PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Anderson (ranked 3208 p4p, 377 weight class) and Dave Beast (ranked 3065 p4p, 360 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Anderson
vs
Beast

180 cm
26
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
197 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Beast!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beast sprawls well. Beast wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Beast tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Beast's guard.
Anderson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at IC&E Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anderson won't allow Beast to sweep him here.
Anderson is working Beast over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Beast wants to sweep but no luck.

Beast is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Beast is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Beast is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.

Beast throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Anderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beast controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.

Beast is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beast throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beast looking for a sweep. Not yet Beast, not yet.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Beast is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Beast defends the submission attempt.
Beast wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beast working a defensive guard here.

Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Fresh INC inform us that Beast has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Beast is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Beast tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.

Beast is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Anderson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Beast manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beast tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beast can do to turn this around?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Beast is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mark Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Beast shows good takedown defense.
Beast changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mark Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beast stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Beast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beast feints the counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Beast catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Beast.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Beast is quick to defend against it.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beast avoids it really well and circles away.
Beast loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beast defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Beast into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beast with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.

Anderson gets a double leg takedown into Beast's guard.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
Beast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Beast working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Beast is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Beast is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.

Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Beast defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.
Beast works his way to full guard. Good work.

Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson passes Beast's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mark Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson wants to control but Beast is keeping him busy.
Beast wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.
Anderson prevents Beast from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Beast wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Beast is working away.
Beast gets back to full guard.
Beast looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Beast.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson working some strikes from top position.
Beast is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson is in close to Beast's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dave Beast will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Beast leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beast changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beast sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Beast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Beast keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Beast slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Beast changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Beast sprawls well.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Beast shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dave Beast seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Beast avoids nicely.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Beast shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Beast tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Beast gets a takedown into half guard.
Beast looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beast seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beast slips a nice elbow through Anderson's hands, connecting with Anderson's forehead.
Beast working over Anderson with some ground and pound. Anderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beast's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beast's back!
Anderson controlling well, preventing Beast from escaping the position.
Anderson controlling the position well here. Beast rolled but Anderson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Beast grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anderson's guard. Nice work there by Beast.
Beast lands a couple of digs.
Anderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anderson tries to get out of the position.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Beast slips an elbow through the middle.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Beast controlling him for the moment.
Beast scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson managing to control the position.
Beast wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Beast lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Anderson is pulling down on Beast's head to control his posture.
Beast cracks Anderson with a solid left hand.
Beast keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Beast scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson is trying to keep Beast in close.
Anderson wants to stand but Beast is controlling the position.
Beast wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Beast distracts Anderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Anderson is rocked!
Beast lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beast chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beast is controlling him.
Beast loads up on a big left hand. Anderson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Beast looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Anderson can't hide his disappointment, as Beast celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Beast!