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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madz Ladz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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273 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
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195 cm
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265 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Madz Ladz!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ladz but Ladz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ladz dives in and scores a takedown into Anthony's guard.
Anthony utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ladz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anthony working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ladz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ladz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ladz looking to sit in guard and control but Anthony gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ladz keeping moving, preventing Anthony from controlling successfully.
Anthony stays in close to Ladz's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ladz keeping moving, preventing Anthony from controlling successfully.
Ladz wants to sweep here but Anthony controlling him for the moment.
Ladz is looking to sweep but instead, Anthony has passed into half guard.
Anthony is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ladz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anthony.
Ladz is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ladz sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anthony trying to control the action but Ladz is working from the bottom.
Anthony is working for a kimura but Ladz is defending it quite comfortably.
Ladz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ladz is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anthony thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ladz's head.
Ladz is trying to stand back up but Anthony is controlling him
Anthony looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anthony is controlling the pace.
Ladz trying to control from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Madz Ladz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Anthony lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ladz throws a strike but Anthony rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ladz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ladz keeping full guard, as Anthony tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ladz keeping moving, preventing Anthony from controlling successfully.
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!
Ladz keeping full guard, as Anthony tries to pass.
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 Stephen Anthony will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ladz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anthony is looking to improve his position.
Ladz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Madz Ladz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anthony taking some punishment here, with Ladz in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ladz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ladz trying to mount his opponent but Anthony defends it.
Anthony looking for submissions off his back.
Ladz winds up and cracks Anthony with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anthony moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ladz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ladz advances position into side control!
Anthony gets back to half guard.
Anthony tries to get to full guard but Ladz has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anthony wants to improve his position but Ladz is controlling well.
Anthony gets full 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!
Ladz throws a big elbow that misses.
Anthony looking to control but Ladz passes into half guard.
Ladz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anthony trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony gets full guard.
Ladz cracks Anthony with a solid left hand.
Anthony looking to control.
Ladz landing with the ground and pound.
Ladz tries to free his leg and advance position but Anthony is retaining full guard.
Ladz stopping the sweep attempt from Anthony.
Ladz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ladz won't allow Anthony to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ladz throws a strike but Anthony rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anthony throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ladz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anthony throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ladz trying to control the position.
Anthony trying to control but Ladz is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anthony looking to sit in guard and control but Ladz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Madz Ladz 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ladz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anthony looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ladz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Anthony manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ladz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ladz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anthony with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ladz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anthony wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ladz is looking to take a break and control but Anthony is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ladz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ladz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anthony wants to get back to full guard.
Ladz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anthony's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anthony manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ladz lands a couple of digs.
Ladz is looking to work some ground and pound but Anthony has wrist control.
Ladz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anthony's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony keeping full guard, as Ladz tries to pass.
Anthony working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ladz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ladz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ladz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anthony working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ladz.
Ladz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anthony trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladz wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
Ladz throws a strike but Anthony rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anthony stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ladz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anthony controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ladz trying to keep a closed guard but Anthony is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Anthony looking to pass the guard.
Anthony wants to control from the top but Ladz keeps moving.
Anthony stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ladz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ladz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anthony!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthony tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Madz Ladz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ladz 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madz Ladz!
An out of breath Madz Ladz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
71% |
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