PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mc Cafe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey has chosen Too Much Fun as his entrance music. Cafe has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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?

Cafe
vs
Anstey

195 cm
20
275 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

190 cm
34
272 lbs
24 - 17 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mc Cafe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cafe with a lazy takedown attempt

and Anstey counters with a single leg into guard. Cafe didn't expect that.
Cafe is breathing heavily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Anstey drops back looking for a leg! Cafe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cafe manages to kick Anstey off! Anstey jumps back into Cafe's guard.

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

Anstey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Anstey pushing down on Cafe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Anstey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cafe sees it coming and defends easily.

Anstey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Anstey is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cafe wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cafe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Anstey is working for a kimura but Cafe is defending it quite comfortably.

Anstey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cafe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anstey.

Anstey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cafe sees it coming and defends easily.

Anstey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cafe defends it well.

Anstey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Anstey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cafe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anstey pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Anstey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cafe sees it coming and defends easily.

Anstey wants to work for an arm triangle but Cafe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Anstey is looking for a kimura but Cafe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anstey to get the leverage.

Anstey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cafe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anstey.

Anstey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cafe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Anstey is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anstey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cafe sees it coming and defends easily.

Anstey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Cafe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anstey pulls his head out easily.

Anstey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cafe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anstey.

Anstey is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anstey wants to work for an arm triangle but Cafe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Cafe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anstey pulls his head out easily.

Anstey is working for a submission of some sort.

Anstey wants to work for an arm triangle but Cafe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cafe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cafe is defending against the submission attempts here by Anstey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mc Cafe's cut.
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.

Cafe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anstey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Anstey drops back looking for a leg! Cafe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cafe manages to kick Anstey off! Anstey jumps back into Cafe's guard.
Anstey wants to pass the guard but Cafe is keeping the position.
Anstey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cafe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anstey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anstey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Anstey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anstey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Anstey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cafe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anstey has managed to get both his arms back between Cafe's legs - danger averted.

Anstey drops back looking for a leg! Cafe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cafe manages to kick Anstey off! Anstey jumps back into Cafe's guard.

Cafe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anstey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anstey passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anstey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cafe has escaped the position, nice work there.

Anstey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Anstey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cafe, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cafe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anstey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Anstey maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cafe could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Anstey has cracked it and Cafe is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Anstey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bunny Anstey!
After winning the bout, Bunny Anstey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.