PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ran Plan III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roibos Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fredriksson's choice of entrance music: The Wolverine Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Plan III
vs
Fredriksson

180 cm
21
197 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

183 cm
26
195 lbs
12 - 2 - 1

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Nordic Nutrition

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ran Plan III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roibos Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plan III takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Plan III misses with a looping right.
Fredriksson misses with a body kick.
Fredriksson misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Plan III. That's going to slow Fredriksson down.
Plan III throws a low kick but Fredriksson moves out of range easily.
Plan III moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fredriksson motions for Plan III to come forward. Fredriksson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fredriksson lands a slapping body shot.
Plan III takes a swing at Fredriksson's ribcage but misses.
Fredriksson delivers a nice body kick.
Plan III throws a hook to the side of Fredriksson's head but Fredriksson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Plan III is looking to chop away at Fredriksson's legs.
Plan III just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Plan III misses

and Fredriksson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Plan III!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson fails to take his opponent's back.

Fredriksson goes for an armbar but Plan III turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Plan III.
Fredriksson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plan III is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plan III is looking to stand up but Fredriksson won't let him.

Plan III stands up from Fredriksson's guard - Plan III perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Plan III crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fredriksson - the referee stops the clock and Plan III gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fredriksson. Plan III manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fredriksson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fredriksson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Plan III fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fredriksson avoids the head kick by Plan III.
Plan III throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Plan III gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson feints and then cracks Plan III's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Plan III down.
Plan III misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown but Plan III shows good takedown defense.
Fredriksson loads up on a big right hand but Plan III slips the punch.
Fredriksson works over Plan III's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick misses from Plan III.
Fredriksson walks into a straight right hand from Plan III.
Plan III misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fredriksson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Plan III lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fredriksson will feel that in the morning.
Plan III swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plan III blocks the body kick.
Fredriksson misses with a low kick.
Plan III plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Plan III throws a body punch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Fredriksson tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Fredriksson with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fredriksson lands a leg kick that knocks Plan III off balance momentarily.
Fredriksson avoids the head kick by Plan III.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plan III slips a straight right by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fredriksson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Plan III is refusing to be controlled, as Fredriksson sits in half guard.
Plan III is trying to stand up here but Fredriksson is controlling him well.
Fredriksson trying to control the action but Plan III is working from the bottom.
Plan III on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Plan III tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson wants to free his trapped foot but Plan III is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Plan III wants to get back to his feet.
Fredriksson wants to free his trapped foot but Plan III is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roibos Fredriksson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fredriksson defending well as Plan III loads up on a big left hand.
Plan III tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Plan III throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plan III avoids the head kick by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Plan III throws a jab but it's blocked by Fredriksson.
Plan III thows a body shot but no joy.
Fredriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Plan III looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Plan III fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Plan III moves out of range as Fredriksson throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plan III throws a lazy right hand but Fredriksson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fredriksson slips under a jab from Plan III.
Fredriksson scores with a jab.
Plan III misses with a head kick.
Plan III misses with a wild combination.
Fredriksson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Fredriksson with that takedown attempt.
Plan III tried to score with a low kick but Fredriksson checks it.
Fredriksson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fredriksson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roibos Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredriksson moves out of range of the strikes.
Fredriksson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fredriksson misses the body punch
and Plan III counters with a nice leg kick.
Fredriksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Plan III tries to sprawl out of it but Fredriksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Plan III manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ran Plan III has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roibos Fredriksson.
Plan III's corner calls for a 1-2. Plan III obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Plan III looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fredriksson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fredriksson fails to land the takedown.
Fredriksson is breathing heavily.
Plan III tries a head kick but it misses.
Fredriksson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fredriksson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Plan III throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ran Plan III is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Plan III misses with a series of wild punches.
Plan III misses with a wild combination.
Plan III is looking to chop away at Fredriksson's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Plan III checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Plan III scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plan III looks to throw the jab but Fredriksson is out of range.
Plan III swings for the body but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Plan III misses with a kick to the body.
Plan III throws a head kick that Fredriksson semi-blocks.
Fredriksson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Plan III fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fredriksson on the side of the head.
Fredriksson works Plan III's body with a nice hook.
Ran Plan III is winning the standup battle so far.
Fredriksson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Plan III blocks the leg kick.
Fredriksson shoots for a double leg takedown but Plan III sprawls well. He's pushed Fredriksson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fredriksson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plan III checks a low kick from Fredriksson.
