PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nicole Aniston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Night Of Living Dread (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Aniston
vs
Night Of Living Dread

160 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

174 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nicole Aniston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Night Of Living Dread!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Living Dread gets caught flat footed, as Aniston shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Living Dread trying to control the position.
Living Dread is pulling down on Aniston's head. It's preventing any offense from Aniston, at least for the moment.
Aniston postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aniston scoring with some ground and pound.
Aniston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Living Dread is trying to keep Aniston in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aniston pushes down on Living Dread's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Living Dread really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aniston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Living Dread trying to control but Aniston postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aniston prevents Living Dread from improving his position.
Living Dread wants to control but Aniston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been hearing that Aniston has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Aniston wants to work for an arm triangle but Living Dread is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Living Dread wants to control but Aniston is keeping busy.
Living Dread keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Living Dread wants to get back to full guard.
Aniston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two 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.
Living Dread trying to control but Aniston postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Aniston is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aniston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aniston throws a head kick that misses
and Living Dread counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Living Dread.
Living Dread smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Aniston fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Living Dread sprawls well initially but Aniston persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aniston is breathing heavily.
Living Dread works his way to full guard. Good work.
Living Dread is controlling Aniston's posture.
Aniston is looking to work some ground and pound but Living Dread has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Living Dread looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Living Dread has his foot on Aniston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aniston works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Living Dread is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Living Dread wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aniston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Living Dread not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aniston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Living Dread throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aniston thinks about countering with a body kick.
Aniston avoids a kick to the body.
Living Dread connects with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Living Dread finds it's target.
Aniston moves forwards but Living Dread connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aniston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Living Dread sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aniston somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but The Night Of Living Dread will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Living Dread bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aniston's head.
Living Dread has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aniston.
Living Dread scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Living Dread gets tackled into the cage by Aniston. Aniston maintains the clinch.
Living Dread lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Living Dread lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aniston backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Living Dread takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Living Dread is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Living Dread throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Living Dread.
Aniston can't get the takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Living Dread seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Living Dread.
Living Dread effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Living Dread.
Living Dread has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Living Dread is looking to control Aniston's arms but Aniston gets an underhook and turns him. Now Living Dread has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by The Night Of Living Dread.
Aniston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Living Dread.
Living Dread is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Living Dread tests Aniston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Living Dread lands with a straight right. Aniston didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aniston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Living Dread connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aniston scrambles back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aniston.
Living Dread looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicole Aniston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Living Dread fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aniston on the side of the head.
The Night Of Living Dread seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Living Dread paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aniston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Living Dread but Living Dread pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Living Dread attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Living Dread lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aniston tries for a takedown but Living Dread circles away easily
and Living Dread connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Living Dread paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aniston ducks right into an uppercut from Living Dread.
Living Dread will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aniston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Living Dread to score with a decent uppercut.
Living Dread's coach down at Beast Cartel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Living Dread's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Aniston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Living Dread counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Living Dread connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Living Dread lands a really nice looking cross but Aniston seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Living Dread with a jab.
Living Dread lands a jab.
Aniston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Living Dread lands a jab to the head.
Living Dread lands an overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Living Dread as he connects with a hook.
Aniston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Night Of Living Dread showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Living Dread digs a good body shot into Aniston's ribs.
Aniston ducks right into an uppercut from Living Dread.
Aniston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Living Dread cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Aniston is rocked!
Living Dread keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Living Dread on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Living Dread throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Living Dread scores with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Living Dread scores with a nice strike.
Oh Aniston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aniston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aniston seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aniston with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Living Dread to counter with a crisp jab.
Aniston walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aniston tries for a takedown but Living Dread sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicole Aniston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Living Dread. That snapped Aniston's head back.
Living Dread tests Aniston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Living Dread.
Living Dread works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aniston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Night Of Living Dread is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Living Dread connects with a looping right hand.
The Night Of Living Dread is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Living Dread lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nicole Aniston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aniston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Living Dread.
Living Dread cracks Aniston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Living Dread lands a lovely overhand right.
Living Dread swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aniston.
Nice shot lands for Living Dread.
Living Dread moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Living Dread, as that shot connected.
Nicole Aniston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Living Dread cracks Aniston with a right hand to the side of the head.

Aniston looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Living Dread has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aniston is working away from the top position though.
Living Dread makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Living Dread.
Living Dread not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Living Dread managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Living Dread is trying to control the position but Aniston postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Aniston is fighting to break Living Dread's control of his arms but Living Dread is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Living Dread scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aniston in his tracks.
Living Dread throws a leg kick but Aniston sees it coming and moves out of range.
Living Dread fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aniston on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Night Of Living Dread comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Living Dread winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Night Of Living Dread!