PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorn Anthriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog comes to the ring accompanied by SuperNova. This should be fireworks!

Dog
vs
Anthriel

180 cm
37
149 lbs
33 - 18 - 2

175 cm
32
141 lbs
25 - 8 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorn Anthriel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog falls off balance throwing a combination

and Anthriel counters by moving into the clinch.
Dog trying to control the position but instead, Anthriel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dog into the ropes.
Anthriel misses with a hook to the ribs.

Dog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Dog has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anthriel punishes Dog's body with a nice straight punch.
Anthriel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anthriel misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthriel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dog staying out of range there.
Dog works Anthriel's body with a nice hook.
Anthriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
Dog is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anthriel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthriel stuffs the takedown.
We've been informed that Anthriel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthriel.
Dog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dog wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anthriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Anthriel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anthriel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dog rather than just go for the knockout.
Anthriel throws a shot to the body.
Dog looks to land a combination but Anthriel avoids it well.
Anthriel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dog. Dog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anthriel takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
Anthriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anthriel cracks a nice hook into Dog's ribs.
Anthriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Anthriel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws out a loose jab but Anthriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog just misses with a punch to the body.
Anthriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Anthriel.
Anthriel wants to clinch up but Dog keeps it at a distance.
Anthriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anthriel just misses with a punch to the body.
Anthriel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anthriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthriel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog manages to avoid it.
Anthriel is looking to clinch.
Dog misses with a few strikes there.
Jorn Anthriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anthriel finds it's way round the side to connect with Dog's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog avoids the body shot from Anthriel.
A big right from Anthriel misses.
Anthriel lands with a nice body punch.
Dog throws a right and a left that Anthriel avoids nicely.
Anthriel jabs Dog to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Anthriel gets a clinch.

Dog manages to break the clinch.
Dog shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anthriel as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anthriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Anthriel. No joy for Dog on that attempt.
Anthriel jabs Dog to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anthriel connects with a looping right hand.
Dog dives in and grabs Anthriel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anthriel pushes down on Dog's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthriel.
Anthriel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dog eats them both and turns towards Anthriel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Anthriel throws a hook but Dog blocks it.
Dog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dog looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anthriel is fending him off so far but Dog persists. Nope, Anthriel circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anthriel!

Dog is rocked!
Dog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anthriel manages to avoid it.

Dog throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anthriel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dog is in Anthriel's guard.
Dog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anthriel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dog stopping the sweep attempt from Anthriel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorn Anthriel dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A big right from Dog misses.

Dog looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anthriel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dog.
Anthriel is trying to control but can't.
Dog is keen to just control but Anthriel is a slippery customer.

Dog is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anthriel is just riding it out for now. Dog eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthriel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dog.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthriel is trying to maintain the position but Dog is very close to passing his half guard.
Anthriel is looking to improve his position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anthriel misses with a hook.
Anthriel lands a jab to Dog's midsection.
Dog tries for a takedown but Anthriel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dog shoots in but no luck this time.
Anthriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel jabs Dog to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anthriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anthriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anthriel lands a jab to the nose.
Anthriel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dog doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Anthriel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anthriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Anthriel closes the distance and pushes Dog back into the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthriel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anthriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog controls his hands.

Anthriel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anthriel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anthriel fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anthriel. Dog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anthriel throws a nice looking combination but Dog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jorn Anthriel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dog looks to land a right hand but Anthriel moved out of range.
Crazy Dog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthriel.
Anthriel tries to clinch but Dog moves out of range.
Anthriel ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Anthriel connects with a body shot that sends Dog's belly button to the back.
Anthriel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anthriel misses with a left hand

and Dog counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anthriel won't be happy with that.
Anthriel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anthriel is trying to get back to half guard.

