PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeburdiah Zappatista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Anderson
vs
Zappatista

188 cm
25
207 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
198 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angelo Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zeburdiah Zappatista!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zappatista lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anderson takes a step back to recover.
Nice defenses there by Zappatista.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zappatista.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zappatista. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Anderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Zappatista closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anderson did well to prevent Zappatista getting side control.
Zappatista not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Zappatista looking for a submission but Anderson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zappatista with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Zappatista from controlling successfully.
Zappatista landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zappatista accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zappatista on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zappatista loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zappatista slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Zappatista uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.

Zappatista shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zappatista trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zappatista passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zappatista.
Anderson is concentrating on defense, preventing Zappatista from advancing position.
Zappatista lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zappatista thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is staying active underneath Zappatista, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zappatista throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zappatista throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zappatista has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zappatista not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zappatista thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Zappatista sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Zappatista missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zappatista jabs at Anderson's body.
Zappatista throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zappatista ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson scores with a one two! Zappatista had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Zappatista.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Zappatista counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Zappatista lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Zappatista lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Zappatista shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson's guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Zappatista from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeburdiah Zappatista dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A head kick from Zappatista lands but Anderson takes it in his stride.

Anderson is rocked!

It looks like Angelo Anderson has been cut.
Zappatista scores with a spinning back kick!

Zappatista drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zappatista connects with a couple of short punches.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Zappatista looking to pass the guard.
Zappatista throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Zappatista from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zappatista throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zappatista.
Zappatista trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zappatista working some strikes from top position.
Zappatista trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zappatista trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zappatista throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zappatista trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Zappatista postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zappatista. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Zappatista with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A good leg kick by Zappatista.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Angelo Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Zappatista counters with a left to the body.
A solid body kick from Zappatista.
Zappatista connects with a high kick.
Zappatista throws a front kick that sends Anderson stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zappatista scores with a nice body kick.
Zappatista lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zappatista fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Zappatista.
Both fighters circling a little - Zappatista finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zappatista throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Zappatista lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zappatista scores with a kick to the midsection.

Zappatista closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zappatista lands in his opponent's guard.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zappatista postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Zappatista passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zappatista works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeburdiah Zappatista showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Angelo Anderson's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Zappatista counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Zappatista counters with an inside leg kick.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Zappatista checks it

and Zappatista counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zappatista has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zappatista wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zappatista connects with a nice short shot to Anderson's temple.
Zappatista thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zappatista thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
Zappatista has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zappatista postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Anderson looks a forlorn figure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zappatista thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zappatista looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Anderson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeburdiah Zappatista!
Zeburdiah Zappatista is the new light heavyweight champion!