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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Waldbauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simon Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Waldbauer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waldbauer doesn't manage to clinch there - Frazier circles away.
Frazier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Waldbauer misses with a wild combination.
Waldbauer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Frazier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frazier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Frazier 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.
Frazier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Waldbauer is trying to stand.
Frazier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Waldbauer is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waldbauer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frazier.
Frazier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Waldbauer is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frazier dives in and scores a takedown into Waldbauer's guard.
Frazier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Frazier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frazier with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waldbauer keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
Frazier sitting in guard here, content to control.
Waldbauer wants to get back to his feet but Frazier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Frazier content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Frazier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Waldbauer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Waldbauer has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Waldbauer won't allow Frazier to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Waldbauer throwing strikes but missing.
Frazier is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Waldbauer stopping the sweep attempt from Frazier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Waldbauer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Waldbauer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Frazier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Waldbauer was covering up waiting for the punch and Frazier finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Frazier connects with a couple of short punches.
Frazier throws a big elbow that misses.
Frazier slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waldbauer wants to get back to his feet but Frazier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Frazier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Frazier.
Frazier in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Frazier fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Frazier working the ground and pound.
Frazier throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Waldbauer is not content to let Frazier control the position.
Waldbauer wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier working the ground and pound.
Frazier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waldbauer can do to turn this around?
Frazier is trying to get an arm triangle but Waldbauer is defending well.
Frazier trying to control the position but Waldbauer is working away.
Waldbauer prevents Frazier from improving position.
Frazier is looking to take a break and control but Waldbauer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Waldbauer wants to get back to his feet but Frazier drags him back down.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Waldbauer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Waldbauer tries to work over Frazier's front leg with a kick but Frazier checks it.
Waldbauer cracks Frazier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Frazier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Waldbauer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Waldbauer wants to get back to his feet but Frazier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Waldbauer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Frazier controls the pace.
Frazier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier stops Waldbauer from standing up.
Frazier trying to control but Waldbauer is working from the bottom.
Frazier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Waldbauer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frazier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Waldbauer's guard.
Waldbauer is not content to let Frazier control the position.
Frazier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Waldbauer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Frazier keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Frazier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Waldbauer is defending well.
Waldbauer is trying to break the clinch but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.
Frazier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Waldbauer is defending well.
Waldbauer manages to break the clinch.
Waldbauer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frazier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frazier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frazier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frazier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frazier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Waldbauer throws a jab when Frazier was well out of range.
Waldbauer blocks a head kick by Frazier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Frazier dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Frazier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Waldbauer scores with a leg kick.
Waldbauer tries to clinch up.
No luck for Frazier with that takedown attempt.
Waldbauer slaps away a takedown attempt from Frazier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frazier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Waldbauer circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waldbauer tries to land a front kick but Frazier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Waldbauer!
Waldbauer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frazier slips a jab and a cross from Waldbauer.
Frazier closes the distance and clinches up with Waldbauer, looking for a takedown. Frazier pushes Waldbauer against the cage but Waldbauer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frazier rushes Waldbauer and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frazier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frazier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Frazier jumps guard but Waldbauer stands there with Frazier around his waist. Frazier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frazier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Waldbauer walks away with a smile on his face. Frazier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Waldbauer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Frazier backs up against the cage.
Waldbauer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frazier circles away quickly and effectively.
Waldbauer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Waldbauer looks to throw the jab but Frazier is out of range.
Waldbauer lands a jab to the head.
Waldbauer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No joy there for Waldbauer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waldbauer tries to clinch up but Frazier circles away and keeps his distance.
Waldbauer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Waldbauer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Waldbauer misses with a few strikes there.
Frazier shoots for a double leg takedown but Waldbauer sprawls well. He's pushed Frazier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier clinches up against the cage.
Frazier gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Frazier.
Waldbauer is trying to stand back up but Frazier is controlling him
Frazier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Waldbauer defending well though.
Frazier seems to be looking for submissions.
Frazier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Waldbauer is just riding it out for now. Frazier eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waldbauer is trying to stand back up but Frazier is controlling him
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Frazier wants to take a breather but Waldbauer is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Waldbauer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Albert Waldbauer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frazier shoots in for a takedown but Waldbauer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Frazier avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier looks to score with a jab to the body but Waldbauer is just out of range.
Frazier moves into the clinch successfully.
Waldbauer is trying to push Frazier away but Frazier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Waldbauer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frazier decides to pull guard.
Waldbauer throwing strikes from guard but Frazier blocks nicely.
Waldbauer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frazier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Waldbauer won't allow Frazier to sweep him here.
Albert Waldbauer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simon Frazier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frazier is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Waldbauer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frazier has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Frazier!
During a confident post fight interview, Simon Frazier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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