PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cannondale Trail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trail's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Norris song. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Trail
vs
Anstey

198 cm
31
280 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

190 cm
37
265 lbs
42 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Victory Fight Wear

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 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Cannondale Trail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trail bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trail looks to land a left hand but Anstey moved out of range nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anstey.
Trail on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anstey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trail.
A jab lands there for Trail.

It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bunny Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey misses with a low kick.
Anstey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trail.
Trail throws a combination that misses
and Anstey counters with a low kick, right behind Trail 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anstey. That's going to slow Trail down.
Anstey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anstey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey throws a head kick but Trail moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trail.
Trail cracks Anstey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anstey slips under a jab.
A head kick by Trail misses
and Anstey counters with a thumping low kick.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey leaves Trail with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trail has been working on his balance at Thirteenth Legion MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Anstey.
Anstey misses with a body shot
and Trail counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anstey swinging wildly here.
Anstey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anstey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trail walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trail takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trail checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anstey, right into the meat.
Trail fails with the takedown.
Trail moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Cannondale Trail has been cut.
Trail throws a right and a left that Anstey avoids nicely.
Trail shoots and misses
and Anstey counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cannondale Trail. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anstey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anstey connects with a looping right hand.
Anstey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trail has time to react.
Anstey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anstey.
Anstey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anstey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trail is out of range.
It looked like Trail wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anstey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trail.
Nice body punch from Anstey.
Trail is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Trail throws a nice looking combination but Anstey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anstey looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Anstey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trail, pushing him back against the cage.
Anstey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trail.
Trail is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Trail.
Trail takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey missing with knees to the body.

Trail manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Trail is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anstey is aware though and is defending well.
Anstey wants to pass the guard but Trail is keeping the position.
Anstey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anstey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Trail is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anstey pulls his head out easily.
Anstey controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trail won't allow Anstey to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Trail cracks a nice hook into Anstey's ribs.
Trail throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anstey.
Anstey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bunny Anstey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trail takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Trail looking to score a takedown here. Anstey is defending well but Trail drives through and ends up in Anstey's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trail accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trail connects with a couple of short punches.
Anstey is trying to keep Trail in close.
Trail trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trail throwing strikes from guard but Anstey blocks nicely.
Trail throwing strikes from guard but Anstey blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trail drops back, looking for a kneebar! Anstey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Anstey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Anstey!

Anstey is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Trail's shoulder. That is not cool.
Trail struggling a bit here.
Anstey moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Trail tries to buck Anstey off but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey controlling the position from side mount.
Trail manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Anstey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trail is looking for a kimura here.

Trail is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trail is working for a kimura but Anstey is defending it quite comfortably.
Trail throwing shots but Anstey is blocking nicely.

Anstey pushes Trail off and gets back to his feet.
Anstey moves out of range as Trail strikes.
Anstey wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trail tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anstey is able to avoid easily.
Anstey tries a low kick but Trail avoids it.
Trail misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anstey throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Anstey.
Trail shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anstey sprawls well. Anstey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Trail gets slowly back to his feet.
Anstey lands a nice shot that snaps Trail's head back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Cannondale Trail will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Trail has a takedown stuffed.
Trail's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A big right from Anstey misses.
Anstey lands a lovely overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Anstey as he connects with a hook.
Anstey stalks Trail and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trail's face. Trail staggers backwards, shaken.
Anstey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anstey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trail's sensitive parts.
Trail pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Anstey.

Anstey drops Trail with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Trail looks back up at him and smiles so Anstey waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Trail is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey connects with a leg kick. Trail looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oh Trail is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Anstey clinches up against the cage.
Trail fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trail managing to block the knees to the body from Anstey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey lands an elbow inside that Trail shrugs off.

Cannondale Trail's cut is getting worse.
A knee to the head by Anstey.
Anstey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trail tries to pull guard but Anstey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cannondale Trail. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Anstey.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.
Anstey lands an elbow inside.
Anstey lands with a light punch inside.
Anstey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anstey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anstey gets through Trail's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trail has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Anstey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anstey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trail's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Trail fails to land.
Anstey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trail backwards.
Anstey tries a knee to the head but Trail blocks it.
Nice body punch from Anstey - that landed with a thud.

Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anstey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anstey thuds his shin into the meat of Trail's side.
Trail seems to have got his legs back now.

Anstey takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trail takes an elbow to the forehead.

Cannondale Trail's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Anstey lands a hook that snaps the head of Trail backwards.
Trail blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bunny Anstey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trail tries to pull guard but Anstey holds him up against the cage and eventually Trail drops back down to his feet.
Anstey lands a nice elbow.
Anstey trying to control the position but instead, Trail has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anstey into the cage.
Trail has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Anstey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trail's elbow.

Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trail thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anstey misses with a left hand

and Trail holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anstey lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Anstey on the inside.
Anstey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trail avoiding damage as Anstey throws knees to the body.

Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anstey scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Anstey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anstey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Trail throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Trail does no damage.
Anstey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Trail counters with a series of strikes. Anstey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anstey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trail has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anstey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trail is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey blocks a jab.
Anstey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anstey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anstey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anstey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trail throws a shot from downtown. Anstey moves away and avoids it.
Trail drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Jeez, Cannondale Trail's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A big left from Trail misses.
Trail shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anstey as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trail steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anstey.
Anstey throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Trail crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bunny Anstey!
Bunny Anstey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Cannondale Trail spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry my fans...'.