PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Anselmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Dexteria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Anselmo
vs
Dexteria

188 cm
24
213 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

197 cm
22
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phillip Anselmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franklin Dexteria!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dexteria misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dexteria leaves Anselmo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Dexteria misses the target.
Dexteria throws a jab but it's blocked by Anselmo.
Dexteria throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Dexteria finds it's target.
Anselmo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anselmo fails to land the takedown.
Dexteria connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Dexteria misses the target.
Anselmo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dexteria as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phillip Anselmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anselmo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dexteria's waist but Dexteria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anselmo off to one side.
Anselmo shoots in but Dexteria avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dexteria misses with a few strikes there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anselmo checks a leg kick.
Anselmo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Anselmo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Dexteria drives through and clinches with Anselmo against the cage.
Dexteria lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexteria cracks Anselmo with a nice body shot.
Anselmo is breathing heavily.
Dexteria throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Dexteria on the inside.
Dexteria lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Dexteria to work.
A shot in the inside from Dexteria.
Dexteria lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anselmo backwards.
Dexteria scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Dexteria.
A right hand to the body from Dexteria.
Dexteria stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Dexteria on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dexteria scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dexteria lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anselmo backwards.

Anselmo is rocked!
Dexteria pushes Anselmo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Anselmo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Dexteria drops Anselmo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Anselmo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A left hand lands to the body for Dexteria.
Dexteria lands a shoulder strike.

Dexteria drops Anselmo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Anselmo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dexteria is leaning against Anselmo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dexteria lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dexteria creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Dexteria.
Dexteria lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Dexteria to work.
A short uppercut from Dexteria.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Dexteria.
Dexteria leaning his opponent against the cage.
Anselmo seems to have got his legs back now.
Still in the clinch, Dexteria scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dexteria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dexteria holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dexteria.
Dexteria makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dexteria lands a right hand.
Dexteria stalling against the cage.
Dexteria lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anselmo backwards.
Dexteria lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Dexteria - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Dexteria.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dexteria.
Dexteria scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dexteria lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anselmo backwards.
Dexteria lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dexteria is working Anselmo over against the cage.
Good body shot from Dexteria.
Dexteria lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anselmo backwards.
Anselmo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Dexteria.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexteria effectively controlling the action here.
Dexteria lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anselmo or not.
Dexteria is leaning against Anselmo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dexteria lands with a left to the head.
Dexteria lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anselmo backwards.
Dexteria taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Anselmo takes a shot to the head.
Dexteria lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dexteria lands a left hand.
Dexteria lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dexteria lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anselmo backwards.
A short body shot lands from Dexteria as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dexteria.
Dexteria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Dexteria.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dexteria lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anselmo backwards.
Dexteria works on Anselmo's body with a couple of short punches.
Dexteria lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anselmo backwards.
Dexteria presses Anselmo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Dexteria to work.
Dexteria softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dexteria lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anselmo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexteria crunches a lovely knee into Anselmo's ribcage.
Dexteria lands a nice uppercut.
Dexteria lands with a left to the head.
Dexteria lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dexteria lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anselmo or not.
Dexteria lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dexteria lands a right hand.
Dexteria lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Dexteria on the inside.
Dexteria lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dexteria.
Dexteria scores with a hook to the body.
Dexteria lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dexteria works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dexteria scores with a shot to the side of Anselmo's head.
A body shot lands from Dexteria.
Dexteria working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dexteria content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dexteria lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dexteria lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anselmo backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dexteria creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Dexteria on the inside.
Dexteria lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anselmo or not.
A short right from Dexteria on the inside.
Dexteria scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franklin Dexteria dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Decent striking displayed by Dexteria there.
A jab from Dexteria misses.
Dexteria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anselmo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dexteria.
Dexteria connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dexteria cracks Anselmo with an open hand slap.
Nice uppercut there from Dexteria.
Dexteria pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anselmo is out of range and Dexteria settles back down.
Dexteria lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anselmo's sensitive parts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dexteria.
Anselmo ducks under a wild hook from Dexteria.
Anselmo shoots for a double leg takedown but Dexteria sprawls well. He's pushed Anselmo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Dexteria lands a big uppercut and Anselmo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Anselmo looks OK. Dexteria waves Anselmo back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dexteria drives through and clinches with Anselmo against the cage.
Dexteria scores with a hook to the body.
Franklin Dexteria seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dexteria lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Dexteria.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dexteria creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dexteria.
Dexteria is stalling here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dexteria lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anselmo takes an elbow to the temple.
Anselmo wants a takedown.
Dexteria lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dexteria.
Dexteria lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dexteria.
Dexteria leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dexteria lands a left hand.
Dexteria has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dexteria lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anselmo backwards.
Dexteria lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dexteria lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anselmo backwards.
Dexteria works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anselmo takes a shot to the head.
Dexteria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dexteria content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Dexteria.
Dexteria pushes Anselmo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dexteria lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dexteria lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Dexteria.
Dexteria crunches a lovely knee into Anselmo's ribcage.
A short uppercut from Dexteria.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dexteria.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dexteria.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anselmo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dexteria gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phillip Anselmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dexteria lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dexteria.
Dexteria working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dexteria softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dexteria effectively controlling the action here.
Dexteria continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A shot in the inside from Dexteria.
Dexteria throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anselmos head.
Dexteria lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anselmo backwards.
A short right from Dexteria.
Dexteria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anselmo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dexteria pulls his leg out and moves away.
A shot to de liver by Dexteria. Beautiful body shot.
Dexteria scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexteria connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anselmo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dexteria dips to his left and cracks Anselmo with an uppercut!
A lazy left from Dexteria finds it's target.
Dexteria scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anselmo doesn't seem bothered though.
Anselmo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Phillip Anselmo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dexteria scores with a jab to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Dexteria.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dexteria scores with a sloppy right hand. Anselmo should have avoided that one.
Franklin Dexteria seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dexteria scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anselmo doesn't seem bothered though.
A good leg kick by Dexteria.
Anselmo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dexteria but Dexteria pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dexteria digs a good body shot into Anselmo's ribs.

Dexteria has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dexteria lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dexteria lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexteria lands a nice elbow.
Dexteria scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dexteria lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anselmo backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Dexteria.
Dexteria throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anselmo takes a shot to the head.
Dexteria lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dexteria.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dexteria creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dexteria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dexteria lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anselmo.
Dexteria throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Dexteria.
Dexteria lands a nice shot to the body.
Anselmo takes an elbow to the temple.
Dexteria gets through Anselmo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dexteria lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dexteria.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anselmo takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Dexteria.
Dexteria presses Anselmo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Dexteria.
Dexteria lands a left hand.
Dexteria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dexteria makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franklin Dexteria 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!

Dexteria throws a series of punches but Anselmo avoids them all with ease.
Anselmo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dexteria shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Dexteria does it's job there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dexteria.
Anselmo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dexteria sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anselmo closes the distance and clinches up with Dexteria, looking for a takedown. Anselmo pushes Dexteria against the cage but Dexteria circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phillip Anselmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dexteria with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dexteria uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dexteria lands a jab to the head.
Dexteria scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dexteria lands a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Anselmo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Dexteria closes the distance and clinches.
Anselmo has Dexteria pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dexteria manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dexteria lands with a light punch inside.
Dexteria works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dexteria stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexteria scores with a shoulder strike.
Dexteria stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dexteria gets through Anselmo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dexteria stalling the fight.
A short left from Dexteria.
Dexteria creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anselmo's defenses.
Come on Dexteria - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dexteria gets through Anselmo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Dexteria.
Dexteria stalls.
Dexteria swings wildly with an uppercut but Anselmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anselmo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dexteria fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dexteria.
Dexteria leaves Anselmo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexteria scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anselmo walks into a stiff left hand from Dexteria.
Anselmo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dexteria cracks Anselmo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anselmo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dexteria throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dexteria scores with a jab. Anselmo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dexteria lands with a nice body punch.
Anselmo needs to keep his hands up - Dexteria had a free shot at his head there.
Franklin Dexteria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dexteria bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dexteria cracks Anselmo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good leg kick by Dexteria there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dexteria.
Anselmo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Dexteria gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Dexteria.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexteria lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anselmo or not.
Anselmo takes a shot to the head.
Dexteria lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anselmo backwards.
Dexteria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dexteria lands a shoulder strike.
Dexteria makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anselmo is working for takedown but Dexteria is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dexteria gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anselmo.
Dexteria lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dexteria lands a left hand.
Anselmo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dexteria pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dexteria lands with a light punch inside.
Dexteria lands a good knee to the midsection. Anselmo won't want to take too many of those.
A right handed body shot lands from Dexteria.
Dexteria with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dexteria presses Anselmo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anselmo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dexteria pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anselmo goes for a takedown attempt but Dexteria pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good exchange - Dexteria coming out on top.
Phillip Anselmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Dexteria scores with a four punch combination!
A bone on bone clash there as Anselmo blocks the leg kick.
Dexteria throws a hook but Anselmo avoids it easily.
Anselmo shoots in looking for a takedown. Dexteria tries to sprawl out of it but Anselmo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dexteria manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Dexteria closes the distance and clinches.
Dexteria is leaning against Anselmo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dexteria controlling the action here for a moment.
Dexteria lands with a short punch from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalling in the clinch from Dexteria.
Dexteria works on Anselmo's body with a couple of short punches.
Dexteria lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anselmo backwards.
Anselmo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dexteria.
Dexteria lands a hook to the side of the head.
Franklin Dexteria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dexteria scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anselmo tries to throw a body punch but Dexteria avoids it by throwing Anselmo back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Dexteria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dexteria has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 24:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 24:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Dexteria!