PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Kaidi (ranked 2207 p4p, 2961 weight class) and Jack Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhang Kaidi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kaidi
vs
Andersson

165 cm
25
150
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
148
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zhang Kaidi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Andersson. Those never looked like landing.

Andersson tries to keep at a distance but Kaidi has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kaidi has clasped his hands together around Andersson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Andersson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andersson can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Andersson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A punch combination from Andersson misses.
Andersson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kaidi counters with a three punch combo that has Andersson backing up. Andersson nods at Kaidi to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson throws a nice looking combination but Kaidi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Andersson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaidi throws a combination. Andersson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kaidi is breathing heavily.
Andersson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kaidi counters with a one-two to the body.

Kaidi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kaidi looking to control but instead Andersson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kaidi trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away.

Andersson kicks off Kaidi and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jack Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kaidi counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaidi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaidi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andersson throws a right hand that Kaidi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaidi also avoids with ease.

Kaidi has Andersson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaidi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Andersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Andersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andersson.
Kaidi lands a nice uppercut.

Kaidi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kaidi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kaidi forces Andersson back against the cage and clinches.

Kaidi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Andersson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Andersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andersson misses with a double jab
and Kaidi counters with a series of strikes. Andersson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Andersson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andersson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kaidi counters with a solid body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaidi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andersson misses with a double jab
and Kaidi counters with a one-two to the body.
Andersson misses with a double jab
and Kaidi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andersson misses with a combination
and Kaidi counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kaidi counters with an outside leg kick.
Andersson swinging wildly here.
Andersson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kaidi counters with a right hand to the body.
Andersson throws a right and a left that Kaidi avoids nicely.
Kaidi is working the combinations to good effect here.

Kaidi moves into the clinch.
Kaidi blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Kaidi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Andersson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Andersson manages to escape to his feet.
Kaidi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kaidi looking to score a takedown here. Andersson is defending well but Kaidi drives through and ends up in Andersson's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zhang Kaidi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kaidi gets the takedown into side control.

Andersson throws Kaidi to one side and escapes!
Andersson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaidi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Andersson looks to land a combination but Kaidi avoids it well.
Andersson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andersson misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kaidi counters with a left to the body.

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

Kaidi decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Andersson tries to bum rush Kaidi with a series of wild strikes but Kaidi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaidi throws a nice head kick!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Andersson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

Kaidi clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaidi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Andersson up against the cage.
Andersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andersson misses with some punches.
Kaidi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaidi blocks an uppercut.

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

Andersson sneaks out the side door and pushes Kaidi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kaidi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaidi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andersson.
Zhang Kaidi is winning the standup battle so far.

Kaidi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Andersson sprawls well initially but Kaidi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson is looking to escape.
Andersson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kaidi stands up and beckons Andersson to join him on the feet.
Jack Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Andersson.

Kaidi looking to score a takedown here. Andersson is defending well but Kaidi drives through and ends up in Andersson's guard.

Andersson pushes Kaidi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kaidi lands a right hook to the body.
Andersson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Kaidi instigates a clinch.

Kaidi successfully pulls guard.

Andersson gets to his feet - Kaidi follows without any prompting.
Andersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaidi circles away quickly and effectively.
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 falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kaidi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Andersson. Those never looked like landing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaidi.

Kaidi manages to pull guard.

Andersson stands up from Kaidi's guard - Andersson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Andersson misses with a double jab.
Andersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaidi circles away quickly and effectively.

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

Kaidi decides to return to a standing position.
Andersson looks to land a combination but Kaidi avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack 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! This is the final round!

Andersson misses with a combination
letting Kaidi counter with a right hand.

Andersson tries to keep at a distance but Kaidi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaidi blocks an uppercut.
Andersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaidi.

Kaidi wants the takedown. Andersson is fighting it off but Kaidi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Andersson's guard against the cage.

Andersson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Andersson has a couple of punches blocked by Kaidi.
Kaidi blocking some punches.
Andersson misses with some punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Andersson fails to land.
Kaidi blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Andersson fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Andersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andersson misses with some punches.
Kaidi works on Andersson's body with a couple of short punches.
Kaidi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kaidi blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Kaidi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kaidi stops Andersson from standing up.

Andersson wriggles free and stands up.

Kaidi instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson working aggressively here.
Andersson throws a head punch that misses.

Kaidi jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaidi wants to control the position but Andersson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kaidi is trying to control but can't.

Andersson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kaidi to stand up.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Kaidi avoids them all with ease.
Andersson misses with a combination
and Kaidi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Kaidi rushes Andersson and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andersson.
Andersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaidi uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaidi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaidi blocks an uppercut.

Kaidi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Andersson being controlled here momentarily.

Andersson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Andersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Kaidi moves into the clinch successfully.

Kaidi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson swinging wildly here.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kaidi.
Andersson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kaidi is controlling him well.

Kaidi stands up and we're back to a striking position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Andersson.
I think Andersson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Andersson!