PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Protagonist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roibos Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson has chosen The Wolverine Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Protagonist
vs
Fredriksson

183 cm
30
195 lbs
16 - 7 - 1

183 cm
29
195 lbs
14 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiro Protagonist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roibos Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Protagonist if he has to take too many more of those.
A decent looking cross lands there for Protagonist.
Fredriksson misses with a low kick as Protagonist jumps back.
Protagonist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fredriksson wants to clinch.
Protagonist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roibos Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Protagonist throws a hook but Fredriksson blocks it.
Protagonist throws a big shot that misses.
Fredriksson thumps Protagonist with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Protagonist. No joy for Fredriksson on that attempt.
Protagonist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson is looking to slow Protagonist down with leg kicks.
Protagonist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Protagonist scoring well with a low kick there.
Fredriksson misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Protagonist.
Fredriksson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fredriksson scoring well with a low kick there.
Fredriksson scores with a head kick. Protagonist tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Protagonist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Protagonist throws the left hand but Fredriksson avoids the punch easily.
Fredriksson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fredriksson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hiro Protagonist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Protagonist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Protagonist checks a leg kick.
Protagonist throws a looping overhand right but Fredriksson ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredriksson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Protagonist.
Fredriksson fails to land with a series of punches.

Fredriksson forces Protagonist back against the cage and clinches.
Fredriksson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Protagonist's elbow.
Fredriksson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Protagonist pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fredriksson looks for a takedown but Protagonist sprawls well.
Hiro Protagonist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roibos Fredriksson.
Protagonist misses with a hook.
Protagonist misses with a straight left.
Protagonist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fredriksson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Protagonist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Protagonist connects with a single shot there.
Protagonist clobbers Fredriksson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fredriksson tries a head kick but it misses.
Protagonist lands a jab to Fredriksson's midsection.
Fredriksson misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Fredriksson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Protagonist manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Protagonist blocks a head kick by Fredriksson.
Protagonist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fredriksson is able to avoid easily.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown but Protagonist shows good takedown defense.
Fredriksson tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson wants to land a leg kick but Protagonist is out of range.
Fredriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Protagonist circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredriksson moves away.
Protagonist lands with a hook. Fredriksson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fredriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Protagonist checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fredriksson throws a leg kick
and Protagonist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Protagonist. Fredriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Protagonist.
Fredriksson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Protagonist throws a leg kick but Fredriksson checks it.
Protagonist blocks a head kick by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson throws a leg kick that misses.
Fredriksson dodges the punch combination from Protagonist.
Protagonist misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Protagonist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredriksson moves away.
Protagonist looks to score with a jab to the body but Fredriksson is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Fredriksson.
Protagonist misses with an uppercut. Fredriksson saw that one coming.
Protagonist misses the shot to the body.
Protagonist moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Roibos Fredriksson has been cut.
A combination from Protagonist does no damage.
Fredriksson looks to land a combination but Protagonist avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Protagonist misses the jab.
Protagonist misses with a body shot.
Fredriksson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fredriksson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Protagonist lunges at Fredriksson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fredriksson's hand.
Hiro Protagonist is winning the standup battle so far.
Protagonist checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson tries to clinch there but Protagonist circles away.
Protagonist throws a leg kick which misses Fredriksson's front leg but catches the back leg as Fredriksson tries to avoid it.
Protagonist lands a two punch combo.
Fredriksson moves out of range as Protagonist strikes.
Fredriksson thows a leg kick but Protagonist checks it
and Protagonist counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fredriksson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Protagonist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fredriksson manages to avoid it.
Protagonist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fredriksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fredriksson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Protagonist keeps the fight on the outside.

Fredriksson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fredriksson lands in his opponent's guard.

Protagonist manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist avoids the body shot from Fredriksson.
Protagonist connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fredriksson throws out a leg kick but Protagonist moves out of range and Fredriksson only half commits.
Fredriksson misses with a kick to the body.
Protagonist misses with an uppercut.
Protagonist tries to bum rush Fredriksson with a series of wild strikes but Fredriksson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fredriksson walks into a stiff left hand from Protagonist.

Fredriksson moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Protagonist.
Protagonist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Protagonist lands with a light punch inside.

Protagonist breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson pushes Protagonist away with a front kick.
Protagonist throws a hook but Fredriksson avoids it easily.
Fredriksson wants to clinch.
Protagonist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Protagonist misses with a wild combination.
Fredriksson tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fredriksson.
Fredriksson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Protagonist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Protagonist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fredriksson circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson tries a head kick but it misses.
Protagonist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Protagonist checks a leg kick nicely.
A shot to the liver by Fredriksson. Beautiful body shot.
Fredriksson walks into a stiff left hand from Protagonist.
No joy there for Protagonist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fredriksson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fredriksson scores with a head kick. Protagonist tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Protagonist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Protagonist but Protagonist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fredriksson slips a jab from Protagonist.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Fredriksson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Protagonist is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Protagonist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roibos Fredriksson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Protagonist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fredriksson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fredriksson misses with a takedown attempt - Protagonist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Protagonist is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Protagonist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fredriksson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fredriksson looks to clinch
and Protagonist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredriksson is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Protagonist misses the target.
Fredriksson looks for a takedown but Protagonist sprawls well.
Protagonist jabs at Fredriksson's body.
Protagonist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fredriksson lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson lands a high kick!
Fredriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Protagonist throws out a loose jab but Fredriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fredriksson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fredriksson duly obliges.
Protagonist gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fredriksson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Protagonist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fredriksson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Protagonist.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Protagonist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fredriksson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Protagonist is trying to stand up.
Roibos Fredriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist is squirming around, avoiding Fredriksson's attempts to control the action.
Protagonist is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fredriksson punching from mount but Protagonist doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fredriksson raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Protagonist bucks up and throws Fredriksson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Fredriksson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fredriksson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Protagonist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Protagonist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fredriksson looks to land a combination but Protagonist avoids it well.
Fredriksson throws a push kick but Protagonist slaps the foot to one side.
Fredriksson throws a chopping leg kick but Protagonist manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fredriksson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Protagonist.
Nice defenses there by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson thows a leg kick but Protagonist checks it
and Protagonist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Protagonist misses with a body shot.
Hiro Protagonist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Protagonist. That did some damage!
Fredriksson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Protagonist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Protagonist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fredriksson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Protagonist's corner calls for a 1-2. Protagonist obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Protagonist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fredriksson manages to avoid it.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown but Protagonist shows good takedown defense.
Hiro Protagonist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roibos Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a front kick that sends Protagonist stumbling back into the cage.
Protagonist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fredriksson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson throws a low kick but Protagonist avoids it.
Fredriksson throws a leg kick but Protagonist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Protagonist scores with a nice head shot.

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 Hiro Protagonist.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Protagonist, 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 Arvi Lind 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... Hiro Protagonist!