PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheamus O Shaunessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Anderson
vs
O Shaunessy

196 cm
20
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

203 cm
22
282 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tank Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sheamus O Shaunessy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson looks for a takedown but O Shaunessy sprawls well.
Sheamus O Shaunessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Sheamus O Shaunessy has been cut.
O Shaunessy fails to land the takedown.
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!
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for O Shaunessy with that takedown attempt.

Anderson gets caught flat footed, as O Shaunessy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anderson controls O Shaunessy momentarily but O Shaunessy frees himself.
O Shaunessy throws and elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in O Shaunessy's guard. Nice move by Anderson!
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but O Shaunessy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
O Shaunessy is striking off his back. Anderson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Anderson blocks the strikes from O Shaunessy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Shaunessy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Anderson is looking to advance position but O Shaunessy won't allow it.
O Shaunessy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson looks to land a combination. O Shaunessy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
O Shaunessy looks gassed!
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. O Shaunessy tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Shaunessy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but O Shaunessy sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for O Shaunessy on the ground.
O Shaunessy wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
O Shaunessy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Shaunessy tries to strike from the bottom.
O Shaunessy scores with a nice shot.
Anderson wants to control from the top but O Shaunessy keeps moving.
O Shaunessy tries to strike from the bottom.
O Shaunessy lands some strikes from the bottom.
Anderson wants to control from the top but O Shaunessy keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

O Shaunessy shoots in and bounces Anderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
O Shaunessy throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson is trying to control the position but O Shaunessy postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Shaunessy lands a couple of digs.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but O Shaunessy slips an elbow through the middle.
Anderson wants to sweep here but O Shaunessy controlling him for the moment.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Shaunessy working some strikes from top position.
O Shaunessy postures up and lands a big shot to Anderson's brow.
O Shaunessy with a nice head shot there.
O Shaunessy throwing strikes but missing.
O Shaunessy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head.
O Shaunessy throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
O Shaunessy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson wants to stand up but O Shaunessy is controlling him.
O Shaunessy scoring with punches to the head and body.
O Shaunessy is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
O Shaunessy with a flurry of punches that miss.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
O Shaunessy misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a body kick.

O Shaunessy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson's guard.
O Shaunessy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Shaunessy lands a couple of digs.
O Shaunessy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
O Shaunessy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sheamus O Shaunessy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

O Shaunessy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but O Shaunessy persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
O Shaunessy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but O Shaunessy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tank Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson is looking to clinch.

O Shaunessy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
O Shaunessy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
O Shaunessy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anderson wants to control but O Shaunessy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but O Shaunessy has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control but O Shaunessy postures up.
O Shaunessy is nestled in close to Anderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
O Shaunessy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. O Shaunessy connects with a nice short shot to Anderson's temple.
O Shaunessy working Anderson over with strikes.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but O Shaunessy scores with a couple of nice shots.
O Shaunessy wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
O Shaunessy working Anderson over with strikes.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with O Shaunessy in his half guard.
O Shaunessy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to stand up here but O Shaunessy is controlling him well.
O Shaunessy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
O Shaunessy looks to land a strike but Anderson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
O Shaunessy lands a couple of elbows.
Anderson is trying to control the position but O Shaunessy postures up.
O Shaunessy chips away with some ground and pound.
O Shaunessy chips away with some ground and pound.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Shaunessy.
O Shaunessy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Anderson working for a triangle but O Shaunessy defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells O Shaunessy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Shaunessy distracts Anderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Shaunessy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Shaunessy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Shaunessy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
O Shaunessy lands a couple of digs.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O Shaunessy lands a couple of digs.

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.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson tries to strike from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
O Shaunessy keeps the fight on the outside.
O Shaunessy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tank Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheamus O Shaunessy.
O Shaunessy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a head kick.

O Shaunessy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Anderson!
Anderson tries to lock up and control but O Shaunessy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson can't escape the position.
Anderson tries to hold on but O Shaunessy postures up.
O Shaunessy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Anderson hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheamus O Shaunessy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sheamus O Shaunessy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

O Shaunessy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but O Shaunessy isn't that keen on the idea.
Sheamus O Shaunessy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson wants to control but O Shaunessy is having none of it.
O Shaunessy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
O Shaunessy breaks from Anderson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
O Shaunessy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Anderson hang on?
Anderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
O Shaunessy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Anderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Shaunessy dominating with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Shaunessy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, O Shaunessy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
O Shaunessy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
O Shaunessy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
O Shaunessy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
O Shaunessy dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by O Shaunessy.
O Shaunessy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
O Shaunessy landing strikes from the mount and Anderson is in trouble!
Anderson wants to control but O Shaunessy is having none of it.
O Shaunessy landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Shaunessy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
O Shaunessy lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by O Shaunessy.
Anderson is in a horrible position here. O Shaunessy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by O Shaunessy.
O Shaunessy punishing his opponent with strikes.
O Shaunessy working Anderson over with strikes here.
O Shaunessy landing shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, O Shaunessy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Anderson tries to lock up and control but O Shaunessy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Shaunessy landing strikes from the mount.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but O Shaunessy isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, O Shaunessy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by O Shaunessy.
O Shaunessy is landing with some decent strikes but Anderson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
O Shaunessy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Anderson hang on?
O Shaunessy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Anderson's face.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson wants to control but O Shaunessy is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Shaunessy lands a big shot there that rocks Anderson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
O Shaunessy unloading with bombs!
Anderson tries to hold on but O Shaunessy pushes him away.
O Shaunessy landing strikes from the mount and Anderson is in trouble!
Anderson can't escape the position.
O Shaunessy landing strikes from the mount.
O Shaunessy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Anderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
O Shaunessy lands with some strikes.
O Shaunessy working the ground and pound effectively.
O Shaunessy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Anderson looks a forlorn figure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sheamus O Shaunessy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think O Shaunessy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheamus O Shaunessy!