PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaun-Paul Fredrickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rokka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Twilight Guardians - Out of Our Hands kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fredrickson
vs
Rokka

177 cm
32
180 lbs
14 - 8 - 1

188 cm
37
197 lbs
34 - 21 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London

Sydney Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jaun-Paul Fredrickson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antero Rokka!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Watson and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredrickson looks to throw the jab but Rokka is out of range.
Fredrickson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bo Ma Ye Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Fredrickson misses its intended target.
Rokka lands an overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Rokka as he connects with a hook.
Rokka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rokka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fredrickson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rokka as he jumps to the side.
Rokka throws out a counter right but Fredrickson avoids it with no problem.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rokka or perhaps it was just good defense by Fredrickson, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrickson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fredrickson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rokka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rokka is looking for the big counter here.

Rokka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fredrickson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rokka is in Fredrickson's guard.

Fredrickson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rokka presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Fredrickson.
Rokka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rokka tries to pull guard but Fredrickson holds him up against the cage and eventually Rokka drops back down to his feet.
Jaun-Paul Fredrickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Rokka.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fredrickson.

Rokka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fredrickson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Rokka misses.
Fredrickson throws a poor cross that misses
and Rokka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fredrickson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rokka.
Antero Rokka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rokka scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokka tries to clinch up but Fredrickson circles away and keeps his distance.
Fredrickson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rokka tries to clinch but Fredrickson moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Fredrickson. No joy for Rokka on that attempt.
Fredrickson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fredrickson tries to land a leg kick but Rokka saw it coming and moves away.
Fredrickson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rokka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fredrickson as he jumps to the side.
Rokka blocks a leg kick.
Rokka feints a counter leg kick.
Rokka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fredrickson but Fredrickson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fredrickson lands with a nice body punch.
Rokka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson lands with a nice body punch.
Fredrickson darts in looking for a takedown but Rokka gets double underhooks and turns Fredrickson into the cage.
Rokka throws a hook to the side of Fredrickson's head but Fredrickson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fredrickson throws a chopping leg kick but Rokka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fredrickson misses with a straight left.
Rokka lunges at Fredrickson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fredrickson's hand.
Rokka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fredrickson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rokka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rokka throws a shot to the body.
Rokka checks a leg kick nicely.

Rokka drives through and clinches with Fredrickson against the cage.
Fredrickson scores with a hook to the body.
Rokka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fredrickson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fredrickson has Rokka pressed against the cage, preventing Rokka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rokka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Fredrickson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Fredrickson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fredrickson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Rokka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fredrickson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rokka has managed to get both his arms back between Fredrickson's legs - danger averted.

Fredrickson is looking for a triangle but Rokka pushes his legs off easily.
Rokka trying to control but Fredrickson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaun-Paul Fredrickson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rokka misses with a wild body shot.
Fredrickson throwing a counter right hand but Rokka manages to avoid it.
Rokka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rokka throws a jab when Fredrickson was well out of range.
Rokka misses with an uppercut.
Rokka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rokka lands a leg kick that knocks Fredrickson off balance momentarily.
Donk. Rokka catches Fredrickson right on the button with a cross.
Fredrickson tries to clinch but Rokka is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Fredrickson. No joy for Rokka on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrickson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rokka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rokka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Fredrickson shoots in and gets a takedown into Rokka's guard.
Fredrickson wants to control from the top but Rokka keeps moving.
Fredrickson with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka wants to sweep but no luck.
Fredrickson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredrickson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rokka is trying to control the position but Fredrickson postures up.
Fredrickson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fredrickson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rokka controls Fredrickson momentarily but Fredrickson frees himself.
Fredrickson connects with a couple of short punches.
Rokka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fredrickson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fredrickson chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fredrickson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rokka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fredrickson has managed to get both his arms back between Rokka's legs - danger averted.
Rokka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fredrickson manages to get himself to full guard.

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.

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

Jaun-Paul Fredrickson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fredrickson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rokka's head.
Fredrickson passes Rokka's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Fredrickson is trying to work for a kimura but Rokka is defending well.
Fredrickson wants to take a breather but Rokka is having none of it.
Fredrickson working over Rokka with some ground and pound. Rokka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredrickson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson working the head and body with strikes.
Rokka is trying to stand back up but Fredrickson is controlling him
Fredrickson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rokka taking some punishment here, with Fredrickson in his half guard.
Rokka trying to control here.
Fredrickson working over Rokka with some ground and pound. Rokka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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 Rokka's temple.
Ground and pound from Fredrickson.
Fredrickson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rokka trying to control here.
Fredrickson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fredrickson is nestled in close to Rokka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fredrickson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rokka is trying to stand back up but Fredrickson is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokka wants to get back to full guard.
Fredrickson blocks the strikes from Rokka.
Fredrickson working the head and body with strikes.
Fredrickson lands strikes from half guard.
Rokka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredrickson working the head and body with strikes.
Fredrickson winds up and cracks Rokka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Rokka is rocked!
Rokka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rokka is still in real trouble! Can Fredrickson finish him?
Fredrickson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fredrickson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Rokka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rokka pushes Fredrickson off and gets back to his feet.
Rokka throws a nice looking combination but Fredrickson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fredrickson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rokka seems to have recovered his senses.
Rokka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fredrickson as he avoids it easily.
Fredrickson throws a leg kick that misses.
Rokka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fredrickson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rokka can do to turn this around?
Rokka fails with the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rokka. That's going to slow Fredrickson down.
Rokka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fredrickson thuds a left hand into Rokka's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrickson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rokka tries for a takedown but Fredrickson circles away easily
and Fredrickson counters with a left to the body.
Jaun-Paul Fredrickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Rokka.
Rokka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka throws a combination that misses

and Fredrickson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rokka's guard.
Fredrickson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fredrickson wants to control from the top but Rokka keeps moving.

Rokka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fredrickson distracts Rokka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fredrickson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fredrickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rokka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredrickson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rokka trying to keep a closed guard but Fredrickson is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fredrickson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fredrickson stands up over Rokka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rokka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fredrickson is controlling him.
Fredrickson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fredrickson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fredrickson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Rokka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fredrickson is working Rokka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fredrickson lands a couple of elbows.
Fredrickson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson connects with a couple of short punches.
Rokka keeping moving, preventing Fredrickson from controlling successfully.
Fredrickson stands up over Rokka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fredrickson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rokka's head.
Rokka wants to sweep but no luck.
Fredrickson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fredrickson trying to control but Rokka is working from the bottom.

Rokka looking for a guillotine here but Fredrickson defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fredrickson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rokka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fredrickson is aware though and is defending well.
Fredrickson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fredrickson trying to control but Rokka is working from the bottom.
Rokka working a defensive guard here.
Fredrickson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rokka's head.
Fredrickson landing some decent shots from guard.
Fredrickson scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredrickson won't allow Rokka to sweep him here.
Fredrickson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rokka's head.
Rokka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fredrickson is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaun-Paul Fredrickson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rokka misses with a looping left.
Rokka misses with a wild body shot.
Fredrickson lands a jab to Rokka's midsection.
Fredrickson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fredrickson lands a really nice looking cross but Rokka seems unphased.
Rokka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fredrickson counters with a huge left! Rokka is in big trouble! He's backing up but Fredrickson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rokka from any more damage. A dominating finish by Fredrickson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaun-Paul Fredrickson!
Jaun-Paul Fredrickson retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Jaun-Paul Fredrickson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.