PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anders Pettersson (ranked 3558 p4p, 23736 weight class) and Stanley Yelnats (ranked 384 p4p, 503 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Pettersson
vs
Yelnats

175 cm
22
155
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
164
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anders Pettersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Yelnats!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yelnats slips under a jab.
Yelnats thinks about the counter body kick.
Pettersson connects with a nice looking jab.
Yelnats misses with a kick to the body.
Pettersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yelnats throws a solid leg kick but Pettersson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yelnats.
Pettersson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yelnats manages to circle out of the way.
Yelnats shoots in for a double leg but Pettersson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pettersson scores with a hook.
Yelnats doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettersson circles away.
Pettersson throws an overhand right that lands on Yelnats's shoulder, as Yelnats tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Pettersson misses.
Yelnats darts in looking for a takedown but Pettersson gets double underhooks and turns Yelnats into the cage.
Yelnats throws a leg kick but Pettersson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pettersson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yelnats.
A jab from Pettersson misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Pettersson. No joy for Yelnats on that attempt.
Anders Pettersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Yelnats.
Pettersson connects with a body shot.
Stanley Yelnats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yelnats shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pettersson pinned against the cage. Pettersson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yelnats looks to land a left hand but Pettersson moved out of range nicely.
Pettersson connects with a body shot that sends Yelnats's belly button to the back.
Yelnats moves out of range as Pettersson strikes.
Yelnats is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pettersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pettersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yelnats throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pettersson's waist but Pettersson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yelnats off to one side.
Pettersson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yelnats wants to land a leg kick but Pettersson is out of range.
Pettersson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pettersson stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pettersson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yelnats shoots in but Pettersson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yelnats has his takedown stuffed

and Pettersson moves into the clinch.
Yelnats tries to pull guard but Pettersson won't allow it.
Pettersson prevents Yelnats from breaking the clinch.
Pettersson pushes Yelnats back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pettersson working aggressively here.
Pettersson misses with the head strike.

Pettersson breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson lands a nice shot to the body.
Pettersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yelnats moves away.
Pettersson lands with a cross.
Pettersson slips a jab and a cross from Yelnats.
Pettersson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yelnats.
Yelnats shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pettersson pinned against the cage. Pettersson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pettersson takes a swing at Yelnats's ribcage but misses.

Pettersson tries to keep at a distance but Yelnats has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yelnats tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pettersson lands with a left to the head.

Pettersson breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson misses with a body shot.
Pettersson tries to bum rush Yelnats with a series of wild strikes but Yelnats uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pettersson missing with a left hand there. Yelnats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yelnats takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettersson looks to land a right hand but Yelnats moved out of range.
Yelnats was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pettersson.
Pettersson throws a big shot that misses.
Yelnats looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pettersson is fending him off so far but Yelnats persists. Nope, Pettersson circles away and we're back to standing.
Yelnats will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pettersson misses with a double jab.
Yelnats tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pettersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pettersson throws a series of punches but Yelnats avoids them all with ease.
Yelnats changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Pettersson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Yelnats is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pettersson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yelnats fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pettersson cracks Yelnats with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pettersson misses with a hook.
Yelnats on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Pettersson tries to sprawl but Yelnats drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yelnats is thwarting Pettersson's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettersson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yelnats content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yelnats wants to pass the guard but Pettersson is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yelnats looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Yelnats decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Yelnats looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anders Pettersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Yelnats.
Yelnats takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anders Pettersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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.
Yelnats does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yelnats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pettersson.
Pettersson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pettersson lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Pettersson. Those never looked like landing.
Pettersson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Yelnats changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pettersson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Yelnats stands up.
Anders Pettersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Yelnats tries for a takedown but Pettersson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Yelnats.

Yelnats dives in and scores a takedown into Pettersson's guard.
Yelnats missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yelnats throws a big elbow that misses.
Yelnats stopping the sweep attempt from Pettersson.
Pettersson is pulling down on Yelnats's head to control his posture.
Yelnats trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pettersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pettersson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yelnats on the ground.
Yelnats missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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.
Pettersson working a defensive guard here.
Yelnats advances to half guard.
Yelnats stalling.

Yelnats is working for a submission of some sort.
Pettersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yelnats can do to turn this around?

Yelnats decides to stand and escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stanley Yelnats will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Yelnats shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yelnats is looking to clinch.
Stanley Yelnats is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Pettersson.
Pettersson moves out of range as Yelnats throws a body kick.

Yelnats shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pettersson is trying to defend but Yelnats finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pettersson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yelnats.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Yelnats is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettersson trying to control from the bottom.
Yelnats not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yelnats with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two 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.
Pettersson lands a lovely overhand right.
Yelnats misses with a takedown attempt - Pettersson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yelnats tries to clinch but Pettersson moves out of range.
As Yelnats tries to get set, Pettersson tries to push him back and clinch up but Yelnats manages to avoid the attempt.
Pettersson thuds his right hand into Yelnats's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pettersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yelnats wants to clinch up but Pettersson keeps it at a distance.
Pettersson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yelnats manages to circle out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson slaps away a takedown attempt from Yelnats, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anders Pettersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Yelnats.
Yelnats moves in looking to clinch but Pettersson pushes him off.
Pettersson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yelnats manages to circle out of the way.
Pettersson lands a jab to the nose.
Yelnats shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pettersson sprawls well. Pettersson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yelnats gets slowly back to his feet.
Yelnats has a takedown stuffed.
Pettersson throws a looping overhand right but Yelnats ducks down to avoid it.
Pettersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Yelnats is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yelnats tries for a takedown but Pettersson circles away easily

and Pettersson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pettersson.
Pettersson lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Pettersson on the inside.

Yelnats breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yelnats shoots in for a double leg but Pettersson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yelnats shoots in but Pettersson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yelnats takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pettersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yelnats looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pettersson works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Yelnats darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anders Pettersson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pettersson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Pettersson!