PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ciaran Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed has chosen The Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anderson
vs
Reed

171 cm
19
156 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

183 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ciaran Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Reed!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Reed throws a nice head kick!
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reed but Reed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciaran Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Nice takedown defense from Reed. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Reed sprawls well.
Anderson checks a low kick from Reed.
Reed stuffs the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Reed.
Reed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Reed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reed's waist but Reed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Reed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Reed as Anderson shoots in.
Reed throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reed scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reed. That one must have hurt.
Reed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reed is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Reed circles away and we're back to standing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reed, right into the meat.
Reed lands a high kick!
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reed's waist but Reed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed lands with a kick to the temple. Anderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.

Anderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reed is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Reed trying his best to control but Anderson has mounted him.
Reed can't escape the position.

Anderson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Reed turns into him and now he's in Anderson's guard.

Anderson working for a triangle but Reed defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reed must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to finish Reed with some ground and pound. This is bad for Reed!

Anderson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Reed turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Anderson off and cradles Reed's limp body as Anderson celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ciaran Anderson!