PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josef Solis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Solis
vs
Andersson

154 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josef Solis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Solis enables Andersson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Solis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Solis really is a fat lump.

Andersson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Solis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Andersson, into his guard.
Solis stops Andersson from standing up.
Andersson controlling Solis's posture.
Andersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Solis wants to stand but Andersson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Solis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andersson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solis has managed to get both his arms back between Andersson's legs - danger averted.
Solis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Andersson is proving hard to escape from.

Solis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
Solis wanted to stand there but Andersson had control of the position.
Solis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solis throwing strikes from guard but Andersson blocks nicely.
Our spies down at at Cozad Amsterdam inform us that Andersson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Andersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Solis trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.

Andersson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Solis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Andersson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Solis tries to stand and escape but Andersson actually recovers to full guard.
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
Solis tries to stand but Andersson is controlling from the bottom.
Andersson is trying to control the position but Solis postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Solis preventing the sweep.

Andersson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jack Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Andersson tries to keep at a distance but Solis has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solis has had enough of the clinch but Andersson keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Andersson shoots in and bounces Solis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Solis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andersson.

Andersson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Solis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andersson has Solis in his guard.

Andersson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Solis uses it to pass to side control.
Andersson is not content to let Solis control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solis looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Andersson is avoiding damage well.
Andersson wants to get back to his feet but Solis drags him back down.
Andersson is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Solis decides to stand back up.

Solis rushes Andersson and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Josef Solis has been cut.
Solis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Andersson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Solis regains guard.
Andersson throwing strikes from guard but Solis blocks nicely.

Andersson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Solis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Solis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Solis!
Andersson is breathing heavily.
Solis wants to stand but Andersson has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
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 looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Andersson is working an open guard so Solis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Solis gets caught flat footed, as Andersson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Andersson with a flurry of punches that miss.

Andersson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Solis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Solis has escaped and now he's on top!
Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Solis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson looking to control.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Andersson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Solis defends it easily.
Solis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Solis looking to sit in guard and control but Andersson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Andersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josef Solis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Andersson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Andersson postures up in Solis's guard and throws a big left but Solis blocks it.

Andersson has gone for a leg lock! Solis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andersson's guard.
Solis preventing the sweep.
Solis wants to stand but Andersson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Andersson is controlling Solis's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andersson has his foot on Solis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Solis works his way back into a safe position though.
Andersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Andersson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Solis escapes and throws Andersson's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Solis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Andersson to his feet.
Andersson tries to clinch there but Solis circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andersson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Andersson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Andersson wants to work for an arm triangle but Solis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Solis is looking to improve his position.

Andersson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Solis moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andersson prevents Solis from getting back to his feet.
Solis is wriggling around but Andersson manages to pass to half guard.

Andersson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andersson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andersson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Solis defends it well.

Andersson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Solis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jack Andersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson is trying to control. Solis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Andersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andersson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Andersson!