PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Anderton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Abramov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abramov has chosen Sex Machine as his entrance music. 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?

Anderton
vs
Abramov

172 cm
23
174 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

187 cm
25
182 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Wolfpack Threadz

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luiz Anderton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Abramov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Abramov gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Abramov seems to be looking for submissions.
Abramov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderton keeps working.
Abramov content to control rather than advance.

Abramov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anderton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anderton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abramov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Anderton!
Abramov landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderton tries to reverse the position but Abramov maintains control.

Abramov goes for an armbar but Anderton turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Anderton.
Anderton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abramov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abramov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anderton is in trouble now - Abramov has advanced to mount!
Abramov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Abramov with shots to the head and body - Anderton looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abramov scoring with strikes but Anderton is staying in there.
Anderton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anderton is working hard here to advance position.
Abramov wants to control the pace but Anderton is squirming around nicely.

Abramov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Anderton is now in Abramov's guard. A big mistake from Abramov there, giving up the dominant position!
Abramov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Anderton dives into side control.
Anderton prevents Abramov from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Abramov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anderton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Abramov wants to get back to full guard.
Anderton is stalling here. Abramov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Anderton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Abramov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Abramov is looking to take a break and control but Anderton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abramov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abramov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Abramov is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderton is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abramov grinds an elbow into Anderton's temple.
Abramov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abramov is putting a hurting on Anderton here, landing some big shots from side control.
Anderton is not content to let Abramov control the position.
Abramov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Abramov is looking to take a break and control but Anderton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abramov is working Anderton over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Abramov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Anderton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abramov is fending him off so far but Anderton persists. Nope, Abramov circles away and we're back to standing.

Abramov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anderton's half guard.
Anderton gets full guard.
Abramov is working Anderton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abramov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Abramov wants to control from the top but Anderton keeps moving.
Abramov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abramov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abramov landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Abramov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abramov trying to control but Anderton is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramov throws a strike but Anderton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anderton wants to control from the top but Abramov keeps moving.
Anderton is really struggling to control Abramov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Abramov is looking to stand up but Anderton isn't so interested in that idea.
Roman Abramov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abramov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anderton escapes and throws Abramov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Abramov wants to get back to his feet but Anderton is dominant here and he's now got Abramov's back!
Abramov tries to roll but Anderton sticks to his back.
Abramov controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Abramov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anderton throwing strikes here but Abramov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Abramov tries to buck Anderton off but he can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderton looking to ground and pound but Abramov is blocking nicely.
Anderton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abramov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anderton thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Abramov bucks Anderton off and manages to get back to his feet!
Abramov has a takedown stuffed.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Anderton enables Abramov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Anderton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Abramov is breathing heavily.
Abramov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abramov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abramov distracts Anderton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abramov throwing strikes from guard but Anderton blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Anderton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abramov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abramov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abramov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Abramov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abramov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderton wants to sweep here but Abramov controlling him for the moment.
Abramov distracts Anderton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Abramov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Anderton throws a jab when Abramov was well out of range.
Abramov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderton defends it nicely.
Anderton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abramov pinned against the cage. Abramov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anderton stuffs the takedown attempt from Abramov. Abramov gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderton looks to score with a jab to the body but Abramov is just out of range.
Abramov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderton is fending him off so far but Abramov persists. Nope, Anderton circles away and we're back to standing.
Luiz Anderton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Abramov.
Abramov avoids a punch combination nicely.

Abramov drives through with a takedown into Anderton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Abramov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramov wants to control from the top but Anderton keeps moving.
Abramov lands a couple of digs.
Abramov looking to sit in guard and control but Anderton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Abramov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anderton has passed into half guard!
Abramov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderton.
Well,Anderton is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abramov's head.

Anderton is working for a submission of some sort.

Abramov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Anderton looks to score with a jab to the body but Abramov is just out of range.
Anderton throws a hook but Abramov avoids it easily.
Anderton tries to bum rush Abramov with a series of wild strikes but Abramov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Anderton. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderton throws a series of punches but Abramov moves out of range.

Abramov shoots in and gets a takedown into Anderton's guard.
Anderton can't keep his opponent in guard - Abramov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Anderton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Abramov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abramov.
Abramov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Roman Abramov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abramov landing strikes from the mount and Anderton is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abramov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Abramov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abramov controlling from the full mount.
Anderton is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abramov controlling the position easily from mount.
Luiz Anderton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Abramov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Abramov 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight for Roman Abramov!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Roman Abramov!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Roman Abramov!

Roman Abramov wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Roman Abramov thanked Wolfpack Threadz for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).