PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romulus Fietsora (ranked 803 p4p, 94 weight class) and Sparky Anderson (ranked 1199 p4p, 148 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fietsora
vs
Anderson

172 cm
34
162 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

172 cm
33
165 lbs
17 - 11 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Conviction

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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Romulus Fietsora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Fietsora's head back.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Fietsora ducks down to avoid it.
Fietsora wants to clinch
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fietsora misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a low kick, right behind Fietsora 's knee.
Fietsora throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Fietsora didn't see that one coming.
Fietsora tries to clinch up.
Fietsora misses with the combination.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Fietsora misses with a head kick.

Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson avoiding damage as Fietsora throws knees to the body.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fietsora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Fietsora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Fietsora.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fietsora is defending well.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Fietsora blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fietsora uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson tries to work over Fietsora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fietsora working aggressively here.
Fietsora swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Anderson is working Fietsora over against the cage.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fietsora has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fietsora lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Fietsora leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fietsora misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fietsora.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fietsora creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Fietsora is blocking nicely.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fietsora.
A hook to the body from Fietsora.
Anderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Fietsora is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Fietsora - that landed with a thud.
Fietsora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fietsora throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson tries to work over Fietsora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Fietsora misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fietsora prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Fietsora avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
Fietsora tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Fietsora blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Fietsora prevents a takedown attempt there.
Romulus Fietsora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Fietsora's takedown attempt.
Fietsora throws a head punch that misses.
Fietsora throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fietsora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fietsora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Fietsora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fietsora throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fietsora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fietsora throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Fietsora fails to land.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fietsora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fietsora trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fietsora gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Fietsora fails to land.
Fietsora throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Anderson lands with a hook. Fietsora tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fietsora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Anderson with a hook.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Fietsora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson throws a jab when Fietsora was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Fietsora misses its target.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Fietsora.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Donk. Anderson catches Fietsora right on the button with a cross.
Fietsora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Fietsora tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fietsora moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fietsora.
Fietsora takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fietsora with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a hook but Fietsora avoids it easily.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Fietsora moves away and avoids it.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Fietsora fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fietsora on the side of the head.
Fietsora is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Anderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Fietsora takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fietsora takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fietsora managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Fietsora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Fietsora holds him up against the cage and eventually Anderson drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Fietsora is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fietsora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson has Fietsora pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fietsora manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fietsora smiles and moves away.
Romulus Fietsora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
Fietsora wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Fietsora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fietsora misses with a wild combination.
Fietsora tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fietsora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Fietsora avoids it with no problem.
Anderson cracks Fietsora with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Anderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fietsora to the ground. Anderson is now in Fietsora's guard.
Fietsora wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fietsora's guard.
Fietsora is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fietsora avoid being mounted?

Anderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Anderson lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fietsora controlling the position well.
Fietsora tries to kick Anderson off but Anderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Anderson.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Fietsora dodges it nicely.
Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Fietsora dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fietsora is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Fietsora staying out of range there.
Fietsora has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Fietsora has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Nice uppercut lands for Fietsora. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Fietsora tries to clinch but Anderson moves away
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Fietsora - just one landing.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Fietsora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fietsora's head.
Anderson cracks the inside of Fietsora's front leg.
Romulus Fietsora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Fietsora throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Fietsora wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Fietsora steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Fietsora fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anderson just manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fietsora tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Fietsora tries to clinch up.

Fietsora gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fietsora is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Fietsora wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fietsora's head.
Anderson postures up in Fietsora's guard and throws a big left but Fietsora blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Anderson has gone for a leg lock! Fietsora slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anderson's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fietsora trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anderson's guard.
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.

Fietsora avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Anderson has his foot on Fietsora's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fietsora works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romulus Fietsora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing Fietsora from standing up.
Fietsora working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Fietsora wants to stand but Anderson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Anderson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Fietsora rolls with it to try and escape but Anderson cranks on the arm and Fietsora is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sparky Anderson!
A very excited looking Sparky Anderson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.