PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Anderson (ranked 834 p4p, 113 weight class) and Furio Spartan (ranked 682 p4p, 93 weight class). Spartan has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Furio Spartan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anderson
vs
Spartan

179 cm
25
187 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

187 cm
26
193 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dustin Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furio Spartan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and Spartan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Spartan throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Spartan's head.

Anderson instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spartan has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
Anderson gets through Spartan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spartan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Spartan misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Spartan's head.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Spartan avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Spartan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Spartan misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson pushes Spartan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Spartan lands a takedown into guard.

Anderson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spartan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Spartan misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartan.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson tries to work over Spartan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.
Spartan takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spartan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spartan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Spartan blocks an uppercut.
Spartan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spartan misses with some punches.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Spartan.
Spartan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spartan swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spartan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartan is working Anderson over against the cage.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spartan tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spartan lands a nice uppercut.
Spartan misses with a punch to the body.
Spartan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson works on Spartan's body with a couple of short punches.
Spartan misses with the head strike.
Spartan prevents the takedown attempt.
Spartan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spartan tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Spartan back against the cage.
Spartan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Spartan fails to land.
Spartan has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson tries to work over Spartan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spartan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartan throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Spartan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartan.
A shot in the inside from Spartan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartan misses with some punches.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spartan is defending well for now.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartan lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson tries a body shot but Spartan blocks it.
Spartan working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.

Spartan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spartan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Spartan is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson stays in close to Spartan's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dustin Anderson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spartan ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.

Anderson instigates a clinch.
Spartan misses with a punch to the body.
Spartan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Spartan throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Spartan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spartan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Spartan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Anderson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartan swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dustin Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Spartan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Spartan.
Nice body punch from Spartan.
Spartan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spartan misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Spartan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
Spartan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
Anderson trying to stall but Spartan improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartan throws a head punch that misses.
Spartan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Spartan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Spartan.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Spartan lands a left hand.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spartan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spartan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
Spartan is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Spartan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Spartan lands with a right hand.
Anderson misses with a hook.

Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Spartan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Anderson is trying to keep an underhook but Spartan manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Spartan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.

Spartan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anderson defends it well.
Spartan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Anderson reverses the position - he's now on top in Spartan's guard.

Spartan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Anderson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Spartan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Spartan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson controlling the position.
Anderson working away.
Spartan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.
Spartan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dustin Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A left and a right from Spartan both land. Nice combination.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Spartan keeps it at a distance.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
Spartan clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spartan. Spartan obviously looking to wear him down.
Spartan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson throws the left hand but Spartan avoids the punch easily.
Spartan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Spartan scores with a jab to the head.

Anderson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson leaves his chin hanging out and Spartan seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Anderson crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Furio Spartan!
A less than humble Furio Spartan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.