PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Grzesiuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grzesiuk has chosen PSY - Gangnam Style as his entrance music. Roland Fredriksson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fredriksson
vs
Grzesiuk

188 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
36
208 lbs
15 - 18 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roland Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrzej Grzesiuk!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fredriksson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grzesiuk doesn't seem bothered though.
Grzesiuk looks for a takedown but Fredriksson sprawls well.
Fredriksson throws a body shot but no joy.
Fredriksson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grzesiuk on the side of the head.
Fredriksson throws a nice looking combination but Grzesiuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grzesiuk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fredriksson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Grzesiuk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fredriksson was covering up waiting for the punch and Grzesiuk finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Grzesiuk drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fredriksson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fredriksson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fredriksson!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson taking a breather here.
Fredriksson working away.
Grzesiuk looks to move to half guard but instead Fredriksson has passed into mount! Damn!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fredriksson prevents Grzesiuk from getting the reversal.
Grzesiuk tries to lock up and control but Fredriksson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grzesiuk is trying to escape the mount.
Grzesiuk is still trying to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grzesiuk controls the position.
Grzesiuk tries to lock up and control but Fredriksson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grzesiuk is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fredriksson is staying active.
Grzesiuk working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fredriksson controlling his opponent.
Grzesiuk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredriksson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grzesiuk tries to hold on but Fredriksson pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Fredriksson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Grzesiuk fails with a takedown attempt.
Grzesiuk tries to clinch but Fredriksson is having none of it.
Fredriksson throws a series of punches but Grzesiuk moves out of range.

Grzesiuk shoots in and bounces Fredriksson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grzesiuk throws a strike but Fredriksson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grzesiuk has a closed guard, preventing Fredriksson from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Grzesiuk working for a triangle but Fredriksson defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson stays in close to Grzesiuk's body and controls the position.
Grzesiuk seems keen to control Fredriksson's posture.
Grzesiuk trying to keep a closed guard but Fredriksson is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fredriksson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roland Fredriksson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grzesiuk is trying to control the position but Fredriksson postures up.
Fredriksson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Andrzej Grzesiuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been informed that Grzesiuk has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Roland Fredriksson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Grzesiuk shoots in for a takedown but Fredriksson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grzesiuk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fredriksson tries to avoid it but Grzesiuk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fredriksson to the ground. Fredriksson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roland Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Grzesiuk.
Fredriksson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grzesiuk.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fredriksson.
Fredriksson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson misses with a two punch combination.
Fredriksson misses with a jab to the body

and Grzesiuk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grzesiuk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredriksson wants to sweep but no luck.

Grzesiuk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fredriksson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grzesiuk has Fredriksson in his guard.

Grzesiuk wants to sweep here but Fredriksson controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grzesiuk is pulling down on Fredriksson's head. It's preventing any offense from Fredriksson, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grzesiuk has a takedown stuffed.
Fredriksson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grzesiuk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fredriksson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grzesiuk.
Fredriksson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fredriksson throws a shot from downtown. Grzesiuk moves away and avoids it.
Fredriksson misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredriksson throws a good cross that connects.
Grzesiuk shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grzesiuk.
Roland Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Grzesiuk.
Fredriksson lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson misses with a head kick.
Fredriksson lands a leg kick that knocks Grzesiuk off balance momentarily.
Fredriksson lands a body shot.
Fredriksson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roland Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot.
That kick from Fredriksson tenderised Grzesiuk's leg. Grzesiuk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Grzesiuk.
Fredriksson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grzesiuk.
Grzesiuk shoots for a takedown but Fredriksson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fredriksson connects with a high kick.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot.
Grzesiuk tries to clinch there but Fredriksson circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grzesiuk doesn't seem bothered though.
Roland Fredriksson is winning the standup battle so far.
Grzesiuk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fredriksson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grzesiuk somewhat.
Fredriksson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grzesiuk.
Fredriksson misses with a left hand
and Grzesiuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fredriksson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grzesiuk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fredriksson lands a leg kick that knocks Grzesiuk off balance momentarily.
Fredriksson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fredriksson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grzesiuk can do to turn this around?
Fredriksson throws a series of punches but Grzesiuk avoids them all with ease.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Grzesiuk is just out of range.
Fredriksson cracks Grzesiuk with a good jab.
Fredriksson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grzesiuk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fredriksson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fredriksson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grzesiuk. Grzesiuk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fredriksson throws a solid leg kick but Grzesiuk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fredriksson.
Fredriksson looks to land a right hand but Grzesiuk moved out of range.
Fredriksson keeps the fight on the outside.
A clash of legs there as Grzesiuk blocks the low kick.
Fredriksson throws a leg kick

and Grzesiuk counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Fredriksson on the inside.
Grzesiuk has a couple of punches blocked by Fredriksson.
Roland Fredriksson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grzesiuk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grzesiuk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grzesiuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fredriksson lands with a left to the head.
Grzesiuk stalling in the clinch but Fredriksson improves position.
Grzesiuk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grzesiuk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrzej Grzesiuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fredriksson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Fredriksson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fredriksson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Fredriksson!