PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Fredrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabian Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredrick comes into the arena with Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz: Throw It Up blaring out of the sound system. Fabian Hollywood is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Fredrick
vs
Hollywood

193 cm
23
215 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

192 cm
28
219 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronald Fredrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fabian Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fredrick tries to counter with a takedown but Hollywood is quick to defend against it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hollywood has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hollywood!
Hollywood shoots in and drives through. Fredrick sprawls well.
Fredrick tries to counter with a takedown but Hollywood is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Hollywood with that takedown attempt.
Ronald Fredrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabian Hollywood.

Fredrick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hollywood's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick slips nicely into half guard.

Fredrick is trying to work for a kimura but Hollywood is defending well.
Hollywood trying to hold on to Fredrick's head to control him but Fredrick postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrick is looking to take a break and control but Hollywood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Fredrick decides to stand up.
Fredrick slaps away a takedown attempt from Hollywood, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Fredrick dives in and scores a takedown into Hollywood's guard.

Hollywood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fredrick defends it easily.
Hollywood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fredrick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood keeping full guard, as Fredrick tries to pass.
Fredrick with a flurry of punches that miss.

Hollywood working for a triangle but Fredrick defends it easily.
Fredrick 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.
Hollywood can't keep his opponent in guard - Fredrick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hollywood is looking for a sweep. Fredrick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Fredrick there.

Hollywood looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Fredrick is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hollywood defending well though.
Hollywood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fredrick is working away from the top position though.
Fredrick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fredrick connects with a nice short shot to Hollywood's temple.
Fredrick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hollywood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fredrick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fredrick's back!
Fredrick trying to control the hands but Hollywood won't let him.
Hollywood throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Fredrick!
Hollywood lands shots from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Fredrick as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hollywood!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood gets his hands free as Fredrick looks to control.
Fredrick covering up well under a series of strikes from Hollywood.
Fredrick grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollywood is trying to stick to Fredrick's back but Fredrick is turning into Hollywood. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hollywood's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fredrick.
Hollywood can't keep his opponent in guard - Fredrick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fredrick winds up and cracks Hollywood with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fredrick is pressing down on Hollywood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hollywood is holding on for now.
Hollywood is looking to control Fredrick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hollywood avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Fredrick 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.

Hollywood connects with a leg kick. Fredrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hollywood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hollywood scores with a jab.

It looks like Ronald Fredrick has been cut.

Hollywood gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hollywood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollywood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hollywood working for a triangle but Fredrick defends it easily.
Hollywood seems keen to control Fredrick's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrick tries to stand but Hollywood is controlling from the bottom.

Hollywood is looking for a triangle but Fredrick pushes his legs off easily.
Fredrick looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hollywood is trying to control the position but Fredrick postures up.
Fredrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fredrick looking to pass the guard.
Hollywood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fredrick postures up.
Fredrick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fredrick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hollywood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fredrick with a flurry of punches that miss.

Hollywood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fredrick defends it easily.

Hollywood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hollywood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fredrick defends well.
Fredrick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hollywood is pulling down on Fredrick's head. It's preventing any offense from Fredrick, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Fredrick is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hollywood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hollywood has escaped and now he's on top!

Hollywood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fredrick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredrick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Fredrick wants to control from the top but Hollywood keeps moving.

Hollywood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fredrick is aware though and is defending well.
Fredrick stands up over Hollywood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hollywood looking for a guillotine here but Fredrick defends easily.
Hollywood keeping moving, preventing Fredrick from controlling successfully.
Fredrick passes Hollywood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fredrick is trying to control the action in half guard but Hollywood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fredrick controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hollywood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fredrick is stalling here. Hollywood is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fredrick seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hollywood has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fabian Hollywood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ronald Fredrick's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Hollywood shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hollywood was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Fredrick sneaks out the side door and pushes Hollywood away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hollywood goes for a double leg but Fredrick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fredrick continues to drive forward.
A counter left hand to the body from Fredrick misses its target.
Fabian Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollywood misses with a takedown

and Fredrick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Fredrick breaks from the clinch.
Hollywood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollywood with a lazy takedown attempt

and Fredrick moves into the clinch.
Ronald Fredrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabian Hollywood.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood wants to break free but Fredrick has control.

Fredrick breaks the clinch.
Hollywood fails to land the takedown.
Fredrick looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fredrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Hollywood circles away.
Fredrick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hollywood's head backwards.
Hollywood shoots in for a takedown but Fredrick shows good takedown defense.
Fredrick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Hollywood throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fredrick tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hollywood is in Fredrick's guard.
Fredrick wants to stand but Hollywood is controlling the position.
Fredrick keeping moving, preventing Hollywood from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fredrick is on top in guard.

Fredrick gets to his feet. Hollywood looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Hollywood tries to sprawl but Fredrick drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hollywood looking for submissions off his back.
Ronald Fredrick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Fredrick is looking for a kimura but Hollywood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fredrick to get the leverage.
Fredrick is pressing down on Hollywood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hollywood is holding on for now.
Hollywood tries to get to full guard but Fredrick has control of the leg.
Hollywood won't allow Fredrick to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood is trying to control but can't.
Hollywood moves into full guard.
Hollywood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Fredrick wants to control but Hollywood is keeping busy.

Hollywood is looking for a kimura here.

Hollywood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick is controlling Hollywood's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hollywood prevents Fredrick from improving his position.
Fredrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hollywood can do to turn this around?
Fredrick trying to control here.
Fredrick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hollywood looks to land a strike but Fredrick avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fredrick lands a decent punch to the body there.
Hollywood with a nice head shot there.
Hollywood wants to pass the guard but Fredrick is keeping the position.
Hollywood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Fredrick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fredrick 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Fredrick!
During a confident post fight interview, Ronald Fredrick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.