PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Fraiberg (ranked 3492 p4p, 4473 weight class) and Coconut Uggy Boogy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fraiberg
vs
Uggy Boogy

193 cm
18
224
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
250
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Fraiberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Coconut Uggy Boogy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uggy Boogy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fraiberg.
Fraiberg seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fraiberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Uggy Boogy rushes Fraiberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fraiberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fraiberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uggy Boogy tries to land knees in the clinch but Fraiberg avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uggy Boogy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fraiberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fraiberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fraiberg lands with a right to the head.
Uggy Boogy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fraiberg pushes Uggy Boogy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uggy Boogy.
Uggy Boogy misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fraiberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Uggy Boogy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uggy Boogy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fraiberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uggy Boogy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fraiberg's defenses.
Uggy Boogy trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uggy Boogy backwards.
Uggy Boogy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fraiberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uggy Boogy backwards.
Fraiberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fraiberg avoids a wild elbow strike from Uggy Boogy.
Fraiberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uggy Boogy backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Uggy Boogy.
Fraiberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fraiberg misses with some punches.
Fraiberg avoids the elbow strike from Uggy Boogy, against the cage.
Uggy Boogy misses with a knee to the head.
Uggy Boogy blocking some punches.
Fraiberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Uggy Boogy.
Knees to the body from Uggy Boogy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fraiberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Fraiberg misses with a body punch.
Fraiberg working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Fraiberg.
Uggy Boogy looks winded!
Fraiberg misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Uggy Boogy throws an elbow but misses.
Fraiberg lands with a right to the head.
Uggy Boogy is looking to control Fraiberg's arms but Fraiberg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Uggy Boogy has his back to the cage.
Fraiberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fraiberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fraiberg avoiding damage as Uggy Boogy throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fraiberg.
Fraiberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Uggy Boogy controls his hands.
Fraiberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Fraiberg.
Fraiberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fraiberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fraiberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Uggy Boogy.
Fraiberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Fraiberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fraiberg is leaning against Uggy Boogy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Uggy Boogy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uggy Boogy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraiberg lands a nice uppercut.
Fraiberg cracks Uggy Boogy with a nice body shot.
Fraiberg pushes Uggy Boogy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fraiberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fraiberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uggy Boogy backwards.
A short right from Fraiberg on the inside.
Fraiberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Uggy Boogy.
Fraiberg lands a shoulder strike.
Fraiberg lands a shoulder strike.
Fraiberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uggy Boogy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fraiberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fraiberg misses with some punches.
Fraiberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uggy Boogys head.
Uggy Boogy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Fraiberg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fraiberg can't find room to land a body shot as Uggy Boogy controls the action.
Fraiberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fraiberg pushes Uggy Boogy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Fraiberg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fraiberg lands with a right to the head.
Fraiberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fraiberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Uggy Boogy backwards.
Uggy Boogy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fraiberg scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fraiberg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fraiberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Fraiberg.
Fraiberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fraiberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Uggy Boogy.
Fraiberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uggy Boogy backwards.
Fraiberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fraiberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uggy Boogys head.
Fraiberg dodges an elbow strike from Uggy Boogy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fraiberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uggy Boogys head.
Good body shot from Fraiberg.
Uggy Boogy blocks a body shot from Fraiberg.
A right hook to the body lands for Fraiberg.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fraiberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Fraiberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fraiberg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uggy Boogy, pushing him back against the cage.
Fraiberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Uggy Boogy.
Uggy Boogy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fraiberg lands a shot to the body.
Fraiberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uggy Boogy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fraiberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uggy Boogy backwards.
Uggy Boogy working aggressively here.
Uggy Boogy takes a shot to the head.
Uggy Boogy blocking some punches.
Fraiberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uggy Boogy can do to turn this around?
Fraiberg lands a right hand.
Fraiberg tries to work over Uggy Boogy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Fraiberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Fraiberg fails to land.
Fraiberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fraiberg has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Uggy Boogy is breathing heavily.
Fraiberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fraiberg pushes Uggy Boogy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fraiberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uggy Boogy's elbow.
Uggy Boogy blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fraiberg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraiberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Uggy Boogy misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Fraiberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fraiberg has a couple of punches blocked by Uggy Boogy.
