PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arjun Davies (ranked 3663 p4p, 3535 weight class) and Montrese Andersson (ranked 430 p4p, 423 weight class). Montrese Andersson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Davies
vs
Andersson

180 cm
25
155
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
162
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arjun Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Montrese Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andersson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davies's head.
Arjun Davies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Davies misses.
Davies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andersson circles away quickly and effectively.
Andersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Andersson as he connects with a hook.
Davies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Davies works over Andersson's head and body with a nice combination.
Davies takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Davies misses the target.
Davies is looking to clinch but Andersson is avoiding it.
Davies scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davies looks to score with a jab to the body but Andersson is just out of range.
Andersson misses with a hook
and Davies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Andersson is rocked!
Good exchange - Andersson coming out on top.
Andersson is still on wobbly legs! Can Davies finish him?

A momentary lapse in concentration from Davies enables Andersson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Davies manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Andersson seems to have recovered his senses.
Andersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davies wants to stand and escape but Andersson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andersson.
Davies will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Andersson throwing strikes from guard but Davies blocks nicely.
Andersson advances position into side control!
Andersson moves into full mount!
Davies tries to reverse the position but Andersson maintains control.
Davies tries to buck Andersson off but he can't manage it.
Andersson looking to ground and pound but Davies is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Andersson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Davies turns into him and now he's in Andersson's guard.
Davies wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Davies preventing the sweep.
Davies looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
Davies looking to pass the guard.

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

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

Davies got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andersson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davies has managed to get both his arms back between Andersson's legs - danger averted.
Davies wants to get up but he can't break Andersson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davies controls from within his opponent's guard.
Davies won't allow Andersson to sweep him 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.

Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davies is aware though and is defending well.
Davies trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Davies slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Davies knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andersson on the ground.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Davies from controlling successfully.
Davies controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Andersson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Andersson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davies trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Davies controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice defenses there by Andersson.
Andersson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Davies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davies lands a jab to the head.
Davies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andersson lands a glancing blow to the side of Davies's head.
Andersson lands a slapping body shot.
Andersson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davies doesn't manage to clinch there - Andersson circles away.
Davies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davies throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson throws a jab when Davies was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Andersson misses.
Davies checks a leg kick.
Davies misses the shot to the body.
Davies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andersson.
Andersson throws a hook but Davies blocks it.
Andersson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Davies throws a lazy right hand but Andersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davies manages to avoid it.
Davies moves into range and connects with a jab.
Davies tries to clinch up.
Davies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davies wants to clinch.
Andersson throws a right hand that misses
and Davies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davies misses with a wild combination.
Davies swinging wildly here.
Davies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Davies.
Andersson misses with a straight right.
Andersson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andersson.
Andersson with the counter takedown but Davies avoids it easily.
Andersson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Davies.
Davies falls off balance throwing a combination

and Andersson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Davies is keeping the position.
Andersson stops Davies from standing up.
Andersson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Montrese Andersson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andersson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andersson is one step ahead there.
Andersson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andersson postures up in Davies's guard and throws a big left but Davies blocks it.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Davies is retaining full guard.
Andersson passes into half guard.
Andersson works his way into full mount!
Davies is working to get back to half guard.
Andersson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson controlling the pace for now.
Davies tries to reverse the position but Andersson maintains control.
Andersson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Andersson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Andersson trying to control but Davies is having none of it.
Andersson is landing with some decent strikes but Davies is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Andersson tries to control but Davies wriggling away.
Andersson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montrese Andersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Davies tries to clinch up.
Nice cross by Davies.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of Davies's head but Davies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arjun Davies is winning the standup battle so far.
Andersson lands a right hook to the body.
Andersson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andersson there as he acknowledges the shot.

Davies closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Andersson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Andersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davies gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davies trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson is looking to sweep but instead, Davies has passed into half guard.
Davies looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson tries to roll over but Davies keeps him under control.
It looks like Davies is going to stand back up.
Davies with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Andersson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Davies postures up.
Davies trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.

Andersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davies doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davies manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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 looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davies wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Davies controlling him for the moment.

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

Davies gets to his feet. Andersson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andersson. Andersson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andersson looks to land a right hand but Davies moved out of range.
Arjun Davies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davies wants to clinch but Andersson slips to the side

and Andersson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Andersson.
Andersson trying to control but Davies is working from the bottom.
Andersson won't allow Davies to sweep him here.
Andersson trying to control but Davies is working from the bottom.
Davies controls Andersson momentarily but Andersson frees himself.
Andersson preventing the sweep.
Andersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a big right hand that misses.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Davies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Davies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davies is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Andersson walks into a jab.
Davies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davies cracks Andersson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Davies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andersson.
Andersson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Davies defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davies tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andersson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Davies slips under a jab from Andersson.
Andersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davies tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Davies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arjun Davies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montrese Andersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davies throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andersson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arjun Davies.
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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

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