PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rolo The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes The Hotstepper. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

The
vs
Anderson

225 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
156 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rolo The!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory Anderson !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The has momentary wrist control but Anderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Anderson trying to control but The is working from the bottom.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wanted to stand there but The had control of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The controlling the position.

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

The gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anderson advances position into side control!
Anderson tries to stand but The is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on The's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson wants to stand but The is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on The's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The is looking for a sweep.
Anderson trying to control the action but The is working from the bottom.
Anderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control The haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The is letting Anderson control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The regains half guard.
The is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The works over Anderson 's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson tries to stand but can't do so whilst The controls his leg.
Anderson is trying to control. The wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson stalling away here and it's allowed The to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson trying to stand up but can't free himself from The's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Anderson 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.

Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The avoids it really well and circles away.
The seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
The throws a body kick that misses.

Anderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The's half guard.
The is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anderson winds up and cracks The with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The has hold of Anderson 's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The is not content to let Anderson control the position.

Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson passes to full mount!

Anderson is working for a guillotine from mount but The frees his head quite easily.
The looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Anderson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip.

The is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Anderson gets his way!

Anderson looking to break The's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. The remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Anderson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The trying to get back to his feet but Anderson is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Anderson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Anderson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but The won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Anderson off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rory Anderson !