PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 36 MaFia - Live By Yo Rep. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fredriksson
vs
Stark

172 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aaron Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Stark!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
Stark moves away from the strike by Fredriksson.
Stark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fredriksson throws out the jab.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch but Stark is avoiding it.
Fredriksson misses with a looping right.
Stark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fredriksson.
Stark dives in and grabs Fredriksson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fredriksson pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.
Fredriksson loads up on a big right hand but Stark slips the punch.
Fredriksson throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Fredriksson swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Fredriksson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
Stark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt

and Fredriksson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Fredriksson is trying to work for a kimura but Stark is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson trying to control from half guard but Stark is working away.
Stark is trying to maintain the position but Fredriksson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark manages to get to full guard.
Stark is trying to control the position but Fredriksson postures up.
Fredriksson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Fredriksson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fredriksson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fredriksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fredriksson won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
Fredriksson wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Fredriksson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fredriksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.
Fredriksson being controlled here momentarily.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Fredriksson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aaron Fredriksson.
Stark staying out of range there.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Fredriksson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aaron Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Stark.
Stark slips under a jab.
Stark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fredriksson circles away.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredriksson.
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
Fredriksson loads up on a big right hand but Stark slips the punch.
Stark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fredriksson defends it nicely.
Fredriksson misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries for a takedown but Fredriksson circles away easily
and Fredriksson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stark shoots and misses
and Fredriksson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries to clinch there but Stark circles away.
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fredriksson.
The fighters circling - Fredriksson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stark slaps away a takedown attempt from Fredriksson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good shot there by Fredriksson.
Stark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fredriksson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Fredriksson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fredriksson throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt
and Fredriksson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Fredriksson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stark to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fredriksson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fredriksson is trying to control the position but Stark postures up.

Stark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson looking for a sweep. Not yet Fredriksson, not yet.
Stark wants to control from the top but Fredriksson keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Aaron Fredriksson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Steven Stark wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fredriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Fredriksson.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fredriksson as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fredriksson.
Stark tries for a takedown but Fredriksson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aaron Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Stark.
Stark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fredriksson looks to land a right hand but Stark moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredriksson. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.

Fredriksson gets caught flat footed, as Stark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from Fredriksson.
Stark trying to control but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark preventing the sweep.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Fredriksson is retaining full guard.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Fredriksson pulls Stark in close to prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Stark tries to sprawl but Fredriksson drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson thows a huge punch but Stark dodges it nicely.
Stark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fredriksson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fredriksson's back!
Stark doesn't have the hooks in and Fredriksson manages to turn into his guard.
Fredriksson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.

Stark has his foot on Fredriksson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fredriksson works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
Stark controls Fredriksson momentarily but Fredriksson frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steven Stark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stark shoots and misses
and Fredriksson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fredriksson misses with an uppercut.
Stark shoots in and drives through. Fredriksson sprawls well.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fredriksson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stark's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredriksson. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stark defending well as Fredriksson loads up on a big left hand.
Stark avoids the body shot from Fredriksson.
Stark avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Fredriksson does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fredriksson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stark swivels and escapes.
Fredriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot.
Steven Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch.
Stark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fredriksson avoids it really well and circles away.
Aaron Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Stark.
Fredriksson throws a right hand that Stark ducks under and follows up with a left that Stark also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fredriksson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fredriksson leaves Stark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fredriksson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fredriksson misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fredriksson.
Stark shoots for a takedown but Fredriksson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stark as he jumps to the side.
Fredriksson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark.
Fredriksson throws the left hand but Stark avoids the punch easily.
Stark shoots in but Fredriksson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fredriksson swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Stark shoots for a takedown but Fredriksson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fredriksson throws out the jab.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fredriksson misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark staying out of range there.
A big left from Fredriksson misses.
Stark has his takedown stuffed
and Fredriksson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fredriksson throws a big shot that misses.
Fredriksson throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
A punch combination from Fredriksson misses.
Fredriksson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stark.
Stark slips under a jab.
Stark shoots and misses

and Fredriksson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Stark actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Aaron Fredriksson!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Aaron Fredriksson!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Aaron Fredriksson!

Aaron Fredriksson wins by unanimous decision!