PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between boom shakalaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ciaran Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

shakalaka
vs
Anderson

169 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

172 cm
20
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, boom shakalaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ciaran Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
shakalaka throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
shakalaka throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
shakalaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson throws a hook but shakalaka avoids it easily.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
A jab from shakalaka misses.
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body.
shakalaka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anderson. Anderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by shakalaka.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps shakalaka's head backwards.

Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
shakalaka is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson has shakalaka pressed against the cage, preventing shakalaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
shakalaka is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
shakalaka tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
shakalaka trying to control the position but instead, Anderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed shakalaka into the cage.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
shakalaka is trying to break free.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
shakalaka throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.

Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson gets through shakalaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
shakalaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Anderson rushes shakalaka and presses him up against the cage.
shakalaka wants to break free but Anderson has control.
shakalaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
shakalaka is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath shakalaka's ribcage. shakalaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
shakalaka is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of shakalaka backwards.

Anderson breaks from the clinch.
shakalaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from shakalaka.
shakalaka missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
shakalaka digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.

Anderson breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by shakalaka.
shakalaka checks a leg kick.
shakalaka lands with a cross.
shakalaka walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.

Anderson clinches.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
shakalaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anderson misses the body punch
and shakalaka counters with a straight right hand.
shakalaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
shakalaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by shakalaka.
shakalaka misses with a looping right.
Anderson takes a swing at shakalaka's ribcage but misses.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
shakalaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson cracks shakalaka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from shakalaka.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from shakalaka.
shakalaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as shakalaka throws out the jab.
shakalaka misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but shakalaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
shakalaka misses with the combination.

Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
shakalaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
shakalaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by shakalaka.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
shakalaka can't break the clinch.

Anderson breaks from the clinch.

Anderson clinches up with shakalaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson prevents a body shot from shakalaka.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite shakalaka's efforts to push away.
Good body shot from Anderson.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Anderson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
shakalaka takes a shot to the head.
shakalaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
shakalaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Anderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Anderson has shakalaka pressed against the cage, preventing shakalaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that shakalaka sees coming a mile off.
shakalaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
shakalaka misses with a straight right.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but shakalaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
shakalaka avoids the body shot from Anderson.
shakalaka throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Jab by Anderson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
shakalaka misses with a body punch.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
shakalaka is breathing heavily.
Anderson lands an uppercut.

Anderson breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ciaran Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

shakalaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
shakalaka takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but shakalaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Anderson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from shakalaka.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped shakalaka's head back.
shakalaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
shakalaka misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
shakalaka looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from shakalaka.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. shakalaka saw that one coming.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
shakalaka lands a nice looking body shot.
shakalaka ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a jab.
shakalaka misses the body punch
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and shakalaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
shakalaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
shakalaka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of shakalaka's head but shakalaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
shakalaka misses with a looping left.
shakalaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
shakalaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
shakalaka lands with a nice body punch.
shakalaka misses with a wild body shot.
shakalaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
shakalaka misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - shakalaka had a free shot at his head there.
shakalaka misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson with a hook.
Anderson cracks shakalaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - shakalaka had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Ciaran Anderson has been cut.
shakalaka throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
shakalaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but shakalaka moved out of range nicely.
shakalaka throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
shakalaka misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and shakalaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
shakalaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from shakalaka.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson slips under a jab from shakalaka.
shakalaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
shakalaka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ciaran Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
shakalaka is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Anderson pushes shakalaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ciaran Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of shakalaka backwards.
shakalaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on shakalaka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
shakalaka wants to break free but Anderson has control.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
shakalaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson has shakalaka pressed against the cage.
shakalaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.

Anderson breaks from the clinch.
shakalaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
shakalaka moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson throws a hook but shakalaka blocks it.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from shakalaka misses.

Anderson moves into the clinch.
shakalaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Anderson.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of shakalaka backwards.
shakalaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.

Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
shakalaka blocks a leg kick.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. shakalaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
shakalaka cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
shakalaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.

Anderson clinches.
shakalaka is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson pushes shakalaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite shakalaka's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
shakalaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
shakalaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath shakalaka's ribcage. shakalaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
shakalaka can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.

Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson scores with a three punch combo!

Anderson drives through and clinches with shakalaka against the cage.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite shakalaka's efforts to push away.
shakalaka tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
shakalaka is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A frustrated look appears on shakalaka's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson cracks shakalaka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anderson scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ciaran Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ciaran Anderson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Anderson clinches up with shakalaka and pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from shakalaka.
A short left from Anderson.
shakalaka tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
shakalaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
shakalaka is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
shakalaka is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
shakalaka tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
shakalaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of shakalaka backwards.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down shakalaka.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of shakalaka backwards.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of shakalaka backwards.
Anderson pushes shakalaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but shakalaka ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson moves forwards but shakalaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
shakalaka moves out of range of the strikes.

Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson pushes shakalaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson lands a left hand.
shakalaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Anderson gets an underhook and turns shakalaka into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
shakalaka stalling in the clinch but Anderson improves position.
shakalaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson is stalling here.
shakalaka tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Anderson to work.
shakalaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Anderson breaks from the clinch.
A big right from shakalaka misses.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from shakalaka.
shakalaka defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
shakalaka is looking to score with low kicks.
shakalaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
shakalaka moves out of range of the strikes.
boom shakalaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
shakalaka ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - shakalaka circles away.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Ciaran Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
shakalaka misses with a wild combination.
A cross from Anderson lands.
shakalaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!
shakalaka tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
shakalaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
shakalaka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anderson jabs at shakalaka's body.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
shakalaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has shakalaka backing up. shakalaka nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson moves away from the strike by shakalaka.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
shakalaka throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
shakalaka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson clinches up against the cage.
shakalaka is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.

Anderson breaks from the clinch.
shakalaka scores with a nice head shot.
shakalaka misses with an uppercut.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
shakalaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.

shakalaka tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
shakalaka is looking to control Anderson's arms but Anderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now shakalaka has his back to the cage.
shakalaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite shakalaka's efforts to push away.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
shakalaka tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
shakalaka misses with a body punch.

Anderson breaks from the clinch.
shakalaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
shakalaka moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Ciaran Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to work over shakalaka's front leg with a kick but shakalaka checks it.
Anderson digs a good hook to shakalaka's body.
shakalaka throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before shakalaka has time to react.
A jab from shakalaka misses.
shakalaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and shakalaka counters with a nice uppercut.
shakalaka misses with a looping left.

Anderson drives through and clinches with shakalaka against the cage.
A short right from Anderson.
shakalaka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
shakalaka is looking to control Anderson's arms but Anderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now shakalaka has his back to the cage.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson prevents a body shot from shakalaka.
shakalaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
shakalaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
shakalaka thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ciaran Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anderson 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciaran Anderson!