PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Damien Hellsfyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hellsfyre
vs
Andersson

158 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Hellraiser FightGear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Damien Hellsfyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anders Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hellsfyre fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Andersson to the ground. Hellsfyre is now in Andersson's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andersson is on top in guard.

Andersson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Andersson forces his way into half guard.
Hellsfyre is looking for a sweep. Andersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hellsfyre defending well though.
Hellsfyre is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Andersson wants to take a breather but Hellsfyre is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson content to control rather than advance.

Andersson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hellsfyre to get to his feet.
Hellsfyre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andersson.

Hellsfyre tries to keep at a distance but Andersson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hellsfyre tries for a takedown but Andersson manages to get underhooks.

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 breaks the clinch.

Hellsfyre shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hellsfyre controlling the action here.
Andersson is trying to stand back up but Hellsfyre is controlling him
Hellsfyre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Andersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hellsfyre pulls his head out easily.
Andersson trying to control but Hellsfyre postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson won't allow Hellsfyre to pass to mount.
Hellsfyre trying to control the pace.
Andersson is trying to control but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hellsfyre not doing much here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Andersson is looking to clinch.

Hellsfyre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hellsfyre stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellsfyre is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hellsfyre is pressing down on Andersson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andersson is holding on for now.
Hellsfyre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hellsfyre 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hellsfyre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hellsfyre's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anders Andersson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hellsfyre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hellsfyre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Andersson is looking to improve his position.
Andersson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hellsfyre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andersson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hellsfyre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hellsfyre's back!
Hellsfyre wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Andersson looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Hellsfyre's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellsfyre trying to control the position but Andersson manages to sink in the hooks.
Hellsfyre has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Andersson.
Hellsfyre is trying to stand back up.
I really don't envy Hellsfyre right now.
Hellsfyre is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Andersson looking for the choke but no joy.
Andersson is hanging on to Hellsfyre's back as he tries to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellsfyre trying to get back to his feet but Andersson is in full control for now.
Hellsfyre trying to control the position but Andersson manages to sink in the hooks.
Hellsfyre wants to get back to his feet.

Andersson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hellsfyre defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hellsfyre looking very determined here, making life difficult for Andersson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
I really don't envy Hellsfyre right now.
Hellsfyre prevents Andersson from getting a body triangle.
Hellsfyre is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hellsfyre rolls, trying to escape but Andersson keeps control of the position.
Anders Andersson has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Andersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hellsfyre dives in and scores a takedown into Andersson's guard.

Andersson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Andersson holds on and takes a little breather.
Hellsfyre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hellsfyre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Andersson trying to control the position here.
Hellsfyre could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellsfyre wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellsfyre showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hellsfyre trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andersson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Hellsfyre feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Andersson pushes Hellsfyre off and scrambles back to his feet.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hellsfyre as he jumps to the side.

Hellsfyre shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hellsfyre was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Andersson throws Hellsfyre to one side and escapes!
Andersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hellsfyre.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andersson wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hellsfyre shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Andersson is trying to defend but Hellsfyre finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Andersson wants to control but Hellsfyre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hellsfyre trying to control the pace.
Andersson wants to control but Hellsfyre is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hellsfyre in particular looking to stall.
Hellsfyre is looking to advance position but Andersson won't allow it.
Hellsfyre controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hellsfyre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anders Andersson.
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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

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