PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Filip Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Moonshine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Andersson
vs
Moonshine

180 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Filip Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Moonshine!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andersson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Andersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Moonshine has wrist control.
Moonshine working a defensive guard here.
Andersson trying to control but Moonshine is working from the bottom.
Andersson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moonshine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andersson connects with a couple of short punches.
Andersson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Andersson postures up in Moonshine's guard and throws a big left but Moonshine blocks it.
Moonshine tries to strike from the bottom.
Andersson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moonshine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andersson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andersson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moonshine is looking to stand up but Andersson isn't so interested in that idea.
Andersson throws a strike but Moonshine rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson controlling the position.
Andersson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andersson tries to get out of the position.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andersson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moonshine on the ground.
Moonshine trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moonshine wants to sweep but no luck.
Andersson cracks Moonshine with a solid left hand.
Andersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andersson works over Moonshine with some ground and pound from guard.
Andersson works over Moonshine with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson stands up over Moonshine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Moonshine is keeping the position.
Moonshine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andersson cracks Moonshine with a solid left hand.
Moonshine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moonshine looks winded!
Andersson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Andersson is working Moonshine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson landing some decent shots from guard.
Andersson lands a couple of elbows.
Andersson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Andersson content to stall in guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Andersson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Andersson trying to control but Moonshine is working from the bottom.
Andersson pushes down on Moonshine's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Andersson working over Moonshine with some ground and pound. Moonshine looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Andersson working Moonshine over with strikes.
Andersson controlling the pace.
Andersson winds up and cracks Moonshine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Andersson prevents Moonshine from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andersson lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moonshine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andersson scores with a couple of nice shots.

Moonshine is rocked!
Moonshine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Moonshine is still in real trouble! Can Andersson finish him?
Andersson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Andersson dominated that round.
That's time! Andersson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Moonshine shoots in but Andersson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moonshine seems to have recovered his senses.
Andersson misses with a lunging right hand
and Moonshine counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moonshine manages to avoid it.
Andersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moonshine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Andersson misses with an uppercut.
Moonshine ducks under a wild hook from Andersson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moonshine.
Moonshine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Andersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Filip Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Moonshine.
Andersson takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Andersson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moonshine was covering up waiting for the punch and Andersson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Moonshine is breathing heavily.
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!
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonshine being controlled here, momentarily.
Moonshine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Moonshine keeps moving.
Andersson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Andersson with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moonshine is on top in guard.
Andersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moonshine manages to get himself to full guard.
Andersson with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson postures up and lands a big shot to Moonshine's brow.
Andersson working some strikes from top position.
Andersson distracts Moonshine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andersson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Andersson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andersson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Andersson pushes down on Moonshine's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moonshine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Andersson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moonshine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Moonshine is trying to get back to full guard.
Andersson 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.
Andersson working Moonshine over with strikes.
Moonshine is trying to control but can't.
Andersson is nestled in close to Moonshine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Andersson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moonshine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Andersson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moonshine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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!
Andersson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moonshine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Andersson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andersson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson drops an elbow to the side of Moonshine's head.
Andersson working over Moonshine with some ground and pound. Moonshine looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Andersson lands a big elbow - Moonshine is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Andersson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filip Andersson!
A determined Filip Andersson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!