PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Army (ranked 147 p4p, 22 weight class) and Benny Andersson (ranked 633 p4p, 99 weight class). Army kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Vagina Coastguard. Dick Army had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Army
vs
Andersson

189 cm
31
211 lbs
29 - 14 - 0

186 cm
29
208 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Army!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Andersson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson misses with a looping right.
Andersson looks to land a left hand but Army moved out of range nicely.
Army misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Army throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Andersson.

Andersson has managed to clinch.
Good body shot from Andersson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andersson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Army.
Andersson prevents a body shot from Army.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Army goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Army uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersson takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
A left hand lands to the body for Army.
Andersson prevents a body shot from Army.
Andersson lands a left hand.
Army lands a body shot in the clinch.
Army lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Army tries to work over Andersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Army looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Army lands a hook that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Army lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Andersson blocks the elbow strike.
Andersson working aggressively here.
Andersson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Army lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Army lands with a left to the head.
Andersson trying to control the position but instead, Army has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andersson into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson digs a right hand into Army's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Army's gas tank.
Army misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson prevents a body shot from Army.
Army lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.

Army's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andersson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andersson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Army's corner calls for a 1-2. Army obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Army throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Army sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andersson throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Army moves into range and clinches up with Andersson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Army fails to land.
Army misses with a punch on the inside.
Army tries to stall but Andersson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andersson misses with some punches.
Army works on Andersson's body with a couple of short punches.
Army misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Andersson.
Andersson tries to break free but Army pushes him back against the cage.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike from Army.
Andersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Army uses good head movement to avoid it.
Army working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Army comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Andersson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Andersson misses with the head strike.
Army fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Army lands a hook that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Army working aggressively here.
Army takes a shot to the head.
Army misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Andersson on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Army lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Army.
Army doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andersson misses with some punches.
Army lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Army escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersson moves out of range of the body kick.
Army throws a leg kick which misses Andersson's front leg but catches the back leg as Andersson tries to avoid it.
Andersson throws a body kick that misses.
Army quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Army dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Andersson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Andersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Army throws out the jab.
Army sets himself, and Andersson steps forward looking for the clinch! Army avoids it this time.
Army uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Army looks to score with a jab to the body but Andersson is just out of range.
Army missing with a left hand there. Andersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy body kick from Andersson
and Army cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Army cracks a nice hook into Andersson's ribs.
Army looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army misses with a hook
and Andersson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Army throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Army misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson blocks a head kick by Army.
Army throws a lazy uppercut
letting Andersson counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andersson, as that shot connected.
Dick Army is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Army.
Army drops his hands momentarily and Andersson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Andersson lands a glancing blow to the side of Army's head.
Dick Army seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Andersson tenderised Army's leg. Army is trying to keep his angry face on.
Army swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Army is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andersson can do to turn this around?
Andersson lands a body shot.
Army ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andersson moves away.
Andersson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Army moves out of range as Andersson throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Army.
Army throws a low kick but Andersson avoids it.
Andersson defending well as Army loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Army keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andersson.
Andersson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andersson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Army moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Army pushes Andersson away with a front kick.
Army ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andersson moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson misses the body punch
and Army counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Army misses with a looping right.
Andersson tries to work over Army's front leg with a kick but Army checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Army misses its target.
Andersson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Army doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Army checks the leg kick nicely there.
Army is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Andersson.
Army connects with a body shot.
Army chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andersson can pounce on him.
Andersson misses the jab.
Army ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Army drives through and clinches with Andersson against the cage.
Andersson misses with some punches.
Army lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Army tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Army as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Army lands a hook to the side of the head.
Army misses with the head strike.
Army blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Army controls his hands.
Andersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Army.
Andersson working aggressively here.
Dick Army has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andersson pushes Army back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Benny Andersson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Army takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Army moves into the clinch successfully.
Army lands an elbow that stopped Andersson in his tracks for a moment.
Army tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andersson gets through Army's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andersson can't find room to land a body shot as Army controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Army just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andersson's brow.
Andersson lands a nice shot to the body.
Army has a couple of punches blocked by Andersson.
Army lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andersson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andersson lands a body punch.
Army misses with an elbow over the top.
Army throws an elbow but it misses.
Army throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andersson.
Andersson misses with a punch to the body.
Andersson tries to work over Army's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andersson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andersson lands a shoulder strike.
Army blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army.
A left hand lands to the body for Andersson.
Army misses with the head strike.
Army is leaning against Andersson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Army tries to work over Andersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Andersson breaks from the clinch.
Army takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Army throws an overhand right that lands on Andersson's shoulder, as Andersson tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Army manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Army ducks under a wild hook from Andersson.
Andersson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Army backing away here, and Andersson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Andersson scores with a spinning back kick!
Army lets loose with a powerful body kick. Andersson will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andersson lands with a hook. Army tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Army throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Army misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andersson.
Army tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.
And Andersson responds with a good body kick, but Army manages to step out the way in time.
Army throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Army takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson moves in looking to clinch but Army pushes him off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Army darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Army looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body punch from Andersson.
Army fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Andersson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Army blocks a jab.
Army is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Andersson.
Andersson throws a front kick aimed at Army's knee but Army avoids it well.
Andersson scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Army checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Andersson, right into the meat.
Andersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Army is looking to wear down Andersson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Some wild striking there from Army.
Army scores with a punch to the head.
Army misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Army shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andersson lands a leg kick that knocks Army off balance momentarily.
Army throws a head kick but Andersson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Andersson really 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.

Army throws a leg kick that is checked
and Army takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andersson lands with a shot to the body.
Andersson misses with a shot to the body
letting Army counter with a right hand.
Andersson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Army misses with a body shot
and Andersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Andersson staying out of range there.
Andersson checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Army throws a hook but Andersson blocks it.
Army looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Army moves out of range of the body kick from Andersson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Army walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andersson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andersson lands with an overhand left.

Army is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Andersson! Army is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Andersson!
Benny Andersson is the new light heavyweight champion!