PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devon Gilliam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gilliam
vs
Andersson

183 cm
22
182 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devon Gilliam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilliam slips a jab and a cross from Andersson.
Andersson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anders Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Andersson.
Andersson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gilliam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Gilliam has Andersson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gilliam tries to stall but Andersson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andersson tries to stall but Gilliam uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gilliam stops a takedown attempt from Andersson.
Gilliam keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andersson's efforts to push away.
Andersson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gilliam prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilliam throws a head punch that misses.
Gilliam has Andersson pressed against the cage, preventing Andersson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gilliam prevents the takedown attempt.
Devon Gilliam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders Andersson.
Andersson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gilliam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is looking for a takedown.
Gilliam working aggressively here.
Andersson blocking some punches.
Gilliam lands with a short shot to the head.
Andersson tries to break free but Gilliam pushes him back against the cage.
Gilliam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andersson is looking for a takedown.
Andersson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Gilliam fails to land.
Gilliam throws a punch but it's blocked by Andersson.
Andersson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gilliam avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Andersson tries to score a body lock takedown but Gilliam shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gilliam is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gilliam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andersson.

Andersson has hold of one of Gilliam's legs. Gilliam is fighting the takedown attempt but Andersson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gilliam pushes Andersson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Andersson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Andersson is trying to get an arm triangle but Gilliam is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Andersson is trying to get an arm triangle but Gilliam is defending well.
Andersson controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson advances to full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Gilliam defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Andersson.
Gilliam holds on for dear life.
Andersson misses with a head shot.
Gilliam is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
Andersson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Andersson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gilliam manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilliam wants to get back to his feet but Andersson drags him back down.

Andersson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Andersson controlling from side mount.
Andersson trying to control the position but Gilliam is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Andersson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gilliam is trying to work for a sweep but Andersson has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Andersson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gilliam has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gilliam stops a takedown attempt from Andersson.
Andersson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gilliam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andersson blocks an uppercut.
Gilliam effectively controlling the action here.
Gilliam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Andersson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andersson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gilliam defends well and Andersson ends up having to push Gilliam into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Devon Gilliam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders Andersson.
Gilliam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gilliam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Andersson defending well as Gilliam loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson loads up on a big right hand but Gilliam slips the punch.
Gilliam throws a nice looking combination but Andersson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gilliam.

Andersson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Andersson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson is staying tight to Gilliam's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilliam is pushing Andersson's head away, looking to escape. Andersson manages to hold on to the position though.

Andersson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Andersson tries for a kimura but Gilliam is defending well.

Andersson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Andersson advances to full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilliam wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Andersson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gilliam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andersson on the ground.

Andersson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gilliam is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Andersson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
You get the feeling that Gilliam really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gilliam is looking to escape.

Andersson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Andersson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gilliam tries to hold on but Andersson postures up.
Andersson wants to control the pace but Gilliam is squirming around nicely.
Andersson avoids the attempt from Gilliam to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andersson controlling the position easily from mount.
Andersson is continuing to stall.
Andersson tries to control but Gilliam wriggling away.
Andersson wants to take Gilliam's back but he can't do it this time.
Andersson is trying to control here but Gilliam has managed to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson tries to pass to full mount but Gilliam defends it.
Gilliam wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Andersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Andersson darts in looking for a takedown but Gilliam gets double underhooks and turns Andersson into the cage.
Gilliam looks to land a combination but Andersson avoids it well.
Andersson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Gilliam.
Anders Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gilliam misses with an uppercut. Andersson saw that one coming.
Andersson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Gilliam has Andersson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gilliam stalling in the clinch.
Andersson blocking some punches.
Gilliam has a couple of punches blocked by Andersson.
Andersson is working for takedown but Gilliam is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson is trying to drag Gilliam to the mat but Gilliam just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Devon Gilliam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders Andersson.
Andersson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gilliam pulls his leg out and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gilliam.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson dives in for a single leg takedown but Gilliam sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andersson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gilliam misses with a looping right.
Gilliam scores with a jab. Andersson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No luck for Andersson with that takedown attempt.

Gilliam clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Andersson is looking for a takedown.
Andersson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Andersson tries to score a body lock takedown but Gilliam shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gilliam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gilliam gets underhooks to prevent Andersson's takedown attempt.
Andersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilliam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gilliam.
Andersson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gilliam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andersson.
Gilliam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gilliam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gilliam misses with a punch to the body.
Andersson can't get the takedown.
Gilliam throws a punch but it's blocked by Andersson.
Andersson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andersson goes for a takedown attempt but Gilliam pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Gilliam has closed the distance and engaged Andersson in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilliam lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Gilliam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andersson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gilliam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Andersson is keeping busy.
Andersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gilliam letting Andersson take a breather here.
Gilliam gets underhooks to prevent Andersson's takedown attempt.
Gilliam tries to throw a body punch but Andersson avoids it by throwing Gilliam back against the cage.
Andersson has Gilliam pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gilliam manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gilliam throws a punch but it's blocked by Andersson.
Andersson is working for takedown but Gilliam is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andersson is trying to drag Gilliam to the mat but Gilliam just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Andersson being controlled against the cage.
Anders Andersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson blocks an uppercut.
Gilliam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gilliam misses with a punch on the inside.
Gilliam taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andersson tries for a takedown but Gilliam manages to get underhooks.
Andersson is trying to drag Gilliam to the mat but Gilliam just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilliam lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Gilliam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andersson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!