PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John McClane has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aiden Anderson's chin.

Anderson
vs
McClane

176 cm
22
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aiden Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John McClane!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane misses with a wild combination.
McClane blocks a head kick by Anderson.
McClane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McClane throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McClane swivels and escapes.
McClane looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson feints and then cracks McClane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McClane down.
McClane throws a head kick that misses
and Anderson counters with a good, hard body kick but McClane shrugs it off.
McClane looks gassed!
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick
and McClane counters with a head kick. That will keep Anderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A nice combination there by Anderson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Anderson shoots in and bounces McClane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but McClane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson stays in close to McClane's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane has a closed guard, preventing Anderson from standing up.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but McClane is retaining full guard.
Anderson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McClane wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.

Anderson stands and steps away. McClane gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McClane's head backwards.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McClane doesn't seem bothered though.
McClane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with the combination.

Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

McClane kicks off Anderson and gets to his feet.
Anderson tries to clinch
and McClane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
McClane falls off balance throwing a combination

and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.

McClane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson looks to clinch
and McClane counters with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McClane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aiden Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McClane falls off balance throwing a combination

and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. McClane fights it but they end up in guard.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McClane is keeping the position for now.
Anderson stops McClane from standing up.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McClane on the ground.

McClane pushes Anderson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
No joy there for McClane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Anderson duly obliges.
McClane looks to land a combination. Anderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane misses with a double jab

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. McClane won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but McClane keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClane prevents Anderson from moving into mount.
Anderson wants to control but McClane is keeping him busy.
McClane is trying to buck Anderson off.
Anderson wants to control but McClane is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McClane is pushing Anderson's head away, looking to escape. Anderson manages to hold on to the position though.

Anderson stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiden Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Anderson tries to land a body kick
and McClane counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
McClane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
McClane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McClane's guard.
Anderson trying to control but McClane is working from the bottom.
Anderson won't allow McClane to get back to his feet.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McClane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but McClane sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aiden Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. McClane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson tries for a takedown but McClane circles away easily
enabling McClane to counter with a crisp jab.
McClane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Anderson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McClane!
Anderson trying to control but McClane is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McClane tries to buck Anderson off but he can't manage it.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McClane is looking to escape.
Anderson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Anderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Anderson dominating with strikes here.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

McClane bucks up and throws Anderson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McClane throws Anderson to one side and escapes!
A combination from McClane does no damage.
The fighters circling - McClane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McClane swinging wildly here.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McClane falls off balance throwing a combination

and Anderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anderson is trying to break free.
McClane can't break the clinch.
McClane managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
McClane is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McClane is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

McClane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McClane.
McClane misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
McClane misses with a double jab

and Anderson counters by clinching up.
Anderson tries to break the clinch but McClane is controlling the position.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but McClane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson shoots and misses
and McClane counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at McClane to acknowledge the strikes.
McClane thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McClane throws a left and a right that both miss

and Anderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but McClane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McClane is trying to break free.

McClane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiden Anderson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Anderson shoots and misses
and McClane counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
McClane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but McClane pushes him off.

Anderson instigates a clinch.
McClane is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
McClane is trying to break free.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but McClane won't allow it.

Anderson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Anderson trying to control the action but McClane is working from the bottom.
McClane tries to escape but Anderson is in control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson decides to stand back up. Anderson steps back and let's McClane get back to his feet.
McClane misses with a double jab

and Anderson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McClane!
Anderson controlling his opponent.
McClane is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Anderson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McClane is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Anderson has taken his back!
McClane wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson trying to control momentarily.
McClane has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Anderson lands shots from the back.
Anderson tries to keep control of the position but McClane is staying busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane is trying to get back to his feet but Anderson has full control of the position and if anything, McClane has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McClane looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anderson.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McClane can do to turn this around?
McClane holding both Anderson 's hands and preventing any damage.
A lull in the action here.
McClane is trapped and Anderson is scoring with shots to the head and body.

Anderson looking for the choke from the back.
Anderson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. McClane is looking for a way out.
McClane trying to get back to his feet but Anderson is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Anderson working for the choke.
McClane wants to get back to his feet.
McClane staying busy and making it hard for Anderson to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

McClane is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Anderson off. It looks like it's working - Anderson slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! McClane displaying calm under pressure there.
McClane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aiden Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

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