PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 1207 p4p, 1017 weight class) and Alexei Brovarnik (ranked 168 p4p, 143 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Pick up man. Brovarnik has chosen Colours - DJ Mind X as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anderson
vs
Brovarnik

190 cm
29
180
25 - 16 - 0

186 cm
28
182
16 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexei Brovarnik!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brovarnik defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.

Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Anderson letting Brovarnik take a breather here.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brovarnik misses with a knee strike.
Brovarnik lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
Brovarnik is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Brovarnik darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Anderson wants to break free but Brovarnik has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to circle away but Brovarnik has him pinned against the cage.

Anderson breaks the clinch.
Brovarnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Brovarnik.
Brovarnik dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Brovarnik feints a counter leg kick.
Brovarnik is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson tries to clinch but Brovarnik moves out of range.
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brovarnik wants to clinch
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Brovarnik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Brovarnik drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Brovarnik flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brovarnik. Brovarnik obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Brovarnik moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
Brovarnik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Anderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brovarnik to the mat! Brovarnik manages to get full guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brovarnik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Brovarnik's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson passes Brovarnik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Brovarnik defending well.

Brovarnik actively working from the bottom here.

Brovarnik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Brovarnik won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Brovarnik looking for subs from the bottom but Anderson mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brovarnik is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Brovarnik is squirming around nicely.
Brovarnik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Brovarnik misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
Brovarnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Brovarnik has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Brovarnik controlling the action here for a moment.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brovarnik can do to turn this around?
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brovarnik pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Brovarnik.

Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Brovarnik. Brovarnik maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brovarnik tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brovarnik pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brovarnik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brovarnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brovarnik.
Alexei Brovarnik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Brovarnik.
As Brovarnik looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Brovarnik just gets out of the way.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Brovarnik.
Brovarnik is looking to clinch.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Brovarnik misses with a wild combination.

Brovarnik pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Brovarnik landing knees to the head.
Brovarnik is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brovarnik down to the mat. Brovarnik avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brovarnik staying out of range there.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Brovarnik checks it
and Brovarnik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Anderson has managed to clinch.
Anderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anderson as Brovarnik tries to tie him up.
Brovarnik throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Anderson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brovarnik clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Anderson controlling well, preventing Brovarnik from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brovarnik trying to control the hands but Anderson won't let him.
Anderson is hanging on to Brovarnik's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Anderson controlling the positon.
Brovarnik rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Brovarnik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Brovarnik looking for submissions off his back.
Brovarnik wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexei Brovarnik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Anderson goes for a double leg but Brovarnik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brovarnik continues to drive forward.

Anderson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brovarnik regains guard immediately.

Brovarnik has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Brovarnik is keeping the position.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Brovarnik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to control but Brovarnik is working from the bottom.
Anderson passes Brovarnik's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Brovarnik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brovarnik is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brovarnik avoid being mounted?
Anderson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brovarnik is just holding on here. Anderson manages to take his back.
Anderson is hanging on to Brovarnik's back as he tries to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Brovarnik is in bad spot here.

Anderson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brovarnik has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brovarnik breaks Anderson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Brovarnik wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Brovarnik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brovarnik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brovarnik trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Brovarnik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brovarnik trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brovarnik manages to get himself to full guard.

Brovarnik is looking for a triangle here but Anderson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Brovarnik manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Anderson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brovarnik is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Brovarnik tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson trying to control the position but Brovarnik is working away.
Brovarnik tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
A victorious Sparky Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.