PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Boreling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boreling comes to the cage accompanied by More than meets the eye. Karl Boreling has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Boreling
vs
Fredriksson

185 cm
32
215 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

188 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Boreling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roland Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boreling fails with the takedown.
Fredriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fredriksson tests Boreling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boreling tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boreling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fredriksson throws a shot to the body.
Fredriksson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Boreling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Boreling closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fredriksson's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boreling stands up over Fredriksson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boreling landing with the ground and pound.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Boreling from controlling successfully.
Boreling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boreling throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boreling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fredriksson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boreling throws a big right hand that misses.
Boreling trying to control but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
Boreling throws a big elbow that misses.
Boreling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boreling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boreling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boreling landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boreling keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fredriksson's head.
Fredriksson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boreling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fredriksson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boreling throws a big right hand that misses.
Boreling is pushing down on Fredriksson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fredriksson is fighting to maintain full guard but Boreling has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boreling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boreling winds up and cracks Fredriksson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

It looks like Roland Fredriksson has been cut.
Boreling throws a strike but Fredriksson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Boreling from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boreling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fredriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boreling connects with a couple of short punches.
Boreling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boreling throwing strikes but missing.
Boreling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boreling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boreling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boreling postures up in Fredriksson's guard and throws a big left but Fredriksson blocks it.
Boreling is in close to Fredriksson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Fredriksson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boreling throws a big right hand that misses.
Boreling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boreling distracts Fredriksson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson looking to control.
Boreling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Boreling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roland Fredriksson's cut.
That's time! Boreling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boreling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredriksson moves away.
Boreling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fredriksson circles away.
Boreling throws a hook but Fredriksson blocks it.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fredriksson.
Boreling misses with the combination.
Fredriksson throws a good cross that connects.
Fredriksson slaps away a takedown attempt from Boreling, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fredriksson avoids the body shot from Boreling.
That kick from Fredriksson tenderised Boreling's leg. Boreling is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boreling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Boreling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredriksson stuffs the takedown.
Boreling throws a body punch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
A punch combination from Boreling misses.
Fredriksson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karl Boreling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boreling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fredriksson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boreling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fredriksson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boreling momentarily.
Boreling chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fredriksson can pounce on him.
Fredriksson slaps away a takedown attempt from Boreling, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the body.
Fredriksson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boreling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fredriksson lands a body shot.
Boreling misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fredriksson. That's going to slow Boreling down.
Roland Fredriksson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Fredriksson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boreling doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roland Fredriksson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fredriksson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boreling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boreling stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fredriksson.
Boreling takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boreling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fredriksson connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Boreling misses.
Fredriksson thumps Boreling with a low kick.
Fredriksson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boreling chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fredriksson can pounce on him.
That kick from Fredriksson tenderised Boreling's leg. Boreling is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fredriksson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boreling.
Boreling takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Boreling shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boreling showed some decent athleticism there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fredriksson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boreling working over Fredriksson with some ground and pound. Fredriksson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boreling.
Fredriksson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boreling.
Boreling thows a huge punch but Fredriksson dodges it nicely.
Fredriksson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Boreling has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boreling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fredriksson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boreling.
Boreling not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boreling looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boreling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boreling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boreling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boreling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fredriksson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boreling lands strikes from half guard.

That has opened up Roland Fredriksson's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boreling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boreling throwing shots but Fredriksson is blocking nicely.
Fredriksson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roland Fredriksson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roland Fredriksson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Boreling changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fredriksson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boreling in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boreling tries to score with some ground and pound. Fredriksson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Boreling is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fredriksson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fredriksson dodges the ground and pound from Boreling.
Boreling tries to score with some ground and pound. Fredriksson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Boreling throws a strike aimed at the side of Fredriksson's head but Fredriksson avoids it well.
Fredriksson keeps Boreling under control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Boreling crashes against the mat.
Boreling working the strikes but Fredriksson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Boreling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boreling thows a huge punch but Fredriksson dodges it nicely.
Boreling wants to pass to mount but Fredriksson is defending the position.
Boreling has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boreling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fredriksson defending well though.
Fredriksson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boreling is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Boreling is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fredriksson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boreling drops an elbow to the side of Fredriksson's head.
Boreling thows a huge punch but Fredriksson dodges it nicely.
Boreling throwing shots but Fredriksson is blocking nicely.
Boreling looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boreling misses with a head shot. Fredriksson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boreling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fredriksson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boreling.
Boreling cracks Fredriksson with a solid left hand.
Boreling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fredriksson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boreling.
Fredriksson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boreling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boreling is in close to Fredriksson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fredriksson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boreling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boreling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boreling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boreling is in close to Fredriksson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

The cut above Roland Fredriksson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boreling with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boreling with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Boreling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boreling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karl Boreling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boreling throwing strikes but missing.
Fredriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Boreling showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boreling 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Boreling!
Karl Boreling thanked the fans post fight for their support.