PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kuai Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Wu
vs
Anderson

190 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

GREEN!160

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kuai Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shaun Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've been hearing good reports from Wu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Wu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Wu!
Wu passes into half guard.

Wu seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
Anderson is controlling Wu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Anderson trying to hold on to Wu's head to control him but Wu postures up.
Anderson is controlling Wu's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wu stops Anderson from getting back to his feet.

Wu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Wu eventually gives up the hold.

Wu escapes and gets back to his feet.

Anderson drives through and clinches with Wu against the cage.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wu is defending well.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Wu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fails to pull guard.
Wu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Wu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kuai Wu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Anderson.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Wu tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.

Anderson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Anderson manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wu is being controlled here.

Wu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Anderson scores with a takedown into Wu's guard.
Anderson looks winded!
Wu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Wu from controlling successfully.

Wu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anderson dives on top into guard.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wu is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wu controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Wu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Anderson dominated 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.

Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wu but Wu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wu shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wu off to one side.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuai Wu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Anderson.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wu is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wu tries to kick Anderson off but Anderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Wu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anderson is looking to stall here but Wu recovers full guard.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Anderson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wu's guard.
Wu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson postures up in Wu's guard and throws a big left but Wu blocks it.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wu is proving hard to escape from.
Anderson throws a strike but Wu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaun Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson wants to stand up but Wu is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wu throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Wu won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Wu slips nicely into half guard.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Wu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Wu is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Anderson 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Wu as Anderson shoots in.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wu tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wu to the ground. Wu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Wu sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuai Wu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Anderson.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wu but Wu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.

Wu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anderson!
Wu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Wu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Wu tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.

Wu swings around for an armbar but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wu's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to stand but Wu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wu keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Wu being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson trying to control but Wu is working from the bottom.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Anderson throws a strike but Wu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anderson has Wu pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson pulls Wu in close to his closed guard and prevents Wu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anderson wants to stand but Wu is controlling the position.
Wu looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wu passes into half guard.

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 Kuai Wu.
Well Anderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Anderson!