PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Danaher (ranked 2707 p4p, 2327 weight class) and Anthony Lalime (ranked 348 p4p, 305 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Danaher
vs
Lalime

190 cm
21
225
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
205
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Savage Fightwear

The Dirty Needle Project
Arcticus University: London

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Danaher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Lalime!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalime slaps away a takedown attempt from Danaher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lalime connects with a jab.

It looks like Ethan Danaher has been cut.
Lalime swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danaher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lalime counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lalime lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lalime lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Danaher.
Danaher is trying to drag Lalime to the mat but Lalime just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Danaher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danaher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lalime gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lalime gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Danaher is looking for a takedown.
Lalime lands a right hand that snaps the head of Danaher backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime.
Danaher drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lalime pulls his leg out and moves away.
Danaher shoots and misses

and Lalime counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalime digs a right hand into Danaher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danaher's gas tank.
Danaher is breathing heavily.
Lalime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danahers head.
Lalime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danahers head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lalime.
Danaher wants a takedown.
Lalime pushes off an throws an elbow but Danaher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lalime.
Lalime lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Danaher.
A short right from Lalime.
Lalime throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lalime lands a hook that snaps the head of Danaher backwards.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lalime lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Lalime.
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Danaher backwards.
Lalime lands a left hand.
Lalime slowing the pace effectively.
Lalime prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lalime pushes Danaher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalime stops a takedown attempt from Danaher.
Lalime scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Lalime as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lalime.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Danaher tries to score a body lock takedown but Lalime shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Lalime.
Lalime scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Danaher is rocked!
Lalime lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Danaher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lalime lands a big right hand that drops Danaher! The killer instinct kicks in and Lalime finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lalime!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime!