PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Backscratcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Backscratcher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Anderson's chin.

Backscratcher
vs
Anderson

190 cm
21
190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

176 cm
20
200 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Backscratcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Backscratcher.
Anderson misses the jab.
Backscratcher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Backscratcher throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a solid body kick.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Backscratcher.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Backscratcher throws a low kick but Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Backscratcher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Backscratcher doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson misses with a hook. Backscratcher ducked under it nicely.
Backscratcher throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Brian Backscratcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backscratcher throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Backscratcher.
Backscratcher checks a leg kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Backscratcher throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.

Anderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Anderson stops Backscratcher from getting back to his feet.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Backscratcher dodges it nicely.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Backscratcher dodges it nicely.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Backscratcher keeps working.
Anderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anderson is nestled in close to Backscratcher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a strike but Backscratcher avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Backscratcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Backscratcher is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Backscratcher keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Backscratcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Backscratcher, not yet.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Backscratcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexander Anderson.
Good work by Backscratcher as he checks the leg kick.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Backscratcher misses with a few strikes there.
Backscratcher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Backscratcher.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backscratcher throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a body kick.

Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Backscratcher is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson throwing shots but Backscratcher is blocking nicely.
Anderson prevents Backscratcher from improving his position.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Backscratcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Backscratcher misses its intended target.
Anderson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Backscratcher scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Anderson throws a head kick but Backscratcher moves out of range.
Backscratcher lunges at Anderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anderson's hand.
Backscratcher stuffs the takedown.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Backscratcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Backscratcher looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Backscratcher looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Backscratcher walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Backscratcher moved away.
Brian Backscratcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Anderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Backscratcher's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson looks to land a strike but Backscratcher avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Backscratcher is keeping the position.
Anderson postures up in Backscratcher's guard and throws a big left but Backscratcher blocks it.
Alexander Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Backscratcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Backscratcher keeps moving.
Backscratcher wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Backscratcher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Backscratcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Backscratcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Backscratcher is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Backscratcher controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson misses with a leg kick.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Backscratcher sprawls well.
Backscratcher throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Backscratcher tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it.

Anderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Backscratcher was covering up waiting for the punch and Anderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Backscratcher is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Backscratcher wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Anderson 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!

A head kick misses from Anderson.
Backscratcher is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anderson.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Backscratcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Backscratcher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anderson cracks Backscratcher with a right hand to the side of the head.

Anderson feints and as Backscratcher raises his hands in defense, Anderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Backscratcher.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Backscratcher is retaining full guard.
Anderson trying to control but Backscratcher is working from the bottom.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Backscratcher is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Backscratcher avoid being mounted?
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Backscratcher!
Anderson looking to finish Backscratcher with some ground and pound. This is bad for Backscratcher!
Anderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson throws some wild stikes that Backscratcher manages to avoid easily.
Anderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson tries to control but Backscratcher wriggling away.
Anderson landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Anderson throws some wild stikes that Backscratcher manages to avoid easily.
Anderson landing punches.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Backscratcher scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Anderson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Anderson stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Anderson!
A very excited looking Alexander Anderson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.