Dog is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anthriel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to control the position but Anthriel is working away.
Dog tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Anthriel wants to get back to his feet but Dog drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jorn Anthriel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Anthriel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anthriel needs to keep his hands up - Dog had a free shot at his head there.
Anthriel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Anthriel does it's job there.
Anthriel misses with a wild body shot.
Anthriel misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Dog misses.
Anthriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Anthriel.
Anthriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog is just out of range.
Jorn Anthriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anthriel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anthriel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Dog takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anthriel misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anthriel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dog looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anthriel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Dog with that takedown attempt.
Dog shoots in for a takedown but Anthriel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anthriel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anthriel digs a good hook to Dog's body.
Dog throws a series of punches but Anthriel moves out of range.
Dog misses with a two punch combination.
Anthriel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dog throws an overhand right that lands on Anthriel's shoulder, as Anthriel tries to avoid the shot.
Anthriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel jabs Dog to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anthriel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Anthriel closes the distance and clinches.
Dog prevents a body shot from Anthriel.
Anthriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anthriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog prevents a body shot from Anthriel.
Dog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anthriel lands a nice uppercut.
Anthriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Anthriel gets through Dog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anthriel.
Anthriel stalling in the clinch but Dog improves position.
Anthriel has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.
Anthriel lands a body punch.
Anthriel can't find room to land a body shot as Dog controls the action.
Dog is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dog slowing the pace effectively.

Dog manages to break the clinch.
Anthriel tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Dog misses the target.
Anthriel cracks a nice hook into Dog's ribs.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anthriel misses with a wild body shot.

Anthriel moves into the clinch.
Dog prevents a body shot from Anthriel.
Dog tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dog working hard to break the clinch.
Anthriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anthriel lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthriel lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anthriel leaves Dog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dog walks into a jab.
Anthriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Anthriel.
Anthriel stuffs the takedown attempt from Dog. Dog gets slowly back to his feet.
Anthriel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dog finds it's way round the side to connect with Anthriel's head.
Anthriel throws a right hand that Dog ducks under and follows up with a left that Dog also avoids with ease.
Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anthriel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog dives in and grabs Anthriel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anthriel pushes down on Dog's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anthriel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anthriel stuffs the takedown.

Anthriel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dog, pushing him back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog prevents a body shot from Anthriel.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A right hand to the body from Anthriel.
Dog prevents a body shot from Anthriel.
Anthriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dog is trying to pull guard but Anthriel has him pressed against the ropes.
Anthriel tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Anthriel back against the ropes.
Anthriel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dog.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog.
Dog prevents a body shot from Anthriel.
Anthriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anthriel tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anthriel can't find room to land a body shot as Dog controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to pull guard but Anthriel won't allow it.

Dog decides to pull guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dog is trying to control the position but Anthriel postures up.
Anthriel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dog working a defensive guard here.
Anthriel tries to free his leg and advance position but Dog is retaining full guard.

Dog has his foot on Anthriel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anthriel works his way back into a safe position though.
Dog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anthriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.

Anthriel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Anthriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
Anthriel misses with a punch to the body.
Anthriel misses with a punch on the inside.
Anthriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anthriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dog backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dog takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anthriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anthriel is trying to force a seperation but Dog has the dominant position.
Anthriel misses with a punch to the body.
Dog blocks a body shot from Anthriel.
Dog blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anthriel as Dog tries to tie him up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog blocks a body shot from Anthriel.
Dog can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorn Anthriel dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Dog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Anthriel lands with a good body shot.
Dog misses the shot to the body.
Anthriel tries to clinch but Dog is having none of it.
Anthriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthriel misses with a wild body shot.
Anthriel misses with a wild body shot.

Dog scores with a takedown into Anthriel's guard.

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

The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anthriel is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anthriel is one step ahead there.
Crazy Dog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anthriel wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
Anthriel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Anthriel is looking to take a break and control but Dog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dog is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Anthriel wants to control but Dog is keeping him busy.
Dog trying to control from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jorn Anthriel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dog darts in looking for a takedown but Anthriel gets double underhooks and turns Dog into the ropes.
Dog is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anthriel is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anthriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
Anthriel misses with a body punch.
Anthriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anthriel misses with a punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Come on Anthriel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Crazy Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthriel tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorn Anthriel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anthriel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 45:50
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorn Anthriel!
Jorn Anthriel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Crazy Dog stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck.'.