PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henric Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Spewak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersen comes to the ring accompanied by Sultans Of Swing. Spewak has chosen The German National Anthem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Andersen
vs
Spewak

192 cm
26
180 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

180 cm
32
182 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henric Andersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robb Spewak!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Spewak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robb Spewak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Andersen moves into the clinch successfully.
Andersen trying to stall but Spewak improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andersen is trying to break the clinch but Spewak is controlling him.
Spewak effectively controlling the action here.
Spewak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andersen.
Andersen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andersen can't break the clinch.
Andersen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spewak lands a nice knee to the body.
Spewak tries to land a knee to the head but Andersen blocks with his arms.
Spewak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andersen avoids it.
Andersen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spewak has him pressed against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spewak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spewak misses with a knee strike.
Spewak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spewak gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spewak avoiding damage as Andersen throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Andersen as Spewak tries to tie him up.
Spewak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andersen.
Spewak misses with a knee strike.
Spewak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andersen has had enough of the clinch but Spewak keeps him there for the moment.
Spewak avoids a wild elbow strike from Andersen.
Andersen avoiding damage as Spewak throws knees to the body.
Spewak stalling the fight.
Spewak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spewak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andersen.

Andersen manages to break the clinch.
Andersen fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen wants to clinch
and Spewak counters with a series of strikes. Andersen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spewak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andersen but Andersen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spewak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andersen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spewak somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spewak is defended easily by Andersen.
Henric Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robb Spewak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersen doesn't manage to clinch there - Spewak circles away.
Andersen connects with a solid leg kick.
Spewak shoots for a takedown but Andersen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spewak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spewak looks gassed!
Andersen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spewak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andersen lands with a cross.
Andersen throws a nice looking combination but Spewak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andersen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henric Andersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spewak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andersen tries to avoid it but Spewak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andersen to the ground. Andersen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spewak misses with a takedown attempt
and Andersen counters with a solid body kick.
Andersen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andersen lands a nice shot that snaps Spewak's head back.
Spewak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andersen sprawls well. Andersen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spewak gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersen tries to clinch but Spewak is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen tries to close the distance and clinch but Spewak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andersen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Andersen.
Andersen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spewak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andersen tries to clinch up but Spewak circles away and keeps his distance.

Andersen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersen taking a breather.
Andersen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spewak's face.
Andersen is trying to break the clinch but Spewak is controlling him.
Andersen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henric Andersen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Spewak with a poor takedown

and Andersen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andersen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spewak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andersen avoids it.
Spewak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andersen blocks it with crossed arms.
Andersen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andersen lands with a right to the head.
Spewak scores a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andersen.
Spewak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andersen.

Andersen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henric Andersen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andersen sizes up Spewak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Spewak scores with a takedown into Andersen's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Spewak looking to pass the guard.
Spewak is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andersen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spewak trying to control but Andersen is working from the bottom.
Spewak might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andersen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Andersen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spewak is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spewak pushing down on Andersen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spewak trying to control from half guard but Andersen is working away.
Spewak is thwarting Andersen's attempts to control the position.
Andersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Andersen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Spewak is looking for a kimura but Andersen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spewak to get the leverage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spewak is trying to control. Andersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andersen looking for submissions off his back.

Spewak wants to work for an arm triangle but Andersen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Andersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andersen keeping moving, preventing Spewak from controlling successfully.
Spewak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Andersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersen, not yet.
Spewak trying to control but Andersen is working from the bottom.
Andersen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Andersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spewak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andersen.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Spewak is trying to control but Andersen passes into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersen scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Henric Andersen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Andersen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spewak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andersen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spewak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andersen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spewak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andersen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Andersen - that will leave a mark!
Andersen connects with a leg kick. Spewak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Andersen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Andersen breaks the clinch.
Andersen tries to clinch but Spewak is having none of it.

Andersen has Spewak up against the ropes in a clinch.
Spewak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Andersen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spewak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spewak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spewak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henric Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robb Spewak.
Andersen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andersen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andersen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spewak tries to bum rush Andersen with a series of wild strikes but Andersen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andersen connects with a single shot there.
Spewak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Andersen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andersen.
Andersen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spewaks head.

Andersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andersen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Andersen moves into range and clinches up with Spewak.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spewak prevents Andersen from breaking the clinch.
Andersen managing to block the knees to the body from Spewak.
Spewak is trying to maintain a safe position but Andersen gets an underhook and turns Spewak into the ropes.
Andersen tries to circle away but Spewak has him pinned against the ropes.
Andersen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spewak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andersen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henric Andersen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spewak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Andersen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spewak shoots and misses
and Andersen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Andersen. Those never looked like landing.
Spewak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spewak has his takedown stuffed
and Andersen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andersen moves into the clinch.

Andersen manages to break the clinch.
Spewak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spewak misses with a takedown attempt
and Andersen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Spewak is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Andersen tries to clinch up but Spewak circles away and keeps his distance.
Andersen lands a high kick!
Robb Spewak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right-left combo lands from Andersen.

Spewak is rocked!
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!
Spewak looks up at the clock. Bad move! Andersen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Spewak. Andersen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henric Andersen!
After the big win, Henric Andersen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ***** Supertouch Clothing ***** and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.