PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toquinho Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anders Andersson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Palhares
vs
Andersson

173 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toquinho Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson shoots for a takedown but Palhares saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andersson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Palhares swivels and escapes.

Palhares looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Andersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palhares tries to pass the half guard into mount. Andersson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Andersson actively working from the bottom here.
Palhares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersson keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Palhares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andersson is just riding it out for now. Palhares eventually gives up the hold.
Palhares prevents Andersson from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson wants to control but Palhares is keeping busy.
Andersson is staying active underneath Palhares, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andersson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andersson.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Andersson working for submissions but it's allowed Palhares to get to half guard.
Andersson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Andersson wants to improve his position but Palhares is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Palhares wants to work for an arm triangle but Andersson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Palhares trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away.
Andersson tries to roll over but Palhares keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Andersson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Andersson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Palhares is defending well. Andersson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Palhares has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Andersson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anders Andersson!
Anders Andersson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.