PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rene Fromage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anders Andersson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fromage
vs
Andersson

187 cm
23
187 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rene Fromage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson looks to land a left hand but Fromage moved out of range nicely.

Fromage moves into range and clinches up with Andersson.
Fromage scores with a shot to the side of Andersson's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fromage.
Andersson wants to break free but Fromage has control.
Andersson tries to score a body lock takedown but Fromage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fromage as Andersson tries to tie him up.
A short right from Fromage on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fromage.
Fromage cracks Andersson with a nice body shot.
Fromage stops a takedown attempt from Andersson.
I was talking to Fromage's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Andersson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fromage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Fromage.
Andersson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fromage keeps control of Andersson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fromage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fromage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fromage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fromage prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rene Fromage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders Andersson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fromage.
Andersson looks winded!
Fromage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andersson wants to stall.
Fromage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fromage pushes Andersson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fromage lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Fromage - that landed with a thud.
Andersson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fromage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fromage lands with a short shot to the head.
Fromage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fromage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Fromage scores with a shoulder strike.
Andersson is working for takedown but Fromage is calmly controlling the position for now.
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!
Fromage digs a right hand underneath Andersson's ribcage. Andersson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fromage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Fromage.

Andersson is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fromage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andersson is still on wobbly legs! Can Fromage finish him?
Fromage lands with a right to the head.
Andersson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Andersson seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Andersson being controlled against the cage.
Fromage scores with a hook to the body.
Fromage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fromage lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Fromage.
Fromage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andersson is looking for a takedown.
Andersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fromage gets underhooks to prevent Andersson's takedown attempt.
Fromage lands a right hand.
Andersson can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fromage stalls.
Fromage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fromage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fromage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Andersson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fromage gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fromage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fromage.
Andersson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andersson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fromage lands with a light punch inside.
Andersson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fromage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fromage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fromage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fromage is working Andersson over against the cage.
Andersson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fromage pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rene Fromage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fromage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fromage, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Fromage.
Andersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fromage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fromage sprawls well. Fromage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fromage as he jumps to the side.
Fromage scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fromage.
Fromage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andersson in his tracks.
Fromage lands a body shot.
Andersson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fromage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Andersson gets tackled into the cage by Fromage. Fromage maintains the clinch.
Andersson is trying to stall.
Fromage is working Andersson over against the cage.
Fromage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Fromage dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Andersson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fromage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andersson has time to react.
Jab by Fromage.
Andersson looks to land a left hand but Fromage moved out of range nicely.
Fromage feinted there with a counter leg kick.

Andersson gets tackled into the cage by Fromage. Fromage maintains the clinch.
Fromage lands a shoulder strike.
Fromage lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Fromage.
Andersson being controlled against the cage.
Fromage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fromage lands a body shot.
Fromage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fromage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andersson can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fromage digs a right hand into Andersson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andersson's gas tank.
Fromage lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Fromage.
Fromage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andersson.
Rene Fromage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
Fromage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fromage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Fromage.
Fromage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Fromage.
Fromage cracks Andersson with a nice body shot.
Fromage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fromage lands a shot to the body.
Fromage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Fromage pushes Andersson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fromage lands a shot to the body.
Fromage lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee calls for Fromage to work.
A nice left hand lands by Fromage.
Andersson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fromage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anderssons head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fromage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andersson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fromage fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a hook but Fromage blocks it.
Andersson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Andersson tries to keep at a distance but Fromage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fromage lands a body shot.
Fromage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Andersson up against the cage.
Fromage lands a left hand.
Fromage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Fromage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Andersson has Fromage pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Andersson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fromage tumbling to the mat - Andersson dives into Fromage's guard.
Fromage is controlling Andersson's posture.
Fromage's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fromage keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fromage's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson prevents Fromage from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fromage moves into full guard.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Fromage is keeping the position.
Fromage is pulling down on Andersson's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fromage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andersson on the ground.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Andersson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fromage pulls Andersson in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fromage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fromage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Fromage dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fromage, right into the meat.
Andersson fails with the takedown.
A jab lands there for Fromage.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Fromage clinches up against the cage.
Fromage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fromage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fromage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rene Fromage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders Andersson.
Fromage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson goes for a takedown attempt but Fromage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Fromage.
Fromage stuffs the takedown attempt from Andersson. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet.
Fromage is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Andersson.
Rene Fromage is winning the standup battle so far.
Andersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Fromage.
Fromage cracks Andersson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fromage fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Andersson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Andersson looks to clinch but Fromage throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Andersson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rene Fromage!