PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbert Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Anderson
vs
Dean

188 cm
26
210 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

186 cm
23
192 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

.: AFFAKETION :.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angelo Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herbert Dean!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Dean, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Angelo Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Dean on that attempt.
Dean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dean somewhat.
Angelo Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Dean.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Dean blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dean shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Dean moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to land a leg kick but Dean saw it coming and moves away.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dean wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Anderson cracks Dean with a right hand to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
Anderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dean is out of range and Anderson settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a right hand that Dean ducks under and follows up with a left that Dean also avoids with ease.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dean was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Dean fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Dean ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.

Dean rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Dean's takedown attempt.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dean backwards.

Dean is rocked!
Anderson lands a big knee to the head and Dean goes down! Anderson pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Anderson!