PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nestor Anderton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck the Project (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderton comes to the cage accompanied by The Game (Feat Jay-Z) - What You Say. Chuck the Project acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Anderton
vs
the Project

179 cm
25
195 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
196 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nestor Anderton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck the Project!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the Project thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by the Project.
The fight stays on the outside here - the Project looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
the Project thows a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
the Project throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
the Project slips under a jab from Anderton.
Chuck the Project seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderton throws a hook but the Project blocks it.
Anderton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderton throws a predictable looking body shot
and the Project counters with a left to the body.
Anderton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderton slips under a jab.
Anderton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but the Project moves away.
the Project throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderton lands a body shot.
the Project swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderton throws a hook to the side of the Project's head but the Project sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
the Project throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderton ducks under a wild hook from the Project.
Anderton misses the jab.
Anderton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anderton misses with a jab to the body
and the Project counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Nestor Anderton has been cut.
Anderton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
the Project looks to land a combination but Anderton avoids it well.
Good shot there by the Project.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Project scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from the Project misses.
the Project looks to throw the jab but Anderton is out of range.
the Project moves in looking to clinch but Anderton pushes him off.

Anderton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. the Project was covering up waiting for the punch and Anderton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
the Project pulls Anderton in close to prevent any damage.
Anderton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. the Project is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderton lands a couple of elbows.
the Project is pulling down on Anderton's head to control his posture.
the Project manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderton manages to get himself to full guard.
Anderton wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Anderton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderton looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderton, not yet.

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.
the Project working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
the Project throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
the Project wants to control from the top but Anderton keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck the Project dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nestor Anderton'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.

Anderton scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Anderton.
Anderton throws a big shot that misses.
Anderton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Anderton connects with a good right hand that stumbles the Project. the Project circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anderton misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from the Project misses.
the Project doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderton circles away.
the Project ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderton moves away.
the Project slips under a jab from Anderton.
Anderton closes the distance and clinches up with the Project, looking for a takedown. Anderton pushes the Project against the cage but the Project circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
the Project looks for the body kick but Anderton saw that one coming.
the Project shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderton sprawls well. Anderton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. the Project gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderton connects with a good right hand that stumbles the Project. the Project circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice takedown defense from Anderton. No joy for the Project on that attempt.
Anderton swings for the body but the Project moves out of range.

the Project pushes Anderton up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderton lands a hook that snaps the head of the Project backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Anderton fails to land.
the Project throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
the Project throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andertons head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Anderton.
Anderton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. the Project is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderton lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderton working aggressively here.
Anderton throws a punch but it's blocked by the Project.
Anderton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
the Project misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by the Project.
Anderton throws a punch but it's blocked by the Project.
Good body shot from the Project.
the Project has a couple of punches blocked by Anderton.
Anderton wants to get back to striking at distance but the Project won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anderton swings wildly with an uppercut but the Project uses good head movement to avoid it.
the Project blocks an uppercut.
the Project lands a nice shot to the body.

Anderton gets control of the Project's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anderton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
the Project looking to sit in guard and control but Anderton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
the Project is pulling down on Anderton's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that the Project has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Anderton tries to free his leg and advance position but the Project is retaining full guard.
the Project looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderton is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as the Project holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project is looking to sweep but instead, Anderton has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderton controlling the action here.
Anderton is trying to control the action in half guard but the Project is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderton wants to free his trapped foot but the Project is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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.
the Project wants to improve his position but Anderton is controlling well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderton moves out of range of the strikes.
the Project looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderton is just out of range.
Anderton misses the body punch
and the Project counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
the Project is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderton rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab, jab by Anderton - just one landing.
Anderton throws a big shot that misses.
Anderton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. the Project catches Anderton right on the button with a cross.
the Project digs a good body shot into Anderton's ribs.
the Project throws a push kick but Anderton slaps the foot to one side.
Anderton misses with a wild body shot.
Anderton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from the Project misses.
Anderton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nestor Anderton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nestor Anderton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Anderton connects with a body shot.
Anderton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - the Project throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. the Project looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
the Project scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderton in his tracks.
the Project feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderton's calf.
the Project tries to clinch there but Anderton circles away.
the Project misses with a body punch
and Anderton counters with a nice uppercut.

Anderton shoots in and bounces the Project off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
the Project keeping moving, preventing Anderton from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderton won't allow the Project to sweep him here.
the Project is pulling down on Anderton's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderton, at least for the moment.
the Project looking for a sweep. Not yet the Project, not yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
the Project keeping moving, preventing Anderton from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Nestor Anderton just wasn't active enough.
The crowd cheers as the Project lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderton doesn't seem phased though.

