PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Anadrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howlett's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Time of Dying by Three Days Grace. On his way into the cage it seems that James Howlett has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily James Howlett seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Howlett
vs
Anadrade

185 cm
22
198 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

190 cm
21
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcos Anadrade!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anadrade.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Howlett, as that shot connected.

Howlett lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Anadrade sprawling to the canvas. Howlett follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Anadrade hang on?

Anadrade is rocked!

It looks like Marcos Anadrade has been cut.
Howlett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anadrade is still in real trouble! Can Howlett finish him?
Howlett continues to stall.
Anadrade seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howlett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing that Howlett has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlett stops Anadrade from getting back to his feet.

Howlett decides to return to a standing position.
Marcos Anadrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett lands a jab to Anadrade's midsection.
Howlett lands a jab to Anadrade's midsection.

Nice combo by Howlett! Oh, that's hurt him - Anadrade falls to the canvas and Howlett follows him into side control.
Anadrade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howlett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anadrade looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Howlett decides to stand back up. Howlett steps back and let's Anadrade get back to his feet.
Anadrade switches off momentarily and Howlett cracks him with a monster right hand! Anadrade topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Howlett dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Howlett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Howlett!
A less than humble James Howlett misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.