PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andi Beslic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anderson
vs
Beslic

195 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

190 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andi Beslic!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beslic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.

Beslic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Beslic is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Beslic seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Anderson trying to control here.
Beslic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anderson punching from the bottom.
Beslic is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson is controlling Beslic's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Beslic is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beslic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beslic looks gassed!
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.

Beslic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Beslic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Beslic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Anderson drops an elbow to the side of Beslic's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beslic is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson stalling.
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Anderson stands up from half guard.
Beslic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nick Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andi Beslic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Beslic looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Beslic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.

Beslic takes the fight into the clinch.
Beslic is stalling here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beslic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beslic gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Beslic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beslic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beslic circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andi Beslic will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beslic but Beslic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beslic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Nick Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Beslic circles away easily

and Beslic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beslic.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Beslic from controlling successfully.
Anderson is trying to keep Beslic in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beslic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Anderson striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Beslic from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beslic scores with a jab.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beslic. Beslic obviously looking to wear him down.

Beslic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Beslic manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Beslic pulls guard.

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.

Beslic wriggles free and stands up.
Beslic misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a two punch combo.

Beslic moves into the clinch.
Beslic has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anderson jumps guard but Beslic stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Beslic gets control of Anderson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beslic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Beslic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.

Anderson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beslic doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Anderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beslic is looking to sweep but instead, Anderson has passed into half guard.
Anderson wants to stand up but Beslic is controlling the position.
Beslic wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beslic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back!
Beslic is not going to allow Anderson to sit and survive in this position.
Beslic lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Beslic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Anderson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Anderson for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Anderson is trapped and Beslic is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Beslic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andi Beslic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Beslic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beslic sprawls well. Beslic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Anderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Beslic is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beslic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson is controlling the pace.
Anderson stops Beslic from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beslic is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beslic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
Beslic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beslic working some strikes from top position.

Beslic stands up and waves to Anderson to follow him.
Beslic with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Beslic.
Beslic throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Anderson swinging wilding here.
Beslic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nick Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andi Beslic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beslic can pounce on him.

Beslic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anderson's half guard.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beslic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beslic throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Beslic from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Beslic defends easily.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Beslic stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Beslic drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Anderson is working an open guard so Beslic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nick Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andi Beslic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beslic checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andi Beslic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beslic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andi Beslic!