PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shreds Mckenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shreds Mckenzie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Frazier
vs
Mckenzie

178 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shreds Mckenzie!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Frazier gets a clinch.

Frazier lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Mckenzie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Frazier connects with a nice short shot to Mckenzie's temple.
Frazier winds up and cracks Mckenzie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frazier looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mckenzie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Frazier scores with a couple of nice shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mckenzie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mckenzie tries to kick Frazier off but Frazier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mckenzie is trying to maintain the position but Frazier is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier trying to control the pace.
Frazier slips a nice elbow through Mckenzie's hands, connecting with Mckenzie's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier winds up and cracks Mckenzie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Frazier working over Mckenzie with some ground and pound. Mckenzie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Frazier is taking a breather. Mckenzie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mckenzie is trying to control but can't.
Frazier is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Frazier connects with a nice short shot to Mckenzie's temple.
Frazier is taking a breather. Mckenzie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mckenzie trying to control but Frazier postures up.
Frazier controlling the action here.
Frazier scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frazier in particular looking to stall.
Mckenzie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Frazier scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Frazier connects with a nice short shot to Mckenzie's temple.
Frazier is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Frazier scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mckenzie is trying to control but can't.
Frazier looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Frazier is nestled in close to Mckenzie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Frazier controlling the action here.
Frazier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mckenzie actively working from the bottom here.
Frazier lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Frazier drops an elbow to the side of Mckenzie's head.
Mckenzie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frazier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frazier not doing much here.
Mckenzie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Frazier content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Frazier scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've been informed that Mckenzie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier working the head and body with strikes.
Frazier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Frazier trying to mount his opponent but Mckenzie defends it.
Still in half guard, Frazier seems content to control.
Frazier drops an elbow to the side of Mckenzie's head.
Frazier is controlling the pace.
Frazier blocks the strikes from Mckenzie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mckenzie is trying to stand back up but Frazier is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Frazier instigates a clinch.
Mckenzie tries to throw a body punch but Frazier avoids it by throwing Mckenzie back against the cage.

Mckenzie wants the takedown. Frazier is fighting it off but Mckenzie persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Frazier's guard against the cage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frazier is on top in guard.

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.
Frazier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Frazier landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckenzie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jimmy Frazier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frazier content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Frazier lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier scores with punches from side control.
Frazier scores with punches from side control.
Mckenzie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frazier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Frazier is putting a hurting on Mckenzie here, landing some big shots from side control.
Frazier working the body and head with strikes.
Frazier working the body and head with strikes.
Mckenzie being controlled for a moment.
Frazier scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mckenzie to see if he's OK.
Frazier is working Mckenzie over with some ground and pound from side control.
Frazier advances nicely into full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier lands with some strikes.
Frazier pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Frazier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frazier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mckenzie can do to turn this around?
Frazier with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice elbow there by Frazier.
Mckenzie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Mckenzie is rocked!
Frazier scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mckenzie?
Mckenzie is still in real trouble! Can Frazier finish him?

Frazier wants to finish this one by submission but Mckenzie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Frazier.
Frazier landing punches.
Frazier cracks Mckenzie with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Frazier!