PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Iqbal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Iqbal
vs
Andersson

185 cm
20
182 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Gentlemens Laundry - 10 %

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hassan Iqbal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Iqbal!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Andersson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Iqbal misses the shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Iqbal.
Iqbal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Iqbal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andersson tries to clinch up but Iqbal circles away and keeps his distance.
Iqbal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andersson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andersson is looking to clinch.
Andersson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iqbal swivels and escapes.
Iqbal tries a head kick but it misses.
Iqbal lets loose with a powerful body kick. Andersson will feel that in the morning.
Iqbal misses with a looping right.
Hassan Iqbal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson misses with an uppercut. Iqbal saw that one coming.
Iqbal tries to land a front kick but Andersson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andersson feints the counter takedown.
Andersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iqbal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson throws a looping overhand right but Iqbal ducks down to avoid it.
Iqbal scores with a decent looking hook.
Andersson looks to land a right hand but Iqbal moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Iqbal.
Andersson with the counter takedown but Iqbal avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iqbal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Iqbal. Andersson shrugs it off though.
Andersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iqbal throws a combination that misses

and Andersson counters with a single leg into guard. Iqbal didn't expect that.
Andersson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Iqbal wants to stand up but Andersson is controlling him.
Andersson controlling from the top position.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iqbal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andersson prevents Iqbal from getting back to his feet.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iqbal is keeping the position for now.
Andersson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Andersson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andersson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Iqbal connects with a high kick.
Andersson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Iqbal.
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 blocks a head kick by Iqbal.
Iqbal connects with the punch.
Crunch! Iqbal slams his shin into Andersson's torso.
Andersson avoids the head kick by Iqbal.
Andersson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iqbal sprawls well. Iqbal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Iqbal!
Andersson blocks a head kick by Iqbal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andersson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Andersson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Iqbal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andersson moves away.
We've been told by Iqbal's head coaches at The House of Tito that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andersson walks into a straight right hand from Iqbal.
Iqbal cracks Andersson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andersson.
Hassan Iqbal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders Andersson.

Andersson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Andersson controlling the action here.
Iqbal is looking to escape.

Andersson is working for a kimura but Iqbal is defending it quite comfortably.
Andersson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Iqbal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson controlling the action here.
Andersson prevents Iqbal from standing back up.
Andersson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Iqbal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Andersson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iqbal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andersson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andersson's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hassan Iqbal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Iqbal looks to land a body kick but Andersson moved away.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anders Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iqbal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andersson.
Andersson is looking to clinch.
Iqbal appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Iqbal lets loose with a powerful body kick. Andersson will feel that in the morning.
Andersson moves out of range as Iqbal throws a body kick.
Iqbal scores with a spinning back kick!
Andersson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Iqbal finds it's way round the side to connect with Andersson's head.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Iqbal.
Iqbal throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily.
Iqbal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andersson can do to turn this around?
Andersson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iqbal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iqbal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Iqbal!
Iqbal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Iqbal slips under a jab from Andersson.
Iqbal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iqbal misses with a looping left.
Iqbal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iqbal lands with a kick to the temple. Andersson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iqbal catches Andersson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hassan Iqbal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Iqbal counters with a three punch combo that has Andersson backing up. Andersson nods at Iqbal to acknowledge the strikes.
Iqbal throws a head kick but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson feints the counter takedown.
Iqbal throws a push kick but Andersson slaps the foot to one side.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Iqbal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Iqbal throws a wild body kick that Andersson sees coming a mile off.
Andersson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Iqbal.
Iqbal connects with a high kick.
Good exchange - Iqbal coming out on top.

Andersson gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iqbal is trying to buck Andersson off.
Iqbal is being controlled here.
Andersson prevents Iqbal from escaping the position.

Andersson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Andersson is trying to get an arm triangle but Iqbal is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iqbal tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

Andersson looking to secure an arm triangle but Iqbal defends it well.
Andersson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Iqbal is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
Iqbal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Andersson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but Iqbal defending well.
Iqbal trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andersson is trying to work for a kimura but Iqbal is defending well.
Andersson slows the pace down in half guard.
Iqbal wants to get back to his feet.
Andersson slows the pace down in half guard.
Iqbal is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Andersson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Iqbal is just riding it out for now. Andersson eventually gives up the hold.
Iqbal is trying to stand back up but Andersson is controlling him
Andersson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anders Andersson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Andersson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iqbal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andersson.

Iqbal is defending against the submission attempts here by Andersson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hassan Iqbal dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Iqbal throws a head kick but Andersson moves out of range.

Andersson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Iqbal sprawls well initially but Andersson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Andersson is working for a submission of some sort.

Iqbal manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A solid leg kick lands there for Iqbal.
A punch lands to the side of Andersson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Iqbal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Iqbal misses with a body kick.
Iqbal throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iqbal pinned against the cage. Iqbal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andersson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iqbal defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iqbal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Iqbal.
And Andersson tries to counter it with a takedown but Iqbal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Iqbal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersson with the counter takedown but Iqbal avoids it easily.
Iqbal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Andersson checks it well.
Andersson feints the counter takedown.
Iqbal throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily.
Andersson moves out of range of the body kick.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but Iqbal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hassan Iqbal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders Andersson.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick from Iqbal lands but Andersson takes it in his stride.
Andersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andersson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Iqbal throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily.
Andersson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Iqbal.
The crowd cheers as Iqbal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andersson doesn't seem phased though.
Iqbal connects with the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson moves out of range of the body kick.
Andersson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iqbal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Iqbal throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily.
Iqbal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iqbal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Iqbal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Andersson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Iqbal sprawls well initially but Andersson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Andersson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Iqbal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Andersson controlling the action here.
Iqbal looks like he's trying to stand up.
Andersson trying to control the pace.
Andersson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Iqbal!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iqbal wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Andersson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anders Andersson!
Anders Andersson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.