PBP Commentary

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

Meyer
vs
Andersson

160 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edison Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tord Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Andersson.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Meyer enables Andersson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Meyer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Meyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andersson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Meyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andersson is aware though and is defending well.
Meyer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Meyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andersson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andersson throws an elbow that misses. Meyer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andersson's guard. Nice move by Meyer!
Meyer trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer is stalling in the full guard.
Meyer throwing strikes from guard but Andersson blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andersson stops Meyer from getting back to his feet.
Andersson is thwarting Meyer's attempts to control the position.
Meyer pushes Andersson off looking to stand but Andersson dives back in and keeps control.
Meyer is trying to control but can't.
Meyer really is a fat lump.

Meyer actively working from the bottom here.
Meyer wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
Meyer is breathing heavily.

Andersson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meyer is just riding it out for now. Andersson eventually gives up the hold.
Andersson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andersson stops Meyer from getting back to his feet.
Meyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andersson.

Andersson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Meyer is defending against the submission attempts here by Andersson.
Meyer is trying to stand up here but Andersson is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Meyer is looking to escape.
Meyer is controlling Andersson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Andersson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meyer defending well though.
Andersson throwing shots but Meyer is blocking nicely.
Meyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andersson.
Andersson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andersson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andersson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meyer defending well though.
Meyer is trying to stand back up but Andersson is controlling him
Andersson winds up and cracks Meyer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Meyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andersson pulls his head out easily.
Meyer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Andersson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Meyer has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Meyer is defending against the submission attempts here by Andersson.
Meyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andersson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Andersson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Andersson wants to work for an arm triangle but Meyer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tord Andersson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Meyer gets a clinch.

Andersson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Meyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meyer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Meyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andersson is aware though and is defending well.

Meyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Meyer has wrist control.
Andersson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been informed that Andersson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Meyer is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Andersson has gone for a leg lock! Meyer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andersson's guard.
Meyer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meyer.
Meyer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Andersson is trying to control the position but Meyer postures up.
Tord Andersson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meyer's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Andersson gets the takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Andersson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Andersson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Andersson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meyer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andersson blocks the strikes from Meyer.
Meyer is trying to control Andersson's posture but Andersson avoids it.
Meyer wants to get back to his feet but Andersson drags him back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson prevents Meyer from escaping the position.
Meyer is looking to regain half guard here but Andersson keeps moving and retains side control.
Meyer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Andersson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Andersson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Andersson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Meyer is trying to control Andersson's posture but Andersson avoids it.
Andersson throws an elbow but Meyer slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Meyer tries to escape but Andersson is in control.
Andersson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Meyer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Meyer struggling a bit here.
Andersson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Andersson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Andersson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meyer struggling a bit here.

Andersson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Andersson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tord Andersson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Meyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Meyer tries to sprawl but Andersson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Andersson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Meyer wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy.
Andersson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meyer's head.
Meyer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Meyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersson looks to land a strike but Meyer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Andersson throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Andersson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Meyer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andersson has Meyer in his guard.

Andersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is trying to keep Meyer in close.
Andersson looking to control but Meyer passes into half guard.

Meyer stands up out of the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Meyer forces Andersson back against the cage and clinches.
Meyer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Andersson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Meyer stalling.
Andersson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Meyer fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andersson.

Andersson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Meyer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Meyer holding both Andersson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Meyer is really stuck here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throwing sloppy strikes.

Andersson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Andersson is looking for the choke from the back position but Meyer is controlling his hands well.
Andersson misses with punches from the back.
Meyer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Meyer working to try and regain half guard.
Andersson landing shots from mount.
Meyer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Andersson.
Meyer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Meyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andersson.
Andersson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Andersson seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 throwing shots but Meyer is blocking nicely.
Meyer trying to control here.
Meyer is trying to stand up here but Andersson is controlling him well.

Meyer looking for submissions off his back.
Tord Andersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meyer keeps working.
Andersson is taking a breather. Meyer 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson is just content to waste time from the top position. Meyer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Edison Meyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Meyer looking for a guillotine here but Andersson defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tord Andersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andersson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

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