PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Fredrickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yama Mama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mama has chosen Denez Prigent - Gortoz A Ran as his entrance music. 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
Mama

189 cm
25
213 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

195 cm
21
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Fredrickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yama Mama!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mama slips a jab and a cross from Fredrickson.
Mama tries to work over Fredrickson's front leg with a kick but Fredrickson checks it.
Fredrickson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fredrickson misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mama. Fredrickson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fredrickson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Mama to counter with a crisp jab.
Mama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yama Mama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fredrickson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mama sprawls well initially but Fredrickson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fredrickson.
Fredrickson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fredrickson working Mama over with strikes.
Mama keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fredrickson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Fredrickson is looking for a kimura here.
Fredrickson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fredrickson is working for a kimura but Mama is defending it quite comfortably.
Mama is holding on to half guard well.
Mama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mama is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fredrickson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fredrickson won't allow Mama to sweep him here.
Fredrickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredrickson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fredrickson postures up in Mama's guard and throws a big left but Mama blocks it.

Fredrickson drops back looking for a leg! Mama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mama manages to kick Fredrickson off! Fredrickson jumps back into Mama's guard.
Mama keeping moving, preventing Fredrickson from controlling successfully.
Fredrickson won't allow Mama to sweep him here.
Mama pulls Fredrickson in close to prevent any damage.
Fredrickson throws a big right hand that misses.
Mama wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Fredrickson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mama dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fredrickson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mama stacks Fredrickson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mama!
Fredrickson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mama's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fredrickson trying to get back to full guard but Mama takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fredrickson wants to hold on but Mama pushes him away.

That's four 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.
Fredrickson working to try and regain half guard.
Fredrickson is working hard here to advance position.
Mama wants to control the pace but Fredrickson is squirming around nicely.
Fredrickson is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yama Mama will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fredrickson ducks right into an uppercut from Mama.
Mama jabs at Fredrickson's body.
Mama scores with a kick to the body.
Lars Fredrickson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fredrickson scores with a three punch combo!
Fredrickson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fredrickson thinking.
Fredrickson avoids a kick to the body.
Mama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fredrickson has time to react.
Fredrickson walks into a left hand.
Mama throws a wild body kick that Fredrickson sees coming a mile off.
Mama throws a looping overhand right but Fredrickson ducks down to avoid it.
Fredrickson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mama swivels and escapes.
A left lands for Mama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredrickson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Fredrickson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fredrickson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrickson won't allow Mama to sweep him here.
Mama is adopting a defensive guard.
Mama 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.
Mama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fredrickson.
Mama working a defensive guard here.
Fredrickson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fredrickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mama thows a body shot but no joy.
Mama lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mama. Fredrickson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fredrickson misses with a takedown attempt - Mama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fredrickson tries to bum rush Mama with a series of wild strikes but Mama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fredrickson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body punch from Mama.
Fredrickson moves out of range of the strikes.
Mama misses with a right hand
and Fredrickson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fredrickson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredrickson moves away.
Mama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fredrickson sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mama lands a body shot.
Mama throws a body punch but Fredrickson moves out of range.
Mama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fredrickson walks into a left hand.
Mama lands with an overhand left.
Fredrickson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mama scores with a leg kick.
Yama Mama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fredrickson.
Mama throws a body punch but Fredrickson moves out of range.
Mama throws a combination that misses

and Fredrickson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fredrickson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mama or not.
A shot in the inside from Mama.
Fredrickson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mama just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Fredrickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mama struggles to land a body shot inside as Fredrickson controls his hands.
Mama lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mama controls his hands.
Fredrickson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mama is defending well for now.
Mama stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mama.
Mama tries to stall but Fredrickson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fredrickson obliges.

Mama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Fredrickson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fredrickson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mama but Mama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fredrickson has time to react.
Mama is looking to chop away at Fredrickson's legs.
Mama misses with a body punch
and Fredrickson counters with a good low kick that Mama was not able to check.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mama missing with a left hand there. Fredrickson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fredrickson wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yama Mama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mama throws a left and a right that both miss

and Fredrickson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mama won't be happy with that.

Fredrickson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Fredrickson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mama knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mama sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mama is looking for a sweep. Fredrickson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Fredrickson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mama sees it coming and defends easily.
Mama is pressing down on Fredrickson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mama keeping moving, preventing Fredrickson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mama seems keen to control Fredrickson's posture.
Mama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fredrickson controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lars Fredrickson just wasn't active enough.
Fredrickson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mama tries to sprawl out of it but Fredrickson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fredrickson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson walks into a jab.
Mama looks to throw the jab but Fredrickson is out of range.
Mama misses with a lunging right hand

and Fredrickson counters with a single leg into guard. Mama didn't expect that.
Mama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fredrickson wants to improve his position but Mama is controlling well.
Fredrickson is not content to let Mama control the position.
Fredrickson works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson is pulling down on Mama's head to control his posture.
Fredrickson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mama manages to get himself to full guard.
Mama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fredrickson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mama is retaining full guard.
Fredrickson wants to control from the top but Mama keeps moving.
Fredrickson preventing the sweep.
Fredrickson trying to move into half guard but instead Mama has managed to sweep!
Fredrickson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mama is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mama trying to control but Fredrickson is working from the bottom.
Mama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fredrickson is keeping the position for now.
Yama Mama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Fredrickson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Fredrickson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Fredrickson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mama 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yama Mama!