PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Loxi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Andersson
vs
Loxi

178 cm
27
160 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yoshi Loxi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loxi tries for a takedown but Andersson circles away easily

and Andersson counters with a takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Loxi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Andersson's best efforts.

Andersson is looking for a kimura here.

Loxi actively working from the bottom here.

Loxi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Loxi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Andersson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Loxi actively working from the bottom here.

Andersson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loxi has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andersson is looking for a kimura but Loxi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andersson to get the leverage.

Loxi looking for submissions off his back.

Andersson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loxi is just riding it out for now. Andersson eventually gives up the hold.

Andersson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loxi sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Loxi tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.

Andersson is looking for a kimura here.

Loxi looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Loxi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andersson pulls his head out easily.

Loxi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loxi looks gassed!

Andersson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loxi is just riding it out for now. Andersson eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Andersson seems to be looking for submissions.

Loxi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andersson pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loxi gets full guard.

Loxi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andersson defends well.

Andersson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loxi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andersson has managed to get both his arms back between Loxi's legs - danger averted.

Loxi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andersson is aware though and is defending well.
Andersson advances position into side control!

Andersson is trying to get an arm triangle but Loxi is defending well.
Loxi is looking to reverse the position.
Loxi gets back to half guard.

Loxi is defending against the submission attempts here by Andersson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Loxi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Andersson is looking for a kimura but Loxi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andersson to get the leverage.
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 wants to work for an arm triangle but Loxi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Andersson is pressing down on Loxi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Loxi is holding on for now.
Loxi is pressing down on Andersson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Loxi has his foot on Andersson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andersson works his way back into a safe position though.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loxi is keeping the position for now.

Loxi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yoshi Loxi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Loxi gets caught flat footed, as Andersson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Loxi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Andersson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Loxi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andersson defends it easily.

Loxi working for a triangle but Andersson defends it easily.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Loxi is keeping the position.

Loxi 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andersson drops back looking for a leg! Loxi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loxi manages to kick Andersson off! Andersson jumps back into Loxi's guard.
Loxi is breathing heavily.

Loxi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andersson is aware though and is defending well.
Andersson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Andersson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Andersson tries for a kimura but Loxi is defending well.
Loxi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Andersson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Loxi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andersson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Loxi regains half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Loxi manages to get to full guard.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Andersson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Loxi is looking for a triangle but Andersson pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Andersson is working for a submission of some sort.

Andersson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Loxi actively working from the bottom here.

Andersson is working for a kimura but Loxi is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Loxi actively working from the bottom here.

Andersson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Loxi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andersson.

Loxi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andersson pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Andersson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loxi has managed to free his arm - good work.

Loxi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andersson pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yoshi Loxi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Loxi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Andersson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Andersson is looking for a kimura but Loxi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andersson to get the leverage.

Andersson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loxi has managed to free his arm - good work.

Loxi actively working from the bottom here.

Andersson is working for a kimura but Loxi is defending it quite comfortably.

Loxi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Andersson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loxi has managed to free his arm - good work.

Loxi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andersson pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loxi looking for submissions off his back.

Andersson is trying to work for a kimura but Loxi is defending well.
Andersson passes to side control.
Loxi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Andersson's best efforts.

Loxi looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loxi is in trouble now - Andersson has advanced to mount!
Loxi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Andersson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson is trying to stick to Loxi's back but Loxi 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 Loxi.
Loxi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Loxi manages to get himself to full guard.

Loxi working for a triangle but Andersson defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loxi is looking for a triangle but Andersson pushes his legs off easily.

Loxi working for a triangle but Andersson defends it easily.
Andersson forces his way into half guard.

Loxi actively working from the bottom here.

Andersson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andersson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Loxi actively working from the bottom here.

Loxi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Andersson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Andersson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Loxi 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!