PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arn Anderson (ranked 625 p4p, 26 weight class) and Mongolian Muslim (ranked 847 p4p, 32 weight class). Anderson comes into the arena with Thunderstruck-by ACDC blaring out of the sound system. Muslim has chosen Modern Mongolian Music - Sandy Desert as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mongolian Muslim will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Anderson
vs
Muslim

191 cm
26
280 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arn Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mongolian Muslim!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muslim lands a body shot.
Muslim lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson defending well as Muslim loads up on a big left hand.
Muslim throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Muslim throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.

Anderson looking to score a takedown here. Muslim is defending well but Anderson drives through and ends up in Muslim's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson passes into half guard.

Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muslim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Muslim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.

Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Muslim is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Muslim wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.

Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Muslim trying to control but Anderson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Muslim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Muslim told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Muslim has his hands clasped together around Anderson's back. He's all about the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Anderson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Muslim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.

Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muslim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
Anderson trying to control the action but Muslim is working from the bottom.
Muslim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Muslim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Muslim is having none of it.
Muslim trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Anderson manages to pass to mount!

Anderson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Muslim can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Anderson wants to finish this one by submission but Muslim is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anderson.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Muslim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muslim is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muslim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Anderson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Muslim to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Muslim shrugs it off.
Muslim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Muslim wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.

Anderson has hold of Muslim's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Muslim manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Anderson working for a submission but Muslim is keeping him at bay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson looking for a guillotine from mount but Muslim is having none of it.
Anderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Anderson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Muslim is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Anderson is working for a guillotine from mount but Muslim frees his head quite easily.

Anderson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Muslim has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arn Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Anderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Muslim tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anderson is in Muslim's guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.

Muslim has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Anderson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Muslim connects with a single shot there.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muslim but Muslim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Muslim finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Muslim.
Muslim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Muslim's head but Muslim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muslim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
The crowd cheers as Muslim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson walks into a jab.
Muslim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Muslim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No joy there for Muslim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muslim has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson throws a jab when Muslim was well out of range.
Muslim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muslim! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arn Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Anderson gets a double leg takedown into Muslim's guard.
Muslim has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture.

Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muslim can do anything to dispel that myth.
Muslim looking to control.
Muslim keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muslim is keeping the position for now.

Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Muslim has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Muslim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muslim manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Muslim's guard.
Muslim is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.

Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muslim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Muslim is keeping the position.
Anderson trying to control but Muslim is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Muslim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mongolian Muslim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muslim lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Muslim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Muslim is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muslim sees it coming and defends easily.
Muslim pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control.
Muslim is doing well to control the position and prevent Anderson from advancing to side control.
Muslim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Muslim's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Muslim.

Anderson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Muslim manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Anderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Muslim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mongolian Muslim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A swing and a miss from Muslim.

Anderson scores with a takedown into Muslim's guard.

Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Muslim keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
Muslim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Muslim has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muslim keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muslim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Muslim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Muslim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Muslim moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - Muslim coming out on top.
Muslim looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Muslim gets in close and tags Anderson with a short punch that almost sends Anderson to the mat! Oh Anderson is in big trouble! He turns his back on Muslim, trying to create some distance but Muslim rushes him, striking wildly and Anderson goes down! The referee tackles Muslim into the cage to end the fight! Muslim is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mongolian Muslim!
Mongolian Muslim is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Mongolian Muslim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Arn Anderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't snap into a slim jim.....and it was my downfall.....I'LL BE BACK FOR THAT BELT!!'.