PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moshe Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Anderson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Best
vs
Anderson

220 cm
24
346 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

224 cm
25
298 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Moshe Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Best tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Best somewhat.
Anderson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Best tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Best manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson leaves Best with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Best shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moshe Best. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Anderson gets caught napping as Best dives in and scores a takedown. Anderson manages to retain guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Best stands up from Anderson's guard - Best perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Best shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Best's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Best shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Best displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Best.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Best, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Best bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Best tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Best somewhat.
Anderson tries to clinch but Best is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Best.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Best as he jumps to the side.
Best shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Best dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Best goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Best circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Best.
Best changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Best manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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 Moshe Best 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.

Anderson scores with a one two! Best had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Best throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Best is in Anderson's guard.
Best works over Anderson with some ground and pound from guard.
Best is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Best makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Best gets to his feet - Anderson follows without any prompting.
Best tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Best somewhat.
Best shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Best scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Best sprawls well. Best wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Best tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Best ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moshe Best. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Best jumps guard.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson wants to stand but Best has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Best is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Moshe Best.
Anderson leaves Best with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.

Best looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Best throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Best thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Best decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moshe Best dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Best shows good takedown defense.
John Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Best dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Best's head and hops out.

Best shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anderson is trying to defend but Best finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Best takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Best throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Best.

Best gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Best drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Best working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Best is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Best controls the pace.

Best stands up and waves to Anderson to follow him.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Best gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Best fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Anderson has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anderson walks away with a smile on his face. Best gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moshe Best. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Best under the eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Best looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Best scores with a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Best sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Best stands up from Anderson's guard - Best perhaps looking for a knockout.
John Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moshe Best is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Best shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anderson napping and manages to drive through into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Moshe Best showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Best, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moshe Best!