PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Montrese Andersson (ranked 1214 p4p, 1883 weight class) and Luka Stjepanic (ranked 129 p4p, 198 weight class). Andersson's entrance music is Wax -- Who Is Next. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Andersson
vs
Stjepanic

168 cm
21
162
9 - 2 - 0

172 cm
24
169
7 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Montrese Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luka Stjepanic!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stjepanic throws a lazy right hand but Andersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stjepanic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Andersson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stjepanic won't be happy with that.
Andersson throws an elbow but Stjepanic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Andersson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Andersson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stjepanic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Andersson trying to control the position but Stjepanic is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stjepanic struggling a bit here.
Andersson controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stjepanic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Andersson.
Andersson throws a strike aimed at the side of Stjepanic's head but Stjepanic avoids it well.
An elbow from Andersson crashes against the mat.
Stjepanic defending against the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stjepanic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Andersson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Andersson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stjepanic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andersson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stjepanic stops Andersson from passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Andersson.

Andersson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stjepanic dodges the ground and pound from Andersson.
Stjepanic parries the strikes from Andersson easily there. Andersson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stjepanic to escape.
Andersson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
I wouldn't like to be where Stjepanic is right now.
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 is trying to get an arm triangle but Stjepanic is defending well.
Andersson works to advance to full mount. Stjepanic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to control the pace but Stjepanic is squirming around nicely.
Andersson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Andersson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stjepanic tries to hold on but Andersson pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Andersson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Andersson punching from mount but Stjepanic doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Andersson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Andersson controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Andersson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stjepanic because Andersson loaded up on that one.
Andersson lands a heavy elbow.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stjepanic cracks Andersson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andersson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stjepanic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stjepanic throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andersson moves away from the strike by Stjepanic.
Andersson tries to counter with a takedown but Stjepanic is quick to defend against it.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Andersson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stjepanic to the mat! Stjepanic manages to get full guard.
Montrese Andersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stjepanic wants to sweep here but Andersson controlling him for the moment.
Stjepanic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Stjepanic is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stjepanic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andersson throws a big elbow that misses.
Andersson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stjepanic seems keen to control Andersson's posture.
Andersson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Andersson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Stjepanic has wrist control.
Andersson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Andersson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andersson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stjepanic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stjepanic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andersson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stjepanic is controlling Andersson's posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stjepanic scores with a hook to the body. Andersson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stjepanic stuffs the takedown.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montrese Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stjepanic.
Montrese Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stjepanic.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stjepanic.
Stjepanic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Andersson checks a leg kick.
Stjepanic throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stjepanic can do to turn this around?
Andersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stjepanic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stjepanic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stjepanic stuffs the takedown attempt from Andersson. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet.

Andersson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stjepanic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stjepanic wants to control but Andersson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but Stjepanic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Andersson.

Andersson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stjepanic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Andersson misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Andersson works to advance to full mount. Stjepanic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
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!
Stjepanic tries to reverse the position but Andersson maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that 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! And we move into the final round!

Andersson tests Stjepanic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andersson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stjepanic avoids it really well and circles away.
Stjepanic throws a jab when Andersson was well out of range.
Stjepanic stuffs the takedown attempt from Andersson. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet.
Stjepanic throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Stjepanic catches Andersson right on the button with a cross.

Andersson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stjepanic napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Andersson is trying to get an arm triangle but Stjepanic is defending well.
Andersson trying to control the action but Stjepanic is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Andersson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stjepanic trying his best to control but Andersson has mounted him.
Andersson unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Andersson connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Stjepanic is rocked!

Andersson looking to secure an arm triangle but Stjepanic defends it well.
Stjepanic is still in real trouble! Can Andersson finish him?
Poor strikes thrown by Andersson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Andersson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stjepanic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Andersson working for a submission but Stjepanic is keeping him at bay.
Stjepanic tries to hold on but Andersson pushes him away.
Stjepanic seems to have recovered his senses.
Stjepanic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Andersson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Andersson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stjepanic wants to control but Andersson is having none of it.
Andersson unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Stjepanic wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Andersson celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Montrese Andersson!
A very excited looking Montrese Andersson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.