PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alaskan Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Holidae Inn. Assassin has chosen Skrillex - Summit as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anthony
vs
Assassin

193 cm
22
265 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

200 cm
21
265 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

New World Order Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Anthony!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alaskan Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony misses with an uppercut
and Assassin counters with a left and a right that stings Anthony.

Anthony closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Assassin did well to prevent Anthony getting side control.

Assassin looking for submissions off his back.
Anthony thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Assassin's head.

Assassin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Assassin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anthony pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Assassin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Anthony is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Assassin has managed to free his arm - good work.

Assassin actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Assassin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Assassin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anthony pulls his head out easily.

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

Assassin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Anthony passes into side control!
Anthony is putting a hurting on Assassin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Anthony knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Assassin on the ground.
Anthony lands a decent elbow from side control.
Anthony scoring with punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anthony lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Assassin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Assassin manages to get back to half guard.

Anthony is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Assassin has managed to free his arm - good work.

Assassin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Assassin looking for submissions off his back.

Anthony seems to be working for a kimura but Assassin defends the submission attempt.
Assassin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anthony scores with a couple of nice shots.
Assassin gets full guard.

Assassin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anthony defends well.

Assassin is looking for a triangle but Anthony pushes his legs off easily.
Assassin looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Assassin is looking for a triangle but Anthony pushes his legs off easily.
Anthony lands a couple of digs.
Anthony lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anthony scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anthony chips away with some ground and pound.
Anthony postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anthony works over Assassin with some ground and pound from guard.
Anthony keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Assassin's head.

Assassin looking for a guillotine here but Anthony defends easily.

Assassin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anthony connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Assassin looking for a guillotine here but Anthony defends easily.
Anthony lands a couple of elbows.

Anthony drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anthony jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anthony is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anthony scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anthony is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anthony is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Assassin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anthony doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anthony manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anthony working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Assassin's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anthony works over Assassin with some ground and pound from guard.
Anthony working some strikes from top position.
Anthony landing with the ground and pound.
Anthony is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Anthony 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.

Anthony has a takedown stuffed.
Assassin fails with a takedown attempt.
Anthony lands a nice looking body shot.
Assassin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anthony manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Assassin on his heels. He'll look to pass Assassin's guard now, I'm sure.
Anthony landing some decent shots from guard.

Assassin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anthony with a nice head shot there.
Anthony scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anthony scoring with some ground and pound.
Anthony postures up and lands a big shot to Assassin's brow.
Anthony lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Assassin working for a triangle but Anthony defends it easily.
Anthony lands a couple of digs.
Anthony cracks Assassin with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony cracks Assassin with a solid left hand.
Anthony postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anthony works over Assassin with some ground and pound from guard.

Assassin is rocked!
Anthony working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Assassin is still in real trouble! Can Anthony finish him?
Anthony working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anthony working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anthony landing some decent shots from guard.
Anthony arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Assassin's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). William Anthony!
William Anthony is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, William Anthony thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.