PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Andersson (ranked 2241 p4p, 1856 weight class) and Max Termassus (ranked 311 p4p, 267 weight class). Max Termassus acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Andersson
vs
Termassus

190 cm
23
215
5 - 4 - 0

184 cm
23
218
6 - 6 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Abraham Andersson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Termassus!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andersson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andersson throws a right hand that misses
and Termassus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Termassus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andersson .
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Termassus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Termassus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Andersson 's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab lands there for Andersson .
Andersson misses with an uppercut.
Andersson misses with a looping left.
Termassus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andersson .
Andersson misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Termassus.
Termassus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andersson throws a hook but Termassus blocks it.
A combination from Andersson does no damage.
Termassus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andersson 's waist but Andersson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Termassus off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Termassus lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Termassus.
Andersson throwing a counter right hand but Termassus manages to avoid it.
Andersson misses with a double jab.
Andersson throws an off balance right hand

and Termassus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Termassus.
Andersson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Termassus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Termassus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Andersson is not content to let Termassus control the position.
Andersson is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Termassus trying to control the position but Andersson is working away.
Andersson gets back to half guard.
Andersson taking some punishment here, with Termassus in his half guard.
Termassus prevents Andersson from improving his position.
Termassus passes into side control, despite Andersson 's attempt to control the position.
Termassus throws an elbow but Andersson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Termassus working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson defending against the ground and pound.
Termassus sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Andersson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Andersson tries to improve position but can't.
Termassus is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson tries to buck Termassus off but Termassus is having none of it.
Andersson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Andersson is trying to maintain the position but Termassus is very close to passing his half guard.
Andersson wants to get back to full guard.
Andersson is controlling Termassus's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is looking to control Termassus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Andersson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Termassus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Termassus connects with a couple of short punches.
Termassus throwing strikes but missing.
Andersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Termassus throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Termassus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fighters circling - Termassus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abraham Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Termassus slips under a jab.
Andersson defending well as Termassus loads up on a big left hand.
Termassus misses with a body shot.
Termassus throws a hook but Andersson blocks it.
Termassus looks to land a left hand but Andersson moved out of range nicely.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of Termassus's head but Termassus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Termassus.
Termassus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Termassus.
Abraham Andersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Termassus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andersson 's head backwards.
Andersson misses with a wild body shot.
Termassus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson looks to land a left hand but Termassus moved out of range nicely.
Andersson misses with a wild combination.
Termassus fails to land with a series of punches.
Andersson works Termassus's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson misses with a wild combination.
Termassus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Termassus misses.
It looked like Andersson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andersson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Termassus ducks under a wild hook from Andersson .
Termassus misses with a combination
and Andersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Termassus ducks under a wild hook from Andersson .
Andersson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Termassus.
Termassus with the counter takedown but Andersson avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Andersson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Termassus doesn't seem phased though.
Termassus misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a big shot that misses.
Termassus digs a good body shot into Andersson 's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Termassus takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Max Termassus has been cut.
Andersson connects with a body shot.
Andersson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Termassus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andersson .
Termassus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andersson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Termassus manages to avoid it.
Andersson swings for the body but Termassus moves out of range.
Andersson misses with a hook
and Termassus counters with a straight right hand.
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Termassus moves away.
Andersson slips under a jab from Termassus.
Termassus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andersson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andersson darts in looking for a takedown but Termassus gets double underhooks and turns Andersson into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson cracks Termassus with a nice body shot.
Andersson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Termassus to keep the fight standing.
Andersson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Termassus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Andersson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Termassus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Termassus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Termassus blocking some punches.
Andersson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andersson throws a head punch that misses.
Andersson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Termassus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersson s head.
A nice left hand lands by Andersson .
Andersson misses with a punch to the body.
Termassus blocking some punches.
Andersson throws a head punch that misses.
Andersson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Termassus is trying to drag Andersson to the mat but Andersson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
A right hand to the body from Andersson .
Andersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Termassus can do to turn this around?
Andersson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andersson .
Andersson can't find room to land a body shot as Termassus controls the action.
Andersson misses with the head strike.
Termassus tries to score a body lock takedown but Andersson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andersson lands with a right to the head.
Termassus blocks an uppercut.
Andersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Termassus controls his hands.
Andersson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andersson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Andersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Andersson .
Termassus is breathing heavily.
Andersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Termassus controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Andersson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Termassus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Andersson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Termassus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice takedown defense from Andersson . No joy for Termassus on that attempt.

Termassus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Andersson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Termassus cracks Andersson with a solid left hand.
Andersson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Termassus's guard.

Termassus keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Termassus is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson controlling from the top position.
Termassus is controlling Andersson 's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Termassus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Termassus keeps moving.
Andersson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Andersson trying to control but Termassus is working from the bottom.
Termassus looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andersson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Termassus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andersson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Termassus trying to control the position.
Termassus wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andersson scores with a jab to the head.
Termassus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Termassus.
Andersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Andersson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson scores with a jab. Termassus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andersson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andersson throws a jab when Termassus was well out of range.
Termassus loads up on a big right hand but Andersson slips the punch.
Andersson misses with a straight left.
Andersson lands with a shot to the body.
Termassus defending well as Andersson loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Termassus! But no joy.
Termassus slips under a jab from Andersson .
Termassus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Termassus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andersson defends well and Termassus ends up having to push Andersson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Andersson .
Termassus misses with a hook.
Andersson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Termassus slips under a jab.
Termassus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Andersson connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Termassus lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson scores with a nice strike.
Termassus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andersson .
Termassus misses with a hook. Andersson ducked under it nicely.
Andersson loads up on a big right hand but Termassus slips the punch.
Andersson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Termassus swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Termassus needs to keep his hands up - Andersson had a free shot at his head there.
Termassus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Termassus misses its intended target.
Andersson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andersson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Andersson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andersson 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Andersson !
A victorious Abraham Andersson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.