PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mak Frajd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powers is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We Run This - Missy Elliot. Jerome Powers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Frajd
vs
Powers

180 cm
27
151 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

184 cm
37
147 lbs
21 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mak Frajd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerome Powers!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frajd throws a series of punches but Powers avoids them all with ease.

Powers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Frajd sprawls well initially but Powers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Powers passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Frajd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frajd gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Powers trying to pass the guard but Frajd defending well.
Frajd tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Frajd trying to hold on to Powers's head to control him but Powers postures up.
Frajd punching from the bottom.
Frajd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Powers.
Frajd 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.

Powers wants to work for an arm triangle but Frajd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Frajd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Powers is trying to work for a kimura but Frajd is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers blocks the strikes from Frajd.
Frajd trying to hold on to Powers's head to control him but Powers postures up.
Frajd is looking to improve his position.
Powers tries to pass to full mount but Frajd defends it.

Powers seems to be looking for submissions.
Powers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Frajd is trying to maintain the position but Powers is very close to passing his half guard.
Powers prevents Frajd from improving his position.

Powers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frajd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Powers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frajd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Frajd gets full guard.
Frajd throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Powers stopping the sweep attempt from Frajd.
Frajd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Powers manages to get himself to full guard.
Frajd is pushing down on Powers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Powers is fighting to maintain full guard but Frajd has managed to sneak the leg through.

Frajd is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Frajd is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers tries to get to full guard but Frajd has control of the leg.
Frajd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Powers's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frajd working Powers over with strikes.
Frajd prevents Powers from improving his position.

Frajd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Powers won't allow Frajd to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Frajd is looking for a kimura here.

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

Frajd seems to be working for a kimura but Powers defends the submission attempt.

Frajd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Powers defends it well.

Frajd 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Frajd 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Frajd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frajd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Powers as he avoids it easily.

Powers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Frajd is trying to defend but Powers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Powers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frajd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Powers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Frajd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Powers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frajd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Powers stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jerome Powers was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Frajd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Powers defends well and Frajd ends up having to push Powers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Frajd gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Frajd blocks the strikes from Powers.

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

Frajd is trying to work for a kimura but Powers is defending well.

Frajd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Powers sees it coming and defends easily.

Frajd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Powers has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to improve his position but Frajd is controlling well.
Powers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frajd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Frajd is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Powers is looking to control Frajd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Powers avoid being mounted?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powers tries to roll over but Frajd keeps him under control.

Frajd is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Powers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Frajd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Powers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Frajd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Powers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Frajd, into his guard.

Frajd throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Powers escapes and throws Frajd's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Frajd can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Frajd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Powers fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Frajd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Powers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Frajd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Powers wants to work for an arm triangle but Frajd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Frajd trying to hold on to Powers's head to control him but Powers postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powers is looking to advance position but Frajd won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powers prevents Frajd from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jerome Powers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Frajd dives in and scores a takedown into Powers's guard.
Frajd looking to pass the guard.
Frajd pushes down on Powers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Powers is pressing down on Frajd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Frajd throws a big elbow that misses.

Frajd drops back looking for a leg! Powers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powers manages to kick Frajd off! Frajd jumps back into Powers's guard.

Powers working for a triangle but Frajd defends it easily.

Frajd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Powers looking for a guillotine here but Frajd defends easily.

Frajd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Frajd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mak Frajd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powers is on top in guard.
Powers wants to control from the top but Frajd keeps moving.
Frajd is trying to keep Powers in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Frajd looking for a guillotine here but Powers defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frajd is on top in guard.
Powers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Frajd drops back looking for a leg! Powers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powers manages to kick Frajd off! Frajd jumps back into Powers's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powers is on top in guard.
Frajd working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frajd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Powers won't allow Frajd to sweep him here.

Frajd throws his legs up looking for a submission but Powers uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frajd striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
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.
Frajd is looking to reverse the position.
Powers moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Powers misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frajd is not content to let Powers control the position.
Frajd wants to control but Powers postures up.
Frajd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Powers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frajd keeps working.
Frajd regains half guard.
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!

Powers is looking for a kimura but Frajd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Powers to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frajd is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Powers jumps into side control!
Frajd wants to control but Powers postures up.

Powers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Frajd tries to bench press Powers off him but Powers keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mak Frajd clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Frajd.
Frajd looks up at the clock and then as Powers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Frajd smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Frajd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Powers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Frajd tries for a kimura but Powers is defending well.

Frajd tries for a kimura but Powers is defending well.
Powers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Powers wants to control but Frajd postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frajd tries to advance to mount but Powers denies him.

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

Frajd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Powers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Frajd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Powers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Powers is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Frajd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Powers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Powers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frajd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Frajd is trying to get an arm triangle but Powers is defending well.
Frajd working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frajd is trying to get an arm triangle but Powers is defending well.

Frajd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Powers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Powers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Frajd off and has taken his back!
Powers controlling well, preventing Frajd from escaping the position.

Frajd defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Powers's arms.
Powers trying to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frajd manages to reverse the position and now he's in Powers's guard. Nice work there by Frajd.

Frajd drops back looking for a leg! Powers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powers manages to kick Frajd off! Frajd jumps back into Powers's guard.

Frajd drops back looking for a leg! Powers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powers manages to kick Frajd off! Frajd jumps back into Powers's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frajd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frajd throws a big right hand that misses.

Frajd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Frajd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mak Frajd had his way with Jerome Powers in that round.
That's time! Frajd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Powers scores with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frajd dives in for a single leg takedown but Powers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frajd wants to take the fight to the mat but Powers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Frajd has Powers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Powers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mak Frajd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frajd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Powers prevents it.
Frajd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frajd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Powers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Powers misses with some punches.

Powers breaks from the clinch.
Powers throws a combination. Frajd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Powers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Powers showed some decent athleticism there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Powers is trying to control. Frajd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frajd actively working from the bottom here.
Frajd lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Powers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Powers wants to finish this one by submission but Frajd is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Powers.
Frajd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Powers looking to finish with strikes here!

Powers looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Frajd flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frajd sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Frajd tries to roll over but Powers keeps him under control.
Powers blocks the strikes from Frajd.
Powers wants to control but Frajd is keeping him busy.
Frajd throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Frajd misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Frajd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frajd wants to control but Powers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Powers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Powers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers is trying to control. Frajd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Frajd missing with punches from the bottom.
Frajd gets full guard.
Frajd striking off his back but it's not causing Powers any problems.
Powers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Frajd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Frajd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Powers pushes down on Frajd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Frajd is looking to control Powers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frajd avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frajd is trying to stand back up but Powers is controlling him
Frajd is not content to let Powers control the position.
Frajd is trying to get back to full guard.
Frajd is trying to maintain the position but Powers is very close to passing his half guard.
Frajd wants to get back to full guard.

Frajd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frajd is trying to maintain the position but Powers is very close to passing his half guard.
Powers is trying to control. Frajd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jerome Powers.
I think Frajd 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Mak Frajd!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Mak Frajd!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Mak Frajd!

Mak Frajd wins by unanimous decision!
Mak Frajd retains his featherweight title!