PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Anders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Root beer man killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Samuel Anders has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Anders
vs
beer man killer

171 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

206 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Elite Clothing
Team S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Anders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Root beer man killer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anders gets a takedown into half guard.
killer is trying to maintain the position but Anders is very close to passing his half guard.
killer is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Anders is staying active.
Anders trying to pass the guard but killer defending well.
killer is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
killer wants to get back to full guard.

Anders is working for a kimura but killer is defending it quite comfortably.
Anders wants to free his trapped foot but killer is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

killer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
killer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Anders is working to get back to half guard.
Anders is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Anders really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders is desperately trying to improve his position but killer has a good base and remains in mount.
Anders gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
killer slows the pace down in half guard.
killer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Anders is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but killer pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

killer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
killer looks gassed!
No luck for Anders with that takedown attempt.
Anders tries a head kick but it misses.
Anders tries to clinch but killer is having none of it.
Anders doesn't succeed with the takedown

and killer counters with a single leg into guard. Anders didn't expect that.
Anders wants to sweep here but killer controlling him for the moment.
killer looking to pass the guard.

killer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

killer gets to his feet. Anders looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Anders drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Anders trying to stand up but can't free himself from killer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anders is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Root beer man killer 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.

killer is looking to clinch but Anders is avoiding it.
killer doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Anders counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Anders gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Anders wants to free his trapped foot but killer is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Anders is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Anders is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
killer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anders might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
killer trying to control the position here.
Anders looking to pass the guard.
killer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Anders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. killer is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
killer keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully.
Anders wanted to stand there but killer had control of the position.
killer trying to keep a closed guard but Anders is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anders tries to clinch up

and killer counters with a takedown into side control.

killer tries for a kimura but Anders is defending well.
killer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

killer decides to stand back up. killer steps back and let's Anders get back to his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for killer.
killer misses with a takedown
and Anders counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Anders feints and as killer raises his hands in defense, Anders changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

killer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
killer with a poor takedown

and Anders counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Samuel Anders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Root beer man killer.
killer looking for a sweep. Not yet killer, not yet.
killer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anders manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anders keeping moving, preventing killer from controlling successfully.
killer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. killer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. killer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
killer wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.

Anders is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
killer stopping the sweep attempt from Anders.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
killer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Root beer man killer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Anders shoots and misses

and killer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
killer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
killer stops a takedown attempt from Anders.
killer stops a takedown attempt from Anders.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Anders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
killer is trying to break free.
killer stops a takedown attempt from Anders.
Anders throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but killer blocks it with crossed arms.
Anders misses with a knee to the head.
killer lands a hook that snaps the head of Anders backwards.
killer throws a head punch that misses.
killer has had enough of the clinch but Anders keeps him there for the moment.
Anders with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
killer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anders looking to throw knees to the head but killer is blocking nicely.

Anders drags the fight down to the ground.

killer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
killer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Anders counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anders.
Anders wants to get up but he can't break killer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

killer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anders gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anders being controlled here momentarily.

killer has his foot on Anders's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anders works his way back into a safe position though.
killer looking for a sweep. Not yet killer, not yet.
killer trying to strike off his back.
Anders stopping the sweep attempt from killer.
killer seems keen to control Anders's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. killer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
killer has his hands on Anders's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anders is looking to stand up but killer won't let him.

Anders postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! killer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anders, into his guard.
killer controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders working a defensive guard here.
killer stays in close to Anders's body and controls the position.
Anders controls killer momentarily but killer frees himself.

Anders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Anders working for submissions but it's allowed killer to get to half guard.
Samuel Anders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anders is looking for a sweep. killer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anders moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anders will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Anders throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

killer has gone for a leg lock! Anders slips out almost immediately though and dives into killer's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samuel Anders.
Well killer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Root beer man killer!