PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Underwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hewitt
vs
Underwood

172 cm
19
193 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

163 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Hewitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Underwood!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Hewitt. That snapped Underwood's head back.
Hewitt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Underwood lands a head kick!

It looks like Brandon Hewitt has been cut.
Underwood shoots in for a double leg but Hewitt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sloppy strikes from Hewitt. Those never looked like landing.
Underwood misses with an attempted mid kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hewitt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hewitt breaks from the clinch.
Hewitt shoots in for a double leg but Underwood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Underwood clinches up against the cage.
Hewitt can't break the clinch.
Hewitt is trying to force a seperation but Underwood has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood lands a left hand.

Underwood breaks from the clinch.

Underwood drives through and clinches with Hewitt against the cage.
Hewitt dodges an elbow strike from Underwood.
Underwood throws an elbow that misses.
Hewitt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Underwood up against the cage.
Underwood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hewitts head.
Come on Hewitt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Underwood has Hewitt pressed against the cage.
Underwood tries to work over Hewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hewitt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Hewitt breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Underwood gets a clinch.
Underwood being controlled against the cage.
Hewitt wants to get back to striking at distance but Underwood won't allow it.
Underwood pushes off an throws an elbow but Hewitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Underwood controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Underwood.
Underwood putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hewitt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hewitt is breathing heavily.
Underwood scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Underwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Underwood misses with a head kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hewitt leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Underwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Hewitt gets tackled into the cage by Underwood. Underwood maintains the clinch.
Hewitt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hewitt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hewitt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Underwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hewitt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Underwood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Underwood prevents Hewitt from breaking the clinch.

Underwood gets control of Hewitt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Underwood will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underwood wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hewitt is now in half guard.
Underwood wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hewitt wants to work for an arm triangle but Underwood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Hewitt is looking for a kimura but Underwood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hewitt to get the leverage.
Underwood wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Underwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Hewitt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Underwood clinches up with Hewitt and pushes him back against the cage.
Underwood pushes Hewitt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Underwood tries to stall but Hewitt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Underwood lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Underwood tries for a takedown but Hewitt manages to get underhooks.
Underwood fails to pull guard.
Hewitt taking a breather.

Underwood breaks the clinch.
Underwood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hewitt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brandon Hewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Underwood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hewitt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Underwood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Underwood is breathing heavily.
Underwood being controlled against the cage.
Underwood digs a right hand into Hewitt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hewitt's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hewitt prevents it.
Hewitt is trying to break free.
Hewitt tries to throw a body punch but Underwood avoids it by throwing Hewitt back against the cage.
Hewitt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Underwood stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Underwood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hewitt's elbow.
A short left from Underwood.
Hewitt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Underwood tries to pull guard but Hewitt won't allow it.
Underwood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hewitt is trying to force a seperation but Underwood has the dominant position.
Underwood is stalling here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Hewitt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Underwood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hewitt's waist but Hewitt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Underwood off to one side.
Brandon Hewitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Underwood clinches up with Hewitt and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Underwood.
Hewitt working aggressively here.
Hewitt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Underwood up against the cage.

Hewitt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Underwood shoots for a takedown but Hewitt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice shot by Hewitt.

Underwood clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt working hard to break the clinch.
Underwood throws an elbow that misses.
Hewitt wants to break free but Underwood has control.
Hewitt takes an elbow to the forehead.

Underwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brandon Hewitt is winning the standup battle so far.

Underwood closes the distance and clinches.
Hewitt is struggling to control the position.
Hewitt is trying to break free.

Underwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Underwood closes the distance and pushes Hewitt back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Underwood.
Knees in the clinch landing for Underwood.
Underwood prevents Hewitt from breaking the clinch.
Hewitt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hewitt is trying to force a seperation but Underwood has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underwood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hewitt stalling in the clinch but Underwood improves position.
Underwood is looking to control Hewitt's arms but Hewitt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Underwood has his back to the cage.
Hewitt wants to stall.
Underwood throws a head punch that misses.
Underwood keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hewitt's efforts to push away.

Hewitt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hewitt throws a sloppy head kick and Underwood moves out of range easily.

Underwood darts in and clinches Hewitt up against the cage.
Hewitt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Underwood pushes off an throws an elbow but Hewitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Underwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Underwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Hewitt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Underwood lands with a kick to the temple. Hewitt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Underwood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hewitt sprawls well. Hewitt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Underwood gets slowly back to his feet.

Underwood darts in and clinches Hewitt up against the cage.
Hewitt wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Underwood tries to score a body lock takedown but Hewitt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hewitt working hard to break the clinch.
Underwood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Underwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hewitt tries to break free but Underwood pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood blocks an elbow strike from Hewitt.

Underwood manages to break the clinch.
Underwood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hewitt defends it nicely.
Brandon Hewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Underwood.
Underwood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hewitt on the side of the head.
Underwood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hewitt tries to avoid it but Underwood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hewitt to the ground. Hewitt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Hewitt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Underwood is looking to get back to is feet but Hewitt passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hewitt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Underwood tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hewitt presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hewitt raining down shots from the mount!
Underwood is bucking up trying to escape but Hewitt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hewitt is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Underwood can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hewitt looking to control but Underwood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underwood is looking to improve his position but Hewitt isn't that keen on the idea.
Underwood takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hewitt landing strikes, looking to finish!

Hewitt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Underwood turns into him and now he's in Hewitt's guard.
Anthony Underwood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Underwood has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tycoon Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hewitt has his feet on Underwood's thighs here. He's pushed Underwood off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Underwood screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Hewitt!