PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and This Bastard This Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This Bastard This Bastard will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Anderson
vs
Bastard This Bastard

202 cm
27
285 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

222 cm
27
293 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Empire Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, This Bastard This Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by This Bastard which made him look bad.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with This Bastard but This Bastard pushes him off and we're back to square one.

This Bastard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This Bastard controlling the action here.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. This Bastard is working away from the top position though.

Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by This Bastard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This Bastard slips a nice elbow through Anderson's hands, connecting with Anderson's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This Bastard content to control rather than advance.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for This Bastard on the ground.
Anderson wants to control but This Bastard passes into side.
Anderson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
This Bastard controls the position from side control.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

This Bastard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Anderson to his feet.
Anderson tries to bum rush This Bastard with a series of wild strikes but This Bastard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Anderson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows This Bastard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This Bastard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson is looking to stand up but This Bastard isn't so interested in that idea.
This Bastard forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but This Bastard is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
This Bastard moves nicely into side control.
This Bastard is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
This Bastard is staying tight to Anderson's torso, preventing him from escaping.

This Bastard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This Bastard remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

This Bastard decides to stand back up. This Bastard steps back and let's Anderson get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from This Bastard as Anderson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from This Bastard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.

This Bastard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anderson to the mat! Anderson manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This Bastard passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

This Bastard This Bastard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

This Bastard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anderson to the ground. This Bastard is now in Anderson's guard.
This Bastard prevents Anderson from getting back to his feet.
This Bastard sitting in guard here, content to control.
This Bastard landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Anderson pushes This Bastard off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

This Bastard drives through with a takedown into guard.
This Bastard passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This Bastard content to control rather than advance.
This Bastard This Bastard has got the better of the ground game so far.
This Bastard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This Bastard trying to control the pace.
Anderson trying to control here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. This Bastard This Bastard hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Anderson gets caught flat footed, as This Bastard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This Bastard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This Bastard lands a couple of digs.
This Bastard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This Bastard is stalling in the full guard.
This Bastard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by This Bastard This Bastard.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but This Bastard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Anderson moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This Bastard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.

This Bastard wants the takedown. Anderson is fighting it off but This Bastard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Anderson's guard against the cage.
This Bastard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This Bastard stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.

This Bastard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Anderson to his feet.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.

This Bastard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anderson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lull in the action here as This Bastard stalls from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

This Bastard stands up.
Anderson throws a series of punches but This Bastard moves out of range.
This Bastard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Anderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This Bastard controls from within his opponent's guard.
This Bastard wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This Bastard is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but This Bastard has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

This Bastard This Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

This Bastard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anderson to the ground. This Bastard is now in Anderson's guard.
Anderson is trying to control the position but This Bastard postures up.
This Bastard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anderson keeping full guard, as This Bastard tries to pass.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as This Bastard controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
This Bastard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This Bastard passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This Bastard passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
This Bastard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

This Bastard looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This Bastard looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.
This Bastard content just to control the position here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. This Bastard This Bastard hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
This Bastard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anderson fails with the takedown.

This Bastard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anderson is trying to defend but This Bastard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

This Bastard decides to stand up.

This Bastard instigates a clinch.
Anderson is trying to push This Bastard away but This Bastard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

This Bastard jumps into guard, dragging Anderson to the mat.
This Bastard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
This Bastard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
This Bastard controlling from the top position.
This Bastard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

This Bastard is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well.

This Bastard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anderson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Max Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This Bastard content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
This Bastard This Bastard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well This Bastard 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... This Bastard This Bastard!