PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Andersson's choice of entrance music: Just idag är jag stark. John Andersson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Bailey
vs
Andersson

187 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

193 cm
18
183 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Andersson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson misses with a few strikes there.
Andersson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Bailey scores with a takedown into Andersson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bailey working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bailey tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.
Bailey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bailey tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.
Bailey distracts Andersson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bailey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Andersson's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bailey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bailey looking to pass the guard.
Bailey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bailey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bailey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Andersson for as long as he can get away with.
Bailey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bob Bailey just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Bailey gets a takedown into half guard.
Bailey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey wants to free his trapped foot but Andersson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bailey has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bailey controlling his opponent.
Bailey has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Andersson's face.

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.
Bailey controlling from mount.
Bailey is landing with some decent strikes but Andersson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Bailey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bailey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Andersson is trying to defend but Bailey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bailey is taking a breather. Andersson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bob Bailey just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Bailey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bailey lands in his opponent's guard.
Bailey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andersson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bailey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bailey passes to full mount!
Andersson is trying to stand up.
Bailey content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Andersson's face.
Bailey 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 is trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bailey lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bailey content just to control the position here.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bob Bailey just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Bailey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey tries to advance to mount but Andersson denies him.
Bailey controls the position.
Andersson taking a bit of punishment here - Bailey scoring with strikes.
Andersson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bailey controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Bailey dominated that second round.
That's time! Bailey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bailey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bailey not doing much here.
Bailey has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bailey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bob Bailey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bailey lands a heavy elbow.
Andersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Andersson's face.
Bailey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bailey landing punches.
Bailey controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bob Bailey just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Bailey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bailey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andersson's head.
Bailey 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.
Bob Bailey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bailey controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bailey passes to full mount!
Bailey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bailey is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Andersson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bailey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bob Bailey just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
John Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Bailey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Bailey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bailey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Bailey!