PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes into the arena with The Way Of The Fist blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Anderson
vs
Jameson

190 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
208 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Amber Swan CBK
Morale Booster : 6.99$ to 14.99$ clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rich Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anderson clinches up against the cage.

Jameson pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

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

Jameson looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.

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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Jameson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jameson manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Jameson'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.
Jameson wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
Jameson looks gassed!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson wants to clinch.

Jameson clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.

Anderson jumps guard and drags Jameson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jameson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anderson's guard.

Anderson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jameson uses it to pass to side control.
Jameson fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jameson stands up.
Jameson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.

Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jameson sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jameson sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.

Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Jameson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jameson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Anderson is working for a kimura but Jameson is defending it quite comfortably.
Jameson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jameson is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Anderson wants to clinch but Jameson slips to the side

and Jameson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Jameson breaks from the clinch.
Jameson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Horrible takedown by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Jameson which made him look bad.
Jameson looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Rich Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Jameson as Anderson shoots in.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Jameson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jameson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jameson cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson shoots and misses

and Jameson counters with a takedown into side control.
Anderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jameson's best efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jameson is stalling here. Anderson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jameson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Anderson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson tries for a kimura but Jameson is defending well.

Anderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jameson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Anderson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jameson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Anderson swings for the body but Jameson moves out of range.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jameson as he jumps to the side.
Johnny Jameson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jameson avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Jameson on that attempt.
Jameson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jameson counters with an outside leg kick.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Jameson fails with the takedown.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jameson leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Anderson wants to finish this one by submission but Jameson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anderson.
Jameson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Anderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Anderson looking for a guillotine from mount but Jameson is having none of it.

Anderson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jameson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jameson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Anderson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Anderson tries to clinch up but Jameson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson is looking to slow Jameson down with leg kicks.
Good exchange - Jameson coming out on top.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Jameson closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
Anderson is trying to drag Jameson to the mat but Jameson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jameson avoids it.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jameson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anderson walks away with a smile on his face. Jameson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anderson shoots in but Jameson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jameson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jameson has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jameson breaks from the clinch.
Jameson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jameson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Jameson counters with a good, hard body kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Jameson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jameson tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Anderson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jameson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jameson and Anderson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Anderson asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Anderson is working to tighten is grip on Jameson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jameson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Anderson is really squeezing tight and eventually Jameson passes out! Anderson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rich Anderson!