PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matel Huchkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Anderson
vs
Huchkov

160 cm
20
147 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Top Dogs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matel Huchkov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huchkov lands a nice looking body kick.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Huchkov sprawls well.

Huchkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Huchkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huchkov has Anderson pressed against the cage.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Huchkov holds him up against the cage and eventually Anderson drops back down to his feet.
Huchkov gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Huchkov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huchkov.
Huchkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson letting Huchkov take a breather here.
Huchkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov scores with a shoulder strike.
Huchkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Huchkov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Huchkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huchkov lands with a right to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Huchkov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Huchkov.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Huchkov to keep the fight standing.
Huchkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Huchkov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huchkov is defending well for now.

Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matel Huchkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huchkov misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huchkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anderson checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Huchkov.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Huchkov.

Huchkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huchkov.
Huchkov has Anderson pushed against the cage.
Huchkov lands a nice uppercut.
Huchkov misses with some punches.
Huchkov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Huchkov prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Huchkov has Anderson pressed against the cage.
Huchkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Huchkov on the inside.
Huchkov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Stalling in the clinch from Huchkov.
Anderson trying to stall but Huchkov improves his position.
Huchkov scores with a hook to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Huchkov.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Huchkov misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov controlling the action here for a moment.
Huchkov lands a body shot.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huchkov is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Huchkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huchkov lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson tries to circle away but Huchkov has him pinned against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Huchkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Huchkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huchkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Huchkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matel Huchkov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Huchkov lands the left hand.
Huchkov misses with a body kick.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.

Anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Huchkov!
Huchkov is looking for a sweep.
Anderson wants to stand but Huchkov has his arm trapped.
Huchkov prevents Anderson from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Huchkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Huchkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the action but Huchkov is working from the bottom.
Huchkov is being controlled here.
Huchkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Huchkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huchkov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huchkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Huchkov is positioning himself well to prevent Anderson advancing to mount.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huchkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matel Huchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov lands a jab.
Huchkov throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Huchkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huchkov throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Huchkov misses.
Donk. Huchkov catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses

and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huchkov is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Huchkov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Anderson is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huchkov keeps working.
Huchkov gets back to half guard.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Huchkov won't allow it.
Huchkov tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.

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.

Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anderson is looking to stall here but Huchkov recovers full guard.

Huchkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Huchkov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matel Huchkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Huchkov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Huchkov throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
A right-left combo lands from Huchkov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Huchkov.

Huchkov clinches.
Anderson jumps guard but Huchkov stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Huchkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huchkov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Huchkov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Huchkov.
Huchkov lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Huchkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anderson avoids a wild elbow strike from Huchkov.
Matel Huchkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Huchkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Huchkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Huchkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huchkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Huchkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Huchkov fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Huchkov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Huchkov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Huchkov gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huchkov avoids it.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Huchkov keeps him there for the moment.
Huchkov has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Huchkov.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Huchkov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Huchkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Huchkov leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Huchkov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Huchkov has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huchkov is stalling here.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Huchkov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anderson tries to break the clinch but Huchkov is controlling the position.
Huchkov effectively controlling the action here.
Anderson jumps guard but Huchkov stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
A hook to the body from Huchkov.
Huchkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matel Huchkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov has Anderson pressed against the cage.
Huchkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huchkov scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Huchkov won't allow it.
Anderson is trying to drag Huchkov to the mat but Huchkov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matel Huchkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Huchkov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matel Huchkov!
Matel Huchkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.