A combination from Fredriksson does no damage.
Fredriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Plan III lands a glancing blow to the side of Fredriksson's head.
Fredriksson misses with a hook. Plan III ducked under it nicely.
Plan III scores with a hook to the body. Fredriksson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Plan III throws a head kick but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Fredriksson throws a body kick that misses.
Plan III with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Plan III.
Plan III lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fredriksson throws a combination that misses
and Plan III counters with an inside leg kick.
Plan III looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fredriksson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plan III throws a head kick but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Fredriksson connects with a high kick.
Fredriksson lands with a nice body kick.
Plan III throws a series of punches but Fredriksson avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Fredriksson.
Plan III scores with a sloppy right hand. Fredriksson should have avoided that one.
Fredriksson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Plan III throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fredriksson misses with a jab to the body
and Plan III counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Plan III as he connects with a hook.
Fredriksson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fredriksson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fredriksson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Plan III scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Plan III.
Fredriksson throws a head kick but Plan III moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Plan III.
Plan III lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fredriksson at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Plan III.
Fredriksson misses with a leg kick
and Plan III counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Plan III is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Plan III with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fredriksson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Plan III finds it's way round the side to connect with Fredriksson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ran Plan III 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fredriksson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Plan III lunges at Fredriksson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fredriksson's hand.
Plan III moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown but Plan III shows good takedown defense.
Fredriksson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Plan III lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Plan III.
Fredriksson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Plan III can pounce on him.
Fredriksson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plan III throws a quick inside leg kick.
Plan III looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Plan III throws a leg kick but Fredriksson moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Plan III darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Plan III, right into the meat.
Good exchange - Plan III coming out on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plan III fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fredriksson manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Plan III.
Plan III tries to land a front kick but Fredriksson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Plan III misses
and Fredriksson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Plan III moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredriksson. Plan III does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fredriksson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fredriksson throws a hook but Plan III avoids it easily.
Plan III throws a sloppy head kick and Fredriksson moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fredriksson.
Plan III checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Plan III misses with a straight right.
Plan III throws a hook but Fredriksson blocks it.
Fredriksson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Plan III avoids it really well and circles away.
Fredriksson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Plan III connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fredriksson momentarily.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
Plan III blocks the body kick.
Plan III keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fredriksson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plan III throws a head kick but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Fredriksson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Plan III swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fredriksson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Plan III checks it well.
Fredriksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Plan III tries to sprawl out of it but Fredriksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Plan III manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ran Plan III has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roibos Fredriksson.
Plan III checks a leg kick nicely.
Plan III scores with a shot to the body.
Fredriksson lands a nice looking body shot.
Plan III throws a chopping leg kick but Fredriksson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fredriksson tries a head kick but it misses.
Plan III misses with a hook to the body
and Fredriksson counters with an inside leg kick.
Fredriksson is looking to score with low kicks.
Plan III with a hook.
Plan III throws a wild body kick that Fredriksson sees coming a mile off.
Fredriksson fails with the takedown.
A leg kick checked by Plan III.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Plan III misses with a low kick as Fredriksson jumps back.
Fredriksson misses with a straight left.
Fredriksson cracks the inside of Plan III's front leg.
Plan III tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fredriksson was well out of range. Poor timing from Plan III.
Fredriksson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Plan III looks to throw the jab but Fredriksson is out of range.
Fredriksson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Plan III checks a leg kick.
Fredriksson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Plan III as Fredriksson shoots in.
Plan III scores with a jab. Fredriksson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Plan III uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Plan III looks to land a body kick but Fredriksson moved away.
Plan III scoring well with a low kick there.
Fredriksson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Plan III checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fredriksson misses with a takedown attempt - Plan III sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Plan III misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Plan III scores with a decent looking hook.
Plan III tries a head kick but it misses.
Fredriksson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Plan III throws a head kick but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Fredriksson throws a lazy head kick
and Plan III counters with a leg kick.
Fredriksson blocks the body kick.
Fredriksson throws a head kick that Plan III semi-blocks.
Fredriksson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fredriksson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Plan III moves forwards but Fredriksson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Plan III misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plan III lands a head kick!
Plan III throws a head kick that misses.
Plan III just misses with a punch to the body.
Plan III has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fredriksson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ran Plan III showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Plan III 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ran Plan III!