PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asbjoern Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zacharius Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asbjoern Andersson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Andersson
vs
Pendragon

201 cm
29
260 lbs
12 - 13 - 1

195 cm
30
253 lbs
8 - 24 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asbjoern Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zacharius Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pendragon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pendragon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pendragon moves into full mount!

Pendragon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Andersson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Andersson!
Pendragon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Andersson has passed into side control.
Pendragon wants to control but Andersson postures up.
Pendragon is trying to get back to his feet.
Andersson just content to control the position.
Pendragon can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Andersson tries to stand but Pendragon is controlling his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon is trying to buck Andersson off.
Pendragon looks gassed!
A lull in the action here as Andersson stalls from top position.
Pendragon is trying to buck Andersson off.
Pendragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andersson working away.

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

Andersson tries to keep at a distance but Pendragon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andersson tries to land knees in the clinch but Pendragon avoids the damage to the body.
Andersson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Andersson with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pendragon blocks it with crossed arms.
Andersson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pendragon managing to block the knees to the body from Andersson.
Pendragon is trying to push Andersson away but Andersson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Andersson has Pendragon pressed against the cage, preventing Pendragon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Pendragon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Pendragon scores a takedown into full mount!

Pendragon get's back to his feet.

Pendragon closes the distance and clinches.
Andersson looking to slow down the pace here.

Pendragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon throws a right hand that Andersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Andersson also avoids with ease.
Andersson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pendragon eats them both and turns towards Andersson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Andersson wants to clinch up but Pendragon keeps it at a distance.

Pendragon has taken the fight to the clinch.

Pendragon breaks from the clinch.

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

Pendragon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Pendragon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Andersson can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pendragon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pendragon stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Pendragon 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pendragon manages to get himself to full guard.

Pendragon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zacharius Pendragon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pendragon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pendragon trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Pendragon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Andersson is proving hard to escape from.
Pendragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pendragon has gone for a leg lock! Andersson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pendragon's guard.
Andersson passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andersson is controlling the pace.
Pendragon is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson moves into full mount! Pendragon won't be happy about that!
Andersson trying to control but Pendragon is having none of it.
Pendragon is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pendragon is trying desperately to improve position.
Pendragon squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Pendragon tries to reverse the position but Andersson maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson won't let Pendragon get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Andersson prevents Pendragon from getting the reversal.
Pendragon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Andersson moves to the back position.
Pendragon rolls, trying to escape but Andersson keeps control of the position.
Pendragon is trying to stand back up.
Pendragon is really stuck here.
Andersson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pendragon's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson not allowing Pendragon to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Andersson is hanging on to Pendragon's back as he tries to escape.
Andersson controlling the position well here. Pendragon rolled but Andersson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pendragon tries to escape but Andersson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Pendragon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pendragon wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pendragon is in bad spot here.
Pendragon is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Andersson is trying to stick to Pendragon's back but Pendragon is turning into Andersson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Andersson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pendragon.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pendragon wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andersson tries to clinch but Pendragon is having none of it.
Zacharius Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Andersson enables Pendragon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Andersson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pendragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andersson is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zacharius Pendragon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Andersson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pendragon shoots in looking for a takedown. Andersson tries to sprawl out of it but Pendragon 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.

Pendragon closes the distance and clinches.
Pendragon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pendragon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andersson just stands there and leans against the cage.

Pendragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Andersson takes the fight into the clinch.
Pendragon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Andersson obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Andersson crunches a lovely knee into Pendragon's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon managing to block the knees to the body from Andersson.
Andersson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pendragon is keeping busy.

Pendragon breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Pendragon. Those never looked like landing.
Andersson shoots in and drives through. Pendragon sprawls well.

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

Pendragon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Pendragon get's back to his feet.
Pendragon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andersson lands with a thumping leg kick.

Pendragon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Andersson is trying to defend but Pendragon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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 is defending against the submission attempts here by Pendragon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon is thwarting Andersson's attempts to control the position.

Pendragon stands up from half guard.
Andersson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pendragon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Andersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Pendragon misses.

Pendragon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Andersson's half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Pendragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Andersson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Pendragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pendragon is thwarting Andersson's attempts to control the position.

Pendragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andersson sees it coming and defends easily.
Andersson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pendragon wants to stand but Andersson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pendragon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Pendragon from controlling successfully.

Andersson is working an open guard so Pendragon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Andersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Pendragon circles away.
Pendragon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pendragon fails to land the takedown.
Asbjoern Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asbjoern Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zacharius Pendragon.

Andersson gets tackled into the cage by Pendragon. Pendragon maintains the clinch.
Pendragon scores with a shot to the side of Andersson's head.
Zacharius Pendragon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andersson tries to land knees in the clinch but Pendragon avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pendragon working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Pendragon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andersson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pendragon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pendragon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andersson has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zacharius Pendragon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pendragon 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zacharius Pendragon!