PBP Commentary

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

Andersson
vs
Solovyev

186 cm
26
160 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

171 cm
27
157 lbs
18 - 4 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Solovyev!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Solovyev.
Solovyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Andersson checks a leg kick.
Solovyev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Solovyev misses the shot to the body.
Solovyev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solovyev lands with a good body shot.

Solovyev closes the distance and clinches.
Solovyev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Solovyev taking a breather.
Andersson jumps guard but Solovyev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Andersson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andersson working aggressively here.
Andersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Solovyev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Solovyev blocks a body shot from Andersson.
Andersson jumps guard but Solovyev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson misses with a body punch.
Andersson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Andersson.
Andersson keeps control of Solovyev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Solovyev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Andersson tries to pull guard but Solovyev won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solovyev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andersson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Solovyev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Solovyev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Solovyev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Solovyev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andersson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andersson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Solovyev backwards.
Andersson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Solovyev prevents Andersson from breaking the clinch.
Solovyev digs a right hand underneath Andersson's ribcage. Andersson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Solovyev lands a shot to the body.
Solovyev struggles to land a body shot inside as Andersson controls his hands.
Solovyev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Solovyev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andersson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lands a shoulder strike.
Andersson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Solovyev to keep the fight standing.
Andersson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Solovyev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Solovyev.
Andersson leaning against his opponent.
Andersson tries to pull guard but Solovyev won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Andersson fails to land.
Solovyev swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solovyev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andersson or not.
Andersson is breathing heavily.

Andersson pulls guard.
Solovyev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Andersson controlling the position.
Solovyev preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Solovyev.
Solovyev tries to clinch up.
Solovyev fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Solovyev misses
and Andersson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Solovyev tries to clinch but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson throws an overhand right that lands on Solovyev's shoulder, as Solovyev tries to avoid the shot.
Solovyev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Solovyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andersson lands a right hook to the body.
Solovyev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andersson rather than just go for the knockout.
Andersson tries to land a leg kick but Solovyev saw it coming and moves away.
Solovyev blocks a leg kick.
Solovyev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andersson circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson throws a hook but Solovyev avoids it easily.
Andersson connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Solovyev.
Solovyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solovyev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Solovyev has Andersson up against the cage in a clinch.
Andersson is trying to pull guard but Solovyev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Solovyev is looking to control Andersson's arms but Andersson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Solovyev has his back to the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Solovyev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andersson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Solovyevs head.
Solovyev can't find room to land a body shot as Andersson controls the action.
Solovyev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andersson has had enough of the clinch but Solovyev keeps him there for the moment.
Andersson blocks a body shot from Solovyev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Solovyev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Solovyev takes one on the button.
Andersson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Solovyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersson throws a body punch but Solovyev moves out of range.
Solovyev throws a jab when Andersson was well out of range.
Andersson throws a shot from downtown. Solovyev moves away and avoids it.
Solovyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andersson.
Solovyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Solovyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solovyev.
Solovyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vladimir Solovyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solovyev throws out a loose jab but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Solovyev. That's going to slow Andersson down.
Andersson with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson slips a straight right by Solovyev.
Andersson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Solovyev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Solovyev misses its intended target.
Solovyev takes one to the side of the head.
Andersson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andersson walks into a straight right hand from Solovyev.
Vladimir Solovyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andersson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Andersson tries to score with a low kick but Solovyev moves his leg out of the way.
Andersson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Solovyev.
Solovyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andersson looks to land a right hand but Solovyev moved out of range.
Solovyev cracks Andersson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Solovyev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solovyev throws a lazy right hand but Andersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andersson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Solovyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solovyev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Solovyev throws out a loose jab but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Solovyev tenderised Andersson's leg. Andersson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Solovyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson moves out of range of the strikes.
Solovyev wants to slow Andersson down by chopping away at his legs.
Solovyev scores with a sloppy right hand. Andersson should have avoided that one.
Solovyev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Andersson.
Andersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Solovyev walks into a jab.
A big left from Solovyev misses.
Andersson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Andersson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Solovyev.
Andersson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Solovyev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andersson.
Solovyev tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Solovyev. That's going to slow Andersson down.
Solovyev misses the shot to the body.
Solovyev throws a solid leg kick but Andersson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Solovyev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Andersson as he connects with a hook.
Solovyev misses with a leg kick
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson checks a leg kick.
Solovyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Solovyev.
Solovyev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andersson is out of range and Solovyev settles back down.
Andersson takes a swing at Solovyev's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Andersson blocks the low kick.
Solovyev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andersson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by Solovyev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Solovyev.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solovyev slips under a jab from Andersson.
Solovyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solovyev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andersson is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Solovyev 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Andersson scores with a jab to the jaw.

Solovyev takes the fight into the clinch.
Solovyev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andersson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Solovyev tries to break free but Andersson pushes him back against the cage.

Andersson drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Solovyev controlling from the top position.
Andersson trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Solovyev wasn't active enough on the ground.
Solovyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andersson.
Andersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Solovyev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andersson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Solovyev throws a leg kick
and Andersson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Solovyev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andersson, pushing him back against the cage.
Solovyev swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solovyev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Solovyev has had enough of the clinch but Andersson keeps him there for the moment.
Andersson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Andersson on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solovyev struggles to land a body shot inside as Andersson controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Solovyev as the two fighters clinch.
Solovyev lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Solovyev.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Andersson fails to land.
Andersson is trying to push Solovyev away but Solovyev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Solovyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Solovyev looks to land a combination but Andersson avoids it well.
Andersson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vladimir Solovyev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a head kick but Solovyev moves out of range.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Solovyev.
Solovyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andersson wants to slow Solovyev down by chopping away at his legs.
Solovyev throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solovyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersson.
Andersson looks to land a right hand but Solovyev moved out of range.
Solovyev throws a hook but Andersson avoids it easily.
Andersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Solovyev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andersson connects with a solid leg kick.
Solovyev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andersson counters with a straight right hand.
Solovyev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Solovyev loads up on a big right hand but Andersson slips the punch.
Solovyev throws a head kick that misses.
Frank Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Solovyev tries to clinch
and Andersson counters with a left to the body.
Andersson slips under a jab from Solovyev.
A big right from Andersson misses.
Solovyev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andersson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Solovyev lands with an uppercut that bounces Andersson off the cage and back into range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solovyev throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Andersson counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Solovyev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Solovyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Solovyev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Solovyev!