PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett McConomy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asbjoern Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

McConomy
vs
Andersson

190 cm
23
270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

201 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

Crippler's Corner

Einherjer RAW Nutrition
Nordic Battle Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett McConomy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asbjoern Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConomy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andersson tries to avoid it but McConomy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andersson to the ground. Andersson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McConomy fails with an attempt to clinch.
McConomy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McConomy tries to close the distance and clinch but Andersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

McConomy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McConomy looking to pass the guard.

Andersson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Andersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McConomy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McConomy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McConomy trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McConomy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McConomy tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.
McConomy trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersson, not yet.
McConomy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McConomy wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Andersson closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Andersson.
Andersson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McConomy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McConomy is trying to break free.
Andersson scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Brett McConomy has been cut.
Andersson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Andersson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McConomy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andersson stalling against the cage.
Andersson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
McConomy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andersson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Andersson stalls.
Andersson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andersson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andersson misses with a knee to the head.
Andersson keeps control of McConomy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andersson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andersson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andersson looks gassed!
Andersson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McConomy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andersson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConomy is trying to break free.
Andersson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Andersson.
McConomy is trying to break free.
McConomy has had enough of the clinch but Andersson keeps him there for the moment.
Andersson tries a knee to the head but McConomy blocks it.
McConomy is looking to break free of the clinch but Andersson has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Andersson.
Andersson missing with knees to the body.
Andersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McConomy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andersson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett McConomy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson doesn't manage to clinch there - McConomy circles away.
McConomy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andersson tries to avoid it but McConomy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andersson to the ground. Andersson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McConomy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andersson as he avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by McConomy.
McConomy fails with a takedown attempt.

Andersson moves into range and clinches up with McConomy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McConomy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McConomy up against the cage.
McConomy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McConomy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Andersson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Andersson lands a knee to the head.
Andersson connects with a knee to the head.
McConomy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Andersson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McConomy blocks it with crossed arms.
Andersson looking to throw knees to the head but McConomy is blocking nicely.
Andersson misses with a knee strike.
Andersson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McConomy wants to break the clinch but can't.
McConomy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andersson has McConomy pushed against the cage.
Andersson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McConomy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andersson stalls.
Andersson looking to slow down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Asbjoern Andersson.

McConomy gets a takedown into half guard.
McConomy wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.

Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

McConomy seems to be working for a kimura but Andersson defends the submission attempt.

Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McConomy uses his free foot to push down on Andersson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Andersson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asbjoern Andersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brett McConomy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Andersson pushes McConomy up against the cage in a clinch.
McConomy has had enough of the clinch but Andersson keeps him there for the moment.
Andersson throws a knee to the head but misses.
McConomy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andersson connects with a nasty looking knee right to McConomy's face.
McConomy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andersson has McConomy pushed against the cage.
McConomy wants a takedown.
Andersson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McConomy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McConomy wants to get back to striking at distance but Andersson won't allow it.
Andersson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McConomy.
McConomy has had enough of the clinch but Andersson keeps him there for the moment.
Andersson connects with a knee to the head.
McConomy is trying to break free.
Andersson avoiding damage.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but McConomy blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McConomy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andersson has him pressed against the cage.
McConomy is trying to stall.
Andersson looking to slow down the pace here.
McConomy wants to break free but Andersson has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson prevents McConomy from breaking the clinch.
McConomy wants to break free but Andersson has control.
McConomy wants to get back to striking at distance but Andersson won't allow it.
McConomy missing with knees to the body.
Andersson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McConomy.
McConomy wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett McConomy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Andersson scores with a knee to the head.
Andersson is stalling here.
Andersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andersson prevents a body shot from McConomy.
McConomy is trying to stall.
Andersson misses with a knee to the head.
McConomy has Andersson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andersson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Andersson has hold of one of McConomy's legs. McConomy is fighting the takedown attempt but Andersson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Andersson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

McConomy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McConomy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson passes into half guard.
Andersson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McConomy defending well though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McConomy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Andersson gets to his feet. McConomy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Horrible takedown by McConomy or perhaps it was just good defense by Andersson which made him look bad.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick and McConomy moves out of range easily.
McConomy circles away from the clinch attempt.
McConomy closes the distance and clinches up with Andersson, looking for a takedown. McConomy pushes Andersson against the cage but Andersson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Andersson clinches up with McConomy and pushes him back against the cage.
McConomy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andersson stops a takedown attempt from McConomy.
Andersson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConomy misses with a knee to the head.
Andersson stalling in the clinch.
Andersson prevents McConomy from breaking the clinch.
Andersson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andersson keeps control of McConomy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andersson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A looping hook to the body misses from McConomy. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConomy tries to clinch but Andersson moves out of range.
McConomy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McConomy shoots for a double leg takedown but Andersson sprawls well. He's pushed McConomy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but McConomy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McConomy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andersson swivels and escapes.

Andersson has managed to clinch.
McConomy is trying to break the clinch but Andersson has him pressed against the cage.
Andersson lands a nice knee to the body.
Andersson just leaning against McConomy, taking a breather.
Andersson connects with a nasty looking knee right to McConomy's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McConomy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andersson gets underhooks to prevent McConomy's takedown attempt.
Andersson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McConomy wants to get back to striking at distance but Andersson won't allow it.
Andersson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McConomy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McConomy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andersson with a knee to the head.
McConomy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McConomy tries to pull guard but Andersson holds him up against the cage and eventually McConomy drops back down to his feet.
Andersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andersson avoiding damage as McConomy throws knees to the body.
Andersson displaying some good clinch control by pressing McConomy up against the cage.
McConomy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asbjoern Andersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brett McConomy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Andersson rushes McConomy and presses him up against the cage.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McConomy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andersson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McConomy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andersson with a knee to the head.
Andersson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Andersson.
Andersson tries a knee to the head but McConomy blocks it.
McConomy wants to break free but Andersson has control.
McConomy tries to break the clinch but Andersson is controlling the position.
Andersson misses with a knee strike.
McConomy is trying to break free.
Andersson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McConomy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andersson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Andersson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andersson pressing his opponent against the cage.
McConomy tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett McConomy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Andersson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McConomy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Andersson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andersson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McConomy wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Andersson.

Andersson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

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

Andersson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McConomy, who protects the arm well.
McConomy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McConomy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Andersson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McConomy keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Andersson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andersson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but McConomy is retaining full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McConomy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McConomy tries to clinch up

and Andersson counters by clinching up.
McConomy is trying to break the clinch but Andersson has him pressed against the cage.
McConomy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andersson has him pressed against the cage.
Andersson tries to stall but McConomy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
McConomy pushes off an throws an elbow but Andersson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McConomy wants a takedown.
Andersson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Andersson as McConomy tries to tie him up.
Andersson stops a takedown attempt from McConomy.
Andersson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McConomy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andersson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McConomy wants to break free but Andersson has control.
Andersson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andersson lands a knee to the head.

Andersson wants the takedown. McConomy is fighting it off but Andersson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McConomy's guard against the cage.
Andersson wants to control from the top but McConomy keeps moving.

Andersson drops back looking for a leg! McConomy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McConomy manages to kick Andersson off! Andersson jumps back into McConomy's guard.

Andersson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McConomy dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConomy stands and throws Andersson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Andersson tries to bench press McConomy off him but McConomy keeps the position.

McConomy has an Americana. Andersson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! McConomy is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if McConomy hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brett McConomy!