PBP Commentary

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

Christian
vs
Andersson

194 cm
20
140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Isaias Christian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henri Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andersson closes the distance and clinches.

Andersson pulls guard effortlessly.

Andersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Christian throws an elbow that misses. Andersson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Christian's guard. Nice move by Andersson!

Christian controls Andersson momentarily but Andersson frees himself.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Christian is retaining full guard.
Andersson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Christian wants to stand but Andersson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson advances to half guard.
Andersson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian can't escape the position.
Christian wants to try and get back to his feet.
Andersson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Christian is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Christian defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Andersson.

Andersson is working for a guillotine from mount but Christian frees his head quite easily.
Andersson unloads with some shots from mount but Christian bucks and avoids them well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson prevents Christian from getting the reversal.

Andersson has hold of Christian's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Christian manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Christian is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Andersson controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Christian is wriggling around trying to escape.
Andersson controlling from mount.
Christian tries to improve his position but instead Andersson has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Christian is trying to shake Andersson off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Andersson won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Andersson slaps away a takedown attempt from Christian, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Christian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andersson counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Andersson drives through with a takedown into Christian's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Christian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Christian wants to get back to his feet but Andersson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Andersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Christian wants to get back to his feet but Andersson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Andersson stands up and waves to Christian to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Christian. Beautiful body shot.

Andersson moves into range and clinches up with Christian.
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 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Andersson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Andersson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Christian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Andersson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Andersson pushes down on Christian's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Andersson decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Andersson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Andersson closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andersson.

Andersson manages to break the clinch.
Henri Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andersson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Andersson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Christian wants to get back to his feet.
Christian is looking to control Andersson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Christian avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Andersson controlling the action here.
Andersson prevents Christian from standing back up.

Christian kicks off Andersson and gets to his feet.

Andersson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Christian's half guard.
Christian scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Andersson manages to mount him!
Andersson won't let Christian get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian working to try and regain half guard.
Christian wants to try and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andersson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andersson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Christian tries to control the position but Andersson now has his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christian is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Andersson is persistently looking for the submission but Christian is defending it well.
Andersson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Christian is trying to get back to his feet but Andersson has full control of the position and if anything, Christian has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Christian preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Andersson.
Christian trying to control the hands but Andersson won't let him.

Andersson working for a choke but Christian is defending well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Andersson controlling the positon.
Andersson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Christian is trying to stand back up.
What can Christian do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

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.
Andersson is continuing to stall.
You can see the frustration on Christian's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Christian trying to control the hands but Andersson breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Andersson controlling the positon.
Christian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andersson on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christian is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Andersson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Christian trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Andersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Christian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andersson but Andersson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Andersson drives through with a takedown into Christian's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Christian is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Andersson dives into side control.

Andersson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Andersson working the ground and pound but Christian is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Andersson stalls from top position.
Andersson prevents Christian from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson happy to just control the position for now.
Andersson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Christian tries to lock up and control but Andersson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Christian is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Christian is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
Andersson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andersson thowing shots but they're missing.
Christian wants to control but Andersson is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson controlling his opponent.
Andersson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Christian because Andersson loaded up on that one.
Andersson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andersson looking to control but Christian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Christian regains half guard.
Christian pushes Andersson off looking to stand but Andersson dives back in and keeps control.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Christian is defending well.
Andersson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Andersson thowing shots but they're missing.
Henri Andersson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian tries to reverse the position but Andersson maintains control.
Andersson content just to control the position here.
Christian is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Andersson controlling the position easily from mount.
Andersson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Andersson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Andersson throwing strikes here but Christian is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Christian that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Christian is rocked!
Andersson misses with a head shot.
Oh Christian is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andersson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Andersson controlling his opponent.

Andersson is working for a guillotine from mount but Christian frees his head quite easily.
Andersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andersson lands a big shot there that rocks Christian but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Andersson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Christian because Andersson loaded up on that one.
Christian avoids a series of strikes thrown by Andersson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson throws some wild stikes that Christian manages to avoid easily.
Andersson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Christian is trying to stand up.
Andersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andersson lands with some strikes.
Andersson controlling from mount.

Andersson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Christian has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Christian is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Andersson looking for a guillotine from mount but Christian is having none of it.
Andersson moves to the back position.
You can see the frustration on Christian's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Andersson controlling from the back.

Andersson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Christian defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Andersson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Andersson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Christian trying to control but not successfully.
Christian is really stuck here.
Isaias Christian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henri Andersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Christian is trying to get back to his feet but Andersson has full control of the position and if anything, Christian has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Andersson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Christian is trying to get back to his feet but Andersson has full control of the position and if anything, Christian has just worked his way into a worse spot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henri Andersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andersson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Andersson!