PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urpo Muilu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes to the cage accompanied by Hot 'n cold. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Fredriksson
vs
Muilu

183 cm
22
176 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

186 cm
25
176 lbs
6 - 0 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arnold Fredriksson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Urpo Muilu!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fredriksson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Muilu sprawls well initially but Fredriksson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fredriksson tries to pass to full mount but Muilu defends it.
Muilu wants to get back to his feet.
Fredriksson wants to advance to full mount but Muilu doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Fredriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Muilu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muilu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson is looking to work some ground and pound but Muilu has wrist control.
Fredriksson 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.
Fredriksson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fredrikssonis looking to pass into half guard but Muilu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Muilu is in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson has a closed guard, preventing Muilu from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Fredriksson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muilu keeping full guard, as Fredriksson tries to pass.
Fredrikssonis looking to pass into half guard but Muilu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Muilu is in guard.
Muilu tries to stand but Fredriksson is controlling from the bottom.
Fredriksson is trying to keep Muilu in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muilu won't allow Fredriksson to sweep him here.

Muilu stands and steps away. Fredriksson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Fredriksson gets the takedown into side control.
Fredriksson tries to advance to mount but Muilu denies him.
Fredriksson is trying to move to mount but Muilu reverses beautifully and ends up in Fredriksson's guard.
Fredriksson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muilu won't allow Fredriksson to sweep him here.
Fredriksson is trying to keep Muilu in close.
Fredriksson looking for a sweep. Not yet Fredriksson, not yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fredriksson punishes Muilu's body with a nice straight punch.
Muilu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fredriksson cracks a nice hook into Muilu's ribs.

Muilu clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muilu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muilu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muilu cracks Fredriksson with a nice body shot.
Fredriksson jumps guard but Muilu stands there with Fredriksson around his waist. Fredriksson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Muilu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fredriksson is looking to break free of the clinch but Muilu has double underhooks.

Fredriksson drags the fight down to the ground.
Fredriksson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muilu is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Muilu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fredriksson lands with a shot to the body.
Muilu tries to clinch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Fredriksson punishes Muilu's body with a nice straight punch.
Muilu leaves Fredriksson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fredriksson misses with a wild combination.
Muilu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fredriksson cracks Muilu with a good jab.
Fredriksson scores with the left hand. Muilu knows he should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fredriksson keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muilu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muilu wants to clinch up but Fredriksson keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muilu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muilu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Muilu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fredriksson to score with a decent uppercut.
Muilu moves in looking to clinch but Fredriksson pushes him off.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the body.
Muilu looks to land a combination but Fredriksson avoids it well.

Muilu instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Muilu fails to land.
Muilu lands a nice uppercut.
Fredriksson wants to break free but Muilu has control.
Fredriksson working hard to break the clinch.
Fredriksson tries to pull guard but Muilu holds him up against the cage and eventually Fredriksson drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Fredriksson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fredriksson tries to pull guard but Muilu holds him up against the cage and eventually Fredriksson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Fredriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Muilu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fredriksson working hard to break the clinch.
Muilu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muilu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muilu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fredriksson backwards.
Muilu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fredriksson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Muilu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Fredriksson breaks the clinch.
Muilu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fredriksson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muilu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fredriksson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fredriksson lands with a right hand.
Muilu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fredriksson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fredriksson lands a with a good body shot.
Fredriksson is looking to wear down Muilu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Muilu is breathing heavily.
No luck for Fredriksson with that takedown attempt.
Muilu wants to clinch up but Fredriksson keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson stuns Muilu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fredriksson scores with a one two! Muilu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the body.
Muilu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fredriksson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muilu swivels and escapes.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
Fredriksson scores with a body shot.
Fredriksson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Muilu at a distance.
Nice body punch from Fredriksson.
Muilu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Urpo Muilu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muilu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fredriksson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fredriksson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredriksson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fredriksson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fredriksson lunges at Muilu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Muilu's hand.
Muilu closes the distance but Fredriksson moves to the side
and Fredriksson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fredriksson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fredriksson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Muilu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Fredriksson seems to be working for a kimura but Muilu defends the submission attempt.
Fredriksson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Muilu's head.
Fredriksson wants to advance to full mount but Muilu doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fredriksson wants to control from the top but Muilu keeps moving.
Fredriksson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fredriksson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fredriksson counters with a straight right hand.
Fredriksson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Muilu avoids the body shot from Fredriksson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fredriksson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muilu tries to avoid it but Fredriksson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muilu to the ground. Muilu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fredriksson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Fredriksson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fredriksson is nestled in close to Muilu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Muilu misses with a two punch combination.
Muilu fails in his attempt to clinch.

