PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bestar Andreasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Growler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreasson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Simply the Best - Tina Turner. Greg Growler is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Andreasson
vs
Growler

195 cm
20
260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

184 cm
20
229 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Sun-Tzu
GREEN!160

Mohito Fightwear
Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bestar Andreasson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Growler!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreasson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andreasson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Growler.
Growler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andreasson.
Bestar Andreasson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreasson looks to score with a jab to the body but Growler is just out of range.
A lazy body kick from Growler
and Andreasson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Growler with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Andreasson misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Andreasson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreasson swings for the body but Growler moves out of range.
Growler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andreasson.
Growler delivers a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Growler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andreasson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Andreasson misses.
Andreasson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Andreasson both land. Nice combination.
Andreasson throws a combination that misses

and Growler counters with a single leg into guard. Andreasson didn't expect that.
Andreasson trying to control the position.
Growler wants to pass the guard but Andreasson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreasson seems keen to control Growler's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Growler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Growler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Growler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Growler lands a couple of elbows.

It looks like Bestar Andreasson has been cut.
Andreasson keeping full guard, as Growler tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Growler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Growler looks to throw a body kick
and Andreasson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Growler walks into a stiff left hand from Andreasson.
Andreasson misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick there by Growler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreasson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andreasson wants it to stay on the feet.
Bestar Andreasson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Growler.
Andreasson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Growler.
Growler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Growler slips under a jab from Andreasson.
Growler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Growler moves away from the strike by Andreasson.
Growler tries to land a body kick
and Andreasson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andreasson. Growler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Growler takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Growler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreasson tries to buck Growler off but Growler is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Growler trying to control the position but Andreasson is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Growler.
Growler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Growler working the ground and pound but Andreasson is defending the strikes.
Andreasson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Andreasson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD: Stockton Cardio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Growler working the ground and pound.
Growler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Andreasson down.
Growler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Andreasson is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bestar Andreasson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bestar Andreasson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Andreasson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andreasson throws a combination. Growler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Greg Growler has been cut.
Andreasson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andreasson misses with a low kick.
Growler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Growler misses with a body kick.
Andreasson moves out of range of the body kick.
Bestar Andreasson is winning the standup battle so far.
Andreasson throws out a loose jab but Growler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andreasson swinging wildly here.
And Growler tries to counter it with a takedown but Andreasson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Growler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andreasson.
Andreasson avoids the head kick by Growler.
Growler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andreasson avoids it really well and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Andreasson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreasson misses with a looping left.
Bestar Andreasson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Growler throws out a leg kick but Andreasson moves out of range and Growler only half commits.
Andreasson scores with a punch to the head.
Andreasson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Growler.
Growler keeps Andreasson at a distance using the push kick.
Growler blocks a jab.
Growler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Growler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andreasson throws a hook to the side of Growler's head but Growler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Growler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Growler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andreasson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Growler shoots in looking for a takedown. Andreasson tries to sprawl out of it but Growler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andreasson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bestar Andreasson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Growler.
Andreasson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andreasson tests Growler's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Growler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Andreasson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Growler drops back looking for a leg! Andreasson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andreasson manages to kick Growler off! Growler jumps back into Andreasson's guard.

