PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Anus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugh Anus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Christian Andersen's chin.

Anus
vs
Andersen

174 cm
21
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
18
131 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hugh Anus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Christian Andersen!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersen shoots in for a double leg but Anus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Andersen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Andersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anus is keeping the position for now.
Anus wants to stand and escape but Andersen is having none of it.
Andersen preventing the sweep.
Anus keeping moving, preventing Andersen from controlling successfully.
Anus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersen trying to control but Anus is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anus.
Andersen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anus as he avoids it easily.

Anus clinches up against the cage.
Anus is trying to force a seperation but Andersen has the dominant position.
Andersen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hugh Anus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Andersen.
Andersen prevents Anus from breaking the clinch.
Andersen is trying to drag Anus to the mat but Anus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Andersen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anus's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Anus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anus wants to get back to striking at distance but Andersen won't allow it.
Anus is trying to break the clinch but Andersen has him pressed against the cage.
Andersen managing to block the knees to the body from Anus.
Anus gets through Andersen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andersen tries to score a body lock takedown but Anus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anus.
Anus lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen looking for a takedown.
Andersen wants a takedown.
Anus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Anus breaks from the clinch.
Andersen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andersen somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anus!
Anus scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Andersen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Anus closes the distance and clinches.
Anus tries to break free but Andersen pushes him back against the cage.
Andersen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Andersen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hugh Anus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Andersen.
A frustrated look appears on Anus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anus is defending well.
Anus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Andersen is breathing heavily.
Andersen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anus gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anus is struggling to control the position.
Andersen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anus.
Anus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andersen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andersen is trying to drag Anus to the mat but Anus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anus can't break the clinch.
Anus stops a takedown attempt from Andersen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anus can't break the clinch.
Anus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andersen can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Anus's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anus tries to break the clinch but Andersen is controlling the position.
Andersen is working for takedown but Anus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andersen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hugh Anus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andersen keeps control of Anus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anus tries to break free but Andersen pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anus is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Anus dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Anus lands a jab-cross combination.

Andersen gets tackled into the cage by Anus. Anus maintains the clinch.
Andersen keeps control of Anus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anus tries to land knees in the clinch but Andersen avoids the damage to the body.
Andersen wants a takedown but no success here.
Andersen keeps control of Anus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anus stops a takedown attempt from Andersen.
Anus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hugh Anus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Andersen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anus manages to break the clinch.
Andersen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anus avoids it really well and circles away.

Anus has closed the distance and engaged Andersen in a clinch.
Andersen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Andersen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andersen has him pressed against the cage.
Andersen gets underhooks to prevent Anus's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andersen prevents Anus from breaking the clinch.
Anus stops a takedown attempt from Andersen.
Andersen prevents Anus from breaking the clinch.
Anus is looking to break free of the clinch but Andersen has double underhooks.
Andersen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anus throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Anus.
Anus is looking to break free of the clinch but Andersen has double underhooks.
Andersen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anus pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Andersen takes a shot to the head.
Anus tries to circle away but Andersen has him pinned against the cage.
Anus is trying to break the clinch but Andersen has him pressed against the cage.
Hugh Anus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anus working hard to break the clinch.
Anus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Christian Andersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anus avoiding damage as Andersen throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Anus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Anus!