PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Turd Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Champ Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Anderson
vs
Bombada

180 cm
33
184 lbs
25 - 16 - 3

183 cm
40
175 lbs
37 - 34 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Turd Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Champ Bombada!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombada misses with a looping left.
Bombada throws a front kick aimed at Anderson's knee but Anderson avoids it well.
Bombada misses with a right hand

and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Bombada fights it but they end up in guard.
Bombada wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bombada's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Bombada keeps moving.
Anderson postures up in Bombada's guard and throws a big left but Bombada blocks it.
Anderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bombada's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bombada is keeping the position for now.
Anderson trying to control but Bombada is working from the bottom.

Bombada is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Anderson keeps control of Bombada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson has Bombada pressed against the cage, preventing Bombada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombada is trying to break free.

Bombada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bombada throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
Bombada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Champ Bombada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Bombada.
Bombada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bombada lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Bombada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bombada.
Champ Bombada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bombada is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bombada blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.

Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Bombada defends the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Anderson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anderson working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bombada is trying to stand.

Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Bombada's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bombada.

Anderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Anderson thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson is landing with some decent strikes but Bombada is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turd Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson slips a jab from Bombada.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Bombada manages to avoid it.
Bombada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Bombada misses.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bombada was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bombada has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bombada fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bombada.
Bombada connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombada looks to land a combination. Anderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anderson takes a swing at Bombada's ribcage but misses.
Bombada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Bombada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombada ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Bombada looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Champ Bombada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bombada throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Bombada.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Bombada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bombada staying out of range there.
Bombada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Bombada slips the punch.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Bombada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body
and Bombada counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bombada misses with a head kick.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson throws a body punch but Bombada moves out of range.
Bombada takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombada lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bombada!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bombada - that will leave a mark!
Bombada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Bombada misses with a double jab.
Bombada looks to land a combination. Anderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Bombada throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Bombada lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bombada bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bombada missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada scores with a jab to the head.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bombada.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Bombada avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Bombada misses.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Bombada.
Bombada scores with a head kick.
Anderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Bombada is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bombada scores with a head kick. Anderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.

Anderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.

Bombada pushes Anderson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bombada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Bombada.
Bombada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson is looking to wear down Bombada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bombada connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
Bombada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson moves out of range as Bombada strikes.
Bombada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bombada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Champ Bombada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bombada misses with a looping left.
Bombada looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bombada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Bombada throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Bombada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Bombada misses.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Bombada is quick to defend against it.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bombada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bombada throws a big shot that misses.
Bombada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bombada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bombada.
Anderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab by Anderson.
Bombada moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
A cross from Bombada lands.
Bombada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bombada.
Bombada throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Champ Bombada seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bombada misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bombada defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Bombada is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bombada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bombada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bombada lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Anderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bombada did well to prevent Anderson getting side control.
Bombada pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bombada defending well though.

Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Bombada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bombada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada is trying to stand up here but Anderson is controlling him well.
Bombada is trying to escape back to his feet but Anderson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Anderson grinds an elbow into Bombada's temple.
Anderson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Anderson wants to control but Bombada is keeping him busy.
Anderson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Anderson grinds an elbow into Bombada's temple.
Anderson is trying to ground and pound but Bombada uses the momentary lack of control by Anderson to regain half guard.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bombada to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bombada has wrist control.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Bombada uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Bombada!

Bombada wants to stand and escape but instead Anderson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Anderson wants to pass the guard but Bombada is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Turd Anderson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bombada misses with a two punch combination.

Anderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bombada's half guard.
Bombada is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Bombada is defending well.
Anderson with the ground and pound but Bombada uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bombada keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bombada manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson pulls Bombada in to control the position.

Anderson is working an open guard so Bombada takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bombada throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Bombada.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Bombada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Bombada is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Bombada is looking for the big counter here.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bombada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bombada throws a body shot but no joy.
Bombada throws a head kick that half lands.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bombada moves out of range of the strikes.
Bombada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Bombada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bombada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bombada scores with a jab.
Bombada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Bombada.
Anderson moves out of range as Bombada throws a body kick.
Bombada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bombada misses with a head kick.
Bombada throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.

Anderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bombada's guard.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson stops Bombada from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Bombada keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bombada wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Bombada blocks nicely.
Anderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bombada's head.
Bombada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Turd Anderson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bombada.
Bombada throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Bombada throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Bombada moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Bombada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bombada.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Bombada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bombada throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Bombada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bombada tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bombada.
Bombada throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Bombada.
Decent striking displayed by Anderson there.
Bombada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bombada loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Bombada.
Bombada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Bombada manages to avoid it.
Bombada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombada lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bombada blocks a jab.
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
and Bombada counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bombada misses with a wild body shot.
Bombada looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Champ Bombada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bombada.
Bombada throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Bombada thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Bombada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bombada throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Bombada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Bombada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bombada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson lands the left hand.
Bombada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Bombada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bombada misses with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bombada.
Anderson throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada lands a two punch combo.
Bombada looks to land a combination. Anderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bombada connects with a looping right hand.
Bombada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bombada is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bombada throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Bombada has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Turd Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bombada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bombada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bombada gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Champ Bombada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turd Anderson!
Turd Anderson retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Turd Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.