PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Eldred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Eldred
vs
Anderson

210 cm
22
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Eldred!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Eldred drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anderson managing to control the position.
Anderson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Anderson is looking for a triangle but Eldred pushes his legs off easily.
Eldred stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eldred sitting in guard here, content to control.

Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eldred defends well.
Eldred looking to pass the guard.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eldred defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eldred showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldred wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Eldred trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eldred trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eldred slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Anderson tries to improve position but can't.
Eldred throws a strike aimed at the side of Anderson's head but Anderson avoids it well.
Check out the look on Eldred's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson seems a little lost for a moment, as Eldred dominates the positioning.
Anderson regains half guard.
Eldred scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eldred working the head and body with strikes.
Eldred with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Eldred is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Eldred perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anderson trying to control here.
Eldred looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eldred working over Anderson with some ground and pound. Anderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Eldred is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eldred looks to land a strike but Anderson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Eldred tries to pass.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson fails with the takedown

and Eldred counters with a shoot takedown. Anderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Eldred is breathing heavily.
Eldred trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Eldred content to stall in guard here.
Eldred has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anderson tries to strike from the bottom.
Eldred won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Eldred seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eldred slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Anderson is not content to let Eldred control the position.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Eldred politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Eldred prefers to stall for the moment though.
An elbow from Eldred crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Eldred dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Anderson misses with a takedown attempt

and Eldred counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Eldred not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eldred is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eldred stalling.
Eldred trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Eldred is just content to waste time from the top position. Anderson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ryan Eldred just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Anderson with a poor takedown

and Eldred counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Eldred controlling the pace.

Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eldred pulls his head out easily.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eldred.
Eldred keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Eldred has control of the leg.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Eldred here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Eldred content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Eldred is controlling well.
Eldred thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eldred is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Anderson tries to roll over but Eldred keeps him under control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Eldred pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Eldred is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Eldred avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ryan Eldred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Anderson.
Eldred drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Eldred shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anderson is trying to defend but Eldred finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Eldred with the ground and pound but Anderson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Anderson is controlling Eldred's posture.
Eldred not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Eldred is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eldred is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Eldred has managed to sneak the leg through.
Eldred stalling.
Eldred wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson trying to control but Eldred postures up.
Eldred lands strikes from half guard.
Eldred not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Eldred has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Eldred dominated that second round.
That's time! Eldred's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Eldred misses with a wild combination.
Anderson misses with a takedown

and Eldred decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
Eldred forces his way into half guard.
Eldred sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anderson is in trouble now - Eldred has advanced to mount!
Eldred avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldred looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eldred controlling his opponent.
Eldred pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Eldred lands a heavy elbow.
Anderson working to try and regain half guard.
Eldred with shots to the head and body - Anderson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Eldred controlling the position easily from mount.
Eldred has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eldred lands a big elbow.
Eldred controlling the pace for now.
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Eldred has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Eldred pushes Anderson off and gets back to his feet.
Anderson lands a head kick!
Eldred has his takedown stuffed

and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Eldred's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eldred is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Eldred 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.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Eldred keeps moving.
Eldred wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four 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.
Anderson trying to control but Eldred is working from the bottom.
Anderson stops Eldred from standing up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Eldred sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eldred avoids it really well and circles away.
Ryan Eldred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Anderson.
Anderson misses with a takedown

and Eldred counters with a single leg into guard. Anderson didn't expect that.
Anderson has his hands on Eldred's head, controlling the position.
Eldred missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eldred trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Luke Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Eldred is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Eldred showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eldred, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Eldred!