PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Bonaparte (ranked 2202 p4p, 3096 weight class) and Elijah Anderson (ranked 318 p4p, 431 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bonaparte
vs
Anderson

198 cm
21
205
4 - 4 - 0

188 cm
19
207
3 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacques Bonaparte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonaparte connects with the punch.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.

It looks like Elijah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bonaparte looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonaparte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.

Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bonaparte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bonaparte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonaparte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Bonaparte blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bonaparte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.

Bonaparte looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonaparte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Bonaparte's legs - danger averted.
Anderson trying to control but Bonaparte is working from the bottom.

Bonaparte is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonaparte is retaining full guard.
Anderson trying to control but Bonaparte is working from the bottom.
Bonaparte controlling the position.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Bonaparte keeps moving.
Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonaparte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson cracks Bonaparte with a solid left hand.

Bonaparte throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bonaparte looking for a triangle here. Anderson is fighting it but it looks tight! Bonaparte pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Anderson is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jacques Bonaparte!
A very excited looking Jacques Bonaparte made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.