PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Anthony (ranked 7156 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Vormon (ranked 5222 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dusty Anthony has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dusty Anthony seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Anthony
vs
Vormon

161 cm
24
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

200 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dusty Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Franky Vormon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony avoids the body shot from Vormon.

Vormon clinches with his opponent.
Anthony is trying to pull guard but Vormon has him pressed against the cage.

Vormon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anthony clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Anthony's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vormon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Anthony is trying to get back to his feet but Vormon has full control of the position and if anything, Anthony has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vormon looking for the choke but no joy.
Vormon is landing with strikes from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vormon working for a choke but Anthony is defending well.
Anthony trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vormon controlling the positon.
Let's hope that Vormon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Anthony is trying to get back to his feet but Vormon has full control of the position and if anything, Anthony has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Anthony preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vormon.
Vormon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vormon not allowing Anthony to control his hands.
Anthony wants to get back to his feet.
Vormon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Anthony knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vormon on the ground.
Vormon loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Anthony hold on?
Vormon controls the action.

Vormon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Anthony might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anthony just trying to survive but Vormon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Anthony right now.
Anthony really is a fat lump.

Vormon 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, Anthony has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Vormon working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Anthony is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Vormon has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Anthony taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Franky Vormon!