PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Anadrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos Anadrade has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Boyd
vs
Anadrade

188 cm
39
214 lbs
23 - 19 - 0

190 cm
30
201 lbs
14 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sammy Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcos Anadrade!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anadrade looks for a takedown but Boyd sprawls well.
Anadrade's coach down at MM eh Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Anadrade's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Anadrade closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boyd did well to prevent Anadrade getting side control.
Anadrade is nestled in close to Boyd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boyd wants to get back to full guard.
Anadrade not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boyd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anadrade.
Boyd trying to control but Anadrade postures up.
Boyd is pressing down on Anadrade's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anadrade is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anadrade stands up over Boyd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Anadrade postures up in Boyd's guard and throws a big left but Boyd blocks it.
Boyd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anadrade throwing strikes from guard but Boyd blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boyd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anadrade preventing the sweep.
Anadrade advances position into side control!
Boyd is looking for a sweep.
Anadrade scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boyd takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Anadrade landing a few strikes.

Boyd is rocked!
Anadrade landing a few strikes.
Oh Boyd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Anadrade! That's hurt Boyd! Will he recover? Anadrade fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Anadrade!
An out of breath Marcos Anadrade thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.