PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ground Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pound
vs
Anderson

209 cm
18
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
23
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

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, Ground Pound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Pound displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Pound darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pound is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Pound 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.
Pound has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Pound perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pound tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Pound is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson trying to control but Pound postures up.
Pound content to control rather than advance.
Anderson trying to control here.

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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anderson punching from the bottom.
Pound looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ground Pound just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Anderson misses with a takedown

and Pound counters with a takedown into side control.
Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pound wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pound is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Anderson tries to buck Pound off but Pound is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson prevents Pound from improving position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pound blocks the strikes from Anderson.
Pound moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Anderson wants to control but Pound postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pound takes a little break here. Anderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pound'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.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pound tries to advance to mount but can't.
A control attempt from Anderson but he's now mounted!
Pound looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pound prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Pound controlling from mount.
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Pound maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ground Pound dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pound counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A combination from Pound does no damage.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pound counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Pound avoids it.

Pound drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pound knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Pound taking a breather here.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound takes a little break here. Anderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face as Pound controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pound slows the pace down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ground Pound just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Pound stalks Anderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anderson's face. Anderson staggers backwards, shaken.
Pound looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed

so Pound counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ground Pound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Anderson.
Pound pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pound looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson is trying to keep Pound in close.

Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pound doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pound manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson is striking off his back. Pound thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Pound content to control rather than advance.
Pound is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.

That's four 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.
Still in half guard, Pound seems content to control.

Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pound not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ground Pound dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pound works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Pound scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pound lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed

and Pound counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Anderson's guard now.
Pound trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pound passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Pound keeps moving and retains side control.
Pound controls the position.
Anderson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Anderson is trying to escape the position but Pound is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ground Pound just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Pound ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.

Anderson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pound to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Pound from controlling successfully.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pound controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pound here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pound won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson working a defensive guard but Pound passes into half guard.
Pound content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pound's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Pound got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pound has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pound controls the pace.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ground Pound just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Pound shoots in and bounces Anderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pound controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ground Pound is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ground Pound overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pound looking to pass the guard.
Pound is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ground Pound showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pound has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ground Pound!