PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christian Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freak Wannabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Andersen
vs
Wannabe

166 cm
18
131 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Christian Andersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Freak Wannabe!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wannabe stuffs the takedown.
As Andersen backs off Wannabe throws a huge counter combo but Andersen manages to avoid it all.
Andersen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wannabe as he jumps to the side.
Andersen shoots and misses
and Wannabe counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Andersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wannabe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christian Andersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wannabe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Andersen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wannabe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wannabe wants it to stay on the feet.
Andersen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wannabe defends it nicely.
Wannabe tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen tries for a takedown but Wannabe circles away easily

and Wannabe counters by moving into the clinch.
Andersen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wannabe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wannabe lands an elbow inside.
Andersen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wannabe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andersen is breathing heavily.

Wannabe breaks from the clinch.
Andersen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wannabe counters with a left and a right that stings Andersen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Wannabe counters by clinching up.

Wannabe manages to break the clinch.
Andersen with a poor takedown
letting Wannabe counter with a right hand.
Andersen shoots for a double leg takedown but Wannabe sprawls well. He's pushed Andersen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wannabe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Andersen misses with a takedown attempt
and Wannabe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andersen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wannabe counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersen has his takedown stuffed
and Wannabe counters with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen fails with the takedown
and Wannabe counters with a nice uppercut.
Wannabe leaves Andersen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andersen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wannabe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andersen shoots in for a double leg but Wannabe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wannabe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Andersen doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Wannabe counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen dives in for a single leg takedown but Wannabe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Andersen backs off Wannabe throws a huge counter combo but Andersen manages to avoid it all.
Andersen dives in and grabs Wannabe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wannabe pushes down on Andersen's head and hops out.
Andersen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wannabe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wannabe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Andersen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wannabe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andersen misses with a takedown
and Wannabe counters with an inside leg kick.
Andersen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wannabe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andersen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wannabe counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freak Wannabe 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.

Andersen fails to land the takedown.
Wannabe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Wannabe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Andersen to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Wannabe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wannabe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andersen misses with a takedown
and Wannabe counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wannabe leaves Andersen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Andersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wannabe shapes to counter with a head kick.
Andersen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Wannabe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wannabe.

Wannabe breaks from the clinch.
Andersen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Andersen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wannabe is fending him off so far but Andersen persists. Nope, Wannabe circles away and we're back to standing.
Wannabe is looking for the big counter here.
Andersen misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Wannabe to counter with a crisp jab.
Andersen has his takedown stuffed
and Wannabe counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen misses with a takedown
and Wannabe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wannabe stuffs the takedown.
Andersen tries for a takedown but Wannabe circles away easily

and Wannabe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Wannabe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andersen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wannabe counters with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Wannabe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice left hand lands by Wannabe.

Wannabe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andersen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wannabe swivels and escapes.
Wannabe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Andersen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wannabe pinned against the cage. Wannabe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Freak Wannabe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Andersen or perhaps it was just good defense by Wannabe, which made it look bad.
Andersen tries for a takedown but Wannabe circles away easily
and Andersen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christian Andersen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andersen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wannabe counters with a two punch combo.
Andersen with a poor takedown
and Wannabe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andersen shoots in but Wannabe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wannabe is looking for the big counter here.
Wannabe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andersen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freak Wannabe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andersen is defended easily by Wannabe.
Wannabe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Andersen fails with the takedown
and Wannabe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andersen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wannabe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wannabe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Andersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Wannabe to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Wannabe counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wannabe lands an elbow inside that Andersen shrugs off.

Wannabe breaks the clinch.
Andersen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Wannabe moves into the clinch.

Wannabe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andersen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wannabe is fending him off so far but Andersen persists. Nope, Wannabe circles away and we're back to standing.
Andersen shoots in looking for a takedown. Wannabe tries to sprawl out of it but Andersen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wannabe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wannabe throws a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen dives in for a single leg takedown but Wannabe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andersen misses with a takedown attempt
and Wannabe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andersen thinking.
Andersen fails with the takedown
and Wannabe counters with a one-two to the body.
Andersen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wannabe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andersen somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Wannabe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Andersen misses with a takedown

and Wannabe counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wannabe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andersen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wannabe counters with a stiff right hand.
Andersen shoots in looking for a takedown but Wannabe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andersen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andersen has his takedown stuffed
and Wannabe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Freak Wannabe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andersen misses with a takedown attempt - Wannabe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wannabe is looking for the big counter here.
Andersen fails with the takedown
and Wannabe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Freak Wannabe 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.
Andersen with a poor takedown
and Wannabe counters with a two punch combo.
Andersen shoots and misses
and Wannabe counters with a nice body shot.
Andersen fails with the takedown
and Wannabe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andersen with a poor takedown
and Wannabe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersen fails with the takedown
and Wannabe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wannabe sprawls well. Wannabe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andersen gets slowly back to his feet.
Wannabe flicks out a counter leg kick but Andersen steps away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freak Wannabe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wannabe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 24:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freak Wannabe!
Freak Wannabe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.