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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drako Vladamir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asbjoern Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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201 cm
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260 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big right hand |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drako Vladamir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asbjoern Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Drako Vladamir has been cut.
Andersson is looking to clinch but Vladamir is avoiding it.
Andersson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vladamir gets a takedown into half guard.
Vladamir has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Andersson works to full guard.
Vladamir wants to stand and escape but instead Andersson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Andersson is stalling in the full guard.
Vladamir keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson won't allow Vladamir to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Vladamir is keeping the position.
Andersson wanted to stand there but Vladamir had control of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Andersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vladamir is defended easily by Andersson.
Andersson moves out of range as Vladamir throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Andersson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vladamir closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vladamir tries to stand but can't do so whilst Andersson controls his leg.
Vladamir is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Andersson manages to get to full guard.
Vladamir wants to get up but he can't break Andersson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Andersson controlling Vladamir's posture.
Vladamir has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Andersson is proving hard to escape from.
Vladamir trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladamir is breathing heavily.
Vladamir wants to stand and escape but instead Andersson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Vladamir is keeping the position.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladamir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andersson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vladamir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vladamir fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vladamir scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Andersson regains half guard.
Andersson manages to get to full guard.
Vladamir wants to get up but he can't break Andersson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Andersson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Andersson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vladamir is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asbjoern Andersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drako Vladamir's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vladamir keeps the fight on the outside.
Andersson wants to clinch up but Vladamir keeps it at a distance.
Vladamir shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vladamir was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vladamir looking to control but Andersson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andersson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vladamir trying to control but Andersson is having none of it.
Vladamir wants to stand but Andersson is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Vladamir looking to control but Andersson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson tries to hold on but Vladamir postures up.
Vladamir stands up from mount. Strange move.
Vladamir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vladamir tries to stand but Andersson is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vladamir wants to stand and escape but instead Andersson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Vladamir is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vladamir on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vladamir tries to get out of the position.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Vladamir wants to get back to his feet but Andersson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vladamir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vladamir drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vladamir tries to stand but Andersson is controlling his head.
Vladamir tries to get to his feet but Andersson is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Vladamir in his guard.
Andersson has a closed guard, preventing Vladamir from standing up.
Andersson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson moves into full mount! Vladamir won't be happy about that!
Andersson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vladamir is looking to escape.
Andersson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Andersson stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drako Vladamir dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Drako Vladamir's cut.
That's time! Vladamir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vladamir looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Andersson!
Vladamir trying to control but Andersson is having none of it.
Vladamir is looking to stand but Vladamir has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Andersson tries to lock up and control but Vladamir gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vladamir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vladamir can't control as he wanted to and Andersson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Vladamir wants to stand up but Andersson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Andersson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andersson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vladamir's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladamir wants to get back to his feet but Andersson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Drako Vladamir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vladamir keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Vladamir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Andersson advances position into side control!
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but Vladamir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Andersson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Andersson moves in looking to clinch but Vladamir pushes him off.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vladamir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladamir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andersson's guard.
Vladamir wanted to stand there but Andersson had control of the position.
Andersson pulls Vladamir in close to prevent any damage.
Vladamir would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vladamir wants to stand and escape but instead Andersson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Vladamir is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vladamir shoots in looking for a takedown. Andersson tries to sprawl out of it but Vladamir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andersson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vladamir shoots in for a takedown but Andersson shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A solid body kick from Andersson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Andersson!
And that's the end of the fight!
Asbjoern Andersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andersson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asbjoern Andersson!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
35% |
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