PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lay And Pray FTW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Anderson
vs
And Pray FTW

190 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
223 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lay And Pray FTW!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FTW fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for FTW on that attempt.
Anderson scores with a hook.
Anderson lands a left and a right that sends FTW crashing to the canvas! Anderson dives into mount looking to finish!
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson misses with a head shot.

Anderson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but FTW manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
FTW is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
FTW looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matt Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay And Pray FTW.
FTW looks gassed!
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.

Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
FTW prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from FTW.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but FTW has double underhooks.
Anderson is leaning against FTW and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Anderson.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but FTW keeps him there for the moment.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but FTW won't allow it.
FTW keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson wants to break free but FTW has control.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson tries to break the clinch but FTW is controlling the position.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but FTW keeps him there for the moment.
Anderson avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

No luck for FTW with that takedown attempt.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

FTW tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but FTW won't allow it.
Anderson is stalling here.
Anderson wants to break free but FTW has control.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from FTW.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
FTW changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matt Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay And Pray FTW.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FTW moves out of range of the body kick from Anderson.
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!
FTW walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
FTW takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Anderson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
FTW is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
FTW will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
FTW shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
FTW has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson sizes up FTW with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice combination there by Anderson.
Matt Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
FTW looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
FTW swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as FTW shoots in.

Anderson moves into the clinch.
FTW tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
FTW keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
FTW has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson tries to break the clinch but FTW is controlling the position.
Anderson looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but FTW has double underhooks.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but FTW won't allow it.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent FTW's takedown attempt.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but FTW won't allow it.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but FTW has double underhooks.
FTW is trying desperately to land a takedown but Anderson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for FTW.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but FTW has double underhooks.
Anderson tries to break the clinch but FTW is controlling the position.
FTW has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
FTW goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson works on FTW's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but FTW keeps him there for the moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
FTW has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but FTW keeps him there for the moment.
Anderson tries to break the clinch but FTW is controlling the position.
FTW on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
FTW is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Anderson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as FTW backs up against the cage.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from FTW. FTW gets slowly back to his feet.
Matt Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
FTW is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
FTW moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anderson.

FTW scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Anderson looking for a kimura from the bottom but FTW passes into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to remain calm as FTW controls from the top position.
FTW wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anderson tries to get out of the position.
Anderson bucks up and tries to throw FTW off but instead FTW has got his back!

That's two 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.
FTW not allowing Anderson to control his hands.
Anderson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Anderson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

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.
Anderson trying to control the position but FTW manages to sink in the hooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:25
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Anderson!