PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alouysius Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Alouysius Anthony has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alouysius Anthony seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Anthony
vs
King

178 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Intelligent

Behold The Beast - Pure Energy 159 Promo
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alouysius Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephen King!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King looks to land a right hand but Anthony moved out of range.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Anthony's shoulder, as Anthony tries to avoid the shot.
Anthony looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

King instigates a clinch.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anthony is defending well for now.
King should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Anthony blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anthony wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anthony being controlled against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - King has eaten all the pies!
Anthony has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anthony takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anthony jumps guard but King stands there with Anthony around his waist. Anthony gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alouysius Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony wants a takedown but no success here.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King stalls.
Anthony blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Anthony gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
King tries to clinch up but Anthony circles away and keeps his distance.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
King looks to throw the jab but Anthony is out of range.
King misses with a looping left.
King avoids the head kick by Anthony.
Nice defenses there by Anthony.
Anthony ducks under a wild hook from King.

King rushes Anthony and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anthony jumps guard but King stands there with Anthony around his waist. Anthony gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anthony fails to pull guard.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anthony avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Anthony tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
King lands an elbow inside that Anthony shrugs off.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anthony's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from King.
King is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anthony avoids it.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anthony's defenses.
Anthony tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
King lands an elbow inside that Anthony shrugs off.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anthony's defenses.
King lands a nice elbow.
King lands an elbow inside that Anthony shrugs off.
Anthony has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
King is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anthony takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony wants a takedown but no success here.
King is pushing Anthony up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Anthony on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anthony's defenses.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anthony avoids it.
Anthony fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
Anthony being controlled against the cage.
King lands a damaging elbow.
Anthony changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anthony swats him away and circles back towards the center.

King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from King.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony fails to pull guard.
King tries to throw a body punch but Anthony avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King lands an elbow just above Anthony 's eye.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anthony avoids it.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Anthony takes an elbow to the forehead.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from King.
Anthony takes an elbow to the temple.
King is struggling to control the position.
King gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anthony managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Anthony blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen King dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Anthony avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from King misses.
Anthony staying out of range there.

Anthony darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
King is looking for a sweep. Anthony is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King is trying to maintain the position but Anthony is very close to passing his half guard.
King tries to roll over but Anthony keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.

Anthony is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anthony.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King wants to get back to full guard.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anthony tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King tries to clinch but Anthony moves out of range.

Anthony decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
King trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Anthony manages to pass to mount!
Anthony is looking to work his way around to King's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
King wants to control but Anthony is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony controlling the pace for now.
King is trying to stand up.
Anthony can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape.

Anthony working for a submission but King is keeping him at bay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
King is trying to escape the mount.
King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anthony looking to finish with strikes here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alouysius Anthony dominated that second round.
That's time! Anthony's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

King looks to land a right hand but Anthony moved out of range.
Anthony fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King tries to clinch but Anthony is having none of it.
King loads up on a big right hand but Anthony slips the punch.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anthony.
Nice sprawl there from King as Anthony shoots in.
Anthony is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alouysius Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King loads up on a big right hand but Anthony slips the punch.
King throws a hook to the side of Anthony's head but Anthony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King misses the jab.
Anthony moves away from the strike by King.
Anthony defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

King moves into the clinch.
King lands a damaging elbow.
Anthony jumps guard but King stands there with Anthony around his waist. Anthony gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
King gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anthony prevents a body shot from King.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony takes an elbow to the temple.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
King leaning against his opponent.
Anthony jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Anthony gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anthony.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anthony.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King misses the jab.

King forces Anthony back against the cage and clinches.
King gets underhooks to prevent Anthony's takedown attempt.
King taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
King lands an elbow inside that Anthony shrugs off.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands an elbow that stopped Anthony in his tracks for a moment.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Anthony takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anthony looking for a takedown.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Anthony wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anthony tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Anthony drops back down to his feet.
King lands a damaging elbow.
Anthony on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King lands a nice elbow.
Anthony takes an elbow to the temple.
King lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from King.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Come on King - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Anthony takes an elbow to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
King leaning his opponent against the cage.
Anthony takes an elbow to the forehead.
King gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
King stalling in the clinch.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anthony tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Anthony drops back down to his feet.
Anthony tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
King gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anthony is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Anthony tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anthony shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King missing with a left hand there. Anthony was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anthony blocks a jab.
Anthony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Anthony swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

King rushes Anthony and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as King takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anthony has King pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King lands an elbow that stopped Anthony in his tracks for a moment.
King lands an elbow inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think King 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen King!