PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy The Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Anisimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

The Dragon
vs
Anisimov

185 cm
26
215 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

187 cm
24
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy The Dragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Anisimov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anisimov scores with a hook to the body. The Dragon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Dragon tries to clinch up.
Anisimov takes a swing at The Dragon's ribcage but misses.
The Dragon doesn't manage to clinch there - Anisimov circles away.
The Dragon keeps the fight on the outside.

Anisimov drives through and clinches with The Dragon against the cage.
Anisimov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Dragon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anisimov managing to block the knees to the body from The Dragon.
The Dragon is trying to drag Anisimov to the mat but Anisimov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Dragon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anisimov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anisimov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Anisimov takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dragon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anisimov is defending well for now.
The Dragon tries to score a body lock takedown but Anisimov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy The Dragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Dragon has Anisimov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anisimov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Anisimov breaks the clinch.

Anisimov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Dragon can't get the takedown.
The Dragon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Dragon missing with knees to the body.
Anisimov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Dragon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anisimov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anisimov.

It looks like Randy The Dragon has been cut.

Anisimov darts in and clinches The Dragon up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dragon being controlled against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Dragon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anisimov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Dragon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Dragon is looking for a takedown.

Anisimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Dragon swats away the attempt to clinch by Anisimov.
Anisimov feints and then cracks The Dragon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Dragon down.
Anisimov misses with a two punch combination.
Alexander Anisimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anisimov closes the distance and pushes The Dragon back into the cage.
The Dragon is trying to drag Anisimov to the mat but Anisimov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Anisimov breaks from the clinch.

Anisimov moves into the clinch successfully.
Anisimov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Dragon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anisimov pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Anisimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Anisimov instigates a clinch.
The Dragon has Anisimov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anisimov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anisimov gets underhooks to prevent The Dragon's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dragon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anisimov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Dragon is breathing heavily.

Anisimov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Dragon, pushing him back against the cage.
The Dragon landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Dragon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anisimov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anisimov tries a knee to the head but The Dragon blocks it.
The Dragon tries a knee to the head but Anisimov blocks it.

Anisimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Anisimov rushes The Dragon and presses him up against the cage.

Anisimov breaks from the clinch.
The Dragon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anisimov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Anisimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy The Dragon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Good standup being displayed there by Anisimov as he connects with a hook.
Randy The Dragon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anisimov works over The Dragon's head and body with a nice combination.
The Dragon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anisimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anisimov is looking to clinch but The Dragon is avoiding it.

Anisimov takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Dragon throws an elbow but misses.

Anisimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anisimov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anisimov misses with the combination.
The Dragon throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anisimov shoots in for a takedown but The Dragon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Anisimov instigates a clinch.
Anisimov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Dragon.

Anisimov breaks the clinch.

Anisimov moves into the clinch.
Anisimov stalls.
The Dragon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anisimov is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anisimov tries to break the clinch but The Dragon is controlling the position.
The Dragon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anisimov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anisimov throws a head kick that misses
and The Dragon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alexander Anisimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anisimov keeps the fight on the outside.
The Dragon lands a right hook to the body.
The Dragon fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy The Dragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anisimov wants to clinch up but The Dragon keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anisimov misses with a head kick.
The Dragon is looking to clinch but Anisimov is avoiding it.
The Dragon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anisimov wants to clinch up but The Dragon keeps it at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Anisimov.
Anisimov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anisimov tries to clinch but The Dragon moves out of range.
Anisimov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dragon connects with a nice looking jab.
The Dragon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Anisimov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Dragon keeps the fight on the outside.
Anisimov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Dragon.
The Dragon swinging wildly here.
Anisimov throws a series of punches but The Dragon moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Dragon tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Randy The Dragon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy The Dragon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

The Dragon moves in looking to clinch but Anisimov pushes him off.
Anisimov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Dragon is looking to clinch but Anisimov is avoiding it.

Anisimov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anisimov stops a takedown attempt from The Dragon.
The Dragon trying to land knees to the body.
The Dragon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anisimov.
The Dragon is working for takedown but Anisimov is calmly controlling the position for now.
The Dragon looking to throw knees to the head but Anisimov is blocking nicely.
Anisimov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Anisimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anisimov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Anisimov misses
and The Dragon counters with a good low kick that Anisimov was not able to check.

Anisimov has The Dragon up against the cage in a clinch.
The Dragon lands an elbow inside.
The Dragon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy The Dragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anisimov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The Dragon looking to throw knees to the head but Anisimov is blocking nicely.
The Dragon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anisimov prevents it.
Anisimov prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anisimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anisimov lands with a kick to the temple. The Dragon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Anisimov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Dragon's 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!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Anisimov stops The Dragon from standing up.
Anisimov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Dragon is wriggling around but Anisimov manages to pass to half guard.
Anisimov content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Anisimov was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Anisimov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Dragon throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dragon throws an elbow but it misses.
Anisimov scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by The Dragon.

Anisimov breaks the clinch.
Anisimov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anisimov tries to clinch but The Dragon is having none of it.
Anisimov connects with a body shot.
Anisimov tries to clinch but The Dragon moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Anisimov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Dragon, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Anisimov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anisimov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Anisimov!