PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Montrese Andersson (ranked 4686 p4p, 3939 weight class) and Nathaniel Donald (ranked 446 p4p, 423 weight class). Nathaniel Donald will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Andersson
vs
Donald

168 cm
17
162
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
165
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Montrese Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathaniel Donald!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andersson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Donald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Donald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andersson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Donald is retaining full guard.

Donald looking for subs off his back but Andersson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Andersson is thwarting Donald's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andersson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Donald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andersson pulls his head out easily.
Donald has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad Amsterdam. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donald wants to control but Andersson passes into side.
Donald can't do much from the bottom here.
Donald is not content to let Andersson control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson working the ground and pound but Donald is defending the strikes.
Andersson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Donald is not content to let Andersson control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Andersson working the head and body with strikes.

Andersson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Donald has escaped the position, nice work there.
Donald is working to avoid the ground and pound but Andersson connects with a decent elbow.
Donald can't do much from the bottom here.
Andersson advances to full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donald wants to control but Andersson is having none of it.
Andersson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Donald gets back to half guard.
Donald wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Donald actively working from the bottom here.
Andersson is taking a breather. Donald says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Donald looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to take a breather but Donald is having none of it.
Andersson passes to full mount!
Donald tries to hold on but Andersson pushes him away.
Andersson unloading with bombs!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donald tries to lock up and control but Andersson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Andersson looking to secure an arm triangle but Donald defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montrese Andersson dominated that round.
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.

Donald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andersson.

Andersson looking to score a takedown here. Donald is defending well but Andersson drives through and ends up in Donald's guard.
Donald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andersson is pushing down on Donald's leg trying to pass to half guard. Donald is fighting to maintain full guard but Andersson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Donald trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson trying to control the action but Donald is working from the bottom.
Montrese Andersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andersson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Andersson connects with a nice short shot to Donald's temple.
Andersson trying to mount his opponent but Donald defends it.
Andersson working Donald over with strikes.
Andersson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Donald tries to hold on but Andersson postures up.
Andersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donald can do to turn this around?
Andersson prevents Donald from getting the reversal.
Donald wants to hold on but Andersson pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donald bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Andersson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Donald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andersson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donald has managed to get both his arms back between Andersson's legs - danger averted.
Donald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Andersson is proving hard to escape from.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.

Donald has gone for a leg lock! Andersson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Donald's guard.

Donald working a defensive guard but Andersson passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donald wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy.

Andersson is looking for a kimura but Donald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andersson to get the leverage.
Andersson wants to free his trapped foot but Donald is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andersson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Donald trying to control here.
Donald is looking for a sweep. Andersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Donald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andersson.
Donald gets back to full guard.
Donald is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Donald has his foot on Andersson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andersson works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Andersson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Donald working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andersson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Donald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montrese Andersson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Andersson shoots in and gets a takedown into Donald's guard.
Donald controls Andersson momentarily but Andersson frees himself.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Andersson landing some decent shots from guard.
Donald is trying to keep Andersson in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson stands up over Donald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Donald keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Donald looking for a guillotine here but Andersson defends easily.
Andersson working some strikes from top position.
Donald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andersson landing with the ground and pound.
Donald is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donald is trying to keep Andersson in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donald scores with a jab to the body.
Nathaniel Donald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donald.
Andersson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Andersson dives in and scores a takedown into Donald's guard.
Andersson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Donald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andersson controlling from the top position.
Nathaniel Donald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donald is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up.
Donald keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson is really struggling to control Donald but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Andersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Donald scores with a hook.
Donald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donald scores with a jab.
Donald digs a good hook to Andersson's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Andersson dives in and scores a takedown into Donald's guard.
Andersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Donald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andersson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andersson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donald trying to keep a closed guard but Andersson is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donald controlling Andersson's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Montrese Andersson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andersson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

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