PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Stevens (ranked 3286 p4p, 3438 weight class) and Tim Fredricks (ranked 407 p4p, 420 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stevens
vs
Fredricks

183 cm
18
215
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
205
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Very confident

KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Fredricks!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredricks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevens.
Stevens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Fredricks.
Stevens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fredricks.
Fredricks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevens.
Fredricks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevens.

Fredricks moves into the clinch.
Fredricks stalling against the cage.
Stevens lands an uppercut.
Fredricks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Fredricks stalls.
A right handed body shot lands from Fredricks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredricks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fredricks lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fredricks.
Fredricks misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredricks scores with a hook to the body.
Fredricks lands with a left to the head.
Fredricks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fredricks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fredricks slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Fredricks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fredricks lands with a right to the head.
Stevens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fredricks misses with the head strike.
Fredricks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fredricks throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevens.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fredricks backwards.
Fredricks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fredricks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Fredricks.
Fredricks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stevens up against the cage.
Stevens throws a punch but it's blocked by Fredricks.
Fredricks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Fredricks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Fredricks - that landed with a thud.
Fredricks struggles to land a body shot inside as Stevens controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee calls for Fredricks to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredricks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fredricks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fredricks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Stevens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stevens working aggressively here.
Fredricks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stevens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fredricks.
Fredricks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevens.
Fredricks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fredricks misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens blocks a body shot from Fredricks.
Stevens misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fredricks.
Stevens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fredricks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fredricks can't find room to land a body shot as Stevens controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredricks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fredricks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fredricks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Stevens is trying to push Fredricks away but Fredricks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fredricks has a couple of punches blocked by Stevens.
Stevens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fredricks misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Fredricks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fredricks closes the distance and clinches.
Fredricks stalling.
Fredricks blocks an uppercut.
Fredricks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fredricks has a couple of punches blocked by Stevens.
Fredricks stalling in the clinch.
Fredricks has a couple of punches blocked by Stevens.
A short right from Fredricks.
Fredricks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Stevens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fredricks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fredricks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Fredricks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fredricks is leaning against Stevens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fredricks scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fredricks.
Fredricks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fredricks blocks the elbow strike.
Stevens working aggressively here.
Fredricks tries to work over Stevens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Fredricks to work.
Fredricks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevens's elbow.
Fredricks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stevens.
Fredricks slows down the pace here.
Stevens blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredricks misses with a body punch.
Fredricks misses with the head strike.
Fredricks cracks Stevens with a nice body shot.
Stevens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tim Fredricks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stevens misses with the head strike.
Fredricks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stevens misses with the head strike.
A short left from Fredricks.
Fredricks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Stevens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fredricks lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredricks blocks an elbow strike from Stevens.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredricks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevens prevents a body shot from Fredricks.
Stevens misses with some punches.
Fredricks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fredricks.
Stevens throws a head punch that misses.
Fredricks tries to throw a body punch but Stevens avoids it by throwing Fredricks back against the cage.
Fredricks lands a shoulder strike.
Fredricks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Fredricks on the inside.
Fredricks pushes Stevens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fredricks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fredricks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevens's elbow.
A short right from Fredricks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredricks blocks an uppercut.
Fredricks taking a breather.
Fredricks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fredricks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredricks lands a left hand.
Fredricks swings wildly with an uppercut but Stevens uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Fredricks to work.
Fredricks leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Fredricks fails to land.
Fredricks presses Stevens against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fredricks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevens's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Fredricks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stevens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fredricks thuds a left hand into Stevens's body.
A big right from Fredricks misses.
Fredricks staying out of range there.
Fredricks tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevens misses the target.
Stevens misses with an uppercut. Fredricks saw that one coming.
Stevens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fredricks's head backwards.
Fredricks misses with a straight right.
Stevens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fredricks throws a chopping leg kick but Stevens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stevens misses with a hook. Fredricks ducked under it nicely.
Fredricks throws a looping overhand right but Stevens ducks down to avoid it.
Fredricks throws a chopping leg kick but Stevens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredricks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fredricks thuds a left hand into Stevens's body.
Fredricks throws a shot to the body.
Fredricks throws a shot from downtown. Stevens moves away and avoids it.
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!
Stevens looks to score with a jab to the body but Fredricks is just out of range.
Fredricks dips to his left and cracks Stevens with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredricks moves away from the strike by Stevens.
A jab from Stevens misses.
Fredricks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fredricks lands a nice hook to Stevens's body. Stevens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stevens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stevens with a hook.
Stevens misses the jab.
Fredricks scores with a sloppy right hand. Stevens should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Stevens.
Fredricks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fredricks in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stevens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Stevens lands a big right hand that sends Fredricks crashing to the mat! Stevens stays standing though and waves Fredricks back to his feet!

Fredricks is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fredricks throws a poor cross that misses
and Stevens counters with a huge right that knocks Fredricks out cold! Stevens is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Stevens!