PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ralphie Harrell (ranked 2677 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Anderson (ranked 4752 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrell has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Harrell
vs
Anderson

168 cm
25
162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
157 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ralphie Harrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Harrell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Harrell won't allow Anderson to get back to his feet.
Anderson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Anderson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Anderson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Harrell is breathing heavily.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Anderson tries to strike from the bottom.
Anderson tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Harrell stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Harrell throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Charles Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Anderson clinches with his opponent.

Anderson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Harrell blocks nicely.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Harrell blocks nicely.
Harrell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harrell tries to get out of the position.
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Harrell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harrell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working some strikes from top position.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harrell's head.
Harrell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harrell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harrell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harrell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Harrell has wrist control.
Anderson landing with the ground and pound.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Harrell blocks nicely.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harrell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harrell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harrell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harrell is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.

Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Harrell's guard.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harrell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harrell wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Harrell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harrell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Harrell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson tries to clinch but Harrell moves out of range.
Harrell thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harrell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harrell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Harrell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Harrell!

Harrell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harrell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Harrell is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Harrell from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Harrell is having none of it.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Harrell from controlling successfully.
Anderson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Anderson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Harrell back to the cage. Anderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harrell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Anderson throws a strike but Harrell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Anderson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Harrell lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Anderson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Harrell is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Harrell wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Anderson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harrell is controlling him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Anderson gets the takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Anderson wants to stand but Harrell has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Harrell is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harrell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harrell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson tries to stand but Harrell is controlling from the bottom.
Harrell looking to control.
Harrell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Harrell blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to stand but Harrell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harrell is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson distracts Harrell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Charles Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson tries to stand but Harrell is controlling from the bottom.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Anderson with a nice cross.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harrell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice shot by Anderson.

Anderson shoots in and bounces Harrell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anderson scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Harrell blocks nicely.
Harrell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Harrell has wrist control.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson postures up in Harrell's guard and throws a big left but Harrell blocks it.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Harrell has wrist control.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson works over Harrell with some ground and pound from guard.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ralphie Harrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson won't allow Harrell to sweep him here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrell.
Harrell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.

Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Harrell 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 not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson is thwarting Harrell's attempts to control the position.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harrell defending well though.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Anderson is nestled in close to Harrell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harrell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harrell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Harrell dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell trying to control here.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Harrell dodges it nicely.
Harrell gets back to full guard.
Harrell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Harrell blocks nicely.
Anderson working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Harrell blocks nicely.
Charles Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anderson preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Anderson!