PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Anudo (ranked 1895 p4p, 2192 weight class) and Jack Spade (ranked 278 p4p, 317 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Spade's choice of entrance music: Ace of spades by Motorhead. Jack Spade acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Anudo
vs
Spade

199 cm
25
265
3 - 1 - 0

192 cm
25
240
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mac Anudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Spade!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anudo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anudo but Anudo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anudo tries to bum rush Spade with a series of wild strikes but Spade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spade shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anudo as he avoids it easily.
Anudo throws a jab when Spade was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Spade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spade looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Spade misses.
Anudo throws a jab when Spade was well out of range.
Anudo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Spade drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spade wants to control from the top but Anudo keeps moving.
Spade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anudo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anudo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade wants to control from the top but Anudo keeps moving.
Anudo keeping full guard, as Spade tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Anudo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jack Spade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spade throws a jab when Anudo was well out of range.
Spade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spade with the counter takedown but Anudo avoids it easily.
Spade looks for a takedown but Anudo sprawls well.
Mac Anudo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spade.

Spade scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spade tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anudo is not content to let Spade control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Spade is trying to get an arm triangle but Anudo is defending well.
Anudo is trying to improve his position.

Spade is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anudo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spade tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Spade swings around for an armbar but Anudo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Spade's guard.
Anudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Spade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spade is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade trying to control but Anudo is working from the bottom.
Anudo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anudo managing to control the position.

Anudo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spade trying to control the position from guard on top but Anudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spade is pushing down on Anudo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anudo is fighting to maintain full guard but Spade has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Spade dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Spade darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anudo is looking to control Spade's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anudo avoid being mounted?
Anudo keeping hold of Spade's head, controlling as best he can.
Spade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade prevents Anudo from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spade seems to be looking for submissions.
Anudo moves into full guard.
Spade is looking to pass into half guard but Anudo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Anudo is in guard.

Spade is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anudo defends well.
Anudo trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.

Spade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anudo trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.

Spade throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anudo stands and throws Spade's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Spade is trying to get back to half guard.
Anudo wants to control but Spade is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade can't do much from the bottom here.
Anudo is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Spade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spade tries to buck Anudo off but Anudo is having none of it.
Jack Spade has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Spade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anudo laying and praying for a moment but Spade takes advantage and regains half guard.
Anudo passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anudo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spade is looking to escape.
Spade regains half guard.
Spade desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Spade has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Anudo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Anudo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mac Anudo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Spade shoots in and drives through. Anudo sprawls well.

Anudo gets a clinch.
Spade blocks an uppercut.
Spade drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anudo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spade goes for a takedown attempt but Anudo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mac Anudo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spade.
Spade shoots in but no luck this time.

Spade shoots in and bounces Anudo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anudo keeping moving, preventing Spade from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anudo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Anudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spade tries to free his leg and advance position but Anudo is retaining full guard.
Spade trying to control but Anudo is working from the bottom.
Spade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spade postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spade trying to control the position from guard on top but Anudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spade throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anudo throws a series of punches but Spade moves out of range.
Spade drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anudo defends it well.
Anudo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anudo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anudo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spade swats away the attempt to clinch by Anudo.
Spade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anudo.
Spade feints the counter takedown.

Spade changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anudo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Spade is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anudo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Spade wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anudo, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spade is trying to get an arm triangle but Anudo is defending well.
Anudo is trying to get back to half guard.

Spade goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anudo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Spade's guard! Nice work there by Anudo!
Anudo passes Spade's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anudo wants to free his trapped foot but Spade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spade is trying to control but Anudo manages to pass to mount!

Anudo has control of Spade's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Spade regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Anudo looking to secure an arm triangle but Spade defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Anudo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anudo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!