PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ping Petunia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The High Road. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anderson
vs
Petunia

174 cm
24
154 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
145 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ping Petunia!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petunia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petunia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Petunia dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Petunia's head and hops out.
Petunia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Craig Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ping Petunia.
Petunia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Craig Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petunia misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Petunia shakes it off.
Petunia slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson scores with a one two! Petunia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petunia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Petunia scrambles back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Petunia.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Petunia is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson is trying to control Petunia's posture but Petunia avoids it.
Petunia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Petunia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Petunia tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson is not content to let Petunia control the position.

Petunia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anderson has escaped the position, nice work there.

Petunia swings around for an armbar but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Petunia's guard.
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!
Petunia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Anderson!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to hold on but Petunia pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Petunia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Anderson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Petunia.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Petunia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petunia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petunia wants to sweep but Anderson has passed to side control!
Petunia is looking for a sweep.
Anderson trying to control the position but Petunia is working away.
Petunia tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Anderson tries for a kimura but Petunia is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petunia is not content to let Anderson control the position.
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 Craig Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Petunia misses with a takedown
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anderson looks to land a combination. Petunia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Anderson closes the distance and pushes Petunia back into the cage.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Petunia shrugs off.
Anderson is pushing Petunia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Petunia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petunia wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson working Petunia over with knees to the body.
Anderson trying to control the position but instead, Petunia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anderson into the cage.
Anderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anderson.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
Petunia is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by Anderson.
Petunia wants a takedown but no success here.
Craig Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ping Petunia.
Anderson misses with a knee to the head.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Petunia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Anderson.
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Petunia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Petunia can't get the takedown.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Petunia's face.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Petunia avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Petunia tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson taking a breather.
Anderson seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Petunia is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Petunia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Petunia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petunia avoids it.
Anderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Petunia takes an elbow to the forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petunia has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson stalling in the clinch but Petunia improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Anderson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Petunia misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Petunia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Petunia gets a double leg takedown into Anderson's guard.
Petunia wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Petunia has gone for a leg lock! Anderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Petunia's guard.
Anderson pushing down on Petunia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petunia is trying to get back to full guard.
Petunia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anderson works his way into side control.
Petunia is trying to improve his position.
Anderson wants to control but Petunia is keeping him busy.
Petunia is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petunia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petunia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petunia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petunia wants to get back to full guard but Anderson has passed into side control.
Petunia tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Ping Petunia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Petunia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petunia sneaks back into half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Petunia is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petunia is looking to improve his position.
Petunia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Petunia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petunia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.

Petunia working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anderson has passed into half guard!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson prevents Petunia from improving his position.
Petunia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anderson postures up.
Petunia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petunia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petunia keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ping Petunia just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petunia drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Petunia pushes him off.
Anderson throws a jab when Petunia was well out of range.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petunia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petunia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson throws a body punch but Petunia moves out of range.
Petunia shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petunia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petunia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Craig Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ping Petunia.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Anderson enables Petunia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Anderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Petunia postures up.

Petunia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anderson has escaped and now he's on top!
Petunia is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Petunia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petunia working a defensive guard but Anderson passes into half guard.
Petunia is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Petunia!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petunia is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.

Anderson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Anderson.
Anderson lands a jab.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown by Petunia or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson which made him look bad.
Petunia closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Petunia pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petunia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petunia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Petunia pushes him off.
Petunia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petunia shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petunia misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petunia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Petunia scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Anderson had his way with Ping Petunia in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Petunia. Petunia gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson tries to clinch but Petunia moves out of range.

Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson scores with a knee to the head.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Petunia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson misses with a knee to the head.
Anderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Anderson leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Petunia blocks it.
Petunia can't get the takedown.
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Petunia blocks it.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Petunia blocks it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Petunia tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Craig Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ping Petunia.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petunia avoids it.
Petunia dodges an elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson trying to control the position but instead, Petunia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anderson into the cage.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Petunia blocks with his arms.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Petunia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Petunia's ribcage.
Anderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Petunia is blocking nicely.
Petunia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.

Petunia has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anderson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Petunia looking for the choke but no joy.
Anderson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Petunia is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Anderson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Anderson!
Anderson trying to control but Petunia is working from the bottom.
Craig Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petunia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Anderson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petunia fails to move to back control.

Petunia is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Anderson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Anderson!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petunia keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Anderson!
Craig Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.