PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duff Packard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Anselmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Packard has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Phil Anselmo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Packard
vs
Anselmo

188 cm
18
256 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

199 cm
20
237 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duff Packard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Anselmo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Packard misses with a series of wild punches.
Anselmo tries to clinch but Packard moves out of range.
Anselmo shoots in for a takedown but Packard shows good takedown defense.
Packard misses the jab.

Anselmo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Packard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Packard stops Anselmo from passing to mount.
Packard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anselmo.
Packard is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

It looks like Duff Packard has been cut.
Packard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Packard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Anselmo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Packard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Packard sneaks back into half guard.
Packard is breathing heavily.
Packard is trying to control but can't.
Anselmo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Packard's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anselmo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Packard has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Packard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Packard wants to sweep here but Anselmo controlling him for the moment.
Anselmo tries to free his leg and advance position but Packard is retaining full guard.
Packard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anselmo wants to pass the guard but Packard is keeping the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Packard misses with a series of wild punches.
Packard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Packard could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Packard tries to close the distance and clinch but Anselmo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anselmo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Packard. Packard obviously looking to wear him down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anselmo.
Packard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Packard blocks a head kick by Anselmo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anselmo looks to land a combination but Packard avoids it well.
Anselmo tries to close the distance and clinch but Packard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Anselmo! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Phil Anselmo!