PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Third Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersson has chosen ZZ Top - Tube Snake Boogie as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fist
vs
Andersson

180 cm
19
172 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Underworld Clothing
GREEN!160

Big Bear Nutrition 160Q
Arcticus University: London

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andreas Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson shoots in looking for a takedown but Fist manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andersson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Fist.
Jab from Fist.
Fist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt

and Fist counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Andersson looking for a guillotine here but Fist defends easily.
Fist looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andersson is controlling Fist's posture.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Andersson looking for subs off his back but Fist has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Fist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fist looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Andersson is trying to control but can't.
Andersson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Fist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andersson is trying to maintain the position but Fist is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fist manages to get himself to full guard.

Andersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fist keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Andersson keeps trying to improve his position.
Fist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Fist is retaining full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Andersson fails with a takedown attempt.
Third Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Andersson.
Andersson goes for a double leg but Fist avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fist continues to drive forward.
Fist attempts a counter takedown but Andersson avoids it well and moves away.
Fist dips to his left and cracks Andersson with an uppercut!
Andersson fails with the takedown.
Fist dips to his left and cracks Andersson with an uppercut!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andersson is looking to clinch.

Andersson clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Fist dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fist checks a low kick from Andersson.
Fist tries to counter with a takedown but Andersson is quick to defend against it.
Andersson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andreas Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson tries to clinch up but Fist circles away and keeps his distance.
Fist appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Fist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fist displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andersson.

Andersson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Fist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson has Fist pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fist manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andersson is trying to drag Fist to the mat but Fist just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Andersson's coach down at KY GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Andersson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Third Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Andersson.
Fist lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Fist.
Andersson goes for a takedown attempt but Fist pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Fist drops Andersson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Andersson looks back up at him and smiles so Fist waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Andersson is rocked!
Andersson tries to clinch up.
Andersson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fist tries to avoid it but Andersson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fist to the ground. Fist escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fist attempts a counter takedown but Andersson avoids it well and moves away.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
Andersson tries to clinch up.
Andersson tries to clinch up but Fist circles away and keeps his distance.
Andersson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fist feinted with a counter takedown.
and Fist counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Andersson! He's just covering up as Fist starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Third Fist!
During a confident post fight interview, Third Fist thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.