PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Artusii (ranked 4935 p4p, 3532 weight class) and Neal Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonas Artusii could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Neal Anderson's chin.

Artusii
vs
Anderson

180 cm
25
165
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
160
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ronin Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonas Artusii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neal Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artusii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Anderson has managed to clinch.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Artusii's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Artusii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Artusii is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.

Artusii is trying to trip Anderson. He has hold of a leg but Anderson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Artusii persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Artusii throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Artusii.
Artusii throwing strikes but missing.
Artusii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson is trying to keep Artusii in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artusii postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Artusii landing some decent shots from guard.
Artusii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Artusii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.

Artusii is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Artusii is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Artusii throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anderson escapes and throws Artusii's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artusii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Artusii struggling a bit here.
Anderson is staying tight to Artusii's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Artusii is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Artusii struggling a bit here.
Artusii on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Artusii tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artusii sneaks back into half guard.
Anderson is thwarting Artusii's attempts to control the position.
Artusii is positioning himself well to prevent Anderson advancing to mount.
Artusii is trying to control but can't.
Artusii tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Artusii works his way to full guard. Good work.
Artusii is controlling Anderson's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Artusii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Artusii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Artusii keeps it at a distance.

Anderson instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Artusii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Artusii.
Artusii drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Artusii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson tries to move into range but Artusii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Neal Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Artusii misses the shot to the body.
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Artusii.
Anderson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson looks to clinch
letting Artusii counter with a right hand.
Artusii misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Artusii.
Artusii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Artusii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Artusii.
Artusii takes one on the button.
Artusii misses with a takedown

and Anderson moves into the clinch.
Artusii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Artusii lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artusii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson tries to roll over but Artusii keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artusii is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Artusii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Artusii.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Artusii.
Artusii is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Artusii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Artusii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Artusii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Artusii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anderson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Artusii is very close to passing his half guard.
Artusii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Artusii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jonas Artusii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Artusii content to control rather than advance.
Anderson won't allow Artusii to pass to mount.
Artusii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Artusii seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Artusii.
Artusii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anderson has hold of Artusii's hands but Artusii slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Artusii wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Artusii there.
Artusii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Artusii working Anderson over with strikes.
Artusii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Artusii.
Artusii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Artusii drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Artusii wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Artusii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Artusii.
Artusii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Artusii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Artusii wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Artusii is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Artusii dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Artusii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anderson leaves Artusii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Artusii shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Artusii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Artusii gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Artusii prevents a body shot from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Artusii avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Artusii backwards.
Artusii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Artusii. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Artusii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice combination there by Artusii.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jonas Artusii is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Anderson is rocked!
Artusii looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Artusii finish him?
Artusii swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Artusii is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Artusii misses.
Anderson wants to counter the offense by Artusii and move into the clinch position.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Artusii loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Artusii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
A swing and a miss from Artusii.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anderson closes the distance and pushes Artusii back into the cage.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson has Artusii pressed against the cage, preventing Artusii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Artusii is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
Artusii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Artusii looking to stall.
Artusii is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Artusii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Artusii lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson wants to clinch.

Anderson rushes Artusii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Artusii is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Artusii avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Artusii is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Artusii prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Artusii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Artusii misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Artusii has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Artusii is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Artusii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Artusii, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Artusii is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neal Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neal Anderson!