PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Alfredsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Anderson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Alfredsson
vs
Anderson

180 cm
20
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Alfredsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Anderson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson throws a right hand that Alfredsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Alfredsson also avoids with ease.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Alfredsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Alfredsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Anderson shoots in and bounces Alfredsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Alfredsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Alfredsson, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Alfredsson is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Alfredsson keeps moving.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Alfredsson keeps moving.
Alfredsson pulls Anderson in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mark Anderson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Alfredsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Alfredsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Alfredsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Alfredsson is controlling well.
Alfredsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alfredsson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Alfredsson controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alfredsson content just to control the position here.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alfredsson controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Alfredsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Alfredsson throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Anderson moves out of range as Alfredsson strikes.

Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Alfredsson blocks nicely.
Anderson trying to control but Alfredsson is working from the bottom.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alfredsson is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alfredsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Alfredsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anderson trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Anderson was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Alfredsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alfredsson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alfredsson controlling the pace for now.
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Alfredsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson wants to hold on but Alfredsson pushes him away.
Alfredsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Daniel Alfredsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alfredsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Alfredsson isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mark Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Anderson swinging wildly here.
Alfredsson swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Alfredsson moves out of range.
Mark Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Alfredsson's head but Alfredsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alfredsson.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Alfredsson avoids nicely.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson takes a swing at Alfredsson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alfredsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Alfredsson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson swings for the body but Alfredsson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Alfredsson throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Alfredsson as he connects with a hook.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alfredsson throws out the jab.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Alfredsson avoids nicely.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Alfredsson uses good head movement to avoid it.

Alfredsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Alfredsson advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfredsson happy to just control the position for now.
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Alfredsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Alfredsson controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Daniel Alfredsson.
Alfredsson slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Alfredsson throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson slips under a jab from Alfredsson.
Alfredsson thows a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Alfredsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alfredsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Alfredsson!