PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Tasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Anderson
vs
Tasz

217 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustavo Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Tasz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson shoots in but Tasz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tasz tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
As Tasz looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Tasz just gets out of the way.

Tasz rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.

Tasz drags the fight down to the ground.

Anderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Anderson dives in and grabs Tasz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tasz pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tasz is defended easily by Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Tasz misses

and Anderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anderson.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Tasz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Tasz keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Tasz on the inside.
Tasz keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Tasz has him pressed against the cage.
Tasz tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
Tasz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Gustavo Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Tasz.
Tasz wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tasz has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tasz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tasz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Tasz pulls guard successfully.
Anderson postures up in Tasz's guard and throws a big left but Tasz blocks it.
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 two minutes gone in the round.
Tasz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tasz wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tasz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tasz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tasz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson won't allow Tasz to get back to his feet.
Tasz trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Tasz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anderson sprawls well initially but Tasz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tasz trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Tasz content to control rather than advance.

Tasz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Tasz is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasz postures up.
Tasz trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tasz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Tasz trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Anderson working for a triangle but Tasz defends it easily.
Tasz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Tasz 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.

A telegraphed right hand from Tasz misses the target.
And Anderson counters with a quick kick to the body but Tasz blocks it.
Tasz throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tasz stuffs the takedown.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Tasz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anderson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tasz dives into side control.

Anderson is trying to control Tasz's posture but Tasz avoids it.

Tasz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Anderson to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tasz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anderson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tasz wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control but Tasz postures up.
Anderson tries to buck Tasz off but Tasz is having none of it.
Anderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tasz off and has taken his back!
Tasz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tasz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Tasz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Tasz manages to stand up with Anderson still on his back. Eventually Anderson drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tasz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Corey Tasz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson is controlling Tasz's trapped leg to prevent Tasz from advancing to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson missing with punches from the bottom.
Anderson moves into full guard.

Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tasz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tasz's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Tasz forces his way into half guard.
Tasz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tasz tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Anderson is pressing down on Tasz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Tasz postures up.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson is pulling down on Tasz's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tasz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tasz 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.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Tasz from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tasz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Tasz defends easily.
Tasz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anderson is proving hard to escape from.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Tasz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Tasz down.
Corey Tasz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson throws a low kick but Tasz avoids it.
Tasz avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Tasz shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Tasz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Corey Tasz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Tasz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tasz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tasz moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Tasz moves out of range easily.
Tasz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.

Tasz lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! Tasz takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Anderson is rocked!

It looks like Gustavo Anderson has been cut.
Tasz throws a pinpoint strike between Anderson's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Anderson crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Tasz scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Tasz!