PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Anderson (ranked 7399 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralf Iversen (ranked 6614 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Anderson
vs
Iversen

169 cm
24
151 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tristan Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ralf Iversen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iversen doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Anderson lands a front kick.

Anderson pushes Iversen up against the cage in a clinch.

Anderson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anderson cracks Iversen with a solid left hand.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Anderson throws a strike but Iversen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Anderson pulls Iversen in close to his closed guard and prevents Iversen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Iversen looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iversen postures up.
Anderson striking off his back but it's not causing Iversen any problems.
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Anderson continues to stall.
Iversen stops Anderson from standing up.

Anderson pushes Iversen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anderson drives through and clinches with Iversen against the cage.

Anderson jumps guard.
Anderson managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.

Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson wants to stand but Iversen is controlling his posture from full guard.

Anderson gets to his feet - Iversen follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iversen avoids the head kick by Anderson.

Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Iversen, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Iversen is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Iversen tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Iversen drops back down to his feet.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Iversen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Iversen after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Iversen is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Iversen is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson avoiding damage.
Iversen being controlled against the cage.
Anderson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Iversen pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iversen misses with a leg kick

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Anderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Iversen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson wants to get up but he can't break Iversen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anderson cracks Iversen with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Iversen throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Iversen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tristan Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Anderson pushes Iversen up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson trying to control the position but instead, Iversen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anderson into the cage.
Iversen fails to pull guard.

Anderson has Iversen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Anderson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Iversen tumbling to the mat - Anderson dives into Iversen's guard.
Anderson is in close to Iversen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Iversen keeps moving.
Iversen is breathing heavily.
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Iversen is proving hard to escape from.
Iversen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Iversen keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Iversen being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson is working Iversen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Anderson gets to his feet - Iversen follows without any prompting.

Anderson forces Iversen back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson is struggling to control the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anderson just leaning against Iversen, taking a breather.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Iversen up against the cage.
Iversen is trying to stall.

Anderson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
Iversen being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Iversen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Anderson stands up from Iversen's guard - Anderson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Iversen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson throws a head kick but Iversen moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iversen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Anderson moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iversen moves away.
Iversen with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Iversen is keeping busy.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Iversen won't allow it.
Anderson stalls.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Iversen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iversen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson blocks a leg kick.
Iversen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Iversen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for Anderson to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Iversen is keeping busy.

Anderson is trying to trip Iversen. He has hold of a leg but Iversen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Anderson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Iversen pushes Anderson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Anderson forces Iversen back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee is keeping an eye on Anderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anderson slowing the pace effectively.
Iversen can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Iversen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Iversen up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tristan Anderson.
Iversen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ralf Iversen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iversen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Iversen.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Iversen saw that one coming.
Iversen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Iversen pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iversen shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.

Anderson moves into the clinch.
Iversen letting Anderson take a breather here.
Iversen wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stalling against the cage.
Iversen letting Anderson take a breather here.
Anderson avoiding damage.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Iversen avoids it.
Iversen letting Anderson take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tristan Anderson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iversen.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Iversen's head but Iversen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Iversen circles away.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iversen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Anderson throws a head kick but Iversen moves out of range.
Iversen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Anderson moves into the clinch.
Ralf Iversen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tristan Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Iversen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tristan Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

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