PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Pilgrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pilgrim might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Billy Pilgrim Has Become Unstuck in Time. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pilgrim
vs
Anderson

194 cm
26
270 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

196 cm
24
262 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Pilgrim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pilgrim doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Anderson misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a front kick aimed at Pilgrim's knee but Pilgrim avoids it well.
A cross from Anderson lands.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pilgrim circles away.
Anderson motions for Pilgrim to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anderson misses with the ground and pound.
Anderson trying to control the position but Pilgrim is working away.
Anderson misses with the ground and pound.
Anderson lands an elbow.
Anderson landing a few strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson tries to score with some ground and pound. Pilgrim controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Pilgrim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anderson.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Pilgrim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pilgrim is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Anderson is controlling him well.
Anderson slows the pace down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Anderson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pilgrim avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anderson.
Anderson tries to score with some ground and pound. Pilgrim controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pilgrim is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pilgrim walks into a jab.

Anderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Anderson trying to control the action but Pilgrim is working from the bottom.
Pilgrim is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Anderson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Anderson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilgrim taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sloppy strikes there by Anderson.
Pilgrim takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pilgrim defending against the ground and pound.
Anderson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson throwing strikes but Pilgrim manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pilgrim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson working for a triangle but Pilgrim defends it easily.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Pilgrim from controlling successfully.

Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pilgrim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim postures up.
Anderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pilgrim!
Pilgrim blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by Anderson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Dean Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.

It looks like Billy Pilgrim has been cut.
Anderson takes a swing at Pilgrim's ribcage but misses.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson thumps Pilgrim with a low kick.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Pilgrim takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson connects with the punch.

Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pilgrim is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson controlling the position.
Pilgrim is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Anderson looking to control but instead Pilgrim has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Pilgrim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pilgrim is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
Pilgrim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anderson throwing shots but Pilgrim is blocking nicely.
Anderson lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working Pilgrim over with strikes.
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!
Pilgrim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Billy Pilgrim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson is looking to advance position but Pilgrim won't allow it.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson works his foot free and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anderson 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 24:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Anderson!
An out of breath Dean Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.