PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Four Loko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes to the cage accompanied by Heat--J.U.I.C.E.. Loko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. marry yourdaughter kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anstey
vs
Loko

191 cm
32
186 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

185 cm
34
185 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Fast

AnonymouS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Four Loko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Anstey.
Loko misses with the combination.
Anstey shoots in but no luck this time.
Loko lands a nice looking body shot.
Loko lands with an overhand left.
Loko throws a right and a left that Anstey avoids nicely.
Anstey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anstey.
Anstey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Loko misses with a body shot.
Loko scores with a one two! Anstey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loko throws out the jab.
Loko loads up on a big right hand but Anstey slips the punch.
Loko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Anstey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Loko takes a step back to recover.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anstey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loko slips under a jab from Anstey.
A big left from Anstey misses.
Anstey cracks a nice hook into Loko's ribs.
Four Loko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loko swings for the body but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey scores with a shot to the body.
Loko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Loko.
Loko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away.
Loko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Anstey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loko sprawls and moves away.
Loko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anstey.
Loko missing with a left hand there. Anstey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anstey tries to counter with a takedown but Loko is quick to defend against it.
Donk. Anstey catches Loko right on the button with a cross.
A punch combination from Loko misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Loko finds it's way through Anstey's defenses.
Loko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anstey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey with a nice cross.
Anstey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loko.
Anstey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Loko throws a hook to the side of Anstey's head but Anstey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anstey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Loko tries to avoid it but Anstey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Loko to the ground. Loko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Loko misses with a few strikes there.
Loko misses with a head kick.
Anstey connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Loko.
Anstey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Loko counters with a left and a right that stings Anstey.
Anstey looks to throw the jab but Loko is out of range.
Loko looks to land a left hand but Anstey moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Loko. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Loko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anstey throws a front kick that sends Loko stumbling back into the cage.
Loko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice cross by Loko.
Anstey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anstey scores with a kick to the midsection.
Anstey scores with a shot to the body.
Anstey cracks Loko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anstey connects with a right hand. Loko shakes it off.
Loko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anstey throws out the jab.
Loko tries to work over Anstey's front leg with a kick but Anstey checks it.
A big left from Anstey misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey thuds a left hand into Loko's body.
Loko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Loko.
Loko has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Loko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey throws a body shot but no joy.
Loko misses with a wild combination.

Anstey gets the takedown into side control.
Loko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anstey connects with a decent elbow.
Loko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anstey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anstey taking a breather here.
Loko is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anstey cracks Loko with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Anstey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Loko throws a shot from downtown. Anstey moves away and avoids it.
Four Loko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anstey.
Loko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anstey misses with a left hand
and Loko counters with a three punch combo that has Anstey backing up. Anstey nods at Loko to acknowledge the strikes.
Anstey lands with an overhand left.
Loko moves out of range of the body kick.
Loko throws a head kick that misses.
Anstey feinted with a counter takedown.
Loko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anstey lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey lands with an overhand left.
Anstey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loko tries to land a front kick but Anstey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donk. Anstey catches Loko right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anstey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anstey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anstey misses with a right hand
and Loko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anstey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Loko throws the left hand but Anstey avoids the punch easily.
Loko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Loko throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily.

Anstey drives through with a takedown into Loko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Loko working a defensive guard but Anstey manages to pass into side control anyway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loko is looking for a sweep.
Anstey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loko wants to control but Anstey postures up.
Loko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Anstey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loko keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loko is letting Anstey control him for a moment.
Loko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anstey's best efforts.

Loko actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loko trying to hold on to Anstey's head to control him but Anstey postures up.
Anstey working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Loko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anstey slips a nice elbow through Loko's hands, connecting with Loko's forehead.

Loko looking for submissions off his back.
Anstey lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ground and pound from Anstey.
Anstey working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Loko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anstey pulls his head out easily.
Anstey trying to control from half guard but Loko is working away.
Anstey is thwarting Loko's attempts to control the position.

