PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnar Hermannson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Andrade
vs
Hermannson

170 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Fit Fuel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arnar Hermannson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hermannson circles away.
Andrade wants to clinch.
Andrade shoots in for a double leg but Hermannson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Hermannson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andrade's guard.

Andrade throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andrade is looking to sweep but instead, Hermannson has passed into half guard.
Andrade tries to roll over but Hermannson keeps him under control.
Hermannson wants to pass the guard but Andrade is defending well.

Hermannson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andrade works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andrade working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hermannson has passed into half guard!
Andrade is breathing heavily.

Andrade looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andrade is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hermannson decides to return to a standing position.
Hermannson misses the shot to the body.
Hermannson wants to clinch up but Andrade keeps it at a distance.
Andrade fails to land with a series of punches.
Andrade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hermannson throws a series of punches but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Hermannson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Hermannson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermannson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andrade misses with a takedown

and Hermannson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Andrade's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Andrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Andrade throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andrade keeping moving, preventing Hermannson from controlling successfully.
Andrade throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Andrade trying to keep a closed guard but Hermannson is proving a slippery customer.
Hermannson trying to control but Andrade is working from the bottom.

Andrade has his foot on Hermannson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hermannson works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermannson passes Andrade's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Hermannson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Andrade is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hermannson pulls his head out easily.
Andrade trying to hold on to Hermannson's head to control him but Hermannson postures up.
Andrade is trying to stand up here but Hermannson is controlling him well.
Andrade is trying to control but can't.
Hermannson controlling the pace.

Andrade actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Hermannson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andrade slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Andrade had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hermannson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Andrade Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hermannson's back instead.
Andrade not allowing Hermannson to control his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermannson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hermannson is looking to control Andrade's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hermannson avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnar Hermannson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Andrade has his takedown stuffed
and Hermannson counters with a two punch combo.
Andrade misses with a takedown attempt

and Hermannson counters by moving into the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Hermannson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hermannson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Andrade tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Andrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hermannson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hermannson drops an elbow to the side of Andrade's head.
Andrade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hermannson is working away from the top position though.

Andrade actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hermannson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade with a poor takedown

and Hermannson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hermannson.

Andrade is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Andrade working for a triangle but Hermannson defends it easily.
Andrade keeping full guard, as Hermannson tries to pass.
Arnar Hermannson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Andrade is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hermannson trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andrade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hermannson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hermannson trying to control but Andrade is working from the bottom.
Hermannson advances to half guard.
Andrade is looking to improve his position.
Hermannson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andrade does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andrade tries to roll over but Hermannson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Andrade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hermannson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hermannson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrade takes a swing at Hermannson's ribcage but misses.
Andrade tries to clinch up

and Hermannson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andrade won't be happy with that.
Andrade wants to control but Hermannson postures up.
Hermannson slows the pace down.
Andrade gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hermannson is pressing down on Andrade's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andrade is holding on for now.

Andrade is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hermannson pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade is staying active underneath Hermannson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Andrade looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Andrade actively working from the bottom here.
Hermannson passes into side control, despite Andrade's attempt to control the position.

Hermannson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermannson lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnar Hermannson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Andrade doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hermannson counters with a takedown into side control.

Hermannson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hermannson gets to mount! Andrade was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Andrade tries to improve his position but instead Hermannson has taken his back!
Andrade is trying to stand back up.
Hermannson controls the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hermannson softening up his opponent with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermannson is hanging on to Andrade's back as he tries to escape.

Andrade fending off the submission attempt from Hermannson.

Hermannson is looking for the choke from the back position but Andrade is controlling his hands well.
Hermannson gets his hands free as Andrade looks to control.
Andrade is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Andrade manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hermannson's guard. Nice work there by Andrade.

Andrade stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hermannson forces Andrade back against the cage and clinches.
Andrade blocks an elbow strike from Hermannson.
Hermannson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andrade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andrade tries for a takedown but Hermannson manages to get underhooks.

Hermannson jumps into guard, dragging Andrade to the mat.

Andrade drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hermannson dives on top into guard.
Hermannson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hermannson tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrade is retaining full guard.
Andrade keeping moving, preventing Hermannson from controlling successfully.

Andrade is looking for a triangle but Hermannson pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade wants to sweep here but Hermannson controlling him for the moment.

Hermannson gets to his feet - Andrade follows without any prompting.
Hermannson avoids a punch combination nicely.

Hermannson feints and as Andrade raises his hands in defense, Hermannson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Andrade has his foot on Hermannson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hermannson works his way back into a safe position though.

Hermannson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hermannson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hermannson preventing the sweep.
Andrade can't keep his opponent in guard - Hermannson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hermannson wants to control but Andrade is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade trying to control here.
Hermannson controlling the pace.

Andrade looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Andrade manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Andrade looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hermannson has picked Andrade up and slammed him! Andrade can't keep hold of the triangle and Hermannson manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Andrade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thiago Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnar Hermannson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andrade throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnar Hermannson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hermannson 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnar Hermannson!