PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anders Annorlunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Sobiesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Annorlunda
vs
Sobiesky

193 cm
28
193 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

184 cm
30
190 lbs
7 - 16 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anders Annorlunda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Louis Sobiesky!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Hemmingworth and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobiesky wants to clinch
and Annorlunda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Annorlunda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sobiesky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Annorlunda.
No joy there for Annorlunda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Annorlunda shoots in for a takedown but Sobiesky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Annorlunda stuns Sobiesky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Annorlunda connects with a body shot that sends Sobiesky's belly button to the back.
Annorlunda misses with a few strikes there.
Sobiesky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Annorlunda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sobiesky.
Sobiesky drops his hands momentarily and Annorlunda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobiesky shoots in but Annorlunda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sobiesky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Annorlunda was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Annorlunda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sobiesky is trying to get back to full guard.
Annorlunda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sobiesky's head.
Sobiesky won't allow Annorlunda to pass to mount.
Annorlunda trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Annorlunda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Annorlunda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Annorlunda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Annorlunda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Annorlunda tries to stand and escape but Sobiesky is controlling the position.
Sobiesky gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobiesky lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Annorlunda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Annorlunda wants to stand up but Sobiesky is controlling him.
Annorlunda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Annorlunda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Annorlunda has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sobiesky has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sobiesky misses with a short punch on the inside.

Sobiesky pulls guard successfully.
Sobiesky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sobiesky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Annorlunda.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Annorlunda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Annorlunda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Annorlunda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobiesky is keeping the position for now.
Annorlunda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Annorlunda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Annorlunda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Annorlunda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sobiesky dives on top into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sobiesky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Annorlunda seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Annorlunda dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Annorlunda has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Annorlunda.

Sobiesky manages to pull guard.
Annorlunda wants to stand but Sobiesky has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Annorlunda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobiesky is trying to keep Annorlunda in close.
Sobiesky pulls Annorlunda in close to prevent any damage.
Annorlunda trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobiesky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Annorlunda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Annorlunda gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobiesky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Annorlunda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sobiesky keeps working.
Sobiesky is pressing down on Annorlunda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Annorlunda stands up over Sobiesky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobiesky keeping full guard, as Annorlunda tries to pass.
Annorlunda postures up in Sobiesky's guard and throws a big left but Sobiesky blocks it.
Annorlunda throws a strike but Sobiesky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sobiesky trying to control but Annorlunda is working from the bottom.
Annorlunda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Annorlunda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sobiesky on the ground.
Annorlunda keeping moving, preventing Sobiesky from controlling successfully.
Annorlunda is pulling down on Sobiesky's head to control his posture.
Annorlunda keeping moving, preventing Sobiesky from controlling successfully.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Annorlunda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Annorlunda tries to sprawl but Sobiesky drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Annorlunda kicks off Sobiesky and gets to his feet.
Annorlunda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sobiesky can do to turn this around?

Annorlunda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sobiesky was covering up waiting for the punch and Annorlunda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Annorlunda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Annorlunda is looking to stand up but Sobiesky won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sobiesky manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sobiesky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Annorlunda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Annorlunda dominated that second round.
That's time! Annorlunda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Annorlunda throws a nice looking combination but Sobiesky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Sobiesky tries to counter it with a takedown but Annorlunda pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sobiesky misses with a left hand
and Annorlunda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Annorlunda scores with a body shot.

Annorlunda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Sobiesky kicks Annorlunda off and gets to his feet.
Annorlunda moves out of range as Sobiesky strikes.
Sobiesky walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobiesky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Annorlunda counters with a three punch combo that has Sobiesky backing up. Sobiesky nods at Annorlunda to acknowledge the strikes.
Sobiesky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Annorlunda counters with a three punch combo that has Sobiesky backing up. Sobiesky nods at Annorlunda to acknowledge the strikes.
Annorlunda connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobiesky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Annorlunda looks to land a combination. Sobiesky sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Annorlunda lands a jab to Sobiesky's midsection.

Annorlunda drives through with a takedown into Sobiesky's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Sobiesky has his feet on Annorlunda's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Annorlunda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Annorlunda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Annorlunda throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Annorlunda has been working on his balance at Beast Bar, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sobiesky.
Annorlunda keeps the fight on the outside.
Anders Annorlunda is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Annorlunda displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Anders Annorlunda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Annorlunda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Annorlunda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sobiesky's head.
Annorlunda swinging wildly here.
Annorlunda lands a nice hook to Sobiesky's body. Sobiesky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Annorlunda looks to land a combination. Sobiesky sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sobiesky misses with a right hand
and Annorlunda counters with a right hand to the body.
Annorlunda scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Annorlunda lands a nice shot to the body.
Sobiesky fails with the takedown.
Sobiesky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Annorlunda to score with a decent uppercut.
Annorlunda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Annorlunda digs a good hook to Sobiesky's body.
Sobiesky tries to move into range but Annorlunda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Annorlunda dives in and grabs Sobiesky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sobiesky pushes down on Annorlunda's head and hops out.
Annorlunda goes for a double leg but Sobiesky avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sobiesky continues to drive forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Annorlunda scores with a nice right hand.
Annorlunda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sobiesky fails with the takedown
and Annorlunda counters with a nice uppercut.
Anders Annorlunda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Sobiesky.
Annorlunda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sobiesky's hands.
Sobiesky misses with a looping right.
Annorlunda is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobiesky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Annorlunda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Annorlunda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Annorlunda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Anders Annorlunda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ground and pound from Annorlunda seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Louis Sobiesky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sobiesky manages to work his way to half guard, despite Annorlunda's best efforts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anders Annorlunda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Annorlunda has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

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