PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gene Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Hwang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Anderson
vs
Hwang

178 cm
33
182 lbs
10 - 18 - 0

225 cm
29
184 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gene Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddy Hwang!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
and Hwang counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hwang throws a front kick that sends Anderson stumbling back into the cage.
Hwang thows a body kick. Anderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hwang scores with a nice body kick.
Hwang scores with a nice body kick.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hwang defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Hwang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hwang lands with a nice body kick.
Hwang delivers a nice body kick.
Hwang circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hwang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hwang scores with a kick to the body.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hwang pinned against the cage. Hwang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hwang. That one must have hurt.
Hwang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hwang swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Hwang is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hwang counters with a nice body kick.
Hwang throws a front kick that sends Anderson stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hwang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anderson takes a step back to recover.
Anderson tries to clinch
and Hwang counters with a solid body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hwang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Hwang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hwang continues to drive forward.
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!
Hwang scores with a kick to the body.
Anderson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Hwang is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Anderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hwang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hwang throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hwang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Hwang circles away easily
and Hwang counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Anderson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Anderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hwang. That one must have hurt.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hwang paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Hwang pushes Anderson off and gets back to his feet.
Hwang thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Anderson if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Hwang throws a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hwang lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters circling a little - Hwang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hwang lands with a slapping head kick.
Hwang leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hwang delivers a nice body kick.
Anderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hwang.
Hwang throws a head kick that half lands.
Hwang thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Anderson if he has to take too many more of those.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hwang as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Hwang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gene Anderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hwang moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Hwang scores with a nice body kick.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hwang counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Hwang throws a nice head kick!
Anderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Hwang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hwang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hwang lands with a slapping head kick.
A solid body kick from Hwang.
Hwang lands with a slapping head kick.
Hwang scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hwang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anderson will feel that in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Eddy Hwang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hwang counters with a body kick.
Hwang lands a nice looking body kick.
Hwang checks a leg kick.
Hwang scores with a head kick. Anderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Anderson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hwang - the referee stops the clock and Anderson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hwang. Anderson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hwang has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Anderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Hwang counters with a nice body kick.
Hwang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hwang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hwang swivels and escapes.
Hwang throws a big counter head kick but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Hwang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hwang lands a high kick!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hwang in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hwang delivers a nice body kick.
Hwang connects with a high kick.
Hwang throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
Nice body kick from Hwang.
Hwang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hwang counters with a body kick that stops Anderson in his tracks momentarily.
Gene Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hwang pushes Anderson away with a front kick.
Hwang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crunch! Hwang slams his shin into Anderson's torso.
Hwang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
A solid body kick from Hwang.
Hwang lands with a slapping head kick.
Hwang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Hwang counters with a solid body kick.
Hwang throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hwang lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Hwang throws a nice head kick!
Eddy Hwang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Anderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hwang lands a head kick!
Hwang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anderson takes a step back to recover.
Hwang scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Hwang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gene Anderson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hwang throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
Hwang keeps Anderson at a distance using the push kick.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hwang throws a nice head kick!
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Hwang shows good takedown defense.
Hwang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hwang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hwang lands with a slapping head kick.
Hwang scores with a push kick.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hwang fakes the leg kick and cracks Anderson in the body.
Hwang lands with a slapping head kick.
Hwang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hwang counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice takedown defense from Hwang. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hwang.
Anderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Anderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Anderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hwang.
Hwang throws a head kick that half lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Hwang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hwang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anderson will feel that in the morning.
Nice body kick from Hwang.
Hwang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anderson will feel that in the morning.
Hwang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hwang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Hwang scores with a kick to the body.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Hwang circles away easily
and Hwang counters with a head kick. That will keep Anderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hwang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
Hwang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hwang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hwang thuds his shin into the meat of Anderson's side.
Nice body kick there by Hwang.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hwang lands a front kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hwang.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Hwang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hwang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
and Hwang counters with a nice body kick.
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 tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hwang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Hwang throws a nice head kick!
Hwang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
Gene Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hwang lands with a kick to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddy Hwang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hwang 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Hwang!