PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Strikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anderson
vs
Strikes

180 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

186 cm
19
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Strikes!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strikes wants to clinch.
Strikes tries to clinch up.
Anderson throws a head kick but Strikes moves out of range.
Carlos Strikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strikes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Strikes throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Strikes misses with an uppercut.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Strikes.
Strikes avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Strikes scores with a one two! Anderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Andrew Anderson has been cut.
Strikes is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Strikes blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Strikes doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Strikes throws a front kick aimed at Anderson's knee but Anderson avoids it well.
Strikes misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carlos Strikes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strikes is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Strikes misses with a looping right.

Anderson shoots in and bounces Strikes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anderson postures up in Strikes's guard and throws a big left but Strikes blocks it.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Strikes keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Strikes blocks nicely.
Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Strikes blocks nicely.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Strikes working a defensive guard here.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strikes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson passes Strikes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Strikes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strikes wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working the head and body with strikes.
Strikes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strikes's head.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Strikes.
Strikes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strikes pinned against the cage. Strikes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strikes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strikes as he avoids it easily.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Strikes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Strikes.
An inside leg kick from Strikes misses.
Strikes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick

and Strikes moves into the clinch.

Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strikes wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Anderson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlos Strikes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Anderson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Strikes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Anderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
Strikes is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson postures up and lands a big shot to Strikes's brow.
Strikes working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson postures up and lands a big shot to Strikes's brow.

Anderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Strikes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Strikes has escaped and now he's on top!
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Strikes from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anderson's guard.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Anderson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Strikes is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson scores with a couple of good head shots there.

It looks like Carlos Strikes has been cut.
Strikes tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strikes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strikes wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Strikes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strikes is stalling in the full guard.
Strikes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strikes trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson has his foot on Strikes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strikes works his way back into a safe position though.
Strikes trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Strikes content to stall in guard here.
Strikes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four 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.

Anderson working for a triangle but Strikes defends it easily.
Strikes wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Anderson is striking off his back. Strikes thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Anderson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Anderson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Strikes looks to clinch

so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strikes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Strikes blocks nicely.
Anderson stands up over Strikes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Strikes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Anderson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Strikes passes into side control!
Strikes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Anderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson landing small, sideways elbows.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Strikes sits in half guard.
Andrew Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson tries to roll over but Strikes keeps him under control.
Anderson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Strikes manages to pass to mount!

That's two 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.
Anderson can't escape the position.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Strikes content just to control the position here.
Strikes trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson working to try and regain half guard.
Strikes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strikes controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four 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.
Strikes prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Strikes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Strikes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anderson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strikes thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Anderson clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Strikes misses with a few strikes there.
Strikes wants to clinch

so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Strikes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Strikes working a defensive guard here.
Strikes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Strikes blocks nicely.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
Strikes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strikes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strikes trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strikes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anderson tries to strike from the bottom.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Strikes from controlling successfully.

Despite being in the dominant position, Carlos Strikes just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strikes misses with a head kick.

That's two 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.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Anderson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick by Strikes misses
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
Strikes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Strikes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Strikes.

Anderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Anderson stands and throws Strikes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anderson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Anderson working the ground and pound from side control.
Strikes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anderson connects with a decent elbow.
Anderson cracks Strikes with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Strikes down.
Anderson working away.
Anderson lands a few punches from side control.
Anderson working the ground and pound.
Strikes struggling a bit here.
Anderson scores with punches from side control.
Strikes tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Anderson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Strikes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Strikes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Anderson crashes against the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strikes struggling a bit here.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Strikes wants to control but Anderson postures up.

Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strikes has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Strikes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson in side control, throwing shots but Strikes defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Anderson had his way with Carlos Strikes in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Anderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Strikes is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strikes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson postures up and lands a big shot to Strikes's brow.
Strikes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson cracks Strikes with a solid left hand.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Strikes is trying to keep Anderson in close.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Strikes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anderson counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strikes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anderson counters with an inside leg kick.

Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Strikes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strikes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Strikes is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strikes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Anderson!
Anderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson regains half guard.

Strikes looking for a submission but Anderson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Strikes from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strikes defends it easily.
Strikes wants to stand and escape but instead Anderson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

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.
Strikes looking for a sweep. Not yet Strikes, not yet.
Anderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strikes's head.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson stands up over Strikes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Strikes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Anderson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Strikes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Anderson!
Andrew Anderson retains his middleweight title!