PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pandora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pandora might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gonna Fly Now. Fredriksson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ennio Morricone - The good, the bad and the ugly kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Pandora
vs
Fredriksson

180 cm
23
181 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

183 cm
28
176 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arthur Pandora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Clint Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandora moves away.
Fredriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandora moves away.
Pandora throws a sloppy head kick and Fredriksson moves out of range easily.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fredriksson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Fredriksson drives through and clinches with Pandora against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries to pull guard but Pandora won't allow it.

Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pandora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fredriksson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body. Pandora takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fredriksson thows a body shot but no joy.
Fredriksson throws a right hand that Pandora ducks under and follows up with a left that Pandora also avoids with ease.
Pandora takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fredriksson swings for the body but Pandora moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pandora fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fredriksson checks it well.
Pandora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredriksson.
Good leg kick by Pandora there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fredriksson misses with a straight left.

Fredriksson takes the fight into the clinch.
Fredriksson lands a left hand.
Fredriksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Fredriksson breaks the clinch.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Fredriksson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fredriksson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Fredriksson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fredriksson tries to throw a body punch but Pandora avoids it by throwing Fredriksson back against the cage.

Fredriksson manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandora misses with a low kick as Fredriksson jumps back.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandora.
Arthur Pandora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredriksson catches Pandora with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pandora fails in his attempt to clinch.

Fredriksson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredriksson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandoras head.
Fredriksson scores with a shoulder strike.
Pandora tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fredriksson avoids it.
Pandora is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fredriksson is defending well for now.
Fredriksson tries a body shot but Pandora blocks it.
Fredriksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fredriksson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fredriksson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fredriksson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pandora misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fredriksson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pandora backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is working for takedown but Pandora is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arthur Pandora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Fredriksson.
Pandora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fredriksson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Pandora.
Fredriksson lands a right hand.
Fredriksson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pandora.
Fredriksson lands a hook to the side of the head.

Fredriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pandora buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pandora throws a leg kick
and Fredriksson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fredriksson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Fredriksson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pandora being controlled against the cage.
Pandora using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandora tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fredriksson avoids it.
Fredriksson avoiding damage as Pandora throws knees to the body.
Fredriksson lands a hook that snaps the head of Pandora backwards.
Fredriksson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pandora backwards.
A short right from Fredriksson on the inside.
Pandora gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fredriksson.
Pandora blocks a body shot from Fredriksson.
Pandora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pandora missing with knees to the body.
Fredriksson misses with a body punch.
Fredriksson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pandora backwards.
Fredriksson misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pandora obliges.
Pandora lands a nice knee to the body.
Fredriksson blocks the elbow strike.
Pandora is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fredriksson is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clint 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 moves out of range of the leg kick from Pandora.
Pandora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Fredriksson. Those never looked like landing.

Fredriksson clinches with his opponent.
Pandora gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fredriksson.

Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pandora throws a push kick but Fredriksson slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Pandora.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pandora throws a leg kick but Fredriksson moved away.
A jab lands there for Fredriksson.
Fredriksson moves out of range as Pandora throws a body kick.
Pandora misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pandora scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pandora - that will leave a mark!
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that Pandora avoids nicely.
Fredriksson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pandora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fredriksson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pandora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fredriksson checks a leg kick.
Fredriksson punishes Pandora's body with a nice straight punch.
Fredriksson throws a series of punches but Pandora avoids them all with ease.
Fredriksson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fredriksson moves out of range of the body kick from Pandora.
Pandora throws a solid leg kick but Fredriksson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pandora.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandora throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fredriksson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fredriksson lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandora throws a front kick aimed at Fredriksson's knee but Fredriksson avoids it well.

Fredriksson closes the distance and clinches.
Pandora working Fredriksson over with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries to throw a body punch but Pandora avoids it by throwing Fredriksson back against the cage.

Fredriksson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot.
Fredriksson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pandora throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Fredriksson closes the distance and pushes Pandora back into the cage.
Fredriksson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandoras head.
Fredriksson wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandoras head.
Pandora misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fredriksson.
Pandora is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fredriksson is defending well for now.
Fredriksson presses Pandora against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Fredriksson.
Pandora blocks a body shot from Fredriksson.
Pandora misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson avoiding damage as Pandora throws knees to the body.
Fredriksson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pandora backwards.
Pandora tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fredriksson avoids it.
Fredriksson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Fredriksson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Fredriksson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fredriksson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fredriksson digs a right hand underneath Pandora's ribcage. Pandora let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandora looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fredriksson digs a right hand underneath Pandora's ribcage. Pandora let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fredriksson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fredriksson.
A body shot lands from Fredriksson.

Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson lands with a hook. Pandora tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pandora takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fredriksson scores with a shot to the body.
Pandora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pandora tries a head kick but it misses.
Pandora drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson lands with a shot to the body.
Pandora on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandora is just out of range.
Fredriksson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pandora manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Fredriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Fredriksson lands a jab.

Fredriksson has closed the distance and engaged Pandora in a clinch.
Fredriksson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clint Fredriksson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pandora gets underhooks to prevent Fredriksson's takedown attempt.
Pandora landing knees to the body.
Fredriksson misses with a body punch.
Fredriksson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pandora is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fredriksson avoiding damage as Pandora throws knees to the body.
Pandora throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fredriksson managing to block the knees to the body from Pandora.
Fredriksson managing to block the knees to the body from Pandora.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pandora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Fredriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pandora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pandora misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandora pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pandora is looking to land body kicks.

Fredriksson instigates a clinch.
Fredriksson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pandora up against the cage.
Fredriksson gets through Pandora's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fredriksson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pandora's elbow.
Pandora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fredriksson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fredriksson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fredriksson is leaning against Pandora and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Arthur Pandora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson tries for a takedown but Pandora manages to get underhooks.

Fredriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab from Fredriksson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fredriksson has Pandora up against the cage in a clinch.
Fredriksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pandora is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fredriksson is defending well for now.
Fredriksson lands with a left to the head.
Fredriksson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fredriksson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fredriksson can't get the takedown.
Arthur Pandora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Fredriksson.

Fredriksson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fredriksson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pandora wants to control but Fredriksson is keeping busy.
Pandora is trying to get back to full guard.
Pandora taking some punishment here, with Fredriksson in his half guard.
Fredriksson wants to take a breather but Pandora is having none of it.
Pandora tries to roll over but Fredriksson keeps him under control.
Fredriksson lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pandora actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fredriksson lands a nice short elbow.
Fredriksson prevents Pandora from improving his position.
Fredriksson is trying to control. Pandora wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Pandora is defending against the submission attempts here by Fredriksson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pandora tries to roll over but Fredriksson keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pandora won't allow Fredriksson to pass to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Fredriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fredriksson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

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