PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leland Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederic Regal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anthony
vs
Regal

210 cm
25
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leland Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frederic Regal!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Donatello Bradman and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Regal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anthony was well out of range. Poor timing from Regal.
Anthony is looking to counter the offense by Regal and move into the clinch.
Anthony lunges at Regal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Regal's hand.

Anthony gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Regal prevents Anthony from breaking the clinch.
Anthony really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anthony tries to break the clinch but Regal is controlling the position.
Anthony tries to circle away but Regal has him pinned against the cage.
Regal has Anthony pressed against the cage, preventing Anthony from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regal keeps control of Anthony as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anthony is looking to break free of the clinch but Regal has double underhooks.
Anthony is trying to break free.

Anthony jumps into guard, dragging Regal to the mat.
Anthony trying to keep a closed guard but Regal is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Regal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Regal trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anthony thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Anthony takes the fight into the clinch.
Anthony is trying to push Regal away but Regal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Regal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Regal takes a swing at Anthony's ribcage but misses.
Regal throws a shot from downtown. Anthony moves away and avoids it.
Anthony seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Anthony moves into the clinch successfully.
Anthony is looking to break free of the clinch but Regal has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Anthony's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anthony has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Regal uses from the top position.
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Regal from controlling successfully.
Regal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Regal forces his way into half guard.
Regal trying to control the action but Anthony is working from the bottom.
Regal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Regal in particular looking to stall.
Regal lands strikes from half guard.
Regal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Regal seems content to control.
Regal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anthony throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Regal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anthony knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anthony is refusing to be controlled, as Regal sits in half guard.
Regal is taking a breather. Anthony says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Regal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anthony keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Regal is controlling the pace.
Regal is trying to control. Anthony wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leland Anthony will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Regal gets tackled into the cage by Anthony. Anthony maintains the clinch.
Anthony looking to slow down the pace here.
Anthony wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anthony is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anthony is trying to break free.

Anthony has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Regal regains guard immediately.
Regal keeping moving, preventing Anthony from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony is looking to work some ground and pound but Regal has wrist control.
Regal wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Regal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anthony throws a big right hand that misses.
Regal controls Anthony momentarily but Anthony frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Regal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anthony trying to control the position from guard on top but Regal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from Anthony.

Regal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anthony, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anthony tries to break free but Regal pushes him back against the cage.

Anthony drags the fight down to the ground.
Regal trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Regal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anthony's head.
Regal trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Regal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anthony is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Regal can do to turn this around?
Regal trying to control but Anthony is working from the bottom.

Anthony pushes Regal off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Regal gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony wants to get back to striking at distance but Regal won't allow it.
Anthony can't break the clinch.
Anthony is trying to push Regal away but Regal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anthony has had enough of the clinch but Regal keeps him there for the moment.

Anthony decides to pull guard.
Regal trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anthony being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Regal from controlling successfully.
Anthony throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Anthony looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Regal wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Regal misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some wild striking there from Regal.
Anthony tries to counter by clinching up but Regal breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leland Anthony dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Anthony lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Anthony lands an impressive looking overhand right. Regal doesn't seem phased though.
Regal throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Regal misses with a hook to the body
and Anthony counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Regal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anthony can't break the clinch.
Regal has Anthony pressed against the cage, preventing Anthony from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Regal has Anthony pressed against the cage, preventing Anthony from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anthony wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anthony wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Anthony pulls guard successfully.
Regal stops Anthony from standing up.

Regal drops back looking for a leg! Anthony is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anthony manages to kick Regal off! Regal jumps back into Anthony's guard.
Regal trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Regal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regal with a nice head shot there.
Anthony wants to get back to his feet but Regal is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Regal from controlling successfully.
Regal working some strikes from top position.
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Regal from controlling successfully.
Anthony wants to stand up but Regal is controlling him.
Regal stands up over Anthony, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Regal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Anthony is rocked!
Leland Anthony overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh Anthony is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Regal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anthony's guard.
Regal controlling the action here.
Regal lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Anthony! More strikes land and this one is all over! Regal jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederic Regal!
After winning the bout, Frederic Regal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.