PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alaskan Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assassin comes to the cage accompanied by Skrillex - Summit. Anthony comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Holidae Inn kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Assassin
vs
Anthony

200 cm
24
265 lbs
21 - 7 - 0

193 cm
25
265 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

New World Order Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alaskan Assassin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Anthony shoots and misses
and Assassin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Anthony closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Assassin's guard.

Assassin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!

Assassin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anthony gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Anthony drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anthony jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anthony lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Assassin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anthony doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anthony manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anthony makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anthony chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Assassin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anthony cracks Assassin with a solid left hand.

Anthony avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anthony chips away with some ground and pound.
Anthony with a nice head shot there.
Anthony is working Assassin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anthony landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anthony lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anthony scoring with some ground and pound.
Anthony makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anthony connects with a couple of short punches.

Assassin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anthony can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anthony chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anthony missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anthony lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anthony missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anthony is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anthony with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anthony lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anthony scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Assassin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Anthony avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anthony must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Assassin wants to sweep but no luck.
Assassin wants to stand up but Anthony is controlling him.

Assassin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anthony is aware though and is defending well.
Anthony working some strikes from top position.
Anthony content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Assassin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Assassin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Assassin is breathing heavily.
Assassin has momentary wrist control but Anthony slips an elbow through the middle.

Assassin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anthony defends it easily.
Anthony cracks Assassin with a solid left hand.

Assassin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anthony lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Anthony thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anthony cracks Assassin with a solid left hand.
Anthony scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Assassin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Assassin has his foot on Anthony's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anthony works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin has momentary wrist control but Anthony slips an elbow through the middle.
Anthony is in close to Assassin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anthony lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anthony keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Assassin's head.

Assassin working for a triangle but Anthony defends it easily.
Anthony postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anthony scoring with some ground and pound.
Anthony makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Assassin is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anthony gets to his feet and stands over Assassin, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Assassin felt that one! Anthony unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Assassin from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Anthony!
William Anthony is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, William Anthony thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.