PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guru Majja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Majja comes to the cage accompanied by Afroman - Because I Got High. Anderson has chosen Black Veil Brides - The Legacy as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Majja
vs
Anderson

182 cm
38
180 lbs
32 - 13 - 1

176 cm
29
185 lbs
18 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Guru Majja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anderson gets a double leg takedown into Majja's guard.

Anderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Majja dives on top into guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Majja trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Majja has passed into side control.
Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Majja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Majja decides to stand up, so the ref orders Anderson to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Majja circles away easily
and Majja makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Anderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Majja was covering up waiting for the punch and Anderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Majja has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Anderson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majja works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Majja after a bit of a struggle.
Guru Majja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Anderson.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Majja after a bit of a struggle.
Majja lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Majja.
Majja prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Majja.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Majja.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Majja is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Majja lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson wants a takedown.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Majja pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Majja lands a body shot.
Majja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Majja lands an uppercut.
Majja taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson has Majja pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Majja manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson is working for takedown but Majja is calmly controlling the position for now.
Majja lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson looks winded!
Anderson wants a takedown.
Majja lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Majja avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Majja lands a left hand.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Majja - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Majja.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majja prevents a takedown attempt there.
Majja stalling.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Majja manages to get underhooks.
Majja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Majja lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Majja breaks from the clinch.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Majja circles away.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Majja makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Majja cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Majja. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Anderson is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Majja Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Anderson is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Guru Majja!
Guru Majja decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.