PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law has chosen We Run This Town as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ty Law was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Anderson
vs
Law

188 cm
20
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

198 cm
23
192 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ty Law!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Law or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson which made him look bad.

Anderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Law to the mat! Law manages to get full guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Law is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Law's head.
Law wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it.
Law tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Anderson is keen to just control but Law is a slippery customer.
Law avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Law is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Law doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Anderson drives through and clinches with Law against the cage.

Anderson successfully pulls guard.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Law controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to improve his position but instead Law has moved into half guard.
Law moves nicely into side control.
Anderson tries to buck Law off but Law is having none of it.
Anderson regains half guard.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Law thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Law trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Law won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Law looking to pass the guard.
Law looks gassed!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson misses with a takedown

so Law counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Law trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Anderson working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anderson cracks Law with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anderson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Anderson is landing with some decent strikes but Law is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Anderson dominating with strikes here.
Anderson looking to control but Law is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Law taking shots to the head.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Law is looking to escape.
Anderson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Anderson lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson is working for a guillotine from mount but Law frees his head quite easily.
The referee warns Law that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Law tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
Anderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Anderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Law is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Law is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson lands a heavy elbow.
Law is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Anderson cracks Law with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anderson working the head with strikes.
Law is trying to improve his position.
Greg Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Law wants to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Law to see if he's OK.
Law is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anderson working over Law with some ground and pound. Law looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anderson working Law over with strikes.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Law is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Law defends it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson 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 one minute gone in the round.
Anderson 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.
Law is looking to improve his position.

Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Law is defending well.
Ground and pound from Anderson.
Anderson is nestled in close to Law, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Law keeps working.
Anderson winds up and cracks Law with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Anderson is looking to pass Law's guard but actually Law recovers to full guard.
Law keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.

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.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Anderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Anderson scoring with punches from side control.
Law is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Anderson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Law taking punishment in the form of punches.
Law takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Anderson lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anderson connects with a decent elbow.
Law is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson looks up at the clock and then as Law takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Anderson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Law is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Law is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Anderson is controlling him well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Anderson passes the guard and advances to mount!
BOOM! Anderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Law is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control but Law is having none of it.
Anderson raining down shots from the mount!
Anderson breaks from Law's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Anderson dominating with strikes here.
Anderson lands a big elbow.
Anderson with shots to the head and body - Law looks very uncomfortable down there.

Anderson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Law is surviving well by controlling Anderson's body position as best he can.
Law is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Anderson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Law misses with a takedown

and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Law fights it but they end up in guard.
Law keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson stands and throws Law's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Law is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anderson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Law is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Law tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Law keeps working.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Anderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Law sprawls well initially but Anderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Law is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Law's hands, connecting with Law's forehead.
Law trying to control here.
Anderson prevents Law from improving his position.
Law is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
Law is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Anderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Anderson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Law works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is pressing down on Law's thigh, looking to free his foot. Law is holding on for now.
Anderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Law trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson is pressing down on Law's thigh, looking to free his foot. Law is holding on for now.
Anderson passes to full mount!
Law is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Anderson.
Greg Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson controlling from mount.
Law is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Law to control.
Anderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Ty Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson with the ground and pound from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Anderson!