PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 2505 p4p, 5501 weight class) and Hyseon Whang (ranked 331 p4p, 583 weight class). Whang has chosen A History of Bad Men as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Anstey
vs
Whang

183 cm
23
201
11 - 6 - 0

180 cm
22
215
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hyseon Whang!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anstey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anstey postures up in Whang's guard and throws a big left but Whang blocks it.

Whang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whang is looking to sweep but instead, Anstey has passed into half guard.
Anstey lands strikes from half guard.

Whang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anstey pulls his head out easily.
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. Anstey connects with a nice short shot to Whang's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Whang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Beast Nest. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Anstey is looking to advance position but Whang won't allow it.
Anstey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anstey lands with a punch from half guard.

Whang is rocked!
Whang trying to get back to full guard but Anstey takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Whang is still in real trouble! Can Anstey finish him?
Anstey controlling his opponent.
Whang seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big strike lands for Anstey! That's really hurt Whang and he's turned his back - Anstey keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Anstey jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Hyseon Whang had this to say: 'I should have done better and I will be heading back to the gym immediately to work on those holes in my game.'.