PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Chinatown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chinatown has chosen Cocaine in my brain - Dillinger as his entrance music. Anthony has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Anthony
vs
Chinatown

184 cm
25
182 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

183 cm
28
180 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charlie Chinatown!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinatown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anthony is breathing heavily.
Chinatown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anthony makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chinatown shoots and misses
and Anthony counters with a good low kick that Chinatown was not able to check.
Chinatown takes one on the button.
Chinatown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anthony connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Justin Anthony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Chinatown.
Anthony uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chinatown.
Chinatown fails with the takedown
and Anthony counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Anthony closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Chinatown gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Anthony regains guard.
Chinatown looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chinatown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chinatown controls the position.
Anthony is looking for a sweep.
Chinatown content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinatown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Anthony some visible discomfort.
Anthony is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chinatown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chinatown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anthony. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Anthony with the active half guard here but Chinatown passes nicely into side control.
Chinatown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anthony keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chinatown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chinatown working the ground and pound.
Anthony is not content to let Chinatown control the position.
Chinatown moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Anthony's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chinatown lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Anthony down.
Anthony is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anthony tries to buck Chinatown off but Chinatown is having none of it.
Anthony throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinatown is looking to take a break and control but Anthony is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anthony is trying to control Chinatown's posture but Chinatown avoids it.
Anthony is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Anthony throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chinatown trying to control the pace.
Chinatown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anthony wants to control but Chinatown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chinatown trying to control the action but Anthony is working from the bottom.
Chinatown is thwarting Anthony's attempts to control the position.

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.

Anthony looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anthony is trying to maintain the position but Chinatown is very close to passing his half guard.
Chinatown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Anthony is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chinatown pulls his head out easily.

Anthony is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chinatown pulls his head out easily.
Anthony is looking for a sweep. Chinatown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anthony punching from the bottom.
Chinatown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anthony is looking for a sweep. Chinatown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Chinatown dominated that round.
That's time! Anthony's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chinatown misses with a takedown attempt

and Anthony counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anthony stalling away here and it's allowed Chinatown to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Anthony trying to control the position from guard on top but Chinatown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anthony is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chinatown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Chinatown has his foot on Anthony's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anthony works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony prevents Chinatown from getting back to his feet.
Anthony seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chinatown is striking from the bottom but Anthony uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chinatown tries to roll over but Anthony keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anthony works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as Anthony stalls from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Chinatown prevents Anthony from taking his back.

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.

Anthony moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chinatown has worked his arm free - good work by Chinatown!
Anthony wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chinatown keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anthony controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Anthony dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Chinatown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anthony counters with an inside leg kick.
Chinatown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anthony counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chinatown misses with a takedown attempt
and Anthony counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chinatown has his takedown stuffed
and Anthony counters with a nice body shot.
Justin Anthony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Chinatown.
Chinatown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chinatown has his takedown stuffed
and Anthony counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chinatown needs to keep his hands up - Anthony had a free shot at his head there.
Chinatown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anthony counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chinatown shoots and misses
and Anthony counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anthony circles away from the clinch attempt
and Anthony counters with a low kick, right behind Chinatown 's knee.
Anthony throws a series of punches but Chinatown moves out of range.
Chinatown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chinatown tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anthony counters with a low kick, right behind Chinatown 's knee.
Chinatown shoots and misses
and Anthony finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anthony lands with a good body shot.
Chinatown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anthony counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chinatown's knee momentarily.
Chinatown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anthony counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Anthony tenderised Chinatown's leg. Chinatown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chinatown tries for a takedown but Anthony circles away easily
and Anthony counters with an inside leg kick.
Chinatown throws a combination that misses
and Anthony counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charlie Chinatown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chinatown misses with a double jab
and Anthony counters with a low kick, right behind Chinatown 's knee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinatown misses with a double jab

and Anthony counters by clinching up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anthony.
Chinatown wants a takedown.
Chinatown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anthony prevents it.
Anthony lands a nice shot to the body.

Anthony lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Anthony seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Chinatown has recovered full guard.
Anthony passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony is trying to control. Chinatown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Anthony is looking for a kimura but Chinatown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anthony to get the leverage.

Anthony is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chinatown has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Anthony seems to be working for a kimura but Chinatown defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Anthony showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anthony 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Anthony!