Uggy Boogy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fraiberg blocks it with crossed arms.
Uggy Boogy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Uggy Boogy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fraiberg fails to land.
Fraiberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Uggy Boogy misses with a knee to the head.
Fraiberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fraiberg scores with a shot to the side of Uggy Boogy's head.
Fraiberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Fraiberg.
Fraiberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Uggy Boogy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fraiberg lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fraiberg is working Uggy Boogy over against the cage.
Fraiberg lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fraiberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uggy Boogys head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Uggy Boogy controls his hands.
Fraiberg pushes Uggy Boogy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fraiberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fraiberg.
Fraiberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uggy Boogy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fraiberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Michael Fraiberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg lands a right hand.
Fraiberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uggy Boogy takes a shot to the head.
Fraiberg scores with a shot to the side of Uggy Boogy's head.
A nice left hand lands by Fraiberg.
Fraiberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fraiberg lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraiberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fraiberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fraiberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Fraiberg - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fraiberg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fraiberg.
Still in the clinch, Fraiberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fraiberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fraiberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fraiberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fraiberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Fraiberg on the inside.
Fraiberg lands with a light punch inside.
Fraiberg lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Fraiberg.
A hook to the body from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uggy Boogy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fraiberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fraiberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fraiberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg scores with a shot to the side of Uggy Boogy's head.
Fraiberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fraiberg lands an uppercut.
Fraiberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uggy Boogy backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Fraiberg.
Still in the clinch, Fraiberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uggy Boogy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fraiberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fraiberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fraiberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uggy Boogy backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Fraiberg as the two fighters clinch.
Fraiberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fraiberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fraiberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Fraiberg dominated that second round.
That's time! Fraiberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Uggy Boogy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Uggy Boogy misses.
Fraiberg cracks Uggy Boogy with a right hand to the side of the head.

Uggy Boogy has Fraiberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Fraiberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uggy Boogys head.
Uggy Boogy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uggy Boogy.
Uggy Boogy blocks an uppercut.
Fraiberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fraiberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Uggy Boogy controls his hands.
Fraiberg lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Uggy Boogy throws an elbow but misses.
Fraiberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Uggy Boogy lands an elbow that stopped Fraiberg in his tracks for a moment.
Uggy Boogy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fraiberg gets through Uggy Boogy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Uggy Boogy throws an elbow but it misses.
Fraiberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fraiberg scores with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uggy Boogy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fraiberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fraiberg misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Uggy Boogy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fraiberg's brow.
Uggy Boogy blocking some punches.
Uggy Boogy blocks an uppercut.
Uggy Boogy looking to stall.
Fraiberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uggy Boogy backwards.
Uggy Boogy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fraiberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fraiberg tries a body shot but Uggy Boogy blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uggy Boogy.
Fraiberg lands a body punch.
Fraiberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fraiberg digs a right hand into Uggy Boogy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Uggy Boogy's gas tank.
Fraiberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fraiberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fraiberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fraiberg lands with a left to the head.
Michael Fraiberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Uggy Boogy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fraiberg's brow.
A right hook to the body lands for Fraiberg.
Uggy Boogy misses with an elbow over the top.
Uggy Boogy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uggy Boogy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fraiberg lands a shot to the body.
Uggy Boogy has a couple of punches blocked by Fraiberg.
Fraiberg managing to block the knees to the body from Uggy Boogy.
A left hand lands to the body for Fraiberg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uggy Boogy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Uggy Boogy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Uggy Boogy lands a good knee to the midsection. Fraiberg won't want to take too many of those.
Uggy Boogy misses with a knee strike.
Uggy Boogy throws a head punch that misses.
Uggy Boogy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fraiberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Uggy Boogy misses with a knee strike.
Fraiberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uggy Boogy backwards.
Fraiberg misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uggy Boogy misses with an elbow over the top.
Uggy Boogy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Uggy Boogy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Uggy Boogy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fraiberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uggy Boogy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fraiberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fraiberg throws a head punch that misses.
Coconut Uggy Boogy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uggy Boogy throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Fraiberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fraiberg 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Fraiberg!
After the fight, Michael Fraiberg 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.