PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monte Zuma (ranked 481 p4p, 64 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 783 p4p, 92 weight class). Monte Zuma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zuma
vs
Anstey

190 cm
30
255 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

205 cm
35
280 lbs
40 - 27 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Sportivité

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Monte Zuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zuma.

Zuma moves into the clinch.
Zuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
Zuma lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Anstey's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Zuma lands with an overhand left.
Anstey connects with a looping right hand.
Zuma works the jab nicely.
Anstey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zuma throws a looping overhand right but Anstey ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Zuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anstey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zuma finds it's way round the side to connect with Anstey's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuma missing with a left hand there. Anstey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zuma throws a nice head kick!
Zuma throws a jab but it's blocked by Anstey.
Anstey looks to throw the jab but Zuma is out of range.
Zuma lands a jab to the head.
Zuma throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Zuma avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma tries to land a leg kick but Anstey saw it coming and moves away.
Anstey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zuma.
Zuma lands a lovely overhand right.
Anstey missing with a left hand there. Zuma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zuma cracks Anstey with a good jab.
Zuma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zuma slips a jab from Anstey.
Anstey throws the left hand but Zuma avoids the punch easily.
Anstey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zuma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anstey looks to throw the jab but Zuma is out of range.

Zuma scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey wants to get back to his feet.
Anstey tries to get to full guard but Zuma has control of the leg.
Anstey is still trying to improve position.
Zuma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anstey is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Anstey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anstey tries to hold on but Zuma pushes him away.
Anstey working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuma tries to control but Anstey wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Zuma looking for a guillotine from mount but Anstey is having none of it.
Zuma tries to control but Anstey wriggling away.
Anstey wants to control but Zuma is having none of it.
Zuma wants to take Anstey's back but he can't do it this time.
Anstey wants to hold on but Zuma pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Zuma looking for a guillotine from mount but Anstey is having none of it.
Zuma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anstey is looking to improve his position but Zuma isn't that keen on the idea.
Zuma wants to take Anstey's back but he can't do it this time.
Anstey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zuma moves to back control.
I really don't envy Anstey right now.

Zuma has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Anstey has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Zuma is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Anstey has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zuma has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Zuma is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Anstey has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Anstey trying to control but not successfully.

Zuma looking for the RNC.
Anstey tries to roll but Zuma sticks to his back.
Anstey is trying to get back to his feet but Zuma has full control of the position and if anything, Anstey has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Anstey defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Zuma working for a choke but Anstey is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anstey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zuma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anstey slips a jab from Zuma.
Anstey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zuma.
Zuma connects with a solid leg kick.
Anstey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zuma.
Zuma thows a body kick. Anstey tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zuma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anstey. That did some damage!
Anstey throws a series of punches but Zuma avoids them all with ease.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey throws out a powerful jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zuma!
Zuma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anstey.
Zuma throws a looping overhand right but Anstey ducks down to avoid it.
Zuma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Zuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Zuma counters with a quick kick to the body but Anstey blocks it.
Zuma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zuma here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anstey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zuma throws a good cross that connects.
Monte Zuma is winning the standup battle so far.
Anstey misses with an uppercut. Zuma saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Anstey misses.
Anstey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anstey swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Zuma to counter with a crisp jab.
Zuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Zuma does no damage.
Zuma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Zuma drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anstey keeps working.
Zuma is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anstey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Zuma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anstey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zuma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zuma asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Zuma is looking to take a break and control but Anstey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zuma just content to control the position.
Zuma wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy.
Anstey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zuma off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is riding his opponent, not letting Zuma buck him off.
Anstey is trying to stick to Zuma's back but Zuma is turning into Anstey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Anstey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zuma.
Zuma forces his way into half guard.

Zuma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anstey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zuma.
Zuma wants to take a breather but Anstey is having none of it.
Well, if Zuma is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but Anstey defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zuma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anstey sees it coming and defends easily.
Zuma wants to free his trapped foot but Anstey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zuma blocks the strikes from Anstey.
Anstey is staying active underneath Zuma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anstey missing with punches from the bottom.
Zuma wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy.
Zuma wants to pass to mount but Anstey is defending the position.
Anstey wants to improve his position but Zuma is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Anstey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zuma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anstey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zuma slips a jab and a cross from Anstey.
Zuma fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anstey avoids it really well and circles away.
Anstey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Anstey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anstey scores with a shot to the body.
Zuma throws a chopping leg kick but Anstey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anstey defends it nicely.
Anstey looks to land a right hand but Zuma moved out of range.
Zuma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anstey throws out the jab.
Anstey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Bunny Anstey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuma looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range.
Zuma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zuma staying out of range there.
Zuma throwing a counter right hand but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Anstey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Zuma gets a takedown into half guard.
Anstey manages to get to full guard.
Zuma is pushing down on Anstey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anstey is fighting to maintain full guard but Zuma has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anstey is looking to improve his position.
Anstey won't allow Zuma to pass to mount.
Anstey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zuma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anstey wants to get back to full guard.
Zuma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anstey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuma works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Anstey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zuma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuma trying to control the action but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Anstey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monte Zuma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zuma trying to control the position but Anstey is working away.

Zuma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zuma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zuma controls the position from side control.

Zuma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zuma prevents Anstey from escaping the position.
Zuma trying to control the action but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Anstey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zuma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four 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.
Zuma is looking to take a break and control but Anstey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Zuma trying to control the position but Anstey is working away.
Anstey is looking to regain half guard here but Zuma keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Anstey's face as Zuma controls the position.
Anstey is trying to get back to half guard.
Anstey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Zuma in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Anstey tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Zuma!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monte Zuma!
A very excited looking Monte Zuma made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.