PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crazy Bitch. Anstey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by should've been a cowboy. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hard
vs
Anstey

187 cm
21
227 lbs
3 - 18 - 0

190 cm
25
272 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 3 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hard shoots for a takedown but Anstey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hard shoots in for a takedown but Anstey shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Hard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hard shoots in looking for a takedown. Anstey tries to sprawl out of it but Hard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anstey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Anstey feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hard is breathing heavily.
Anstey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

It looks like Tim Hard has been cut.
Anstey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anstey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anstey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey won't allow Hard to get back to his feet.
Anstey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anstey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anstey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hard's head.
Anstey is in close to Hard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hard can't keep his opponent in guard - Anstey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anstey moves into full mount! Hard won't be happy about that!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard is bucking up trying to escape but Anstey cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Anstey working Hard over with strikes here.
Anstey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Anstey is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Anstey lands a big shot there that rocks Hard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Anstey lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anstey scoring with strikes but Hard is staying in there.
Anstey postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hard looks a forlorn figure.

Anstey working for a submission but Hard is keeping him at bay.
Anstey with a couple of short strikes.
Hard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Anstey has control of Hard's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hard regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hard regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Anstey there.
Hard pushes Anstey off looking to stand but Anstey dives back in and keeps control.
Hard wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.

Anstey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anstey.
Hard is looking for a sweep. Anstey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anstey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hard is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Anstey there.
Anstey prevents Hard from improving his position.
Anstey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Anstey seems to be looking for submissions.
Hard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anstey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anstey prevents Hard from standing back up.
Anstey works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anstey tries for a kimura but Hard is defending well.
Anstey is chipping away with strikes.
Anstey grinds an elbow into Hard's temple.
Hard taking a bit of punishment here - Anstey scoring with strikes.
Hard taking a bit of punishment here - Anstey scoring with strikes.
Hard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anstey off and has taken his back!
Anstey covers up after that shot from Hard.
Anstey looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Hard lands a shot to the body.

Anstey is trying to shake Hard off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Hard won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hard gets caught flat footed, as Anstey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hard wants to stand up but Anstey is controlling him.
Hard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Hard's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Anstey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Anstey is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hard is bucking up trying to escape but Anstey cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hard is looking to get to half guard.
Anstey scoring with strikes but Hard is staying in there.
Hard is desperately trying to improve his position but Anstey has a good base and remains in mount.
Anstey unloading with bombs!

Anstey looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Anstey landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bunny Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hard is working to get back to half guard.
Anstey working the ground and pound effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anstey cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hard is in all sorts of trouble here.

Anstey is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Hard is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bunny Anstey!