PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hrvat Hrvat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Anderson
vs
Hrvat

199 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hrvat Hrvat!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hrvat closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.

Hrvat pulls guard effortlessly.
Hrvat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hrvat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hrvat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Hrvat keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Hrvat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hrvat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hrvat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hrvat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anderson trying 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.

Hrvat rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hrvat.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hrvat avoids it.
Anderson taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson prevents Hrvat from breaking the clinch.
Anderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson is looking to clinch.

Hrvat drives through with a takedown into Anderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Anderson has his hands on Hrvat's head, controlling the position.
Hrvat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hrvat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hrvat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hrvat is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hrvat Hrvat dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hrvat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hrvat has control of an arm but Anderson manages to advance to Hrvat's back!
Hrvat is trying to get back to his feet but Anderson has full control of the position and if anything, Hrvat has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hrvat trying to control the position but Anderson manages to sink in the hooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is hanging on to Hrvat's back as he tries to escape.
Hrvat prevents Anderson from getting a body triangle.
Hrvat is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson has good solid back control here.
Hrvat is trying to break free.
Hrvat tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anderson is landing with some decent strikes but Hrvat is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hrvat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hrvat is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrvat manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Anderson trying to control from Hrvat's half guard. Hrvat has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hrvat Hrvat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hrvat doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hrvat is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hrvat scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hrvat has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Hrvat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Hrvat won't allow it.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Hrvat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hrvat stalling against the cage.
Hrvat blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson 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 George Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hrvat decides to pull guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hrvat. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Anderson won't allow Hrvat to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hrvat Hrvat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hrvat sizes up Anderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like George Anderson has been cut.
Anderson tries to clinch but Hrvat moves out of range.
Hrvat Hrvat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hrvat tries to counter with a clinch but Anderson shakes him off and moves away.
Jab, jab by Hrvat - just one landing.

Hrvat drives through with a takedown into Anderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hrvat trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Hrvat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hrvat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hrvat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hrvat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrvat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hrvat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hrvat wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
George Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Anderson gets caught flat footed, as Hrvat shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Hrvat stands up and waves to Anderson to follow him.

Hrvat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Hrvat finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hrvat drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Hrvat off! Hrvat jumps back into Anderson's guard.
Hrvat trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hrvat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hrvat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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.
Hrvat trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Hrvat decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hrvat keeps the fight on the outside.
Hrvat feints the counter takedown.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hrvat circles away quickly and effectively.

Anderson has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hrvat jumps into guard, dragging Anderson to the mat.
Hrvat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hrvat Hrvat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hrvat 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hrvat Hrvat!