PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Anadrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patches Meech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meech has chosen shear it maybe as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Patches Meech enters the cage!

Anadrade
vs
Meech

190 cm
23
190 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

183 cm
33
190 lbs
13 - 26 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcos Anadrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patches Meech!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anadrade shoots in and drives through. Meech sprawls well.

Anadrade 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.
Anadrade wants to pass the guard but Meech is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anadrade trying to control but Meech is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anadrade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Anadrade has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Anadrade wants to pass the guard but Meech is keeping the position.
Anadrade throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meech has momentary wrist control but Anadrade slips an elbow through the middle.
Meech avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meech working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anadrade.
Anadrade stands up over Meech, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anadrade loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meech avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anadrade distracts Meech with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Anadrade postures up in Meech's guard and throws a big left but Meech blocks it.
Anadrade is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anadrade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anadrade throwing strikes but missing.
Anadrade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anadrade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anadrade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anadrade with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meech really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anadrade. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anadrade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anadrade throws a big elbow that misses.
Anadrade postures up in Meech's guard and throws a big left but Meech blocks it.
Anadrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Meech is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Meech throws a right hand that Anadrade ducks under and follows up with a left that Anadrade also avoids with ease.
Anadrade dives in for a single leg takedown but Meech sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Meech misses with the combination.
Meech misses with a double jab.
Marcos Anadrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meech throws a right and a left that Anadrade avoids nicely.
Meech stuffs the takedown attempt from Anadrade. Anadrade gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Anadrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anadrade fails with the takedown.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anadrade lands with a punch from half guard.
Anadrade missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Meech blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anadrade.
Anadrade missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anadrade working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Meech keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Meech avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anadrade.
Anadrade throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Anadrade.
Meech regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anadrade.
Anadrade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meech works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anadrade throwing strikes but missing.
Anadrade throwing strikes from guard but Meech blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meech can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anadrade trying to control but Meech is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anadrade scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Anadrade 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.

Anadrade shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meech as he jumps to the side.
Meech throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anadrade with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Meech to counter with a crisp jab.
Anadrade shoots in looking for a takedown but Meech manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anadrade's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Anadrade backs off Meech throws a huge counter combo but Anadrade manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Anadrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meech looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Anadrade closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Meech to the mat! Meech manages to get full guard.
Meech wants to get back to his feet but Anadrade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anadrade throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anadrade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anadrade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anadrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meech can do to turn this around?
Anadrade makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anadrade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Meech preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anadrade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anadrade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anadrade with a nice head shot there.
Meech is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anadrade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anadrade postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anadrade throws a big elbow that misses.
Anadrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Meech is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anadrade throwing strikes from guard but Meech blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Anadrade loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anadrade makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Meech keeping moving, preventing Anadrade from controlling successfully.
Anadrade throwing strikes but missing.
Anadrade throwing strikes from guard but Meech blocks nicely.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anadrade slips under a jab from Meech.

Anadrade looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anadrade slips a nice elbow through Meech's hands, connecting with Meech's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Meech blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anadrade.
Nice strikes from Anadrade there.
Anadrade thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meech's head.
Anadrade moves nicely into side control.
Anadrade cracks Meech with a big elbow.
Anadrade tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Anadrade creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Meech sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Anadrade working the ground and pound but Meech is defending the strikes.
Anadrade lands a nice forearm strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade is chipping away with strikes.
Meech is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Meech takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Anadrade working the ground and pound.
Anadrade is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anadrade throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Anadrade tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Anadrade lands a nice forearm strike.
Marcos Anadrade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anadrade lands some shots froms side control.
Anadrade in side control lands a decent elbow.
Meech is breathing heavily.
Anadrade lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Anadrade dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Meech throws a hook to the side of Anadrade's head but Anadrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anadrade looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meech is fending him off so far but Anadrade persists. Nope, Meech circles away and we're back to standing.
Anadrade closes the distance and clinches up with Meech, looking for a takedown. Anadrade pushes Meech against the cage but Meech circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anadrade is defended easily by Meech.
As Anadrade backs off Meech throws a huge counter combo but Anadrade manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Anadrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anadrade shoots in looking for a takedown. Meech tries to sprawl out of it but Anadrade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meech manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anadrade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meech sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Meech looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Anadrade closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Meech did well to prevent Anadrade getting side control.
Anadrade thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anadrade thows a huge punch but Meech dodges it nicely.
Anadrade looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Meech with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anadrade thows a huge punch but Meech dodges it nicely.
Anadrade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anadrade prevents Meech from standing back up.
Anadrade not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anadrade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anadrade connects with a nice short shot to Meech's temple.
Anadrade throwing shots but Meech is blocking nicely.
Anadrade seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anadrade moves nicely into side control.
Anadrade fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anadrade working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Meech takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Anadrade in side control lands a decent elbow.
Meech parries the strikes from Anadrade easily there. Anadrade is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Meech to escape.
Anadrade in side control lands a decent elbow.
Anadrade lands some shots froms side control.
Anadrade scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Meech to see if he's OK.
Anadrade connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Meech some visible discomfort.
Anadrade working the head with strikes.

Meech is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anadrade in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Meech looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Anadrade turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Anadrade!
Our winner, Marcos Anadrade, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.