PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odin Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson's entrance music is Manowar - Gods Of War. A fine choice. Odin Fredriksson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bubba Jones's chin.

Fredriksson
vs
Jones

190 cm
25
220 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

188 cm
23
220 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Skinshop (LOTS OF GIF`S!)

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bubba Jones!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Fredriksson throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fredriksson misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Fredriksson loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Fredriksson backpedaling.

It looks like Odin Fredriksson has been cut.
Fredriksson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fredriksson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fredriksson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Odin Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredriksson slips under a jab.
Fredriksson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fredriksson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fredriksson throws out the jab.
Fredriksson stuffs the takedown.
Fredriksson misses with a straight right.
Fredriksson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fredriksson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Fredriksson throws a sloppy body shot

and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fredriksson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Fredriksson is keeping the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fredriksson throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Fredriksson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.

Fredriksson has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Fredriksson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Fredriksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones trying to stall but Fredriksson improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Fredriksson back against the cage.
Fredriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Jones gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fredriksson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fredriksson wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jones wants to control but Fredriksson is keeping busy.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones is in trouble now - Fredriksson has advanced to mount!
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ground and pound from Fredriksson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fredriksson.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Fredriksson is very close to passing his half guard.
Fredriksson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredriksson is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fredriksson working Jones over with strikes.
Fredriksson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fredriksson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fredriksson wants to stand up but Jones has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Fredriksson prevents Jones from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson moves into full mount! Jones won't be happy about that!
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Fredriksson working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones tries to hold on but Fredriksson postures up.
Fredriksson with good strikes from the mount here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fredriksson 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 round but Bubba Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Odin Fredriksson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fredriksson tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Fredriksson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Fredriksson avoids it.
Fredriksson avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fredriksson cracks Jones with a good jab.

It looks like Bubba Jones has been cut.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredriksson. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws a leg kick but Fredriksson moved away.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fredriksson's waist but Fredriksson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Fredriksson defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Fredriksson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Odin Fredriksson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Fredriksson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fredriksson.
Jones walks into a jab.
Fredriksson misses the body punch

so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones advances to half guard.
Fredriksson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fredriksson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones preventing the sweep.

Fredriksson is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fredriksson is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones is trying to keep Fredriksson in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones unloading with bombs!
Fredriksson is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones trying to control but Fredriksson is having none of it.
Fredriksson is trying to escape the mount.
Jones looking to control but Fredriksson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fredriksson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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!
The referee warns Fredriksson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Fredriksson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones wants to control the pace but Fredriksson is squirming around nicely.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fredriksson looks a forlorn figure.

Odin Fredriksson's cut is getting worse.
Jones working Fredriksson over with strikes here.

Odin Fredriksson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fredriksson is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Fredriksson regains half guard.
Fredriksson tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Jones is looking for a kimura but Fredriksson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Fredriksson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones won't allow Fredriksson to sweep him here.
Jones advances position into side control!
Fredriksson is trying to buck Jones off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fredriksson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Fredriksson misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredriksson moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Fredriksson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones jabs at Fredriksson's body.
Fredriksson misses with a hook.
Fredriksson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Fredriksson.
A big left from Fredriksson misses.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fredriksson throws out the jab.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Fredriksson sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fredriksson misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.

Fredriksson clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fredriksson digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
A short left from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fredriksson tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Fredriksson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fredriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones is trying to break free.
Fredriksson lands a shoulder strike.
Jones taking a breather.
Fredriksson gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Odin Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Jones.
A hook to the body from Fredriksson.

Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Odin Fredriksson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fredriksson misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Fredriksson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bubba Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Fredriksson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Fredriksson.
Odin Fredriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fredriksson misses with a straight right.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredriksson moves away.
Fredriksson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Fredriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fredriksson was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredriksson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bubba Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.

Fredriksson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.

Fredriksson has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Fredriksson wants to hit a switch here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fredriksson there!
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fredriksson working to try and regain half guard.
Jones controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Odin Fredriksson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Jones!