PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Anderson (ranked 4993 p4p, 5590 weight class) and Rousso Phobe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rousso Phobe's chin.

Anderson
vs
Phobe

175 cm
20
140
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
23
142
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rousso Phobe!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anderson rushes Phobe and presses him up against the cage.

Phobe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Phobe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Phobe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anderson looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phobe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Phobe gets to his feet. Anderson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Phobe feints and as Anderson raises his hands in defense, Phobe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Phobe manages to pass to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Phobe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Phobe lands a nice short elbow.
Phobe trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
Phobe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Phobe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Phobe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phobe prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Phobe tries to stand and escape but Anderson is controlling the position.
Phobe is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phobe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phobe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Phobe trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Phobe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Phobe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson wants to stand but Phobe is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Phobe shoots in and bounces Anderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Phobe passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Phobe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
Phobe lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Phobe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Phobe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Phobe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Anderson's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Phobe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Phobe fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson tried to counter with a leg kick but Phobe avoided it.

Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Phobe.
Phobe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Phobe has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Phobe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Phobe has double underhooks.
Phobe effectively controlling the action here.

Phobe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phobe tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phobe to the ground. Phobe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phobe shapes to counter with a head kick.

Phobe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anderson to the mat! Anderson manages to get full guard.

Anderson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Phobe is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Anderson working aggressively here.

Phobe has Anderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Phobe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Phobe dives into Anderson's guard.

Anderson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Phobe has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phobe misses with a body punch.

Phobe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Phobe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Phobe trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anderson working for a triangle but Phobe defends it easily.
Phobe works over Anderson with some ground and pound from guard.
Rousso Phobe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phobe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Phobe scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phobe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Phobe passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson has hold of Phobe's hands but Phobe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Phobe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Phobe wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling the position.
Phobe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phobe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Phobe 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.
Phobe is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Phobe scores with a couple of nice shots.

Phobe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Phobe.
Phobe wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rousso Phobe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Phobe feints and as Anderson raises his hands in defense, Phobe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Phobe postures up.
Phobe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Phobe postures up.
Phobe trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phobe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Phobe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Phobe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anderson on his heels. He'll look to pass Anderson's guard now, I'm sure.
Phobe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Phobe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Phobe with a nice head shot there.
Phobe postures up.
Phobe with a nice head shot there.
Phobe is working Anderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phobe wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Phobe stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Phobe stands up.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phobe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Phobe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phobe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phobe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Anderson being controlled for a moment.
Phobe is working Anderson over with some ground and pound from side control.

Phobe has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Phobe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Phobe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Anderson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Phobe manages to mount him!

Phobe is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Anderson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Phobe with the ground and pound from mount.
Rousso Phobe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Anderson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phobe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ricky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Phobe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rousso Phobe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phobe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rousso Phobe!