PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirty Scampy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rocky Anderson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Scampy
vs
Anderson

199 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirty Scampy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scampy throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scampy throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scampy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Scampy.
Scampy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Scampy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scampy throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Scampy misses.

Anderson clinches up with Scampy and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scampy wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.

Scampy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Anderson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Scampy to the mat. Scampy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Anderson advances position into side control!
Scampy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson trying to control the position but Scampy is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scampy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Scampy is breathing heavily.
Scampy wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is dominant here and he's now got Scampy's back!
Scampy controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Scampy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Anderson's arms.

Anderson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Scampy has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Scampy showing good submission defense here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scampy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Anderson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Scampy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Scampy is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Scampy fending off the submission attempt from Anderson.
Anderson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

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.
Scampy is trying to get back to his feet but Anderson has full control of the position and if anything, Scampy has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Anderson is persistently looking for the submission but Scampy is defending it well.
Scampy is trying to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Scampy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Scampy misses with a body shot.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Scampy misses.
Anderson tries to clinch but Scampy moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Scampy is avoiding it.
Scampy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scampy connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Scampy tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
Scampy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Scampy circles away.
Anderson tries to clinch but Scampy moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Scampy.
Anderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scampy is able to avoid easily.

Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Scampy.

Anderson successfully pulls guard.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing Scampy from standing up.
Scampy wants to stand and escape but instead Anderson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scampy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scampy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Anderson is pushing down on Scampy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scampy is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.

Anderson is working for a kimura but Scampy is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Scampy dodges it nicely.
Anderson is trying to control. Scampy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Scampy is defending the position.

Anderson is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scampy is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him

Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Scampy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scampy tries to get out of the position.
Scampy is looking to escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scampy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dirty Scampy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scampy misses with a few strikes there.

Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scampy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Scampy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Good work by Scampy as he checks the leg kick.
Scampy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Scampy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dirty Scampy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scampy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scampy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson tries to clinch but Scampy is having none of it.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Scampy misses.
Anderson cracks the inside of Scampy's front leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson misses with a leg kick.
Scampy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Anderson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Scampy wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Anderson wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Scampy throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson tries to clinch but Scampy is having none of it.

Anderson pushes Scampy up against the cage in a clinch.

Anderson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Scampy regains guard.
Anderson passes Scampy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Scampy wants to stand back up but Anderson manages to pass into side control.

Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Scampy is defending well.
Anderson tries to move to mount but Scampy blocks the move with his legs.
Scampy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Anderson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rocky Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scampy bucks up and tries to throw Anderson off but instead Anderson has got his back!
Anderson tries to keep control of the position but Scampy is staying busy.

Anderson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Scampy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Scampy for a finish.
Anderson wants to control but Scampy is keeping busy.

Anderson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Scampy has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Scampy is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Anderson off. It looks like it's working - Anderson slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Scampy displaying calm under pressure there.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scampy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scampy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Dirty Scampy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scampy throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Anderson throws and low kick but Scampy moves out of range easily.
Scampy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Scampy.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Scampy pushes him off.
Scampy blocks a leg kick.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Scampy sprawls well.
Scampy closes the distance looking to clinch

and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Scampy is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Scampy is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scampy wants to stand back up but Anderson manages to pass into side control.
Scampy tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Scampy is trying to get back to his feet but Anderson has full control of the position and if anything, Scampy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rocky Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson trying to control momentarily.
Dirty Scampy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scampy is trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

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