PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boxing JiuJitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Andersson
vs
JiuJitsu

187 cm
20
203 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
190 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Morgan Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boxing JiuJitsu!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JiuJitsu slaps away a takedown attempt from Andersson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from JiuJitsu. No joy for Andersson on that attempt.
JiuJitsu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andersson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten JiuJitsu somewhat.
Andersson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around JiuJitsu's waist but JiuJitsu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andersson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson fails with a takedown attempt.
JiuJitsu shoots in but Andersson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andersson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but JiuJitsu avoids it really well and circles away.
Andersson stuffs the takedown.
JiuJitsu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andersson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? JiuJitsu is fending him off so far but Andersson persists. Nope, JiuJitsu circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Andersson.
JiuJitsu dives in and grabs Andersson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andersson pushes down on JiuJitsu's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from JiuJitsu as Andersson shoots in.
Andersson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around JiuJitsu's waist but JiuJitsu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andersson off to one side.
Andersson tries for a takedown but JiuJitsu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
Andersson fails to land the takedown.
JiuJitsu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Andersson as JiuJitsu shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JiuJitsu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andersson circles away.
JiuJitsu leaves Andersson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
JiuJitsu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andersson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
JiuJitsu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
JiuJitsu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andersson defends it nicely.
JiuJitsu stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from JiuJitsu as Andersson shoots in.
JiuJitsu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andersson is fending him off so far but JiuJitsu persists. Nope, Andersson circles away and we're back to standing.
Andersson fails with the takedown.
JiuJitsu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andersson as he jumps to the side.
JiuJitsu shoots in for a takedown but Andersson shows good takedown defense.
Andersson shoots in and drives through. JiuJitsu sprawls well.
No luck for Andersson with that takedown attempt.
Andersson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andersson wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
JiuJitsu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andersson tries to avoid it but JiuJitsu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andersson to the ground. Andersson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andersson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has JiuJitsu pinned against the cage. JiuJitsu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for JiuJitsu with that takedown attempt.
Andersson shoots in for a double leg but JiuJitsu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
JiuJitsu shoots for a takedown but Andersson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andersson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andersson wants it to stay on the feet.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt - JiuJitsu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
JiuJitsu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andersson is fending him off so far but JiuJitsu persists. Nope, Andersson circles away and we're back to standing.
Andersson looks for a takedown but JiuJitsu sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by JiuJitsu or perhaps it was just good defense by Andersson which made him look bad.
Andersson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
JiuJitsu shoots in but Andersson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Andersson with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JiuJitsu fails to land the takedown.
Andersson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has JiuJitsu pinned against the cage. JiuJitsu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andersson tries to score a power double leg takedown but JiuJitsu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andersson somewhat.
JiuJitsu shoots in looking for a takedown. Andersson tries to sprawl out of it but JiuJitsu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andersson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
JiuJitsu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andersson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but JiuJitsu avoids it really well and circles away.
Andersson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around JiuJitsu's waist but JiuJitsu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andersson off to one side.
No luck for JiuJitsu with that takedown attempt.
JiuJitsu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andersson pinned against the cage. Andersson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andersson dives in and grabs JiuJitsu's left leg, looking for a takedown. JiuJitsu pushes down on Andersson's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
JiuJitsu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
JiuJitsu shoots in for a takedown but Andersson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
JiuJitsu shoots in and drives through. Andersson sprawls well.
JiuJitsu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andersson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten JiuJitsu somewhat.
Andersson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but JiuJitsu swivels and escapes.
Andersson leaves JiuJitsu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andersson is defended easily by JiuJitsu.
Andersson is trying hard to land a takedown here. JiuJitsu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
JiuJitsu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andersson swivels and escapes.
Andersson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but JiuJitsu swivels and escapes.
Andersson is trying hard to land a takedown here. JiuJitsu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
JiuJitsu shoots for a takedown but Andersson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
JiuJitsu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andersson's waist but Andersson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing JiuJitsu off to one side.
Andersson shoots in but JiuJitsu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boxing JiuJitsu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Andersson shoots in and drives through. JiuJitsu sprawls well.
JiuJitsu fails with the takedown.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but JiuJitsu shows good takedown defense.
Andersson stuffs the takedown.
JiuJitsu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andersson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boxing JiuJitsu.
Andersson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has JiuJitsu pinned against the cage. JiuJitsu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
JiuJitsu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from JiuJitsu.
JiuJitsu shoots in and drives through. Andersson sprawls well.
Andersson shoots for a double leg takedown but JiuJitsu sprawls well. He's pushed Andersson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andersson stuffs the takedown attempt from JiuJitsu. JiuJitsu gets slowly back to his feet.
Andersson closes the distance and clinches up with JiuJitsu, looking for a takedown. Andersson pushes JiuJitsu against the cage but JiuJitsu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
JiuJitsu slaps away a takedown attempt from Andersson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

JiuJitsu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andersson napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

JiuJitsu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andersson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

JiuJitsu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Andersson throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
JiuJitsu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Andersson some visible discomfort.

JiuJitsu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Andersson is looking to regain half guard here but JiuJitsu keeps moving and retains side control.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

JiuJitsu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andersson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Andersson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Andersson throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

JiuJitsu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andersson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andersson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on JiuJitsu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Andersson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
JiuJitsu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andersson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
JiuJitsu lands strikes from half guard.
Andersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

JiuJitsu is trying to work for a kimura but Andersson is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
JiuJitsu throwing shots but Andersson is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

JiuJitsu is working for a kimura but Andersson is defending it quite comfortably.
Andersson misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Andersson is defending against the submission attempts here by JiuJitsu.
Andersson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
JiuJitsu blocks the strikes from Andersson.
Andersson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

JiuJitsu is working for a kimura but Andersson is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four 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.
Andersson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Andersson is defending against the submission attempts here by JiuJitsu.
JiuJitsu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andersson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Andersson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for JiuJitsu on the ground.
Andersson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
JiuJitsu blocks the strikes from Andersson.
JiuJitsu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
JiuJitsu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Andersson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but JiuJitsu shows good takedown defense.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as JiuJitsu sprawls well. JiuJitsu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boxing JiuJitsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Andersson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andersson leaves JiuJitsu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
JiuJitsu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andersson as he avoids it easily.
JiuJitsu dives in and grabs Andersson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andersson pushes down on JiuJitsu's head and hops out.
Morgan Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boxing JiuJitsu.
JiuJitsu stuffs the takedown attempt from Andersson. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet.
Andersson shoots in looking for a takedown. JiuJitsu tries to sprawl out of it but Andersson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. JiuJitsu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
JiuJitsu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andersson pinned against the cage. Andersson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
JiuJitsu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andersson swivels and escapes.
Andersson closes this distance looking for a takedown but JiuJitsu circles away.
JiuJitsu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and JiuJitsu wants it to stay on the feet.
JiuJitsu shoots in for a takedown but Andersson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andersson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from JiuJitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from JiuJitsu.
Nice takedown defense from JiuJitsu. No joy for Andersson on that attempt.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
JiuJitsu fails to land the takedown.
Andersson shoots in for a double leg but JiuJitsu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Andersson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

JiuJitsu drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says JiuJitsu as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Andersson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with JiuJitsu! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Boxing JiuJitsu!