PBP Commentary

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

Andersson
vs
Anywhere

178 cm
30
160 lbs
4 - 7 - 1

173 cm
25
163 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Lars Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Anywhere!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anywhere counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Andersson has his takedown stuffed
and Anywhere counters with a leg kick.
Anywhere closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Lars Andersson has been cut.
Andersson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anywhere counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anywhere counters with a one-two to the body.
Andersson misses with a takedown
and Anywhere counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson with a poor takedown

and Anywhere counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anywhere wants to pass to mount but Andersson is defending the position.
Anywhere missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anywhere seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anywhere seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andersson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andersson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anywhere connects with a nice short shot to Andersson's temple.
Anywhere really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andersson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anywhere throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andersson is staying active underneath Anywhere, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anywhere throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anywhere wants to free his trapped foot but Andersson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anywhere is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anywhere scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Anywhere trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away.
Anywhere wants to pass to mount but Andersson is defending the position.
Andersson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anywhere.
Anywhere thows a huge punch but Andersson dodges it nicely.
Anywhere wants to pass to mount but Andersson is defending the position.
Anywhere slips a nice elbow through Andersson's hands, connecting with Andersson's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anywhere 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 two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anywhere connects with a nice short shot to Andersson's temple.

Andersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anywhere pulls his head out easily.
Andersson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anywhere throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anywhere throws a strike but Andersson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Andersson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andersson 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.
Anywhere throws a big elbow that misses.

Andersson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anywhere defends it easily.
Anywhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anywhere works over Andersson with some ground and pound from guard.
Andersson keeping full guard, as Anywhere tries to pass.
Anywhere working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andersson's head.
Anywhere passes Andersson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anywhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anywhere scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anywhere throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andersson is in trouble now - Anywhere has advanced to mount!
BOOM! Anywhere connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Anywhere dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Andersson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Anywhere explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Andersson with a poor takedown
and Anywhere counters with a head kick.
Andersson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anywhere. Anywhere obviously looking to wear him down.

Andersson scores a takedown into full mount!
Anywhere slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Anywhere is trying to get back to full guard.
Anywhere trying to control here.
Anywhere misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anywhere punching from the bottom.

Andersson seems to be working for a kimura but Anywhere defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andersson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anywhere wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well.
Anywhere is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andersson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andersson's back!
Anywhere is controlling the position but Andersson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anywhere connects with a nice short shot to Andersson's temple.
Anywhere lands strikes from half guard.
Andersson tries to roll over but Anywhere keeps him under control.
Anywhere trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Anywhere there.
Anywhere trying to mount his opponent but Andersson defends it.
Andersson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anywhere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anywhere's back!
Andersson is trying to stick to Anywhere's back but Anywhere 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 Anywhere.
Anywhere cracks Andersson with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anywhere throws a big right hand that misses.
Anywhere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Andersson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anywhere defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anywhere's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andersson has momentary wrist control but Anywhere slips an elbow through the middle.
Anywhere cracks Andersson with a solid left hand.
Anywhere working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andersson's head.

Andersson looking for a guillotine here but Anywhere defends easily.
Anywhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anywhere trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Anywhere landing some decent shots from guard.
Anywhere content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anywhere with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Andersson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anywhere lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anywhere distracts Andersson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Anywhere in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Andersson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anywhere with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anywhere with a nice head shot there.
Anywhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anywhere in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Anywhere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lars Andersson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Anywhere decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anywhere not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andersson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anywhere.
Anywhere is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Andersson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anywhere defends it easily.
Andersson can't keep his opponent in guard - Anywhere advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anywhere looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andersson has hold of Anywhere's hands but Anywhere slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anywhere thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anywhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersson keeps working.
Anywhere missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersson tries to roll over but Anywhere keeps him under control.
Anywhere passes the guard and advances to mount!
Anywhere postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andersson looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anywhere lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Andersson hang on?
Anywhere working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anywhere looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Anywhere has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Andersson's face.
Anywhere fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Andersson is rocked!

Lars Andersson's cut is getting worse.
Anywhere landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Andersson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anywhere working the ground and pound effectively.
Anywhere lands a nice shot to the head.
Anywhere postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Andersson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Andersson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Anywhere!