PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Hope Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hope Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dmx The Rain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Billy Hope Jr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Anderson
vs
Hope Jr

175 cm
23
240 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

192 cm
18
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Hope Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Hope Jr misses its intended target.
Anderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Anderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.

Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Hope Jr lands an uppercut.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hope Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson really is a fat lump.
Hope Jr is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Hope Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hope Jr is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson effectively controlling the action here.
Hope Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hope Jr is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Hope Jr misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hope Jr defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Billy Hope Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Anderson closes the distance and pushes Hope Jr back into the cage.
Hope Jr looking for a takedown.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Hope Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Hope Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson lands with a cross.
A combination from Hope Jr does no damage.

Anderson forces Hope Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Hope Jr has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
Hope Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson stalling against the cage.
Hope Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hope Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Hope Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
Hope Jr is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson digs a right hand into Hope Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hope Jr's gas tank.
Hope Jr looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.

Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hope Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hope Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Oooooh!!! Anderson has knocked Hope Jr down with a huge combo! Anderson steps away and waves a wobbly Hope Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Billy Hope Jr has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hope Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHope Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hope Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Hope Jr circles away and keeps his distance.

Hope Jr tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hope Jr trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson works on Hope Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anderson stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Hope Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hope Jr leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hope Jr's waist but Hope Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Hope Jr misses.
Hope Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Hope Jr misses with a head kick.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hope Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ricky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hope Jr connects with a jab.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hope Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hope Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Hope Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Hope Jr misses.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Hope Jr keeps it at a distance.
Hope Jr throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Hope Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Hope Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope Jr tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Hope Jr drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hope Jr.
Hope Jr misses with a body punch.
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hope Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hope Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hope Jr to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hope Jr tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Hope Jr back against the cage.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hope Jr wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hope Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson works on Hope Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson tries a body shot but Hope Jr blocks it.
Hope Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee calls for Anderson to work.
Ricky Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hope Jr's efforts to push away.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hope Jr can do to turn this around?
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hope Jr is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hope Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hope Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Hope Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hope Jr, as that shot connected.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hope Jr looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson wants to clinch.
A nice combination there by Hope Jr.
Hope Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Hope Jr.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hope Jr is breathing heavily.
Anderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hope Jr's elbow.
Hope Jr wants a takedown.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Hope Jr blocks it.
Hope Jr tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson keeps control of Hope Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Anderson breaks from the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anderson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Anderson tries to land a body kick
and Hope Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hope Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hope Jr throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hope Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Hope Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Hope Jr's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hope Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Hope Jr is predictable there
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Hope Jr.
Hope Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Hope Jr.
Hope Jr scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ricky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson works over Hope Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Hope Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Hope Jr pushes him off.
Hope Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hope Jr tries to score with a low kick but Anderson moves his leg out of the way.

Anderson rushes Hope Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Hope Jr's takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hope Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hope Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hope Jr taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hope Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hope Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson checks a low kick from Hope Jr.
Hope Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Hope Jr finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hope Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Anderson rushes Hope Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Anderson prevents Hope Jr from breaking the clinch.
Hope Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson tries to work over Hope Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hope Jr is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hope Jr down to the mat. Hope Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hope Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hope Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Hope Jr keeps it at a distance.
Hope Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Hope Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Hope Jr keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Hope Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hope Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Hope Jr.
Hope Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hope Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billy Hope Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Hope Jr avoids it well.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Hope Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Hope Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson moves to clinch but Hope Jr breaks away
and Hope Jr counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hope Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hope Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hope Jr.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Hope Jr circles away.

Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hope Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hope Jr.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Hope Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Hope Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hope Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Hope Jr!
A less than humble Billy Hope Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.