye is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frye swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Frye had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Germano is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Frye Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Germano's back instead.
Germano tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Germano can't escape the position.
Germano is trying to reverse the position but instead Frye has taken his back - oops!

Frye looking for the RNC.
Germano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Frye 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.
Germano won't allow Frye to pass to mount.
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 Eric Germano will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

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

Frye looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Frye is looking for a triangle but Germano pushes his legs off easily.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Frye throws his legs up looking for a submission but Germano uses it to pass to side control.
Germano is looking to take a break and control but Frye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frye wants to control but Germano postures up.
Frye manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frye is controlling the pace.

Germano is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Frye pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Germano is defending against the submission attempts here by Frye.
Germano wants to control but Frye is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Frye 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.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Germano tries to kick Frye off but Frye keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Frye throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Frye is trying to work for a kimura but Germano is defending well.

Frye is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Germano has managed to free his arm - good work.

Germano is defending against the submission attempts here by Frye.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Germano connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Frye shoots and misses

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

Germano manages to pull guard.
Frye won't allow Germano to sweep him here.
Eric Germano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Germano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Frye avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano wants to stand up but Frye is controlling him.

Germano has his foot on Frye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frye works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frye pushes down on Germano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Germano is looking to control Frye's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Germano avoid being mounted?
Germano is in trouble now - Frye has advanced to mount!

Frye goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Germano is on top in guard.
Germano wanted to stand there but Frye had control of the position.
Frye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Germano is one step ahead there.

Frye has his foot on Germano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Germano works his way back into a safe position though.

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 Eric Germano.
Well Germano 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Germano!