PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Dos Anjos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Gourdie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dos Anjos
vs
Gourdie

185 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Dos Anjos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Gourdie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Anjos connects with a body shot.
Gourdie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dos Anjos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dos Anjos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Anjos misses with the combination.
Gourdie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gourdie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dos Anjos as he jumps to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dos Anjos, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gourdie shoots in but no luck this time.
Vitor Dos Anjos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Gourdie.
Gourdie wants to clinch up but Dos Anjos keeps it at a distance.
Gourdie avoids the head kick by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos lands with a hook. Gourdie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gourdie walks into a straight right hand from Dos Anjos.

Gourdie closes the distance and clinches.
Dos Anjos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gourdie backwards.
Gourdie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Gourdie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Gourdie has Dos Anjos up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Anjos tries to land knees in the clinch but Gourdie avoids the damage to the body.

Gourdie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Gourdie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gourdie checks a leg kick.
Gourdie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gourdie takes one on the button.
Dos Anjos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dos Anjos scores with a nice right hand.
Dos Anjos lunges at Gourdie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gourdie's hand.

Gourdie takes the fight into the clinch.
Dos Anjos tries to land knees in the clinch but Gourdie avoids the damage to the body.

Gourdie decides to pull guard.

Dos Anjos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gourdie can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos won't allow Gourdie to sweep him here.
Dos Anjos wants to control from the top but Gourdie keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vitor Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos leaves Gourdie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vitor Dos Anjos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gourdie looks winded!
Gourdie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Anjos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gourdie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gourdie shoots for a double leg takedown but Dos Anjos sprawls well. He's pushed Gourdie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dos Anjos works over Gourdie's head and body with a nice combination.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but Gourdie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dos Anjos connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gourdie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gourdie.
A clash of legs there as Gourdie blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Dos Anjos dominated that round.
That's time! Dos Anjos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dos Anjos lands the left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gourdie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dos Anjos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dos Anjos wants it to stay on the feet.
Dos Anjos tried to score with a low kick but Gourdie checks it.
Dos Anjos connects with a right hand. Gourdie shakes it off.
Gourdie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gourdie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gourdie is breathing heavily.
Dos Anjos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vitor Dos Anjos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Gourdie.
Dos Anjos with a nice cross.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gourdie checks the leg kick.
Gourdie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Anjos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gourdie.
Dos Anjos connects with a body shot that sends Gourdie's belly button to the back.
Dos Anjos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dos Anjos throws a sloppy head kick and Gourdie moves out of range easily.
Dos Anjos lands with a good body shot.
Gourdie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick as Gourdie jumps back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but Gourdie avoids it.
Dos Anjos throws a chopping leg kick but Gourdie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Robert Gourdie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses.
Gourdie walks into a stiff left hand from Dos Anjos.
Gourdie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Dos Anjos there.
Gourdie closes the distance and clinches up with Dos Anjos, looking for a takedown. Gourdie pushes Dos Anjos against the cage but Dos Anjos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gourdie avoids the head kick by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gourdie back to the cage. Dos Anjos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dos Anjos cracks Gourdie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gourdie drops his hands momentarily and Dos Anjos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gourdie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gourdie checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Gourdie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dos Anjos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dos Anjos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dos Anjos punishes Gourdie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gourdie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dos Anjos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gourdie somewhat.
Vitor Dos Anjos is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos scores with a shot to the body.
Dos Anjos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gourdie.
Gourdie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dos Anjos tried to score with a low kick but Gourdie checks it.
Gourdie tries to clinch but Dos Anjos is having none of it.
Gourdie walks into a straight right hand from Dos Anjos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gourdie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dos Anjos avoids it really well and circles away.
Dos Anjos scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Dos Anjos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Dos Anjos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gourdie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dos Anjos defends it nicely.
Dos Anjos thuds a left hand into Gourdie's body.
Dos Anjos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gourdie can do to turn this around?
Gourdie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dos Anjos sprawls well. Dos Anjos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gourdie gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Anjos lands with a shot to the body.
Dos Anjos lands with an uppercut that bounces Gourdie off the cage and back into range.
Gourdie checks a low kick from Dos Anjos.
Gourdie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gourdie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dos Anjos circles away.
Vitor Dos Anjos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Gourdie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gourdie is defended easily by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a push kick but Gourdie slaps the foot to one side.
Dos Anjos lands with a shot to the body.
Dos Anjos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A leg kick checked by Gourdie.
Gourdie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gourdie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gourdie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gourdie checks the leg kick.
Dos Anjos scores with a hook to the body. Gourdie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dos Anjos tries to land a front kick but Gourdie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dos Anjos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dos Anjos lands a nice shot to the body.
Dos Anjos wants to land a leg kick but Gourdie is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Anjos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gourdie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Dos Anjos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Dos Anjos.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos cracks Gourdie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dos Anjos digs a good hook to Gourdie's body.
Dos Anjos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dos Anjos misses with a head kick.
Gourdie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gourdie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick that misses.
Gourdie tries for a takedown but Dos Anjos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vitor Dos Anjos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos stuns Gourdie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dos Anjos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dos Anjos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dos Anjos throws out a leg kick but Gourdie moves out of range and Dos Anjos only half commits.
Gourdie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dos Anjos's waist but Dos Anjos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gourdie off to one side.
Gourdie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robert Gourdie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick as Gourdie jumps back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Anjos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gourdie under the eye.
Robert Gourdie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gourdie shoots in and drives through. Dos Anjos sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Dos Anjos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dos Anjos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Dos Anjos!
Post fight, Vitor Dos Anjos stared into the camera and said 'Thank you everyone, thanks for coming. My opponent, Robert is a good guy he had balls taking me on. He knew my boxing credentials.. he knew I was an experienced fighter and he still fought me when others wouldn't, he is a real man not a coward, please.. give him a round of applause!'.