PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roibos Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fredriksson
vs
Bell

183 cm
24
195 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
200 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

M/S Paint Fightwear *** Cheapest in town ***

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roibos Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stringer Bell!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bell keeps the fight on the outside.
Fredriksson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bell's calf.
Bell looks to score with a jab to the body but Fredriksson is just out of range.
Bell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fredriksson's waist but Fredriksson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bell off to one side.
A big right from Fredriksson misses.
Nice body punch from Bell.

Bell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fredriksson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bell.
Fredriksson is looking to reverse the position.

Bell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fredriksson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fredriksson is trying to improve his position.
Bell 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.
Fredriksson is trying to control Bell's posture but Bell avoids it.

Bell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

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

Fredriksson forces Bell back against the cage and clinches.
Fredriksson trying to control the position but instead, Bell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fredriksson into the cage.
Fredriksson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fredriksson tries a knee to the head but Bell blocks it.
Fredriksson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bell misses with a punch to the body.
Bell throws a punch but it's blocked by Fredriksson.
Bell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fredriksson's elbow.
Fredriksson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fredriksson blocks a body shot from Bell.
Fredriksson prevents Bell from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body.
Fredriksson taking a breather.
Bell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bell has Fredriksson pushed against the cage.
Fredriksson tries a knee to the head but Bell blocks it.
Fredriksson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body.

Fredriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stringer Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fredriksson.
Bell takes a swing at Fredriksson's ribcage but misses.
Bell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fredriksson, right into the meat.
Bell looks gassed!
Fredriksson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bell's calf.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredriksson moves away.
Fredriksson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fredriksson scores with a leg kick.
Fredriksson looks to land a combination but Bell avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fredriksson.
Fredriksson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Bell tries to keep at a distance but Fredriksson has taken the fight into the clinch.

Fredriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fredriksson. That one must have hurt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fredriksson. Bell shrugs it off though.
Fredriksson lands with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Fredriksson as he connects with a hook.
Bell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fredriksson connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredriksson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bell's head.
Fredriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Bell moves out of range easily.
Fredriksson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fredriksson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fredriksson scores with a head kick.

Fredriksson instigates a clinch.
Fredriksson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fredriksson stalls.
A hook to the body from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson controlling the action here for a moment.
Fredriksson lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bell wants a takedown but no success here.
Fredriksson lands a body punch.

Fredriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fredriksson fakes the leg kick and cracks Bell in the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fredriksson - the referee stops the clock and Bell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fredriksson. Bell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fredriksson scores with a leg kick.
Bell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fredriksson.

Fredriksson moves into range and clinches up with Bell.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roibos Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stringer Bell.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson lands a body punch.

Fredriksson breaks the clinch.

Fredriksson darts in and clinches Bell up against the cage.
Fredriksson is stalling here.
Bell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roibos Fredriksson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bell shoots in and drives through. Fredriksson sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Fredriksson moves into the clinch successfully.

Fredriksson breaks from the clinch.
Bell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fredriksson. That one must have hurt.
Good shot there by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a high kick!

Fredriksson moves into the clinch.
Fredriksson is leaning against Bell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Fredriksson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fredriksson.
Nice body punch from Fredriksson - that landed with a thud.
Fredriksson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fredriksson presses Bell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bell is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson controlling the action here for a moment.
Fredriksson lands a knee to the body.
Fredriksson slowing the pace effectively.
Bell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roibos Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stringer Bell.
A right hook to the body lands for Fredriksson.
Bell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell throws a punch but it's blocked by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bell can do to turn this around?
Fredriksson lands a knee to the body.

Fredriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fredriksson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Fredriksson instigates a clinch.
Bell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a body shot.
Fredriksson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fredriksson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fredriksson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson cracks the inside of Bell's front leg.

Fredriksson moves into range and clinches up with Bell.
A left hand lands to the body for Fredriksson.
Fredriksson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Fredriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Fredriksson moves into the clinch.

Bell has picked Fredriksson up - he's going for a ride! Bell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fredriksson is controlling Bell's trapped leg to prevent Bell from advancing to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredriksson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson trying to control but Bell postures up.
Fredriksson is pressing down on Bell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fredriksson is pulling down on Bell's head. It's preventing any offense from Bell, at least for the moment.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Bell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fredriksson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fredriksson controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Fredriksson looking for a sweep. Not yet Fredriksson, not yet.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fredriksson is keeping the position for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bell moves out of range of the body kick from Fredriksson.

Bell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fredriksson is trying to defend but Bell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bell throws a strike but Fredriksson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fredriksson pulls Bell in close to his closed guard and prevents Bell from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fredriksson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bell has Fredriksson in his guard.

Fredriksson gets to his feet - Bell follows without any prompting.
Fredriksson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bell momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson is looking to slow Bell down with leg kicks.
Fredriksson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fredriksson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bell pinned against the cage. Bell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bell wants to clinch up but Fredriksson keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roibos Fredriksson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Bell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fredriksson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bell.
Fredriksson tests Bell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fredriksson rather than just go for the knockout.

Bell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fredriksson sprawls well initially but Bell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fredriksson tries to roll over but Bell keeps him under control.
Bell is looking to stall here but Fredriksson recovers full guard.
Fredriksson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fredriksson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bell is looking to improve his position but Fredriksson isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson fails to take his opponent's back.

Fredriksson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bell has worked his arm free - good work by Bell!
Bell tries to improve position but can't.
Bell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fredriksson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Fredriksson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fredriksson lands a high kick!
Fredriksson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bell feints and as Fredriksson raises his hands in defense, Bell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fredriksson keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
Fredriksson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Bell throws a strike but Fredriksson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fredriksson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fredriksson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell has a closed guard, preventing Fredriksson from standing up.

Fredriksson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fredriksson has managed to get both his arms back between Bell's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fredriksson stands up and waves to Bell to follow him.
Fredriksson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bell. Bell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fredriksson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fredriksson.

Fredriksson closes the distance and clinches.

Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson throws a leg kick but Bell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bell wants to clinch
and Fredriksson counters with a big head kick but Bell shrugs it off.
Fredriksson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fredriksson counters with a big head kick but Bell shrugs it off.
Stringer Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fredriksson. Fredriksson obviously looking to wear him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fredriksson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws a leg kick which misses Bell's front leg but catches the back leg as Bell tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Fredriksson.
Roibos Fredriksson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fredriksson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bell takes a swing at Fredriksson's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fredriksson connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fredriksson scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fredriksson moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson pushes Bell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fredriksson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Fredriksson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bell working aggressively here.
Bell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Fredriksson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fredriksson throws a head kick that Bell semi-blocks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roibos 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roibos Fredriksson!