PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ike Fredrickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Zahradnicek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fredrickson
vs
Zahradnicek

160 cm
18
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Wolfpack Threadz

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 Los Angeles, Ike Fredrickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Declan Zahradnicek!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredrickson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fredrickson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zahradnicek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Declan Zahradnicek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredrickson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fredrickson.
Fredrickson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fredrickson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fredrickson.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fredrickson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fredrickson fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrickson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zahradnicek sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fredrickson in side control, throwing shots but Zahradnicek defends.
Zahradnicek takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The strikes coming from Fredrickson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fredrickson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fredrickson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson happy to just control the position for now.
Fredrickson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fredrickson working the ground and pound.
Fredrickson cracks Zahradnicek with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zahradnicek is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The strikes coming from Fredrickson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fredrickson controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zahradnicek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sloppy strikes there by Fredrickson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Fredrickson crashes against the mat.
Fredrickson in side control, throwing shots but Zahradnicek defends.
Zahradnicek is not content to let Fredrickson control the position.
Zahradnicek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fredrickson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fredrickson throws an elbow but Zahradnicek slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fredrickson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredrickson tries to advance to mount but Zahradnicek denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredrickson taking a breather here.
Fredrickson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zahradnicek wants to get back to his feet but Fredrickson drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zahradnicek, as that shot connected.
Zahradnicek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fredrickson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zahradnicek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fredrickson scrambles back to his feet.
Zahradnicek connects with a nice looking jab.
Zahradnicek slaps away a takedown attempt from Fredrickson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zahradnicek dives in and grabs Fredrickson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fredrickson pushes down on Zahradnicek's head and hops out.

Zahradnicek shoots in and bounces Fredrickson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zahradnicek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fredrickson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fredrickson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zahradnicek manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zahradnicek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredrickson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fredrickson scoring with some ground and pound.
Fredrickson postures up in Zahradnicek's guard and throws a big left but Zahradnicek blocks it.
Fredrickson content to stall in guard here.
Fredrickson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zahradnicek is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fredrickson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fredrickson lands a couple of digs.
Fredrickson cracks Zahradnicek with a solid left hand.
Fredrickson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fredrickson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fredrickson pushing down on Zahradnicek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fredrickson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zahradnicek defending well though.
Fredrickson winds up and cracks Zahradnicek with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fredrickson throwing shots but Zahradnicek is blocking nicely.
Fredrickson controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zahradnicek in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fredrickson landing shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredrickson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredrickson cracks Zahradnicek with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Fredrickson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Fredrickson swings for the body but Zahradnicek moves out of range.
Fredrickson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Zahradnicek counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zahradnicek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fredrickson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zahradnicek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fredrickson's head.
Fredrickson pulls Zahradnicek in close to his closed guard and prevents Zahradnicek from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zahradnicek is looking to work some ground and pound but Fredrickson has wrist control.
Fredrickson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fredrickson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zahradnicek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fredrickson has Zahradnicek pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrickson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zahradnicek is one step ahead there.
Zahradnicek is looking to work some ground and pound but Fredrickson has wrist control.
Zahradnicek throws an elbow that misses. Fredrickson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zahradnicek's guard. Nice move by Fredrickson!
Zahradnicek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fredrickson.
Fredrickson passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fredrickson in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zahradnicek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fredrickson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fredrickson connects with a nice short shot to Zahradnicek's temple.
Ike Fredrickson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fredrickson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nice strikes from Fredrickson there.
Fredrickson is looking to advance position but Zahradnicek won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ike Fredrickson just wasn't active enough.
Zahradnicek lands a glancing blow to the side of Fredrickson's head.
Zahradnicek with a poor takedown

and Fredrickson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zahradnicek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fredrickson.
Declan Zahradnicek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zahradnicek is looking to control Fredrickson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zahradnicek avoid being mounted?
Fredrickson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Fredrickson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fredrickson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ike Fredrickson!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ike Fredrickson!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ike Fredrickson!

Ike Fredrickson wins by unanimous decision!