PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaun-Paul Fredrickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Tentheros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fredrickson
vs
Tentheros

177 cm
33
180 lbs
15 - 9 - 2

186 cm
42
197 lbs
30 - 15 - 2

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London

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 15 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jaun-Paul Fredrickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Tentheros!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tentheros throws a leg kick which misses Fredrickson's front leg but catches the back leg as Fredrickson tries to avoid it.
Fredrickson with a jab.
Fredrickson misses the shot to the body.
Tentheros fails with a takedown attempt.
Fredrickson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fredrickson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tentheros on the side of the head.
Fredrickson misses with a wild body shot.
Tentheros moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Fredrickson misses.
Fredrickson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fredrickson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredrickson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tentheros fails with the takedown
and Fredrickson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredrickson slips a jab from Tentheros.
A little feinted left hand from Fredrickson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tentheros takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrickson jabs at Tentheros's body.
Tentheros moves away from the strike by Fredrickson.
Tentheros looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fredrickson jabs at Tentheros's body.
Fredrickson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tentheros fails with the takedown.
Jaun-Paul Fredrickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Tentheros.
Fredrickson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fredrickson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tentheros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tentheros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredrickson.
Fredrickson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fredrickson misses with a body shot.
Fredrickson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tentheros lands with a nice body punch.
Fredrickson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tentheros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tentheros.
It seemed like Tentheros was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredrickson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tentheros. Tentheros circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fredrickson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fredrickson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tentheros throws out the jab.
Fredrickson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fredrickson loads up on a big right hand but Tentheros slips the punch.
Fredrickson checks a leg kick nicely.
Fredrickson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fredrickson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tentheros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tentheros defending well as Fredrickson loads up on a big left hand.
Fredrickson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tentheros at a distance.
A big right from Fredrickson misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tentheros! But no joy.
Tentheros takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fredrickson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tentheros looks to land a left hand but Fredrickson moved out of range nicely.
Tentheros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tentheros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredrickson moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tentheros staying out of range there.

Tentheros throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fredrickson was covering up waiting for the punch and Tentheros finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fredrickson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tentheros manages to get himself to full guard.

Fredrickson chips away with some ground and pound.
Fredrickson connects with a couple of short punches.
Fredrickson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tentheros is keeping the position for now.
Fredrickson with a nice head shot there.
Tentheros looking for a sweep. Not yet Tentheros, not yet.
Fredrickson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fredrickson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tentheros working for a triangle but Fredrickson defends it easily.
Fredrickson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fredrickson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tentheros can't keep his opponent in guard - Fredrickson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fredrickson working Tentheros over with strikes.
Fredrickson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tentheros wants to get back to full guard.
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. Fredrickson connects with a nice short shot to Tentheros's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaun-Paul Fredrickson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tentheros takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fredrickson misses with a wild body shot.
Fredrickson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fredrickson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tentheros manages to avoid it.
Tentheros blocks a jab.
Fredrickson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tentheros manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Tentheros.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tentheros enables Fredrickson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tentheros manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Tentheros is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fredrickson is aware though and is defending well.

Tentheros working for submissions but it's allowed Fredrickson to get to half guard.
Tentheros is not content to let Fredrickson control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrickson prevents Tentheros from improving his position.
Tentheros is looking to get back to full guard here but Fredrickson has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrickson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tentheros tries to improve position but can't.
Fredrickson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fredrickson landing strikes.
Tentheros is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fredrickson is nestled in close to Tentheros, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tentheros tries to roll over but Fredrickson keeps him under control.
Fredrickson slips a nice elbow through Tentheros's hands, connecting with Tentheros's forehead.
Jaun-Paul Fredrickson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tentheros gets back to full guard.
Fredrickson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fredrickson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fredrickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tentheros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tentheros lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Fredrickson working for a triangle but Tentheros defends it easily.
Fredrickson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Tentheros avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tentheros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros throwing strikes but missing.
Tentheros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fredrickson is keeping the position for now.
Fredrickson wants to sweep but no luck.
Fredrickson has control of Tentheros's left arm, preventing Tentheros from doing any damage.
Tentheros is looking to work some ground and pound but Fredrickson has wrist control.
Fredrickson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tentheros's guard.

Tentheros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fredrickson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fredrickson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tentheros keeping full guard, as Fredrickson tries to pass.
Fredrickson scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fredrickson is in close to Tentheros's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fredrickson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Tentheros looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fredrickson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tentheros keeping moving, preventing Fredrickson from controlling successfully.

Tentheros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fredrickson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tentheros is on top in guard.

Tentheros works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tentheros passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaun-Paul Fredrickson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Tentheros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fredrickson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tentheros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tentheros feints the counter takedown.
Jaun-Paul Fredrickson is winning the standup battle so far.
Tentheros swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fredrickson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fredrickson misses with a wild body shot.
Fredrickson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tentheros can do to turn this around?
Fredrickson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tentheros manages to avoid it.

Fredrickson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fredrickson tries to throw a body punch but Tentheros avoids it by throwing Fredrickson back against the cage.
Fredrickson tries a body shot but Tentheros blocks it.
Fredrickson has a couple of punches blocked by Tentheros.
Tentheros working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tentheros misses with some punches.

Tentheros breaks from the clinch.
Tentheros slips under a jab.
Tentheros throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tentheros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fredrickson.
Tentheros catches Fredrickson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Jaun-Paul Fredrickson has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tentheros delivers a nice body kick.
Fredrickson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tentheros throws a body kick that misses
and Fredrickson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tentheros ducks right into an uppercut from Fredrickson.
Fredrickson tries to clinch up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tentheros.
Tentheros walks into a jab.
Ken Tentheros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredrickson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tentheros fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Fredrickson.
Tentheros misses with a body shot.
Fredrickson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tentheros looks to score with a jab to the body but Fredrickson is just out of range.
Ken Tentheros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tentheros tries to land a front kick but Fredrickson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fredrickson connects with a body shot.
A low kick from Tentheros misses
and Fredrickson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fredrickson misses with a lunging right hand
and Tentheros counters with a right hand to the body.
Tentheros takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fredrickson takes a swing at Tentheros's ribcage but misses.
Fredrickson with a jab.
Tentheros moves out of range as Fredrickson strikes.
A jab from Fredrickson does it's job there.
Tentheros looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fredrickson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Fredrickson shoots in and bounces Tentheros off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson chips away with some ground and pound.
Fredrickson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tentheros pulls Fredrickson in close to prevent any damage.
Tentheros keeping moving, preventing Fredrickson from controlling successfully.
Jaun-Paul Fredrickson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tentheros looking to control.
Tentheros has momentary wrist control but Fredrickson slips an elbow through the middle.
Tentheros tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fredrickson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fredrickson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fredrickson preventing the sweep.
Fredrickson landing with the ground and pound.

Fredrickson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Tentheros is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fredrickson is aware though and is defending well.
Fredrickson wants to control from the top but Tentheros keeps moving.
Tentheros wants to sweep but no luck.
Fredrickson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fredrickson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fredrickson trying to control but Tentheros is working from the bottom.
Fredrickson postures up and lands a big shot to Tentheros's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaun-Paul Fredrickson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fredrickson 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaun-Paul Fredrickson!
Our winner, Jaun-Paul Fredrickson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.