PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Posey (ranked 957 p4p, 1622 weight class) and Abraham Andersson (ranked 131 p4p, 203 weight class). Buster Posey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Posey
vs
Andersson

195 cm
25
215
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
215
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Posey !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Abraham Andersson !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Posey throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersson .
Andersson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Posey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andersson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andersson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick from Posey misses.
Posey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Posey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Andersson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Andersson is nestled in close to Posey , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Andersson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Posey tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
Andersson trying to control the pace.
Andersson working Posey over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Posey trying to control but Andersson postures up.
Andersson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Posey 's head.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but Posey defending well.
Andersson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Andersson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andersson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Posey defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andersson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Andersson is just content to waste time from the top position. Posey takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Andersson postures up in Posey 's guard and throws a big left but Posey blocks it.
Andersson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Andersson throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throwing strikes but missing.
Andersson lands a couple of elbows.
Andersson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Andersson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Andersson with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Posey motions for Andersson to come forward. Posey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Posey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Andersson cracks Posey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Posey .
Andersson throws a hook but Posey avoids it easily.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Posey .
Andersson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of Posey 's head but Posey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andersson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Posey throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily.
Andersson looks to land a combination but Posey avoids it well.
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!
Posey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Posey lands a leg kick that knocks Andersson off balance momentarily.
Andersson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been told by Posey 's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice jab there from Posey .
Posey slips under a jab from Andersson .

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Posey misses.
Posey throws a poor cross that misses
and Posey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Posey throws a combination that misses
and Posey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Posey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Posey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Andersson misses.
It looked like Posey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andersson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Andersson throws out a powerful jab.
Abraham Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Posey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson misses with a hook.
Posey looks to throw the jab but Andersson is out of range.
Posey misses with an uppercut.
Andersson wants to counter the offense by Posey and move into the clinch position.
Andersson slips a jab from Posey .
Andersson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andersson misses with a series of wild punches.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Posey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Posey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Posey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andersson just manages to avoid it.
Andersson blocks a low kick nicely.
Andersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Posey moves away from the strike by Andersson .
Posey misses the jab.
Posey throws an off balance right hand
and Andersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andersson throws a right hand that misses
and Posey counters with a nice uppercut.
Posey moves away from the strike by Andersson .
A nice leg kick from Posey , right into the meat of the thigh.
Posey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andersson is able to avoid easily.
Andersson punishes Posey 's body with a nice straight punch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Posey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Posey misses with an uppercut. Andersson saw that one coming.
Andersson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Buster Posey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Posey back to the cage. Andersson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Andersson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andersson scores with a nice right hand.
Andersson jabs Posey right on the nose. Posey blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Andersson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andersson misses with a lunging right hand
and Posey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Andersson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Posey did well to prevent Andersson getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Posey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andersson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Andersson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Andersson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Posey defending well though.
Andersson is controlling the pace.
Andersson works his way into full mount!
The referee warns Posey that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Andersson misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Andersson with shots to the head and body - Posey looks very uncomfortable down there.
Andersson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Andersson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andersson lands with some strikes.

Andersson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Posey has worked his arm free - good work by Posey !
Andersson landing a few strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Andersson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Posey misses with a right hand
and Andersson counters with a straight right hand.
Posey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andersson 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Posey under the eye.
Posey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andersson throws a big shot that misses.
Posey misses with a hook
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andersson misses with a two punch combination.
Andersson lands with an overhand left.
Andersson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andersson connects with a body shot.
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 fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Posey takes one on the button.
Andersson misses with the combination.
Andersson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Posey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andersson to score with a decent uppercut.
Andersson scores with a jab to the body.
Andersson misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Andersson misses.
A big right from Posey misses.

Andersson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Posey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andersson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Posey that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Abraham Andersson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson working Posey over with strikes here.
Andersson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Andersson dominating with strikes here.
Andersson tries to control but Posey wriggling away.
Andersson content just to control the position here.
Andersson looking to ground and pound but Posey is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andersson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Posey can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Posey is squirming around, avoiding Andersson 's attempts to control the action.

Andersson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Posey can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
BOOM! Andersson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Andersson lands a heavy elbow.
Andersson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Posey is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson controlling the pace for now.
Posey is bucking up trying to escape but Andersson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Andersson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Posey 's face.
Andersson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Posey is rocked!
Andersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andersson lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Posey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andersson with good strikes from the mount here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lands a big shot to the head and Posey winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Abraham Andersson !
After winning the bout, Abraham Andersson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.