PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Chomsli (ranked 2749 p4p, 314 weight class) and Scott Frill (ranked 2843 p4p, 320 weight class). Frill has chosen Dedication- Nipsey Hustle as his entrance music. 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.

Chomsli
vs
Frill

180 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

178 cm
22
171 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Sportivité

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lukas Chomsli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Frill!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chomsli closes the distance and pushes Frill back into the cage.

Frill manages to break the clinch.
Chomsli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frill.

It looks like Lukas Chomsli has been cut.

Chomsli darts in and clinches Frill up against the cage.
Frill is trying to push Chomsli away but Chomsli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chomsli.
Chomsli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chomsli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frill is defending well.
Frill throws a head punch that misses.

Chomsli manages to break the clinch.

Chomsli darts in and clinches Frill up against the cage.
Frill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frill lands an uppercut.
Chomsli is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chomsli keeps control of Frill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chomsli misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chomsli.
Frill swings wildly with an uppercut but Chomsli uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chomsli throws a head punch that misses.
Frill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chomsli prevents Frill from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chomsli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frill backwards.
Chomsli lands a shot to the body.
Frill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chomsli lands a nice uppercut.
Chomsli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chomsli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frill backwards.
Chomsli wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Chomsli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frill can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chomsli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chomsli lands a hook that snaps the head of Frill backwards.
Frill has had enough of the clinch but Chomsli keeps him there for the moment.
Chomsli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chomsli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frill prevents it.

Chomsli lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Chomsli is trying to work for a kimura but Frill is defending well.
Chomsli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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

Chomsli is trying to work for a kimura but Frill is defending well.
Frill tries to kick Chomsli off but Chomsli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Frill keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chomsli is pressing down on Frill's thigh, looking to free his foot. Frill is holding on for now.

Chomsli seems to be working for a kimura but Frill defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frill keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chomsli is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Frill is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Frill felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Chomsli 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.
Chomsli with the ground and pound but Frill uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Chomsli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chomsli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Frill wants to sweep here but Chomsli controlling him for the moment.
Chomsli throws a big elbow that misses.
Chomsli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chomsli trying to control but Frill is working from the bottom.
Chomsli postures up in Frill's guard and throws a big left but Frill blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chomsli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Chomsli is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Frill is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Frill has escaped and now he's on top!

Frill trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chomsli's guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chomsli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chomsli throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Frill would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Frill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chomsli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chomsli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chomsli is really struggling to control Frill but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Frill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Chomsli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chomsli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frill's guard.

Chomsli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chomsli wants to pass the guard but Frill is keeping the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chomsli.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chomsli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chomsli throwing strikes but missing.
Chomsli passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Chomsli tries for a kimura but Frill is defending well.
Chomsli laying and praying for a moment but Frill takes advantage and regains half guard.
Frill on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli is keen to just control but Frill is a slippery customer.
Chomsli 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.
Frill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chomsli stops Frill from getting back to his feet.

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

Chomsli is trying to work for a kimura but Frill is defending well.
Chomsli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Frill wants to get back to his feet.
Frill is not content to let Chomsli control the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chomsli drops an elbow to the side of Frill's head.
Frill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chomsli.
Chomsli is just content to waste time from the top position. Frill takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chomsli trying to control the position from guard on top but Frill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chomsli wants to pass the guard but Frill is keeping the position.
Chomsli trying to control but Frill is working from the bottom.
Chomsli sitting in guard here, content to control.
Frill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Chomsli moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Chomsli.
Chomsli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chomsli digs a right hand underneath Frill's ribcage. Frill let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chomsli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frill backwards.
A short uppercut from Frill.
Chomsli lands a nice uppercut.
Chomsli is looking for a takedown.

Chomsli pulls Frill into guard.
Frill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Frill gets to his feet. Chomsli looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Frill lands a jab.
Chomsli slips a jab and a cross from Frill.
Frill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chomsli was well out of range. Poor timing from Frill.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Chomsli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukas Chomsli's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Chomsli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Chomsli clinches up with Frill and pushes him back against the cage.
Lukas Chomsli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frill is trying to break the clinch but Chomsli has him pressed against the cage.

