PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anal Fisher (ranked 4137 p4p, 4116 weight class) and Bobby Backland (ranked 451 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Fisher
vs
Backland

197 cm
25
275
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
225
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anal Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Backland!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fisher clinches with his opponent.
Backland taking a breather.

Fisher manages to break the clinch.

Fisher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Backland tries to pull guard but Fisher won't allow it.
Backland fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Fisher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Backland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Fisher counters by clinching up.
Anal Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Backland.
Fisher prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fisher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fisher circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fisher counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Backland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Bobby Backland has been cut.
Fisher fakes the leg kick and cracks Backland in the body.
Fisher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anal Fisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Backland.
Backland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fisher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Backland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Backland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Backland on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backland drops his hands momentarily and Fisher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fisher. Backland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Backland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Fisher gets tackled into the cage by Backland. Backland maintains the clinch.
Backland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Fisher breaks the clinch.
Backland lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Backland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fisher appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bobby Backland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fisher as he jumps to the side.
Fisher thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fisher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Backland.
Backland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fisher avoids it really well and circles away.
Fisher went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fisher throws a series of punches but Backland moves out of range.
Backland shoots in looking for a takedown but Fisher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Backland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Backland moves to clinch but Fisher breaks away
and Fisher counters with a nice uppercut.
Backland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fisher sprawls well. Fisher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Backland gets slowly back to his feet.
Fisher is looking for a counter combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher scores with a head kick.
Backland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Backland shoots in for a double leg but Fisher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fisher throws a right and a left that Backland avoids nicely.
Backland moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backland wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anal Fisher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Backland's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Backland shoots in but no luck this time.
Backland tries for a takedown but Fisher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Backland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Fisher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab from Backland.
Fisher throws a series of punches but Backland moves out of range.
Backland closes the distance but Fisher moves to the side
and Fisher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fisher as he avoids it easily.
Anal Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Backland.
Backland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fisher misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Backland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fisher defends it nicely.
Backland is looking to clinch.
Backland shoots for a double leg takedown but Fisher sprawls well. He's pushed Backland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fisher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Backland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anal Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Backland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fisher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Backland misses with a head kick.
Backland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fisher.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anal Fisher is winning the standup battle so far.
Fisher swats away the attempt to clinch by Backland.
Backland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fisher went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Fisher clinches with his opponent.

Fisher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Backland slips a jab and a cross from Fisher.
Backland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fisher circles away.
A low kick from Backland is predictable there

and Fisher counters with a single leg into guard. Backland didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backland wants to sweep here but Fisher controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Fisher stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Backland has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Fisher manages to get his head free but now Backland has transitioned to an armbar! Fisher grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Backland! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Backland!
The defeated Anal Fisher had this to say: 'NOT A LOSS, I DIDN'T LOSE, I NEVER LOSE. I'M THE MAN AND THIS GUY SUCKS AND IS GAY.'.