PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hill Billy Hank (ranked 2003 p4p, 2871 weight class) and Corwin Anstey (ranked 296 p4p, 395 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Hank
vs
Anstey

188 cm
27
200
12 - 8 - 0

183 cm
25
203
15 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Bondi MMA 🏝️

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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hill Billy Hank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hank closes the distance and clinches up with Anstey, looking for a takedown. Hank pushes Anstey against the cage but Anstey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anstey is looking for the big counter here.
Anstey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Hank forces Anstey back against the cage and clinches.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch but Hank keeps him there for the moment.
Hank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anstey after a bit of a struggle.
Hank is trying to drag Anstey to the mat but Anstey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hank gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anstey wants to stand and escape but Hank is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hank is looking to escape.
Hank avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anstey.
Anstey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hank.
Anstey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anstey wants to take a breather but Hank is having none of it.
Hank is trying to stand back up but Anstey is controlling him
Anstey is looking to advance position but Hank won't allow it.
Hank looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hank defending well though.
Hank is looking to escape.
Anstey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Hank has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Anstey is on him like a limpet, forcing Hank back against the cage.
Hank pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hank doesn't manage to clinch there - Anstey circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anstey or perhaps it was just good defense by Hank, which made it look bad.

Hank moves into range and clinches up with Anstey.
I was talking to Hank's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anstey avoids it.

Hank has clasped his hands together around Anstey's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hank is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anstey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Anstey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey wants to stand back up but Hank manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Anstey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hank misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hank landing a few strikes.
Anstey gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hank is trying to control the action in half guard but Anstey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey pushes Hank off looking to stand but Hank dives back in and keeps control.
Hank drops an elbow to the side of Anstey's head.
Anstey is trying to stand.
Anstey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hank is trying to control. Anstey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anstey is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Anstey has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Anstey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anstey wants to stand but Hank is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hill Billy Hank will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Anstey circles away from the clinch attempt.

Anstey clinches up with Hank and pushes him back against the cage.

Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Hank is looking to clinch.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Hank avoids it well.
Anstey slaps away a takedown attempt from Hank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anstey scores with a hook to the body. Hank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anstey stuffs the takedown.
Anstey tries to bum rush Hank with a series of wild strikes but Hank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.

Hank has managed to clinch.
Anstey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hank slowing the pace effectively.
Anstey prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hank after a bit of a struggle.
Hank misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hank can't find room to land a body shot as Anstey controls the action.
Anstey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hank gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hank misses with a punch on the inside.
Anstey is trying to push Hank away but Hank has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hank wants a takedown.
Hank wants to take the fight to the mat but Anstey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anstey avoids it.
Anstey wants to get back to striking at distance but Hank won't allow it.

Hank turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hank manages to end up in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is pushing Hank's head away, looking to escape. Hank manages to hold on to the position though.
Hank is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Anstey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hank is refusing to be controlled, as Anstey sits in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Anstey trying to control the pace.
Hank pushes Anstey off looking to stand but Anstey dives back in and keeps control.
Hank trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey working the head and body with strikes.
Anstey is pressing down on Hank's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hank is holding on for now.
Hank wants to get back to his feet.
Anstey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anstey is keen to just control but Hank is a slippery customer.
Hank has hold of Anstey's hands but Anstey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hank wants to get back to his feet.
Anstey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hank wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Anstey is landing with some decent strikes but Hank is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hank is trying to stand.
Anstey raining down shots from the mount!

Hank somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Hank goes for a double leg but Anstey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anstey continues to drive forward.
Hank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anstey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anstey after a bit of a struggle.
Hank is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hank is working for takedown but Anstey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hank is looking to control Anstey's arms but Anstey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hank has his back to the cage.
Anstey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Hank avoids nicely.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Hank pushes Anstey up against the cage in a clinch.
Hank missing with knees to the body.
Anstey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anstey can't get the takedown.
Anstey is trying to drag Hank to the mat but Hank just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hill Billy Hank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Anstey has Hank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hank after a bit of a struggle.
Hank wants to take the fight to the mat but Anstey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anstey looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anstey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anstey tries to circle away but Hank has him pinned against the cage.
Anstey can't break the clinch.
Hill Billy Hank has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anstey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hank is defending well.
Anstey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anstey takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Hank misses with a punch to the body.
Hank wants a takedown but no success here.
Anstey is pressed up against the cage. Hank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anstey down to the mat. Anstey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anstey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anstey.
Hank looks for a takedown but Anstey sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Hank avoids it well.
Hank tries for a takedown but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Hank rushes Anstey and presses him up against the cage.
Hank lands an elbow that stopped Anstey in his tracks for a moment.
Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hank avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hank tries to land knees in the clinch but Anstey avoids the damage to the body.
Hank stops a takedown attempt from Anstey.
Anstey can't break the clinch.
Hank working aggressively here.
Hank is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Anstey jumps guard and drags Hank to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hank trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Anstey keeping full guard, as Hank tries to pass.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet but Hank is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anstey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hank lands a couple of elbows.

That's four 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.
Anstey wants to stand up but Hank is controlling him.
Hank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hank gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anstey wants a takedown but no success here.
Hank is stalling here.
Hank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anstey wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hank pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anstey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Hank is trying to trip Anstey. He has hold of a leg but Anstey is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hank persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Anstey is wriggling around but Hank manages to pass to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Hill Billy Hank was interviewed post fight and said 'Beats going hungry '.