PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Booker McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson's entrance music is My time is now. A fine choice. McQuade has chosen Eyes of a Ranger as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Anderson
vs
McQuade

176 cm
24
165 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Backyard Fighting
Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Booker McQuade!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. McQuade sprawls well.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but McQuade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McQuade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.

It looks like Sparky Anderson has been cut.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McQuade tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McQuade to the ground. McQuade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McQuade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McQuade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McQuade darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but McQuade pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but McQuade sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. McQuade knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anderson prevents McQuade from improving his position.
McQuade has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anderson wants to take a breather but McQuade is having none of it.
McQuade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but McQuade defends the submission attempt.
McQuade is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but McQuade defends it.
McQuade is looking to escape.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but McQuade is defending the position.

Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McQuade is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but McQuade is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson is looking for a kimura but McQuade is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
Anderson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McQuade's thigh. McQuade counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but McQuade keeps moving.
McQuade wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQuade tries to land a sweep but no joy.

McQuade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McQuade keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sparky Anderson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McQuade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McQuade sprawls well. McQuade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
McQuade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but McQuade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McQuade lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McQuade pinned against the cage. McQuade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McQuade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
McQuade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anderson scores with a takedown into McQuade's guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but McQuade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
McQuade keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.

Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to control from the top but McQuade keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stops McQuade from standing up.
Anderson landing with the ground and pound.
McQuade is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Anderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McQuade dives on top into guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing McQuade from controlling successfully.
Anderson managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McQuade looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQuade lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQuade misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Booker McQuade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sparky Anderson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Anderson ducks under a wild hook from McQuade.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McQuade misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but McQuade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McQuade cracks Anderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McQuade tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McQuade explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anderson misses with a low kick as McQuade jumps back.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McQuade.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade lands with a kick to the temple. Anderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but McQuade shows good takedown defense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McQuade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McQuade lands an elbow inside.
McQuade throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McQuade lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
McQuade pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McQuade lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but McQuade shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade wants to stall.

McQuade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
McQuade goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McQuade tries to clinch up.
McQuade misses with a looping right.
McQuade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from McQuade.

McQuade lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! McQuade takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Anderson is rocked!

Sparky Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McQuade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McQuade lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Sparky Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McQuade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Booker McQuade really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sparky Anderson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McQuade leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.

McQuade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but McQuade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McQuade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
Anderson checks the leg kick.
Booker McQuade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McQuade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McQuade wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson dives in and grabs McQuade's left leg, looking for a takedown. McQuade pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Booker McQuade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McQuade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McQuade.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McQuade.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

McQuade lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! McQuade takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McQuade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McQuade throws an elbow but it misses.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
McQuade misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but McQuade manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McQuade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McQuade avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
McQuade lands a right hand.
Anderson takes an elbow to the forehead.

Jeez, Sparky Anderson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
McQuade lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
McQuade pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McQuade.
McQuade pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from McQuade.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sparky Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Booker McQuade!
Booker McQuade is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Booker McQuade thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.