PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Fredric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Thirtynine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredric comes into the arena with Rocky Theme Song blaring out of the sound system. Thirtynine has chosen Speed 2 Remix by Tetsuya Komura as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Fredric
vs
Thirtynine

179 cm
27
164 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

178 cm
26
169 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Spartan Fight Gear - Tokyo Defiance
Spartan Fight Gear - Tokyo Defiance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Fredric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Thirtynine!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredric tries to clinch up.
Thirtynine fails with the takedown.
Fredric tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thirtynine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thirtynine misses with a takedown attempt - Fredric sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fredric on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fredric tries to clinch but Thirtynine moves out of range.
Thirtynine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fredric but Fredric pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Randy Fredric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Thirtynine.
Fredric bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thirtynine throws a series of punches but Fredric moves out of range.
A combination from Thirtynine does no damage.
Thirtynine misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thirtynine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fredric keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thirtynine misses with a wild combination.
Thirtynine looks gassed!
Fredric tries to clinch there but Thirtynine circles away.
Thirtynine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thirtynine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fredric tries to clinch up but Thirtynine circles away and keeps his distance.
Fredric fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fredric doesn't manage to clinch there - Thirtynine circles away.

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.

Thirtynine gets the takedown into side control.
Fredric prevents Thirtynine from improving position.
Thirtynine happy to just control the position for now.
Thirtynine wants to control but Fredric is keeping him busy.
Thirtynine is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Thirtynine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fredric is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thirtynine tries for a kimura but Fredric is defending well.

Fredric sneaks out the side door and pushes Thirtynine away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Thirtynine thows a body shot but no joy.
Thirtynine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fredric is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thirtynine misses with an uppercut. Fredric saw that one coming.

Fredric moves into range and clinches up with Thirtynine.
Thirtynine is trying to drag Fredric to the mat but Fredric just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Thirtynine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thirtynine tries to pull guard but Fredric holds him up against the ropes and eventually Thirtynine drops back down to his feet.
Fredric with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fredric.
Thirtynine drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fredric pulls his leg out and moves away.

Fredric darts in and clinches Thirtynine up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Randy Fredric will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Thirtynine tries to keep at a distance but Fredric has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fredric using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thirtynine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fredric missing with knees to the body.
Fredric blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thirtynine takes an elbow to the temple.
Thirtynine avoiding damage as Fredric throws knees to the body.
Fredric tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fredric gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thirtynine.

Thirtynine manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Thirtynine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thirtynine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fredric.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Thirtynine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thirtynine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fredric's waist but Fredric gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thirtynine off to one side.
Thirtynine is breathing heavily.
Fredric fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fredric tries to close the distance and clinch but Thirtynine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fredric moves into range and clinches up with Thirtynine.
Fredric lands a nice elbow.
Fredric with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thirtynine tries to land a knee to the head but Fredric blocks with his arms.
Fredric is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fredric lands an elbow inside.
Fredric using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fredric lands an elbow inside that Thirtynine shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Fredric.
Fredric landing knees to the body.
Fredric landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fredric lands a knee to the head.
Thirtynine avoids the elbow strike from Fredric, against the ropes.
Thirtynine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fredric fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Randy Fredric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Thirtynine.
Fredric is looking to clinch but Thirtynine is avoiding it.
Fredric tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thirtynine swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Fredric as Thirtynine shoots in.
Fredric fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thirtynine fails to land with a series of punches.
Thirtynine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fredric sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thirtynine somewhat.
Fredric is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fredric wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine misses with a double jab.
Thirtynine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fredric avoids it really well and circles away.
Thirtynine looks for a takedown but Fredric sprawls well.

Fredric takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four 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.
Fredric keeps control of Thirtynine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fredric lands a knee to the body.
Thirtynine tries to pull guard but Fredric holds him up against the ropes and eventually Thirtynine drops back down to his feet.
Thirtynine fails to pull guard.
Thirtynine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fredric lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fredric comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fredric throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fredric misses with a knee to the head.
Thirtynine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fredric pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fredric lands an elbow inside.
Thirtynine tries to pull guard but Fredric holds him up against the ropes and eventually Thirtynine drops back down to his feet.
Thirtynine has had enough of the clinch but Fredric keeps him there for the moment.
Fredric using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fredric.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredric tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thirtynine avoids it.

Thirtynine jumps guard and drags Fredric to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Thirtynine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Fredric dominated that second round.
That's time! Fredric's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fredric slaps away a takedown attempt from Thirtynine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fredric fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thirtynine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thirtynine has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fredric pushes Thirtynine up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fredric scores with a knee to the head.
Fredric lands an elbow just above Thirtynine 's eye.
Fredric using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thirtynine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fredric lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fredric lands a knee to the body.
Thirtynine is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Fredric gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Randy Fredric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Thirtynine.
Thirtynine takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fredric obliges.
Fredric unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thirtynine lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fredric using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fredric throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thirtynine blocks it with crossed arms.
Fredric lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thirtynine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fredric avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fredric connects with a knee to the head.
Thirtynine wants a takedown.
Thirtynine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fredric lands an elbow inside that Thirtynine shrugs off.
Thirtynine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fredric gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thirtynine managing to block the knees to the body from Fredric.

Thirtynine pulls guard effortlessly.
Fredric knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thirtynine on the ground.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredric postures up.

Fredric avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thirtynine wants to control the position but Fredric says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredric prevents Thirtynine from improving his position.
Thirtynine trying to hold on to Fredric's head to control him but Fredric postures up.

Thirtynine kicks Fredric off and gets back to his feet.
Thirtynine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thirtynine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fredric tries to clinch up.
Saku Thirtynine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Thirtynine misses the target.

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.
Thirtynine has a takedown stuffed.
Thirtynine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fredric defends it nicely.
Thirtynine fails with a takedown attempt.
Fredric wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredric tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thirtynine paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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 Randy Fredric.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fredric, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Randy Fredric!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Randy Fredric!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Randy Fredric!

Randy Fredric wins by unanimous decision!