PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent comes to the cage accompanied by Under a killing moon. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Vincent
vs
Anderson

195 cm
30
243 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

192 cm
23
265 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vincent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vincent shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vincent showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Anderson looking for submissions off his back.

Vincent is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vincent with the ground and pound but Anderson uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vincent defends it easily.

Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vincent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vincent throws an elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vincent's guard. Nice move by Anderson!

Anderson has gone for a leg lock! Vincent slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anderson's guard.
Vincent missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vincent is aware though and is defending well.
Vincent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Anderson has his foot on Vincent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vincent works his way back into a safe position though.
Vincent throwing strikes but missing.
Vincent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vincent has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson is looking for a triangle but Vincent pushes his legs off easily.
Vincent throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Anderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vincent looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vincent looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vincent!

Vincent swings around for an armbar but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vincent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michael Vincent will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Vincent scores with a punch to the head.

Vincent closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vincent thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Vincent working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Anderson's thigh. Anderson counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Vincent defends easily.
Vincent wants to stand but Anderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent looking to pass the guard.

Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Michael Vincent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vincent missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vincent defends it easily.

Vincent stands up and waves to Anderson to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vincent is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Vincent circles away and we're back to standing.

Vincent gets a double leg takedown into Anderson's guard.
Vincent throws a big elbow that misses.
Vincent throws an elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vincent's guard. Nice move by Anderson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Vincent is keeping the position.

Anderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vincent is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anderson, into his guard.
Vincent is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vincent throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Vincent dominated that second round.
That's time! Vincent's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Vincent stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vincent wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from Vincent does no damage.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.

Vincent drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vincent is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Vincent has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
Vincent throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anderson stops Vincent from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vincent is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vincent has escaped and now he's on top!
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vincent.

Anderson is looking for a triangle but Vincent pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent wants to stand but Anderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vincent accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vincent throws an elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vincent's guard. Nice move by Anderson!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vincent manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Vincent dives in and scores a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Vincent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vincent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vincent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vincent passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Danny Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Vincent wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well.
Michael Vincent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Vincent stands up and we're back to a striking position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Vincent showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vincent 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Vincent!
A very excited looking Michael Vincent rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.