PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 2596 p4p, 5294 weight class) and Bjorn IronSide (ranked 324 p4p, 513 weight class). Bjorn IronSide has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anstey
vs
IronSide

183 cm
27
187
19 - 15 - 0

170 cm
36
190
8 - 29 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Knockout power

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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 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn IronSide!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but IronSide moves away.
IronSide throws out a leg kick but Anstey moves out of range and IronSide only half commits.
Anstey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

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

IronSide breaks from the clinch.

IronSide closes the distance and clinches.
Anstey is working for takedown but IronSide is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anstey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. IronSide fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anstey wants to clinch.
IronSide is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.

IronSide fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anstey, pushing him back against the cage.

Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
IronSide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IronSide stalks Anstey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anstey's face. Anstey staggers backwards, shaken.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey swats away the attempt to clinch by IronSide.
We've been told by Anstey's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anstey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anstey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by IronSide.

IronSide closes the distance and clinches.

Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
IronSide shoots in for a takedown but Anstey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Anstey drops IronSide with a beautiful combination! IronSide stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anstey is looking for the KO!

IronSide is rocked!

It looks like Bjorn IronSide has been cut.
We've been informed that IronSide has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anstey misses with a leg kick.
IronSide is still on wobbly legs! Can Anstey finish him?
IronSide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
IronSide throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
IronSide seems to have recovered his senses.
IronSide gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anstey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
IronSide wants a takedown.
IronSide looking to throw knees to the head but Anstey is blocking nicely.
Anstey tries to score a body lock takedown but IronSide shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anstey tries to break free but IronSide pushes him back against the cage.

IronSide manages to break the clinch.
IronSide takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anstey throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.

IronSide fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anstey, pushing him back against the cage.

Anstey has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed IronSide clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
IronSide is trying to break free.
IronSide looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
IronSide covering up well under a series of strikes from Anstey.
Anstey biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IronSide is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn IronSide's cut.
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 gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Anstey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
IronSide is looking to stand back up but Anstey counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by IronSide.

Anstey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
IronSide has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anstey is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Anstey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Anstey is keen to just control but IronSide is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey stalling.
IronSide gets back to full guard.
Anstey wants to control from the top but IronSide keeps moving.

IronSide is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
IronSide trying to control the position.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that IronSide can do to turn this around?
IronSide utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

IronSide throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but IronSide is out of range.
IronSide is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

IronSide forces Anstey back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey prevents the takedown attempt.

Anstey gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
IronSide is not content to let Anstey control the position.
IronSide is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.
Anstey tries to pass to full mount but IronSide defends it.
IronSide is trying to control but can't.
Anstey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey thows a huge punch but IronSide dodges it nicely.
IronSide keeping control of the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anstey blocks a head kick by IronSide.
IronSide pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anstey back to the cage. IronSide follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Anstey dodges the punch combination from IronSide.
Anstey punishes IronSide's body with a nice straight punch.
IronSide is breathing heavily.
Anstey misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
IronSide wants to counter the offense by Anstey and move into the clinch position.

Anstey cracks IronSide with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! IronSide looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Anstey finish him?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn IronSide's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

IronSide pushes Anstey up against the cage in a clinch.

Anstey lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anstey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
IronSide is trying to get back to full guard.
Anstey lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey moves into full mount! IronSide won't be happy about that!
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
IronSide tries to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Further stalling from Anstey.
IronSide keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anstey has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of IronSide's face.
IronSide regains half guard.
Anstey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey wants to control but IronSide is keeping him busy.
Anstey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anstey slips a nice elbow through IronSide's hands, connecting with IronSide's forehead.
IronSide is holding on to half guard well.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed IronSide's head.
IronSide tries to kick Anstey off but Anstey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
IronSide trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. IronSide defending well though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Anstey is taking a breather. IronSide says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anstey lands a jab to the head.
IronSide steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anstey.

Anstey pushes IronSide up against the cage in a clinch.
Bjorn IronSide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Anstey turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Anstey trying to control the action but IronSide is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
IronSide wants to control but Anstey postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey wants to lay and pray for a moment but IronSide keeps working.
Corwin Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
IronSide managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anstey.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anstey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
A victorious Corwin Anstey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.