PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between KJ Hoodwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hoodwell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pinball. Anderson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Death Bound. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hoodwell
vs
Anderson

190 cm
26
266 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

199 cm
27
270 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KJ Hoodwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Todd Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hoodwell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Anderson is looking to control Hoodwell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hoodwell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hoodwell being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoodwell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Hoodwell stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson has control of Hoodwell's left arm, preventing Hoodwell from doing any damage.
Hoodwell preventing the sweep.
Hoodwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoodwell works over Anderson with some ground and pound from guard.
Hoodwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson has Hoodwell pulled in close to control his posture.
Hoodwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.

Hoodwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Hoodwell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hoodwell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson pulls Hoodwell in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoodwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hoodwell counters with a shoot takedown. Anderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Hoodwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoodwell's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoodwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson cracks Hoodwell with a solid left hand.
Anderson postures up in Hoodwell's guard and throws a big left but Hoodwell blocks it.
Hoodwell trying to control the position.
Anderson is fighting to break Hoodwell's control of his arms but Hoodwell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoodwell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
Hoodwell being controlled here momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoodwell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Hoodwell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hoodwell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Hoodwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson is staying active underneath Hoodwell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Hoodwell seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.

Hoodwell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hoodwell is breathing heavily.
Anderson is pressing down on Hoodwell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoodwell fails with the takedown.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoodwell avoids it really well and circles away.
KJ Hoodwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Anderson.

Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoodwell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson postures up and lands a big shot to Hoodwell's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoodwell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Anderson!
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Hoodwell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KJ Hoodwell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Anderson tries to clinch but Hoodwell moves away

and Hoodwell counters with a shoot takedown. Anderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoodwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Hoodwell is working hard here to advance position.
Hoodwell wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Hoodwell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anderson to the mat! Anderson manages to get full guard.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoodwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson controlling the position.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoodwell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
KJ Hoodwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson has Hoodwell pulled in close to control his posture.
Hoodwell wants to get up but he can't break Anderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hoodwell trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Hoodwell controlling him for the moment.
Anderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hoodwell!
Hoodwell wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Hoodwell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nice strikes from Anderson there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson winds up and cracks Hoodwell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Anderson lands strikes from half guard.
Anderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Hoodwell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoodwell.
Hoodwell looking to control.
Anderson with a nice head shot there.
Hoodwell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Hoodwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Hoodwell trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson distracts Hoodwell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Hoodwell.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.

Hoodwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoodwell is keeping the position for now.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoodwell keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Hoodwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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.
Hoodwell working a defensive guard here.

Hoodwell pushes Anderson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoodwell is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Hoodwell circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed

and Hoodwell counters by clinching up.
Hoodwell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoodwell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
KJ Hoodwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Anderson.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoodwell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Hoodwell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hoodwell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hoodwell working a defensive guard here.
Hoodwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoodwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KJ Hoodwell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hoodwell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anderson is trying to defend but Hoodwell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Hoodwell seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anderson is looking to control Hoodwell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Anderson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hoodwell throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hoodwell seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson tries to roll over but Hoodwell keeps him under control.
Hoodwell is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hoodwell counters with a shoot takedown. Anderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Hoodwell from controlling successfully.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoodwell is one step ahead there.
Hoodwell stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Hoodwell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Hoodwell wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson is doing well to control the position and prevent Hoodwell from advancing to side control.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hoodwell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hoodwell's back!
Hoodwell wants to escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Hoodwell as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Anderson!
Hoodwell is trying to break free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Anderson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Anderson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Anderson is punishing Hoodwell with strikes - can he finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson punishes Hoodwell with strikes from the back mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands strikes to the head.
Can Hoodwell hold on?! Anderson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Hoodwell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Anderson is thwarting Hoodwell's attempts to control the position.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Hoodwell's hands, connecting with Hoodwell's forehead.
Hoodwell wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hoodwell is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoodwell avoid being mounted?
Hoodwell wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Todd Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four 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.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hoodwell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hoodwell trying to control the position.
Hoodwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoodwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Hoodwell's legs - danger averted.
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hoodwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
KJ Hoodwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson is in close to Hoodwell's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to KJ Hoodwell.
Well Hoodwell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KJ Hoodwell!