Chomsli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frill keeps the fight on the outside.

Chomsli looking to score a takedown here. Frill is defending well but Chomsli drives through and ends up in Frill's guard.
Chomsli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Frill manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Chomsli gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chomsli trying to control but Frill is working from the bottom.
Chomsli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chomsli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chomsli is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomsli is looking to work some ground and pound but Frill has wrist control.
Chomsli trying to control the position from guard on top but Frill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chomsli is in close to Frill's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Frill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chomsli is controlling him.
Chomsli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Chomsli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chomsli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chomsli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Frill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chomsli.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frill misses with a wild combination.
Frill defending well as Chomsli loads up on a big left hand.
Frill throws the left hand but Chomsli avoids the punch easily.

Chomsli closes the distance and pushes Frill back into the cage.
Frill tries to circle away but Chomsli has him pinned against the cage.
Chomsli swings wildly with an uppercut but Frill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frill is pressed up against the cage. Chomsli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frill down to the mat. Frill avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chomsli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frill lands a right hook to the body.
Frill throws a right and a left that both miss.

Chomsli has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Chomsli on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chomsli jumps guard and drags Frill to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chomsli has a closed guard, preventing Frill from standing up.
Chomsli seems keen to control Frill's posture.
Frill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chomsli throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Chomsli throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Frill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chomsli throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chomsli wants to sweep but no luck.
Chomsli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frill.
Chomsli trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chomsli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frill on the side of the head.
Frill throws a series of punches but Chomsli avoids them all with ease.
Frill throws out a loose jab but Chomsli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frill swats away the attempt to clinch by Chomsli.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chomsli.
Scott Frill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Frill blocks the low kick.
Chomsli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frill.

Chomsli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chomsli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Chomsli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Frill wants to get back to his feet but Chomsli drags him back down.
Chomsli wants to control but Frill is keeping him busy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frill struggling a bit here.
Chomsli tries to score with some ground and pound. Frill controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chomsli sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Frill is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chomsli tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chomsli in side control, throwing shots but Frill defends.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Chomsli swings around for an armbar but Frill sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chomsli's guard.
Chomsli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chomsli striking off his back but it's not causing Frill any problems.
Chomsli controls Frill momentarily but Frill frees himself.
Chomsli throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chomsli holds on and takes a little breather.
Frill is looking to work some ground and pound but Chomsli has wrist control.
Chomsli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frill is one step ahead there.
Frill trying to control the position from guard on top but Chomsli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chomsli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frill can do to turn this around?

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frill lands a glancing blow to the side of Chomsli's head.
A punch combination from Frill misses.
Chomsli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chomsli.
No joy there for Frill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frill misses with a wild combination.
Frill is breathing heavily.

Chomsli moves into range and clinches up with Frill.
Chomsli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frill backwards.

Chomsli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chomsli scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Chomsli gets a clinch.
Frill prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Chomsli. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Chomsli has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Frill is trying to keep an underhook but Chomsli manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Frill kicks off Chomsli and gets to his feet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frill misses with a two punch combination.
Chomsli tries to clinch but Frill is having none of it.
Chomsli wants to clinch.
Frill looks to land a combination but Chomsli avoids it well.
Frill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Chomsli closes the distance and pushes Frill back into the cage.
Frill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chomsli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frill's efforts to push away.
Chomsli scores with a shoulder strike.
Chomsli lands with a light punch inside.
Chomsli lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli lands a hook that snaps the head of Frill backwards.
Frill working hard to break the clinch.
Chomsli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chomsli wants a takedown but no success here.
Chomsli pushes Frill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frill has had enough of the clinch but Chomsli keeps him there for the moment.
Frill wants to break free but Chomsli has control.
Frill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chomsli has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Chomsli on the inside.
Chomsli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frill's efforts to push away.

Frill successfully pulls guard.
Chomsli wants to control from the top but Frill keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chomsli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scott Frill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lukas Chomsli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chomsli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lukas Chomsli.
I think Chomsli 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 20:18
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 20:18
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 20:18

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Chomsli!
Lukas Chomsli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.