PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Leben
vs
Anderson

185 cm
25
201 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

186 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Leben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That kick from Leben tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Leben throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good leg kick by Leben there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anderson throws a low kick, looking for Leben's leg but Leben calmly moves out of range.
Leben misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leben scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Jack Anderson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Leben misses.
Some wild striking there from Leben.

Anderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leben tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anderson is in Leben's guard.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leben swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leben looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson trying to control but Leben is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

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.
Leben can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Leben is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Leben is defending well.
Leben wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Leben gets full guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Leben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Leben avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson cracks Leben with a solid left hand.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Leben keeps moving.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anderson trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leben keeps working.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Leben defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
Leben gets full guard.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leben swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anderson trying to control but Leben is working from the bottom.
Anderson pushing down on Leben's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leben is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Leben is defending well.
Leben is looking to escape.
Anderson is taking a breather. Leben says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leben defending well though.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Leben is having none of it.

Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leben defends it well.
Anderson works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Leben dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leben throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michael Leben is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Leben throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Leben gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Leben keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Leben working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Leben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson advances to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Leben is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
Anderson wants to control but Leben is keeping him busy.
Leben keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson is keen to just control but Leben is a slippery customer.

Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leben sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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.
Leben won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson passes the guard and advances to mount!

Anderson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Leben is surviving well by controlling Anderson's body position as best he can.
Anderson misses with a head shot.

Leben has left one of his arms exposed and Anderson doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Leben screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Anderson!