Fredriksson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Muilu is trying to defend but Fredriksson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fredriksson trying to control from Muilu's half guard. Muilu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fredriksson trying to control but Muilu is working from the bottom.
Fredriksson advances position into side control!
Fredriksson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson trying to control the action but Muilu is working from the bottom.
Muilu tries to escape but Fredriksson is in control.
Fredriksson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fredriksson staying calm.
Muilu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fredriksson is looking to take a break and control but Muilu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Muilu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fredriksson.
Muilu is not content to let Fredriksson control the position.
Fredriksson in side control, throwing shots but Muilu defends.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fredriksson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fredriksson throws a strike aimed at the side of Muilu's head but Muilu avoids it well.
Fredriksson wants to control for a moment but Muilu uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Fredriksson is pressing down on Muilu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muilu tries to stand but Fredriksson is controlling from the bottom.
Fredriksson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muilu is one step ahead there.
Fredriksson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fredriksson has a closed guard, preventing Muilu from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Fredriksson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fredriksson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fredriksson.
Muilu misses with a looping right.

Fredriksson 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.
Fredriksson with the ground and pound but Muilu uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muilu keeping moving, preventing Fredriksson from controlling successfully.
Fredriksson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muilu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muilu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fredriksson is controlling him.
Fredriksson wants to control from the top but Muilu keeps moving.

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.
Fredriksson throws a strike but Muilu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Fredriksson has his foot on Muilu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muilu works his way back into a safe position though.
Muilu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fredriksson is proving hard to escape from.
Fredriksson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Muilu doesn't manage to clinch there - Fredriksson circles away.
Fredriksson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muilu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muilu tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Fredriksson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws and elbow that misses. Muilu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fredriksson's guard. Nice move by Muilu!
Muilu stopping the sweep attempt from Fredriksson.

Fredriksson is looking for a triangle but Muilu pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fredriksson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Fredriksson had his way with Urpo Muilu in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fredriksson throws a one two combo.
Muilu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arnold Fredriksson is winning the standup battle so far.
Muilu looks to clinch
and Fredriksson counters with a right hand to the body.
Muilu throws a big shot that misses.

Fredriksson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Muilu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fredriksson throwing strikes but Muilu manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fredriksson is trying to control Muilu's posture but Muilu avoids it.
Fredriksson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fredriksson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Muilu escapes and gets back to his feet.
Muilu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Muilu looks to clinch
and Fredriksson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fredriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fredriksson shoots in but Muilu avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Fredriksson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fredriksson looking to sit in guard and control but Muilu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Fredriksson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Fredriksson has an active guard here but Muilu has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muilu tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Fredriksson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Muilu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Muilu's back!
Muilu has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Muilu. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

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.
Fredriksson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Fredriksson is trying to control but Muilu is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Fredriksson throwing strikes but Muilu uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredriksson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muilu defending well though.
Fredriksson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muilu defending well though.
Urpo Muilu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fredriksson thows a huge punch but Muilu dodges it nicely.
Fredriksson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnold Fredriksson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fredriksson, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Fredriksson!
Arnold Fredriksson retains his welterweight title!