PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Anton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nils Englund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Anton
vs
Englund

174 cm
28
181 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

187 cm
27
180 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephan Anton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Nils Englund!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Englund moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Stephan Anton has been cut.

Anton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Englund manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Englund wants to stand and escape but Anton is having none of it.
Englund really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Englund can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anton controls the pace.
Anton trying to control but Englund is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Englund wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Stephan Anton.

Anton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Englund is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anton prevents Englund from improving his position.
Englund wants to control but Anton is keeping busy.
Anton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anton 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.
Anton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Englund pushes Anton off looking to stand but Anton dives back in and keeps control.
Anton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anton lands a nice short elbow.
Englund blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anton throwing shots but Englund is blocking nicely.
Anton controlling the action here.
Anton is keen to just control but Englund is a slippery customer.
Anton is nestled in close to Englund, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anton prevents Englund from improving his position.
Anton winds up and cracks Englund with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Anton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Englund is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anton working Englund over with strikes.
Anton slows the pace down in half guard.
Anton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Englund is trying to maintain the position but Anton is very close to passing his half guard.
Anton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Englund is looking to improve his position.
Anton moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Englund.
Englund tries to buck Anton off but Anton is having none of it.
Englund takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Englund is trying to control Anton's posture but Anton avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Englund is looking for a sweep.
Englund is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Englund looks gassed!
Anton controls the position from side control.
Anton is chipping away with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Anton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Anton working the ground and pound.
Englund takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anton trying to control the position but Englund is working away.
Anton working the head with strikes.
Anton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephan Anton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephan Anton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Anton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Englund tries to kick Anton off but Anton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Anton trying to control the pace.
Englund is trying to get back to full guard.
Englund is looking to escape.
Anton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Englund wants to control but Anton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Englund's head.
Anton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Englund blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Englund is looking to improve his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Englund is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anton is looking to take a break and control but Englund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Englund defending well though.
Anton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anton throwing shots but Englund is blocking nicely.
Anton lands strikes from half guard.
Anton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anton lands a nice short elbow.
Anton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Anton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Englund with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anton drops an elbow to the side of Englund's head.
Anton throwing shots but Englund is blocking nicely.
Englund is staying active underneath Anton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Englund is looking to escape.
Anton working the head and body with strikes.
Anton is nestled in close to Englund, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Englund tries to get to full guard but Anton has control of the leg.
Englund is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Englund defending well though.
Anton prevents Englund from improving his position.
Englund is looking to control Anton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Englund avoid being mounted?
Englund is trying to stand.
Anton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Englund with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anton winds up and cracks Englund with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Anton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Englund trying to hold on to Anton's head to control him but Anton postures up.
Stephan Anton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anton working over Englund with some ground and pound. Englund looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anton is nestled in close to Englund, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Englund can do to turn this around?
Anton is trying to control the action in half guard but Englund is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Englund defending well though.
Anton blocks the strikes from Englund.
Anton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Englund trying to hold on to Anton's head to control him but Anton postures up.
Anton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Englund keeps working.
Anton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephan Anton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stephan Anton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Englund rushes Anton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Englund gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Englund pulls Anton into guard.
Englund wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Englund works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anton preventing the sweep.
Anton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Englund working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anton.
Englund has momentary wrist control but Anton slips an elbow through the middle.
Anton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Englund's head.
Anton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Englund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Englund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anton works over Englund with some ground and pound from guard.
Anton trying to control but Englund is working from the bottom.
Anton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anton throws a big elbow that misses.
Anton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anton connects with a couple of short punches.
Anton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Englund works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anton throwing strikes but missing.
Englund working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Englund keeping moving, preventing Anton from controlling successfully.
Englund working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anton.
Englund wants to sweep but no luck.
Anton wants to control from the top but Englund keeps moving.
Anton stays in close to Englund's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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 ref stands the fighters back up. Stephan Anton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Englund scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anton doesn't seem bothered though.
Nils Englund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Englund gets caught napping as Anton dives in and scores a takedown. Englund manages to retain guard.
Anton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Englund wants to sweep here but Anton controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anton trying to control the position from guard on top but Englund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anton stands up over Englund, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Anton wants to control from the top but Englund keeps moving.
Anton preventing the sweep.
Anton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Englund trying to control the position.
Englund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Englund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nils Englund was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Englund throws a series of punches but Anton avoids them all with ease.
Stephan Anton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anton avoids the body shot from Englund.

Anton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Englund is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anton is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Anton punishing his opponent with strikes.
Anton controlling from the full mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anton won't let Englund get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Anton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Anton landing strikes from the mount.
Anton lands a big shot there that rocks Englund but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anton breaks from Englund's wrist control and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephan Anton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephan Anton!
After winning the bout, Stephan Anton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.