PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eskobar Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Highsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Highsmith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Andersson
vs
Highsmith

182 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eskobar Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brad Highsmith!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highsmith doesn't manage to clinch there - Andersson circles away.
Andersson misses with a low kick as Highsmith jumps back.
Andersson throws a big shot that misses.
Andersson misses the shot to the body.
Andersson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Highsmith. That did some damage!
Andersson looks to land a left hand but Highsmith moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andersson.
Andersson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andersson misses with a two punch combination.
Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Andersson closes the distance and clinches.
Highsmith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Come on Andersson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Highsmith avoids the elbow strike from Andersson, against the cage.
Andersson avoiding damage.
Andersson lands a good knee to the midsection. Highsmith won't want to take too many of those.
Andersson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Highsmith up against the cage.
Highsmith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andersson just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Highsmith avoiding damage as Andersson throws knees to the body.
Andersson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Highsmith up against the cage.
Andersson misses with a knee to the head.
Andersson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Highsmith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Andersson.
Andersson lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Brad Highsmith has been cut.
Andersson lands a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Andersson.
Andersson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Highsmith.
Highsmith goes for a takedown attempt but Andersson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eskobar Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Highsmith.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andersson. That's going to slow Highsmith down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andersson moves into the clinch successfully.
Andersson has Highsmith pressed against the cage.
Highsmith tries to pull guard but Andersson won't allow it.
Highsmith tries to pull guard but Andersson won't allow it.
Andersson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Highsmith's face.
Andersson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Highsmith lands a nice uppercut.
Andersson scores with a knee to the head.
Highsmith looking for a takedown.
Highsmith fails to pull guard.
Andersson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andersson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalling in the clinch from Andersson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andersson crunches a lovely knee into Highsmith's ribcage.
Highsmith looks gassed!
Andersson lands a knee to the head.
Andersson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Andersson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Andersson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Highsmith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andersson throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Andersson prevents the takedown attempt.
Andersson with a knee to the head.
Andersson slowing the pace effectively.
Andersson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Highsmith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andersson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Andersson landing knees to the body.
Andersson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Andersson landing knees to the head.
Andersson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Highsmith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Highsmith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Highsmith just leaning against Andersson, taking a breather.
Andersson gets underhooks to prevent Highsmith's takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Andersson throws an elbow but misses.
Andersson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Highsmith managing to block the knees to the body from Andersson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eskobar Andersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Highsmith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Highsmith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andersson slaps away a takedown attempt from Highsmith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andersson lands a nice shot to the body.
Highsmith tries to clinch up
and Andersson counters with a thumping low kick.
Andersson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andersson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Highsmith's calf.
Highsmith closes the distance looking to clinch

and Andersson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andersson.
Highsmith is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Andersson.
Eskobar Andersson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andersson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Highsmith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Highsmith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andersson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eskobar Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Highsmith.
Andersson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eskobar Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses.

Andersson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andersson stalling against the cage.
Knees to the body from Andersson.
Andersson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Highsmith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but Highsmith blocks with his arms.
Highsmith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andersson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but Highsmith blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson connects with a knee to the head.
Highsmith fails to pull guard.
Andersson stalling in the clinch.
Andersson misses with a knee strike.
Highsmith tries to pull guard but Andersson won't allow it.
Andersson lands a knee to the body.
Highsmith working hard to break the clinch.
Andersson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Highsmith up against the cage.
Andersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andersson missing with knees to the body.
Andersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Andersson.
A bit of stalling here from Andersson.
Highsmith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Andersson walks away with a smile on his face. Highsmith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andersson feints and then cracks Highsmith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Highsmith down.
Highsmith darts in trying to clinch
and Andersson counters with a body kick that stops Highsmith in his tracks momentarily.

Andersson takes the fight into the clinch.
Andersson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Andersson misses with a knee strike.
Highsmith jumps guard but Andersson stands there with Highsmith around his waist. Highsmith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Andersson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Andersson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Highsmith is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highsmith tries to work over Andersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andersson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andersson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Highsmith has Andersson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andersson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andersson landing knees to the head.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Highsmith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andersson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Andersson - that will leave a mark!
Andersson pushes Highsmith away with a front kick.
Andersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Highsmith can do to turn this around?
Highsmith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Highsmith looks to throw a body kick
and Andersson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Highsmith doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Andersson moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eskobar Andersson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brad Highsmith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Andersson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andersson lands with a slapping head kick.
Andersson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Highsmith.
Highsmith avoids the head kick by Andersson.
Highsmith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andersson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Andersson takes the fight into the clinch.
Highsmith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Andersson misses with a knee to the head.
Highsmith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Highsmith fails to pull guard.
Eskobar Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Highsmith.
Highsmith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andersson lands a knee to the body.
Andersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Andersson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Highsmith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Andersson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Andersson obliges.
Andersson lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Andersson.
Andersson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Andersson lands a good knee to the midsection. Highsmith won't want to take too many of those.
Andersson misses with a knee to the head.
Highsmith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andersson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Highsmith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Andersson scores with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Andersson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries a knee to the head but Highsmith blocks it.
Highsmith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andersson smiles and moves away.
Highsmith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andersson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andersson fails to land with a series of punches.
Highsmith misses with a takedown
and Andersson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Andersson.
Highsmith tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Highsmith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson misses with a wild combination.
Andersson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Highsmith momentarily.

Andersson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andersson looking to throw knees to the head but Highsmith is blocking nicely.
Andersson stalling in the clinch.
Andersson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Andersson.
Highsmith jumps guard but Andersson stands there with Highsmith around his waist. Highsmith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Highsmith drags the fight down to the ground.

Highsmith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Andersson passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson not doing much here.
Brad Highsmith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eskobar Andersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andersson is pressing down on Highsmith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Highsmith is holding on for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eskobar Andersson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andersson 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eskobar Andersson!