Loko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loko is breathing heavily.
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Anstey misses with a leg kick
and Loko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
Anstey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loko was well out of range. Poor timing from Anstey.
Loko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Loko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anstey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anstey.
Loko throws a nice looking combination but Anstey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Loko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anstey throws a low kick but Loko moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Loko. Those never looked like landing.
Loko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Loko misses with the combination.
Anstey throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey shoots for a takedown but Loko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Loko moves out of range of the body kick from Anstey.
Loko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Loko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anstey lands a jab to the head.
Loko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Anstey takes a swing at Loko's ribcage but misses.
Loko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anstey scores with a nice strike.
Anstey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Anstey does it's job there.
Loko takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loko dips to his left and cracks Anstey with an uppercut!
Loko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anstey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Loko throws a series of punches but Anstey avoids them all with ease.
Four Loko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anstey circles away quickly and effectively.
Loko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anstey.
Anstey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anstey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Loko back to the cage. Anstey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Anstey throws a low kick but Loko avoids it.
As Anstey backs off Loko throws a huge counter combo but Anstey manages to avoid it all.
Nice cross by Loko.
Anstey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loko was well out of range. Poor timing from Anstey.
Loko digs a good body shot into Anstey's ribs.
Loko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anstey throws a solid leg kick but Loko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anstey.
Anstey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Loko throws a shot to the body.
Loko throws a series of punches but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loko sprawls and moves away.
Loko throws a body punch but Anstey moves out of range.
Loko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anstey.
Loko throws a body shot but no joy.
Loko throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anstey.
Anstey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Loko is looking to score with low kicks.
Anstey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anstey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Loko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loko.
Loko throws a shot to the body.
Anstey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Loko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Loko slams his shin into Anstey's torso.
Anstey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lokos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Loko misses with a series of wild punches.
Anstey misses with a shot to the body
and Loko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anstey misses with a hook.
Loko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loko looks to land a combination but Anstey avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Loko. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Corwin Anstey did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Anstey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Loko. That did some damage!
Loko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anstey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Anstey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Loko to the ground. Anstey is now in Loko's guard.
Loko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anstey stands and throws Loko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Loko is trying to control Anstey's posture but Anstey avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Anstey trying to control the action but Loko is working from the bottom.
Anstey just content to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey is working Loko over with some ground and pound from side control.
Anstey lands a nice forearm strike.
Anstey scoring with punches from side control.

Loko is rocked!
Anstey working away.
Loko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anstey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loko is trying to control Anstey's posture but Anstey avoids it.
Loko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loko tries to escape but Anstey is in control.
Loko tries to improve position but can't.
Loko is still trying to improve position.
Anstey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey throws a leg kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anstey.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anstey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Loko!
Anstey cracks Loko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Loko regains half guard.
Anstey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Anstey slips a nice elbow through Loko's hands, connecting with Loko's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anstey working Loko over with strikes.

Loko looking for submissions off his back.
Loko is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey winds up and cracks Loko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Loko's head.

Loko looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loko is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.

Loko actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey had his way with Four Loko in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Anstey connects with a body shot that sends Loko's belly button to the back.
Loko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Loko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Loko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loko misses with a low kick.
Anstey attempts a counter takedown but Loko avoids it well and moves away.

Anstey closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Loko quickly recovers to half guard.

Loko actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Loko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Anstey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anstey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey is thwarting Loko's attempts to control the position.

Loko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anstey working the head and body with strikes.
Anstey drops an elbow to the side of Loko's head.
Loko is trying to stand.
Anstey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Anstey.
Corwin Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two 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.
Anstey is trying to control. Loko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anstey controlling the action here.
Loko is looking to control Anstey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loko avoid being mounted?

Loko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anstey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crunch! Anstey slams his shin into Loko's torso.

Anstey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Loko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Anstey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey trying to control but Loko is working from the bottom.

Loko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anstey defends it easily.
Loko is trying to keep Anstey in close.

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

Anstey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four 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.
Loko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anstey controls the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Four Loko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anstey throws a lazy head kick
and Loko counters with a series of strikes. Anstey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Loko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Anstey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Loko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Loko is looking for a triangle but Anstey pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anstey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 50:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45

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