PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Lee
vs
Anderson

189 cm
24
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
269 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leonardo Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Craig Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Anderson feints the counter takedown.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Lee.

Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Lee is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.

Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.

Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Lee's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.

Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lee keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Lee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lee tries to get out of the position.
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anderson trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.

Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.

Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Lee's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee is controlling Anderson's posture.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.

Anderson is working to tighten his grip on Lee's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lee has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Anderson is really squeezing tight and eventually Lee passes out! Anderson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Craig Anderson!