PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dawid Anchimowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Bosch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dawid Anchimowicz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Anchimowicz
vs
Bosch

180 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
194 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Determined

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 St Petersburg, Dawid Anchimowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Bosch!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anchimowicz stuffs the takedown attempt from Bosch. Bosch gets slowly back to his feet.
Anchimowicz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bosch tries for a takedown but Anchimowicz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anchimowicz throws a combination. Bosch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Robert Bosch has been cut.
Bosch avoids a kick to the body.
Anchimowicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bosch closes the distance and clinches up with Anchimowicz, looking for a takedown. Bosch pushes Anchimowicz against the cage but Anchimowicz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dawid Anchimowicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Bosch.

Anchimowicz moves into the clinch successfully.
Bosch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Anchimowicz breaks from the clinch.

Anchimowicz rushes Bosch and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anchimowicz smiles and moves away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bosch has eaten all the pies!
Anchimowicz tries to clinch up.
Both fighters circling a little - Anchimowicz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Anchimowicz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bosch as he jumps to the side.
Bosch steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Anchimowicz is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anchimowicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anchimowicz is looking to clinch but Bosch is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Bosch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dawid Anchimowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Anchimowicz takes the fight into the clinch.
Anchimowicz is trying to break the clinch but Bosch has him pressed against the cage.

Anchimowicz manages to pull guard.
Anchimowicz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anchimowicz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bosch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosch trying to control the position from guard on top but Anchimowicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bosch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anchimowicz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bosch somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anchimowicz!
Bosch darts in looking for a takedown but Anchimowicz gets double underhooks and turns Bosch into the cage.
Anchimowicz lands a two punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anchimowicz is defended easily by Bosch.
Bosch shoots for a takedown but Anchimowicz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bosch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anchimowicz.
Anchimowicz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bosch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anchimowicz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Anchimowicz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Anchimowicz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bosch postures up in Anchimowicz's guard and throws a big left but Anchimowicz blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anchimowicz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Anchimowicz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bosch's guard.
Anchimowicz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bosch lands with a few short shots to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dawid Anchimowicz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Bosch's cut.
That's time! Anchimowicz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Bosch.
Anchimowicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bosch can do to turn this around?
Bosch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anchimowicz tries to avoid it but Bosch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anchimowicz to the ground. Anchimowicz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anchimowicz shoots for a takedown but Bosch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dawid Anchimowicz is winning the standup battle so far.
Anchimowicz throws a head kick but Bosch moves out of range.
Bosch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dawid Anchimowicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Bosch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anchimowicz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anchimowicz shoots in but Bosch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch dives in and grabs Anchimowicz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anchimowicz pushes down on Bosch's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anchimowicz wants to clinch up but Bosch keeps it at a distance.
Bosch darts in looking for a takedown but Anchimowicz gets double underhooks and turns Bosch into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anchimowicz throws a series of strikes that have Bosch backpedaling.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anchimowicz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, jab by Anchimowicz - just one landing.
Bosch keeps the fight on the outside.
Anchimowicz feints a jab promting Bosch to slip. Anchimowicz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bosch slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bosch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anchimowicz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Anchimowicz wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anchimowicz tries to clinch but Bosch is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Bosch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anchimowicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bosch darts in looking for a takedown but Anchimowicz gets double underhooks and turns Bosch into the cage.
Anchimowicz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bosch eats them both and turns towards Anchimowicz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bosch takes one to the side of the head.
Anchimowicz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bosch eats them both and turns towards Anchimowicz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Anchimowicz tries for a takedown but Bosch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anchimowicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Bosch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bosch shoots in for a takedown but Anchimowicz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anchimowicz appears to be looking for a big counter.

Anchimowicz drives through and clinches with Bosch against the cage.
Bosch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anchimowicz walks away with a smile on his face. Bosch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bosch blocks the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anchimowicz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anchimowicz wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Anchimowicz with that takedown attempt.
Bosch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anchimowicz, right into the meat.

Anchimowicz clinches with his opponent.
Bosch tries to pull guard but Anchimowicz won't allow it.
Anchimowicz is trying to break free.
Anchimowicz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anchimowicz working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosch is trying to pull guard but Anchimowicz has him pressed against the cage.
Bosch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anchimowicz is pressed up against the cage. Bosch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anchimowicz down to the mat. Anchimowicz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Anchimowicz moves into the clinch.

Anchimowicz jumps guard and drags Bosch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Bosch is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anchimowicz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anchimowicz has escaped and now he's on top!

Bosch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dawid Anchimowicz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Bosch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Anchimowicz wants to clinch up but Bosch keeps it at a distance.
Anchimowicz works over Bosch's head and body with a nice combination.
Anchimowicz dives in for a single leg takedown but Bosch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bosch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bosch shoots in but Anchimowicz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bosch looks for a takedown but Anchimowicz sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anchimowicz leaves Bosch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anchimowicz is looking for a counter combo.
Dawid Anchimowicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Bosch.
Bosch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anchimowicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anchimowicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bosch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anchimowicz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bosch fails with a takedown attempt.
Bosch keeps the fight on the outside.
Anchimowicz lands with a cross.
Bosch looks for a takedown but Anchimowicz sprawls well.
Bosch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anchimowicz looks for a takedown but Bosch sprawls well.
Bosch looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anchimowicz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anchimowicz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bosch circles away.
Anchimowicz has a takedown stuffed.
Bosch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bosch shoots in for a takedown but Anchimowicz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bosch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anchimowicz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anchimowicz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosch shoots in and drives through. Anchimowicz sprawls well.
Bosch swats away the attempt to clinch by Anchimowicz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anchimowicz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anchimowicz lands a two punch combo.
Anchimowicz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No luck for Anchimowicz with that takedown attempt.
Anchimowicz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bosch defends well and Anchimowicz ends up having to push Bosch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bosch shoots in for a takedown but Anchimowicz shows good takedown defense.
Anchimowicz throwing a counter right hand but Bosch manages to avoid it.
Anchimowicz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bosch eats them both and turns towards Anchimowicz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bosch circles away from the clinch attempt.

Anchimowicz has closed the distance and engaged Bosch in a clinch.
Anchimowicz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bosch is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosch keeps control of Anchimowicz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bosch wants a takedown but no success here.

Anchimowicz pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anchimowicz is controlling Bosch's posture.
Bosch trying to control the position from guard on top but Anchimowicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bosch is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Robert Bosch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dawid Anchimowicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bosch throws an elbow that misses. Anchimowicz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bosch's guard. Nice move by Anchimowicz!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dawid Anchimowicz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anchimowicz 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dawid Anchimowicz!