PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atilla Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Killing In The Name kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Anderson
vs
Khan

165 cm
26
157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
151 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atilla Khan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Khan counters with a stiff right hand.
Jake Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khan as he jumps to the side.
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khan tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.

Khan clinches up against the cage.
Khan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Khan manages to get underhooks.
Anderson is trying to drag Khan to the mat but Khan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khan.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
A short right from Khan.
Anderson looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Khan pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Khan is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khan down to the mat. Khan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.

Khan moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Khan is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khan down to the mat. Khan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Khan counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Khan drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khan lands a takedown into guard.

Anderson is working an open guard so Khan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khan shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Khan counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Khan to acknowledge the strikes.

Anderson is rocked!
Khan wants to clinch.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Khan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Khan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Khan sprawls well.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.

Khan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Khan has picked Anderson up - he's going for a ride! Khan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Khan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Khan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Anderson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Khan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anderson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Khan stands up and beckons Anderson to his feet.
Khan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atilla Khan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Khan drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
Khan prevents a takedown attempt there.

Khan has Anderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Khan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Khan dives into Anderson's guard.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Khan tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Khan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Khan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Anderson stops Khan from standing up.
Anderson trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Khan wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.

Khan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Khan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Khan is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan lands a knee to the body.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson has Khan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khan stalling against the cage.

Khan drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Khan is keeping the position.
Atilla Khan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khan wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Khan wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.

Anderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Khan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Khan has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.

Khan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Khan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Khan counters with a left to the body.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Khan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khan continues to drive forward.
Khan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atilla Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Khan darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khan after a bit of a struggle.
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
Khan slowing the pace effectively.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense.
Khan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Khan has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Khan.
Khan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Khan lands a knee to the body.
Khan lands with a left to the head.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Khan manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson is trying to drag Khan to the mat but Khan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Khan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Atilla Khan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Khan pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson being controlled against the cage.
Jake Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson is working for takedown but Khan is calmly controlling the position for now.

Khan is trying to trip Anderson. He has hold of a leg but Anderson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Khan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Khan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Khan circles away easily
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Khan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson won't allow Khan to get back to his feet.
Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khan is keeping the position for now.
Khan wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Anderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Khan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anderson has Khan in his guard.

Khan stands up and waves to Anderson to follow him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atilla Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khan 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atilla Khan!
After winning the bout, Atilla Khan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.