PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anders Jaerderoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fyodor Pending (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaerderoth comes into the arena with Ella ja Aleksi - Kakkaa lumella blaring out of the sound system. Fyodor Pending has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jaerderoth
vs
Pending

172 cm
28
110 lbs
14 - 11 - 1

150 cm
27
130 lbs
17 - 34 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Jaerderoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fyodor Pending!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Jaerderoth both land. Nice combination.
Pending on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jaerderoth throws out a powerful jab.
Jaerderoth throws a right hand that Pending ducks under and follows up with a left that Pending also avoids with ease.

Jaerderoth moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Jaerderoth.
Jaerderoth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pendings head.
Pending tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jaerderoth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pending drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jaerderoth pulls his leg out and moves away.

Jaerderoth clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaerderoth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jaerderoth lands a hook that snaps the head of Pending backwards.
Jaerderoth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pending tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anders Jaerderoth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fyodor Pending.
Jaerderoth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pendings head.
Pending is trying to pull guard but Jaerderoth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pending is trying to drag Jaerderoth to the mat but Jaerderoth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pending is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pending jumps guard but Jaerderoth stands there with Pending around his waist. Pending gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jaerderoth lands with a left to the head.
Jaerderoth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Jaerderoth on the inside.
Pending jumps guard but Jaerderoth stands there with Pending around his waist. Pending gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaerderoth lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Jaerderoth.
Jaerderoth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pending backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaerderoth.

Jaerderoth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Jaerderoth forces Pending back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pending is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jaerderoth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pending tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jaerderoth smiles and moves away.
Anders Jaerderoth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaerderoth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaerderoth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pendings head.
Pending is trying to drag Jaerderoth to the mat but Jaerderoth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaerderoth.
Jaerderoth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pending is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaerderoth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jaerderoth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jaerderoth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pending fails to pull guard.
Pending's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaerderoth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jaerderoth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaerderoth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaerderoth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pending backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pending tries to pull guard but Jaerderoth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pending is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaerderoth pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Jaerderoth manages to break the clinch.
Pending takes one on the button.
Jaerderoth is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jaerderoth lands with an uppercut that bounces Pending off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaerderoth lands a nice hook to Pending's body. Pending takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jaerderoth lands a head kick. Pending smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jaerderoth throws out a powerful jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaerderoth clobbers Pending with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jaerderoth digs a good hook to Pending's body.
Jaerderoth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pending slips a jab and a cross from Jaerderoth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Jaerderoth dominated that 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.

Jaerderoth lands a head shot.
Jaerderoth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pending stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pending changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaerderoth tries to avoid it but Pending manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaerderoth to the ground. Jaerderoth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jaerderoth lands with a nice body punch.
Jaerderoth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jaerderoth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pending looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Jaerderoth closes the distance and pushes Pending back into the cage.
Pending tries to pull guard but Jaerderoth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pending fails to pull guard.
Anders Jaerderoth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fyodor Pending.
Jaerderoth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pending takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaerderoth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaerderoth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pending tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jaerderoth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jaerderoth lands a hook that snaps the head of Pending backwards.
Jaerderoth lands a knee to the head.
Jaerderoth lands a nice uppercut.
Jaerderoth lands a left hand.
Pending tries for a takedown but Jaerderoth manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Jaerderoth.
A short left from Jaerderoth.
Pending changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jaerderoth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jaerderoth with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaerderoth scores with a decent looking hook.

Pending gets tackled into the cage by Jaerderoth. Jaerderoth maintains the clinch.
Pending drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jaerderoth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaerderoth.
Pending should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pending tries to score a body lock takedown but Jaerderoth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jaerderoth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jaerderoth lands with a right to the head.
Jaerderoth gets through Pending's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Jaerderoth.
Jaerderoth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pending has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jaerderoth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jaerderoth scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaerderoth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaerderoth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pending is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pending is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jaerderoth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pending can do to turn this around?
Pending is breathing heavily.

Jaerderoth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaerderoth clobbers Pending with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jaerderoth misses with a wild combination.
Jaerderoth lands with a shot to the body.
Jaerderoth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaerderoth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jaerderoth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jaerderoth works Pending's body with a nice hook.
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!
Pending is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jaerderoth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jaerderoth lands a slapping body shot.

Jaerderoth rushes Pending and presses him up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaerderoth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pending.
Pending's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Jaerderoth dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jaerderoth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pending. That did some damage!
Jaerderoth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Jaerderoth closes the distance and clinches.
Jaerderoth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pending tries to pull guard but Jaerderoth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jaerderoth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pending drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jaerderoth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jaerderoth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pending tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jaerderoth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anders Jaerderoth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fyodor Pending.
Jaerderoth lands with a left to the head.
Jaerderoth lands with a right to the head.
Jaerderoth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pending backwards.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jaerderoth rushes Pending and presses him up against the cage.
Jaerderoth lands a shoulder strike.
Jaerderoth scores with a shot to the side of Pending's head.
Jaerderoth scores with a shot to the side of Pending's head.
Jaerderoth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jaerderoth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pending backwards.
Pending jumps guard but Jaerderoth stands there with Pending around his waist. Pending gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jaerderoth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Jaerderoth.
Jaerderoth gets through Pending's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Pending is rocked!
Jaerderoth prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaerderoth.
Pending is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaerderoth finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pending has Jaerderoth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jaerderoth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pending seems to have recovered his senses.
Jaerderoth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaerderoth scores with a knee to the head.
Pending tries to pull guard but Jaerderoth holds him up against the cage and eventually Pending drops back down to his feet.
Pending takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pending tries to pull guard but Jaerderoth won't allow it.
Pending is trying to pull guard but Jaerderoth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jaerderoth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaerderoth scores with a knee to the head.
Jaerderoth lands an elbow inside that Pending shrugs off.
Jaerderoth lands a damaging elbow.
Pending changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jaerderoth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A left and a right from Jaerderoth both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pending gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jaerderoth counters with a big right hand! Oh Pending is in trouble here! Jaerderoth follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anders Jaerderoth!