PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erik Lehnsherr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lehnsherr comes to the cage accompanied by Faint. Anderson has chosen Heart of a Lion - Judas Priest as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Lehnsherr
vs
Anderson

165 cm
24
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erik Lehnsherr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehnsherr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Lehnsherr misses.
Lehnsherr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lehnsherr shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lehnsherr shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Lehnsherr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lehnsherr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lehnsherr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Lehnsherr which made him look bad.
Good shot there by Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Lehnsherr shoots and misses

and Anderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lehnsherr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson passes Lehnsherr's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Lehnsherr actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lehnsherr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lehnsherr is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Lehnsherr punching from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.
Anderson is keen to just control but Lehnsherr is a slippery customer.
Lehnsherr is trying is best to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Lehnsherr is having none of it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lehnsherr.

Lehnsherr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anderson to the mat! Anderson manages to get full guard.
Lehnsherr trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson wants to stand but Lehnsherr is controlling the position.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lehnsherr manages to get himself to full guard.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson trying to control but Lehnsherr is working from the bottom.
Lehnsherr trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control but Lehnsherr is working from the bottom.

Lehnsherr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehnsherr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lehnsherr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson wants to stand but Lehnsherr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehnsherr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lehnsherr is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.

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.
Lehnsherr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lehnsherr trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson gets back to full guard.
Lehnsherr trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Lehnsherr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lehnsherr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lehnsherr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lehnsherr postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryan Anderson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Lehnsherr tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lehnsherr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Lehnsherr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lehnsherr misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Lehnsherr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehnsherr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Lehnsherr misses with a takedown attempt

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Lehnsherr is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehnsherr tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Lehnsherr wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Lehnsherr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson slips a jab from Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Lehnsherr scores with a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Lehnsherr is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Lehnsherr wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lehnsherr trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Lehnsherr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lehnsherr throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Lehnsherr misses.
A swing and a miss from Lehnsherr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Lehnsherr working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lehnsherr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Lehnsherr is working an open guard so Anderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lehnsherr throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Erik Lehnsherr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehnsherr throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Erik Lehnsherr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Anderson.
Lehnsherr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lehnsherr fails with the takedown

and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Lehnsherr fights it but they end up in guard.

Lehnsherr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson trying to control but Lehnsherr is working from the bottom.

Lehnsherr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Anderson 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lehnsherr shoots and misses

and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Lehnsherr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Lehnsherr is keeping him busy.
Lehnsherr is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Lehnsherr is keeping him busy.
Lehnsherr gets full guard.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lehnsherr is keeping the position for now.

Lehnsherr is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Anderson rolls with it to try and escape but Lehnsherr cranks on the arm and Anderson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erik Lehnsherr!