PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin BK (ranked 393 p4p, 60 weight class) and Benny Andersson (ranked 332 p4p, 50 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

BK
vs
Andersson

191 cm
39
211 lbs
36 - 19 - 1

186 cm
35
208 lbs
28 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)
Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Benjamin BK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BK connects with a crisp jab.
BK with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andersson to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by BK.
BK misses with a body kick.
Andersson stuffs the takedown attempt from BK. BK gets slowly back to his feet.
Andersson feints a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Andersson.
Nice straight punches there by BK. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of BK.
Jab by Andersson.
BK misses with a looping left.
Andersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BK throws out the jab.
BK avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BK appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
BK scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andersson doesn't seem bothered though.
BK circles away from the clinch attempt.
BK has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bronko´s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
BK tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andersson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Andersson.
BK throws the left hand but Andersson avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andersson! But no joy.
Andersson lands a lovely overhand right.
BK throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andersson throws a shot from downtown. BK moves away and avoids it.
Andersson connects with a body shot that sends BK's belly button to the back.
Andersson moves out of range of the leg kick from BK.
BK throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
BK throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
BK throws a hook but Andersson avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Andersson as he connects with a hook.

Andersson clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson tries to throw a body punch but BK avoids it by throwing Andersson back against the cage.
BK blocks a body shot from Andersson.

Andersson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andersson throws a leg kick that is checked

and BK counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by BK.
BK lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
BK preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BK stops Andersson from standing up.
BK trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst BK is controlling him.
BK stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andersson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes BK off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Andersson throws out a loose jab but BK uses good head movement to avoid it.

BK closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Andersson's guard.
BK looking to pass the guard.
BK makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Andersson is trying to keep BK in close.
BK is fighting to break Andersson's control of his arms but Andersson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Andersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but BK is one step ahead there.
BK postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BK stopping the sweep attempt from Andersson.
BK chips away with some ground and pound.
BK throws a big right hand that misses.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from BK.
BK stopping the sweep attempt from Andersson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Andersson kicks BK off and gets to his feet.
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 tries to work over BK's front leg with a kick but BK checks it.
BK takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
BK misses with a leg kick
and Andersson counters with a nice uppercut.
BK scores with a hook.
BK misses with a hook
and Andersson counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Andersson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

BK gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andersson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
BK doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BK was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersson.
BK tries to counter with a takedown but Andersson is quick to defend against it.
Andersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andersson throws a shot to the body.
Andersson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
BK fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BK throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily.
BK throws a leg kick but Andersson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Andersson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andersson throws a shot from downtown. BK moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BK will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin BK. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
BK stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andersson moves out of range of the body kick from BK.
Andersson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
BK takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benny Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson looks to land a left hand but BK moved out of range nicely.
Andersson connects with a single shot there.
Benny Andersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BK throws a leg kick
and Andersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Andersson takes a swing at BK's ribcage but misses.

Andersson lands a big uppercut and BK crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but BK looks OK. Andersson waves BK back to his feet!

BK is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

BK closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Andersson quickly recovers to half guard.

Andersson kicks off BK and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a big shot that misses.
Andersson swings for the body but BK moves out of range.
BK half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for BK.
A low kick from BK misses
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
BK steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Andersson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andersson misses with a looping right.
Andersson throws a lazy right hand but BK sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Andersson gets caught flat footed, as BK shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Andersson pushes BK off and gets back to his feet.
BK looks to land a left hand but Andersson moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Andersson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BK tries for a takedown but Andersson circles away easily
and Andersson counters with an outside leg kick.
BK shoots in but Andersson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BK has his takedown stuffed
and Andersson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
BK tries for a takedown but Andersson circles away easily
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Andersson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent BK stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Andersson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends BK sprawling to the canvas! BK rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Andersson finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking BK out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Andersson!