PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killer warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). warrior comes to the cage accompanied by

target=blank>burn it to ground. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. The key to victory for Killer warrior has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

warrior
vs
Anderson

225 cm
20
230 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Killer warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Anderson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming warrior to the mat! warrior manages to get full guard.
warrior lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Anderson!
Anderson is looking to improve his position but warrior isn't that keen on the idea.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding warrior's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! warrior connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with warrior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
warrior is breathing heavily.
Anderson can't escape the position.
warrior will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
warrior avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Anderson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
warrior has the hooks in. Anderson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Anderson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson tries to break free.
Anderson is covering up but some of the strikes from warrior are getting through and doing damage.
Anderson rolls, trying to escape but warrior keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
warrior connects with a big shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson rolls, trying to escape but warrior keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - warrior's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Anderson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
warrior dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anderson tries to hold on but warrior postures up.
warrior trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Anderson just holding on.
warrior misses with a head shot.
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.

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.
warrior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
warrior looking to ground and pound but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
warrior punching from mount but Anderson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
warrior avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Anderson throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. warrior sprawls well initially but Anderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
warrior is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
warrior avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Anderson decides to stand up.

Anderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
warrior is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
Anderson is thwarting warrior's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but warrior is defending the position.
Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed warrior's head.
Ground and pound from Anderson.
Anderson looks to land a strike but warrior avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
warrior thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Anderson moves into the clinch.
warrior blocks an uppercut.
Anderson is trying to drag warrior to the mat but warrior just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stalling in the clinch from Anderson.
warrior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.

That's two 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 jumps guard.

Anderson pushes warrior off and scrambles back to his feet.

warrior moves into the clinch.
Anderson blocks a body shot from warrior.

Anderson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Anderson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Anderson trying to strike off his back.
warrior stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but warrior is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in warrior's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
warrior controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but warrior is retaining full guard.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control.

warrior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Anderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! warrior is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! warrior has escaped and now he's on top!
warrior distracts Anderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. warrior manages to get himself to full guard.
Anderson cracks warrior with a solid left hand.
warrior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson landing with the ground and pound.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
warrior throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! warrior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

warrior tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
warrior misses with a jab, cross combination.

Anderson gets the takedown into side control.

Anderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but warrior is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
warrior is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anderson connects with a decent elbow.
warrior is not content to let Anderson control the position.

Anderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but warrior is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson working the head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
warrior tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
warrior struggling a bit here.
Anderson taking a breather here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Anderson feints and as warrior raises his hands in defense, Anderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

warrior working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control from the top but warrior keeps moving.
Andrew Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
warrior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but warrior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
warrior pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson distracts warrior with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
warrior wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for warrior!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
warrior tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Anderson with a couple of short strikes.
warrior takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Anderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. warrior can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
warrior really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
warrior in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Anderson landing strikes, looking to finish!
warrior is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Anderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. warrior can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
warrior wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. warrior can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
warrior tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.

Anderson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and warrior is now in Anderson's guard. A big mistake from Anderson there, giving up the dominant position!
warrior trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

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