PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Olen Raymond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Segurola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Segurola has chosen Bullet With a name - Nonpoint as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Raymond
vs
Segurola

197 cm
18
140 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

173 cm
18
136 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olen Raymond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Segurola!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Segurola falls off balance throwing a combination

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

Raymond pulls guard effortlessly.
Segurola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Segurola trying to move into half guard but instead Raymond has managed to sweep!

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

Raymond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segurola has momentary wrist control but Raymond slips an elbow through the middle.
Segurola has momentary wrist control but Raymond slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Segurola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Segurola trying to control the position.
Raymond postures up in Segurola's guard and throws a big left but Segurola blocks it.
Raymond postures up and lands a big shot to Segurola's brow.
Raymond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Raymond stands up over Segurola, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Raymond postures up in Segurola's guard and throws a big left but Segurola blocks it.
Raymond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Segurola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raymond defends well.
Raymond landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raymond is in close to Segurola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Raymond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Raymond drops back looking for a leg! Segurola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Segurola manages to kick Raymond off! Raymond jumps back into Segurola's guard.
Raymond chips away with some ground and pound.
Segurola doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Raymond stands up over Segurola, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Raymond working some strikes from top position.
Raymond is looking to work some ground and pound but Segurola has wrist control.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raymond is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raymond scoring with some ground and pound.
Segurola looks winded!
Segurola controls Raymond momentarily but Raymond frees himself.

Segurola throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Raymond escapes and throws Segurola's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Raymond scoring with punches from side control.
Raymond cracks Segurola with a big right hand but Segurola just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Raymond wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Segurola, who protects the arm well.
Raymond works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Raymond's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Segurola keeping his opponent close.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Raymond is working Segurola over with some ground and pound from side control.
Raymond working the ground and pound from side control.
Raymond 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.
Segurola taking a bit of punishment here - Raymond scoring with strikes.
Raymond working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raymond working away.
Raymond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Raymond lands a few punches from side control.
Segurola taking a bit of punishment here - Raymond scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olen Raymond dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Raymond moves into range and clinches up with Segurola.
Raymond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Segurola can do to turn this around?

Segurola has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Raymond uses from the top position.

Segurola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raymond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raymond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Segurola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raymond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raymond distracts Segurola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Segurola's head.

Raymond drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Raymond jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Raymond lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Segurola is breathing heavily.

Raymond stands up from Segurola's guard - Raymond perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Segurola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Segurola shoots in and gets a takedown into Raymond's guard.
Raymond seems keen to control Segurola's posture.
Raymond is looking to stand up but Segurola isn't so interested in that idea.
Segurola looking to pass the guard.
Segurola preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segurola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raymond is on top in guard.

Raymond postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Raymond content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Raymond working some strikes from top position.
Raymond stands up over Segurola, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Segurola is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Raymond is aware though and is defending well.
Raymond working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Segurola's head.
Raymond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raymond cracks Segurola with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raymond working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raymond postures up and lands a big shot to Segurola's brow.
Raymond sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Raymond thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Raymond postures up and lands a big shot to Segurola's brow.
Raymond cracks Segurola with a solid left hand.
Raymond stands up over Segurola, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Raymond distracts Segurola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Raymond is working Segurola over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raymond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Raymond postures up and lands a big shot to Segurola's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Raymond stands up from Segurola's guard - Raymond perhaps looking for a knockout.

Raymond has Segurola up against the cage in a clinch.
Raymond is trying to pull guard but Segurola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Raymond pulls guard.
Raymond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Segurola is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segurola wants to control from the top but Raymond keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olen Raymond dominated that second round.
That's time! Raymond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Segurola gets a double leg takedown into Raymond's guard.
Olen Raymond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Segurola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Raymond controlling Segurola's posture.

Segurola has gone for a leg lock! Raymond slips out almost immediately though and dives into Segurola's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raymond scoring with some ground and pound.
Segurola wants to control the position but Raymond says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Segurola has hold of Raymond's hands but Raymond slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Raymond keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Segurola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Segurola looks like he's trying to stand up.
Raymond takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Raymond working Segurola over with strikes.
Raymond looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Raymond looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Raymond lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raymond prevents Segurola from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Raymond seems content to control.
Segurola is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Raymond scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Raymond seems content to control.
Segurola is looking for a sweep. Raymond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Segurola is defending against the submission attempts here by Raymond.
Raymond is nestled in close to Segurola, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Raymond 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.

Segurola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raymond is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Segurola has hold of Raymond's hands but Raymond slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Raymond sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Raymond slips a nice elbow through Segurola's hands, connecting with Segurola's forehead.
Raymond working the head and body with strikes.

Raymond is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Raymond lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raymond landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Raymond is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Raymond is trying to work for a kimura but Segurola is defending well.
Raymond is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Raymond there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raymond scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Frankie Segurola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olen Raymond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raymond trying to control the pace.
Raymond scoring with strikes to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olen Raymond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raymond, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olen Raymond!
Frankie Segurola was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better man tonight. I'll be back, better.'.