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.
Anderton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

the Project has closed the distance and engaged Anderton in a clinch.
Anderton wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from the Project fails to land.
Anderton struggles to land a body shot inside as the Project controls his hands.
the Project is working Anderton over against the cage.
the Project tries to throw a body punch but Anderton avoids it by throwing the Project back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for the Project.
A right hand to the body from the Project.
the Project lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. the Project smiles and moves away.
Nice body punch from the Project.
the Project throws a looping overhand right but Anderton ducks down to avoid it.
the Project misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anderton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
the Project changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
the Project with a jab.
Anderton is trying hard to land a takedown here. the Project sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nestor Anderton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderton misses the shot to the body.
Chuck the Project is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by the Project. Beautiful body shot.
the Project scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
the Project connects with a right hand. Anderton shakes it off.
the Project connects with a body shot.
the Project digs a good hook to Anderton's body.
the Project connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chuck the Project seems to be getting the better of the standup.
the Project bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderton's head backwards.
Anderton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by the Project. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of the Project.
the Project digs a good body shot into Anderton's ribs.
the Project fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
the Project throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
the Project is looking to clinch.
A combination from the Project does no damage.
Anderton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anderton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderton there as he acknowledges the shot.
the Project lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
the Project digs a good hook to Anderton's body.
the Project tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by the Project.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
the Project digs a good body shot into Anderton's ribs.

the Project clinches up with Anderton and pushes him back against the cage.

the Project has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anderton regains guard immediately.
the Project wants to control from the top but Anderton keeps moving.
Anderton pulls the Project in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck the Project really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nestor Anderton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Anderton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anderton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
the Project on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anderton throws a series of punches but the Project avoids them all with ease.
Anderton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
the Project misses with a wild body shot.
the Project is looking to clinch but Anderton is avoiding it.
Anderton slips a jab and a cross from the Project.
Anderton just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderton circles away from the clinch attempt.
the Project tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderton is able to avoid easily.
the Project with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderton to score with a decent uppercut.
the Project looks to land a combination. Anderton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anderton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but the Project manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from the Project. Anderton does a little dance to reset his feet.
the Project lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderton's head.
the Project throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderton misses with a body shot.
Anderton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
the Project swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderton avoids the body shot from the Project.
Anderton digs a good hook to the Project's body.

the Project closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Anderton.
the Project is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Anderton has a couple of punches blocked by the Project.
the Project misses with a shot to the kidneys.
the Project lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderton backwards.

Anderton manages to pull guard.
Anderton pulls the Project in close to prevent any damage.
the Project working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Anderton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderton looking to hit a scissor sweep but the Project is one step ahead there.
Anderton looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
the Project wants to control from the top but Anderton keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderton looks to score with a jab to the body but the Project is just out of range.
the Project misses the shot to the body.
Anderton throws a body punch but the Project moves out of range.
Jab by the Project.
Anderton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by the Project.
Anderton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
the Project dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Chuck the Project will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nestor Anderton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Anderton avoids a kick to the body.
the Project doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
the Project tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderton was well out of range. Poor timing from the Project.
Anderton connects with a good right hand that stumbles the Project. the Project circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anderton just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderton misses with a body shot.
the Project lands with a shot to the body.
Anderton shoots in looking for a takedown. the Project tries to sprawl out of it but Anderton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. the Project manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Anderton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderton moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderton defending well as the Project loads up on a big left hand.
Anderton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderton misses with a body shot.
the Project displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderton throws out the jab.
Anderton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from the Project.
Anderton misses the shot to the body.
the Project sizes up Anderton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
the Project cracks Anderton with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Project looks to land a combination but Anderton avoids it well.
the Project throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderton avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Anderton.
Anderton checks the leg kick.
Anderton lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Anderton. Beautiful body shot.
Anderton lands a slapping body shot.
the Project throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anderton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before the Project has time to react.
the Project lands a body shot.
Anderton takes a swing at the Project's ribcage but misses.
Anderton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderton scores with a nice strike.
the Project tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderton was well out of range. Poor timing from the Project.
the Project scores with a jab to the head.
Anderton closes the distance and clinches up with the Project, looking for a takedown. Anderton pushes the Project against the cage but the Project circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from the Project. No joy for Anderton on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nestor Anderton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Anderton moves out of range as the Project strikes.
Anderton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chuck the Project is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Project lands with a straight right. Anderton didn't see that one coming.
the Project uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderton.
Anderton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anderton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
the Project connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Anderton.
Anderton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderton misses the body punch
and the Project counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
the Project jabs Anderton right on the nose. Anderton blinks but takes it well.
the Project jabs Anderton right on the nose. Anderton blinks but takes it well.
Anderton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and the Project counters with a straight right hand.
the Project uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderton.
Anderton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
the Project fails with an attempt to clinch.
the Project works over Anderton's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch lands to the side of Anderton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
the Project misses with a head kick.
Anderton swats away the attempt to clinch by the Project.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderton.
Anderton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but the Project moves away.
the Project throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderton throws a body punch but the Project moves out of range.
the Project ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
the Project ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderton with a poor takedown
and the Project counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Anderton misses
and the Project counters with a nice body shot.
the Project smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nestor Anderton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
the Project drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
the Project jabbing away but nothing is landing.
the Project looks for the body kick but Anderton saw that one coming.
the Project digs a good body shot into Anderton's ribs.
the Project is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
the Project fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderton manages to avoid it.
Anderton looks to score with a jab to the body but the Project is just out of range.
the Project lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderton's head.
Anderton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but the Project manages to avoid it.
the Project walks into a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderton on the wrong end of a nice jab.

the Project closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
the Project throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andertons head.
Anderton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Anderton fails to land.
Anderton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. the Project smiles and moves away.
the Project lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderton's head.
Anderton misses the body punch
and the Project counters with a lovely shot to the body.
the Project lands with a shot to the body.
the Project with a jab.

Anderton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the Project is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderton has knee on belly momentarily but the Project bucks him off and regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chuck the Project.
I think the Project 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck the Project! Chuck the Project retains his middleweight title!