Growler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreasson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Growler.
Andreasson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Andreasson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Growler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Growler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greg Growler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andreasson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Growler.
Andreasson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Growler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andreasson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Growler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andreasson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Growler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andreasson works Growler's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Andreasson misses.
Andreasson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Growler can do to turn this around?
Growler shoots in for a takedown but Andreasson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Growler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andreasson leaves Growler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bestar Andreasson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Andreasson missing with a left hand there. Growler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Growler drives through with a takedown into Andreasson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Growler throwing strikes but missing.
Andreasson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Growler throws a big right hand that misses.
Growler throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Growler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andreasson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Growler connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Growler looking to pass the guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Growler throws a leg kick
and Andreasson counters with a stiff right hand.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Andreasson enables Growler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Andreasson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Growler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Growler scoring with some ground and pound.
Growler looking to pass the guard.
Andreasson is trying to keep Growler in close.
Growler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreasson looking to control.
Andreasson pulls Growler in to control the position.
Growler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Andreasson does no damage.
Growler with the counter takedown but Andreasson avoids it easily.
Growler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andreasson but Andreasson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andreasson cracks a nice hook into Growler's ribs.
Andreasson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Growler.
Andreasson misses with a leg kick.
Growler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Growler swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Andreasson to counter with a crisp jab.
Growler has his takedown stuffed
and Growler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Growler, right into the meat.
Andreasson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Growler is defended easily by Andreasson.
Andreasson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bestar Andreasson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Growler.
Andreasson misses with a hook. Growler ducked under it nicely.
Growler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Growler misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Growler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Andreasson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Growler slips under a jab.
Growler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Andreasson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Growler slips under a jab.
Growler with the counter takedown but Andreasson avoids it easily.
Andreasson just misses with a punch to the body.
Andreasson scores with a jab. Growler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Growler.
Growler misses with a head kick.
Growler walks into a stiff left hand from Andreasson.
Growler blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bestar Andreasson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Andreasson scores with a nice right hand.
Growler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andreasson. That did some damage!
Andreasson looks to land a left hand but Growler moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Andreasson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Growler ducks under a wild hook from Andreasson.
Growler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Growler gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Andreasson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andreasson takes a swing at Growler's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Growler throws a sloppy head kick and Andreasson moves out of range easily.
Jab from Andreasson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andreasson. Growler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andreasson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Growler under the eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Growler tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Andreasson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Growler tries for a takedown but Andreasson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab by Andreasson.
Andreasson misses with a looping left.
Growler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andreasson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Growler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andreasson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andreasson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Growler.
Growler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Growler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Growler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Growler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick from Growler lands but Andreasson takes it in his stride.
Growler slips a jab and a cross from Andreasson.
Andreasson misses with a wild combination.
Growler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Andreasson throws a lazy right hand but Growler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Growler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Andreasson avoids the head kick by Growler.
Growler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Growler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andreasson.
Growler feints the counter takedown.
Andreasson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreasson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andreasson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreasson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Growler can pounce on him.
Growler has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Andreasson misses the target.
Growler shoots in for a double leg but Andreasson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Andreasson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bestar Andreasson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Growler.
Growler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andreasson.
Andreasson tries to score with a low kick but Growler moves his leg out of the way.
Growler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Andreasson defends it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Andreasson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Andreasson misses with a straight right.
Andreasson misses with a wild body shot.
Growler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Growler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andreasson circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreasson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Growler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Andreasson misses its target.
Growler misses with a body kick.
Growler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Growler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Andreasson enables Growler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Andreasson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Growler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andreasson looking to control.
Andreasson is controlling Growler's posture.
Andreasson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bestar Andreasson had his way with Greg Growler in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Andreasson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Growler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Growler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andreasson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Growler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andreasson.
Growler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Growler is looking to land body kicks.
Andreasson throws a right and a left that Growler avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreasson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Growler moves out of range as Andreasson strikes.
Andreasson misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Growler misses with a body kick.
Andreasson misses with a body shot.
Growler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andreasson throws a body punch but Growler moves out of range.
Andreasson misses with a low kick.
Growler with the counter takedown but Andreasson avoids it easily.
Andreasson tries to clinch there but Growler circles away.
Growler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Andreasson defends it well.
Growler blocks a leg kick.
Andreasson loads up on a big right hand but Growler slips the punch.

Growler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Andreasson's half guard.
Andreasson is looking to control Growler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andreasson avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreasson is controlling Growler's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Growler wants to free his trapped foot but Andreasson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Growler misses with a head shot. Andreasson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Andreasson trying to control the position.
Andreasson keeping full guard, as Growler tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreasson is trying to control the position but Growler postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Andreasson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Growler moves away from the strike by Andreasson.
Andreasson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Andreasson misses the shot to the body.
Greg Growler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Growler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Andreasson misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Growler.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andreasson.
Bestar Andreasson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Growler takes one to the side of the head.
Andreasson slips under a jab.
Andreasson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andreasson misses with a series of wild punches.
Andreasson connects with a right hand. Growler shakes it off.
Andreasson blocks a head kick by Growler.
Andreasson feints and then cracks Growler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Growler down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Growler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Growler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Andreasson blocks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bestar Andreasson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andreasson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bestar Andreasson!
Bestar Andreasson is the new heavyweight champion!
Bestar Andreasson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.