PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Averescu (ranked 1451 p4p, 1504 weight class) and Brownie Anderson (ranked 198 p4p, 210 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Averescu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle. Brownie Anderson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Averescu
vs
Anderson

185 cm
39
177
22 - 28 - 1

180 cm
29
187
16 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Averescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Averescu moves out of range of the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Anderson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Averescu misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Good work by Averescu as he checks the leg kick.
Averescu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Averescu tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Averescu smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Averescu as he checks the leg kick.
Averescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Anderson misses with a low kick as Averescu jumps back.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Averescu's shoulder, as Averescu tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Averescu shakes it off.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Averescu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Averescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Averescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Averescu moved out of range nicely.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Averescu avoids it well.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Averescu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Averescu shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brownie Anderson.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Averescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson wants to slow Averescu down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Averescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Averescu moved out of range.
Averescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson throws a low kick but Averescu moves out of range easily.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Averescu's head but Averescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Averescu tries to sprawl but Anderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Anderson is controlling the pace.
Averescu is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Averescu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.
Averescu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Anderson jumps into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu struggling a bit here.
Averescu is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Anderson with a nice cross.
Anderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Averescu eats them both and turns towards Anderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Averescu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brownie Anderson.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Averescu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Anderson misses.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Averescu misses the target.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Averescu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Averescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Averescu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brownie Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Brownie Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Averescu dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Averescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averescu dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Averescu.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Averescu with the active half guard here but Anderson passes nicely into side control.
Averescu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Anderson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averescu can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Averescu wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Averescu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Averescu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson lunges at Averescu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Averescu's hand.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson jabs Averescu right on the nose. Averescu blinks but takes it well.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Averescu moves away.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Averescu, which made it look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Averescu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Averescu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Averescu saw that one coming.

Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Averescu's guard.

Averescu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Averescu looking to control but Anderson passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averescu is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Averescu avoid being mounted?

Averescu has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Anderson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Anderson!
Averescu is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson is staying tight to Averescu's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averescu is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Anderson landing strikes from the mount.

Anderson has control of Averescu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Averescu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Averescu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Averescu can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson wants to finish this one by submission but Averescu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anderson.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brownie Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Averescu wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brownie Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brownie Anderson!
A victorious Brownie Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.