PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Minard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker comes into the arena with Justus Köhncke - Timecode blaring out of the sound system. Minard has chosen I Against I as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Becker
vs
Minard

187 cm
22
194 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

182 cm
26
200 lbs
12 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Anderson Minard!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Becker gets tackled into the cage by Minard. Minard maintains the clinch.
Becker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Minard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Becker breaks the clinch.
Becker tries to clinch but Minard moves out of range.
Minard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Becker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Minard manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Becker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Minard pinned against the cage. Minard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Becker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Minard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Becker.
Minard stuffs the takedown.
Minard throws a series of strikes that have Becker backpedaling.
Minard fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker misses with a takedown attempt
and Minard counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Minard.

Becker gets a double leg takedown into Minard's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Becker thows a big elbow that misses.
Becker throws a big right hand that misses.

Minard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Becker defends well.
Becker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minard swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Becker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Minard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Becker has Minard in his guard.
Becker wants to sweep here but Minard controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minard wants to get up but he can't break Becker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Becker looking for a guillotine here but Minard defends easily.
Becker has Minard pulled in close to control his posture.
Minard preventing the sweep.
Becker has a closed guard, preventing Minard from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minard connects with a nice looking jab.
Minard misses with a series of wild punches.
Becker fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Becker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Minard pinned against the cage. Minard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anderson Minard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Becker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Minard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Minard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Becker is defended easily by Minard.
Minard lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Becker tries to keep at a distance but Minard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Minard is trying to break the clinch but Becker is controlling him.
Becker fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Minard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Becker shoots in looking for a takedown. Minard tries to sprawl out of it but Becker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Minard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Minard stuffs the takedown.
Becker fails with the takedown
letting Minard counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Becker dives in and grabs Minard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Minard pushes down on Becker's head and hops out.
Becker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Minard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Becker somewhat.
Becker avoids the head kick by Minard.
Minard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minard shoots in for a takedown but Becker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Becker tries to close the distance and clinch but Minard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boris Becker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Becker moves away from the strike by Minard.
Minard scores with a nice head shot.

Becker pushes Minard up against the cage in a clinch.
Becker tries to score a body lock takedown but Minard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Becker has Minard pressed against the cage, preventing Minard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Minard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Minard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Becker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Becker keeps control of Minard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Minard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Becker doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Minard counter with a right hand.
Minard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Becker drives through with a takedown into Minard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Minard is looking for a triangle but Becker pushes his legs off easily.

Minard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Becker defends well.
Becker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Minard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Becker tries for a takedown but Minard circles away easily
and Minard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Minard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Becker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boris Becker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minard throws a sloppy head kick and Becker moves out of range easily.
Minard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Minard scores with a push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Becker gets a clinch.

Becker has picked Minard up - he's going for a ride! Becker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Minard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minard is trying to stand back up but Becker is controlling him

Becker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Becker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Minard looking for submissions off his back.

Minard actively working from the bottom here.
Minard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Becker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Minard is trying to stand up here but Becker is controlling him well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Becker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Minard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Minard taking some punishment here, with Becker in his half guard.
Minard tries to get to full guard but Becker has control of the leg.

Minard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Minard wants to improve his position but Becker is controlling well.
Becker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Minard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Becker tries to pass to full mount but Minard defends it.
Minard is looking to improve his position.
Becker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Becker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Minard is defending against the submission attempts here by Becker.
Becker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Minard is looking to improve his position.

Becker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Minard tries to kick Becker off but Becker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Minard kicks off Becker and gets to his feet.
Minard lands an overhand right.
Becker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minard defends it nicely.
Becker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minard avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Becker blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boris Becker.
I think Minard 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Anderson Minard!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Anderson Minard!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Anderson Minard!

Anderson Minard wins by unanimous decision!