PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Steller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Anderson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Steller
vs
Anderson

172 cm
26
151 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

173 cm
24
150 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Steller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Steller moves into the clinch.
Steller lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Steller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stellers head.
Anderson gets through Steller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steller lands with a right to the head.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stellers head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Steller.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Steller swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Steller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson pushes Steller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steller tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steller tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Steller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Steller.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Steller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Steller shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Steller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Anderson.
Anderson gets through Steller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steller is breathing heavily.
Steller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steller is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steller wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson is leaning against Steller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steller has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Anderson.
Anderson stalling the fight.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steller takes a shot to the head.
Anderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Steller looking for a takedown.
Steller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Steller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steller backwards.
Anderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steller takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Anderson.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steller or not.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Anderson.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Steller.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steller.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steller is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Anderson clinches.
Steller lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Steller swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Steller misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson gets through Steller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steller looking for a takedown.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson pushes Steller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Steller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Steller. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Craig Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson taking a breather.
A short left from Anderson.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Steller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson lands a left hand.
A short left from Anderson.
Anderson gets through Steller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson is leaning against Steller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson digs a right hand into Steller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steller's gas tank.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steller backwards.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Anderson.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Steller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson works on Steller's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Steller's head.
Anderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Steller can't get the takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Anderson.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steller tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson presses Steller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steller backwards.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steller misses with the head strike.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Steller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Anderson.
Steller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Steller.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steller backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson works on Steller's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steller backwards.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Steller wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Steller.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steller up against the cage.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson pushes Steller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steller goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steller.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steller was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Steller attempts a counter takedown but Anderson avoids it well and moves away.
Steller misses with a looping left.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steller manages to avoid it.

Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steller backwards.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steller misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson presses Steller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steller backwards.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Steller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Steller. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Anderson closes the distance and pushes Steller back into the cage.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stellers head.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steller has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steller backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Anderson drives through and clinches with Steller against the cage.
Steller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Steller backwards.
Anderson is working Steller over against the cage.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Steller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Steller's ribcage. Steller let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ben Steller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stellers head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig 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 for Craig Anderson!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Craig Anderson!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Craig Anderson!

Craig Anderson wins by unanimous decision!
Craig Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.