PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shark Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Arther Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shark Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Louis Arther Cane's chin.

Anderson
vs
Arther Cane

179 cm
22
177 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shark Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Louis Arther Cane!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arther Cane jabs at Anderson's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arther Cane.
Arther Cane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Arther Cane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arther Cane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Shark Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Arther Cane.
Arther Cane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.

Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arther Cane's guard.

Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Arther Cane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arther Cane manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Arther Cane's guard.

Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arther Cane trying to control the position here.

Anderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arther Cane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arther Cane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arther Cane!
Arther Cane working the strikes but Anderson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's two 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.
Arther Cane seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Arther Cane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Arther Cane trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.

Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A left and a right from Arther Cane both land. Nice combination.
Arther Cane with a lazy takedown attempt

and Anderson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Arther Cane!
Arther Cane can't escape the position.

Anderson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Arther Cane has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Arther Cane tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson goes for an armbar but Arther Cane turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Arther Cane.

Arther Cane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arther Cane would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arther Cane advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shark Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Arther Cane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arther Cane doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control.

Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arther Cane, who protects the arm well.

Anderson tries for a kimura but Arther Cane is defending well.
Arther Cane manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arther Cane is trying to control but can't.

Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Arther Cane is defending well.
Arther Cane wants to get back to full guard.

Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arther Cane is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Arther Cane trying to control here.

That's two 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.
Arther Cane is trying to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Arther Cane doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Anderson has gone for a leg lock! Arther Cane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anderson's guard.

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

Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arther Cane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arther Cane is one step ahead there.
Arther Cane trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.

Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Anderson is looking for a triangle but Arther Cane pushes his legs off easily.
Arther Cane pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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 looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arther Cane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Arther Cane tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arther Cane is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shark Anderson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Anderson misses with a takedown

and Arther Cane counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Arther Cane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arther Cane wants to get up but he can't break Anderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.

Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arther Cane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arther Cane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Arther Cane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Arther Cane has picked Anderson up and slammed him! Anderson can't keep hold of the triangle and Arther Cane manages to pass to side control!

Arther Cane has an Americana. Anderson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Arther Cane is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Arther Cane hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Louis Arther Cane!