PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marion Cobretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cobretti might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Frank Sinatra - Fly me to the moon. Fredriksson has chosen Manowar - Gods Of War as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cobretti
vs
Fredriksson

199 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marion Cobretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson scores with a nice right hand.
Cobretti throws a right and a left that Fredriksson avoids nicely.
Cobretti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fredriksson's head.

Fredriksson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cobretti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fredriksson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fredriksson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cobretti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fredriksson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cobretti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cobretti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Cobretti is looking for a triangle but Fredriksson pushes his legs off easily.
Cobretti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cobretti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fredriksson misses with the combination.
Cobretti misses with a double jab

and Fredriksson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cobretti!
Fredriksson wants to control the pace but Cobretti is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobretti manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fredriksson prevents Cobretti from improving his position.
Fredriksson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cobretti's head.

Fredriksson is looking for a kimura but Cobretti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fredriksson to get the leverage.

Fredriksson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cobretti is just riding it out for now. Fredriksson eventually gives up the hold.
Cobretti wants to improve his position but Fredriksson is controlling well.
Fredriksson prevents Cobretti from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fredriksson tries to pass to full mount but Cobretti defends it.
Fredriksson thows a huge punch but Cobretti dodges it nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fredriksson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Fredriksson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cobretti was covering up waiting for the punch and Fredriksson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cobretti wants to control but Fredriksson passes easily into half guard.

Fredriksson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cobretti defends it well.
Cobretti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fredriksson.
Cobretti wants to control but Fredriksson is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson trying to control from half guard but Cobretti is working away.
Fredriksson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cobretti is trying to get back to full guard.
Fredriksson passes to full mount!
Cobretti manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cobretti gets full guard.
Fredriksson passes Cobretti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fredriksson looks to land a strike but Cobretti avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson trying to control but Cobretti is working from the bottom.
Cobretti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fredriksson looking to sit in guard and control but Cobretti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fredriksson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cobretti tries to free his leg and advance position but Fredriksson is retaining full guard.

Fredriksson has his foot on Cobretti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cobretti works his way back into a safe position though.
Fredriksson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fredriksson looks gassed!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Fredriksson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fredriksson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cobretti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Odin Fredriksson has been cut.
A left and a right from Cobretti both land. Nice combination.
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!
Cobretti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Cobretti drops Fredriksson with a beautiful combination! Fredriksson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cobretti is looking for the KO!

Fredriksson is rocked!
Cobretti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Fredriksson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fredriksson is still in real trouble! Can Cobretti finish him?
Cobretti is looking to control Fredriksson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cobretti avoid being mounted?
Fredriksson seems to have recovered his senses.
Cobretti wants to improve his position but Fredriksson is controlling well.
Cobretti trying to hold on to Fredriksson's head to control him but Fredriksson postures up.
Fredriksson wants to control but Cobretti is keeping him busy.
Cobretti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Cobretti had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fredriksson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cobretti Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fredriksson's back instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson turns into Cobretti and is now in his guard.
Cobretti is trying to keep Fredriksson in close.
Fredriksson preventing the sweep.
Fredriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobretti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobretti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cobretti cracks Fredriksson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fredriksson misses with a combination
and Cobretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That has opened up Odin Fredriksson's cut even more.
Cobretti clobbers Fredriksson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Fredriksson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fredriksson showed some decent athleticism there.
Cobretti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fredriksson is working away from the top position though.
Cobretti is trying is best to control the position here.
Fredriksson drops an elbow to the side of Cobretti's head.
Cobretti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cobretti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cobretti trying to control the position.
Cobretti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson wants to control from the top but Cobretti keeps moving.
Cobretti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fredriksson manages to get himself to full guard.
Fredriksson looking to control.

Fredriksson has his foot on Cobretti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cobretti works his way back into a safe position though.
Cobretti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fredriksson is keeping the position for now.

Cobretti postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fredriksson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cobretti, into his guard.
Fredriksson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti trying to keep a closed guard but Fredriksson is proving a slippery customer.

Fredriksson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cobretti manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fredriksson has Cobretti in his guard.
Cobretti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fredriksson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cobretti wants to stand and escape but instead Fredriksson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cobretti keeping full guard, as Fredriksson tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marion Cobretti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Odin Fredriksson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cobretti lands a jab-cross combination.
Cobretti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Cobretti misses its intended target.
Cobretti misses with a hook.
Fredriksson blocks a jab.

Fredriksson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cobretti is trying to defend but Fredriksson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cobretti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cobretti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fredriksson throws a big right hand that misses.
Odin Fredriksson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fredriksson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fredriksson wants to control from the top but Cobretti keeps moving.
Fredriksson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fredriksson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson taking a break here but Cobretti is having none of it and regains half guard.
Cobretti wants to improve his position but Fredriksson is controlling well.
Cobretti is trying to control but can't.
Cobretti tries to get to full guard but Fredriksson has control of the leg.
Cobretti is trying to maintain the position but Fredriksson is very close to passing his half guard.
Fredriksson working Cobretti over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fredriksson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Fredriksson seems content to control.
Fredriksson with the ground and pound but Cobretti uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cobretti controls Fredriksson momentarily but Fredriksson frees himself.
Cobretti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fredriksson.

Cobretti looking for a guillotine here but Fredriksson defends easily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cobretti fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobretti.
A punch combination from Cobretti misses.

Fredriksson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fredriksson looks to land a strike but Cobretti avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fredriksson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cobretti is retaining full guard.
Cobretti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fredriksson looking to pass the guard.
Cobretti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fredriksson looking to sit in guard and control but Cobretti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fredriksson wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cobretti throws a right and a left that both miss.

Fredriksson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fredriksson moves nicely into side control.
Cobretti is looking to regain half guard here but Fredriksson keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fredriksson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cobretti has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fredriksson but great work by Cobretti.

Cobretti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fredriksson prevents Cobretti from improving position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Odin Fredriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fredriksson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

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