PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roibos Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabol Asteroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes to the cage accompanied by The Wolverine Theme. Asteroid has chosen Friends and Traitors by RAISED FIST as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!

Fredriksson
vs
Asteroid

183 cm
25
195 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
192 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Control Nutrition
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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 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roibos Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabol Asteroid!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asteroid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fredriksson avoids the body shot from Asteroid.
Roibos Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid fails to land with a series of punches.
Asteroid circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left lands for Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with a body shot.
Asteroid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fredriksson ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Fredriksson throws out a leg kick but Asteroid moves out of range and Fredriksson only half commits.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asteroid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asteroid misses with a looping left.
Asteroid thuds his right hand into Fredriksson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Asteroid misses with a body shot.
Fredriksson misses with a hook. Asteroid ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid connects with a jab.
Asteroid with a nice cross.
Jab by Asteroid.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredriksson moves away.
Fredriksson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fredriksson looks to land a body kick but Asteroid moved away.
Fredriksson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asteroid. Asteroid obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Asteroid moves out of range easily.
Fredriksson needs to keep his hands up - Asteroid had a free shot at his head there.
Asteroid just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Asteroid misses
and Fredriksson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fredriksson tries to clinch there but Asteroid circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Asteroid misses the target.
Fredriksson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asteroid.
Fredriksson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asteroid.
Fredriksson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asteroid throws a shot to the body.
Fredriksson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asteroid.
Asteroid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fredriksson to score with a decent uppercut.
Asteroid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fredriksson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Asteroid misses with the combination.
Fredriksson lands a nice shot that snaps Asteroid's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid scores with the left hand. Fredriksson knows he should have avoided that one.
Fredriksson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Asteroid finds it's way through Fredriksson's defenses.
Asteroid looks for the body kick but Fredriksson saw that one coming.
Asteroid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fredriksson slips under a jab from Asteroid.
Fredriksson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fredriksson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Asteroid as Fredriksson shoots in.
Asteroid tests Fredriksson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asteroid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asteroid scores with a jab. Fredriksson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fredriksson throws a nice looking combination but Asteroid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asteroid misses with a looping right.

Fredriksson has closed the distance and engaged Asteroid in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Asteroid.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid stalling against the cage.
Fredriksson misses with a body punch.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Fredriksson.
Asteroid has Fredriksson pressed against the cage.
Asteroid pushes Fredriksson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fredriksson blocks an uppercut.

Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asteroid throws a jab when Fredriksson was well out of range.
Fredriksson gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Asteroid to counter with a crisp jab.
Fredriksson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asteroid is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fredriksson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Asteroid dodges the punch combination from Fredriksson.
Asteroid lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Asteroid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fredriksson moves out of range of the leg kick from Asteroid.
Fredriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Asteroid moves out of range easily.
Asteroid chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fredriksson can pounce on him.
Fredriksson throws a front kick that sends Asteroid stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Fredriksson misses
and Asteroid counters with a nice uppercut.
Fredriksson connects with a crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Asteroid - that will leave a mark!
Fredriksson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fredriksson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Asteroid counters with a nice body shot.
Fredriksson throws a head kick that misses
and Asteroid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asteroid connects with a body shot.
Asteroid throws a jab but it's blocked by Fredriksson.
Asteroid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid lands a body shot.
Asteroid scores with a sloppy right hand. Fredriksson should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick from Fredriksson misses.
Asteroid checks a low kick from Fredriksson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fredriksson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roibos Fredriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asteroid punishes Fredriksson's body with a nice straight punch.
Fredriksson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fredriksson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asteroid throws out the jab.
Fredriksson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fredriksson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Asteroid.
Fredriksson wants to clinch up but Asteroid keeps it at a distance.
Fredriksson thows a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Asteroid lands.
Fredriksson throws a leg kick but Asteroid moved away.
Asteroid throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Asteroid just misses with a punch to the body.
Fredriksson wants to clinch.
Asteroid moves out of range of the leg kick from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson slips a straight right by Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a one two combo.
Fredriksson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Asteroid counters with a left to the body.
Fredriksson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Asteroid's calf.
Asteroid throws a shot from downtown. Fredriksson moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fredriksson staying out of range there.
Asteroid misses with a hook to the body
and Fredriksson counters with a head kick. That will keep Asteroid thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fredriksson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a body punch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Fredriksson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fredriksson defending well as Asteroid loads up on a big left hand.
Asteroid missing with a left hand there. Fredriksson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fredriksson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asteroid.
Fredriksson walks into a straight right hand from Asteroid.
Anabol Asteroid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fredriksson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asteroid jabs at Fredriksson's body.
Fredriksson throws a wild body kick that Asteroid sees coming a mile off.
Fredriksson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Asteroid checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws out a leg kick but Asteroid moves out of range and Fredriksson only half commits.
Fredriksson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asteroid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Asteroid lands a jab to Fredriksson's midsection.
Asteroid circles away from the clinch attempt
and Asteroid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Fredriksson
and Asteroid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fredriksson throws a leg kick
and Asteroid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fredriksson lands with a nice body kick.
Fredriksson is looking to chop away at Asteroid's legs.
Anabol Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fredriksson.
Asteroid misses with a hook. Fredriksson ducked under it nicely.
Fredriksson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asteroid.
A bone on bone clash there as Fredriksson blocks the leg kick.
Fredriksson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Asteroid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredriksson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Asteroid if he has to take too many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fredriksson was well out of range. Poor timing from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a two punch combo.
Fredriksson scores with a jab.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Asteroid is having none of it.
Fredriksson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredriksson moves away.
Asteroid looks to score with a jab to the body but Fredriksson is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fredriksson.
Asteroid misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Asteroid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fredriksson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with a looping right.
Asteroid lunges at Fredriksson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fredriksson's hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fredriksson.
Fredriksson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Asteroid if he has to take too many more of those.
Fredriksson wants to clinch
and Asteroid counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asteroid scores with a decent looking hook.
Fredriksson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fredriksson shoots in and drives through. Asteroid sprawls well.
Asteroid falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fredriksson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Asteroid is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Asteroid lands with a nice body punch.
Fredriksson throws a hook but Asteroid blocks it.
Fredriksson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Asteroid throws a big shot that misses.
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Asteroid there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid looks to score with a jab to the body but Fredriksson is just out of range.
Fredriksson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anabol Asteroid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Fredriksson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asteroid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fredriksson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asteroid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Fredriksson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asteroid trying to control the position but instead, Fredriksson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asteroid into the cage.
Asteroid lands with a short shot to the head.
Fredriksson blocks an uppercut.
Fredriksson presses Asteroid against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Asteroid lands with a right to the head.
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fredriksson backwards.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid leaning against his opponent.
Asteroid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fredriksson.
Asteroid trying to control the position but instead, Fredriksson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asteroid into the cage.
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Asteroid on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fredriksson as Asteroid tries to tie him up.
Asteroid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asteroid misses with some punches.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Asteroid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asteroid scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fredriksson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Asteroid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asteroid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fredriksson moves away from the strike by Asteroid.
Asteroid lands with a right hand.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch.
Asteroid swinging wildly here.
Asteroid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asteroid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fredriksson. Fredriksson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fredriksson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asteroid.
Fredriksson takes one to the chin there.
Fredriksson throws a head kick that misses
and Asteroid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fredriksson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asteroid swings for the body but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Fredriksson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asteroid pinned against the cage. Asteroid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roibos Fredriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid avoids a kick to the body.
Fredriksson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fredriksson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fredriksson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asteroid's sensitive parts.
Fredriksson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fredriksson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fredriksson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asteroid.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fredriksson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fredriksson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fredriksson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asteroid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asteroid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fredriksson. Fredriksson obviously looking to wear him down.
Asteroid defending well as Fredriksson loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson wants to clinch up but Asteroid keeps it at a distance.
Fredriksson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asteroid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fredriksson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asteroid cracks Fredriksson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asteroid misses with a straight left.
Asteroid lands a nice looking body shot.
Fredriksson throws a push kick but Asteroid slaps the foot to one side.
Asteroid looks to score with a jab to the body but Fredriksson is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asteroid.
Fredriksson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Asteroid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fredriksson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Asteroid defends it nicely.
Asteroid misses with a double jab
and Fredriksson counters with an inside leg kick.
Asteroid digs a good hook to Fredriksson's body.
Fredriksson misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Asteroid lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fredriksson doesn't seem phased though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson moves out of range as Asteroid strikes.
Fredriksson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asteroid.
Fredriksson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asteroid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fredriksson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asteroid checks it well.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Asteroid moves out of range.
Fredriksson throws a push kick but Asteroid slaps the foot to one side.
Asteroid just misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid misses with a low kick.
Fredriksson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fredriksson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Asteroid counters with a series of strikes. Fredriksson will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Asteroid coming out on top.
Fredriksson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fredriksson is able to avoid easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anabol Asteroid.
I've got Asteroid winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabol Asteroid!