PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 1193 p4p, 136 weight class) and Harry Entei (ranked 1200 p4p, 138 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anderson
vs
Entei

172 cm
34
165 lbs
20 - 12 - 1

177 cm
26
155 lbs
18 - 16 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Entei!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Entei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Entei throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Entei defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Entei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Entei.
Anderson throws a body punch but Entei moves out of range.
Entei throws a big counter head kick but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Entei misses the shot to the body.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson moves out of range as Entei throws a body kick.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entei.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there

and Entei moves into the clinch.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Entei tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Entei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Entei stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Entei lands a left hand.
Entei misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Entei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Entei blocks with his arms.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Entei's ribcage. Entei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.

Anderson jumps guard.

Entei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson wants to hit a switch here but Entei passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anderson there!
Entei looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson regains half guard.
Entei is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Entei looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Entei tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Entei performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Entei is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Entei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Entei controlling the action here.

Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like Entei is going to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Entei throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Entei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Entei throws a head kick that misses

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Entei is looking to get back to is feet but Anderson passes into side control.
Anderson trying to control the position but Entei is working away.
Entei takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Entei is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Entei tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Entei is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A jab lands there for Anderson.
Entei misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Entei down.
Entei slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Entei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Entei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws a low kick but Entei avoids it.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Entei.
Entei checks a leg kick.
Entei looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harry Entei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Entei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
Entei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Entei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Entei swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Entei.
Entei throws a head kick that half lands.
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Entei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entei throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Entei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Entei counters with a solid body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Entei misses with a body shot.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Entei moves his leg out of the way.
A countering left hand to the body from Entei misses.
Entei is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Entei throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Entei misses with a wild combination.
Anderson throws a jab when Entei was well out of range.
Entei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Entei sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Entei sprawls well.
Entei throws a big counter head kick but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson throws a body punch but Entei moves out of range.
Entei is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Entei looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Anderson misses.
Entei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Entei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Entei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Entei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Entei.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Entei.
Anderson throws a push kick but Entei slaps the foot to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Entei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Entei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Entei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Entei counters with a nice body kick.
A jab from Entei finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Entei's guard.
Entei wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Entei controlling the position.

Entei has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Anderson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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 Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
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!

A bone on bone clash there as Entei blocks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Entei.
Anderson sizes up Entei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Entei throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Entei tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot by Anderson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Entei down.
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Entei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Entei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Entei throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Entei moves his leg out of the way.
Entei misses with an attempted mid kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Entei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Entei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No joy there for Entei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Entei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Entei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Entei at a distance.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Entei.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Entei misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Entei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Entei throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Entei is out of range.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Entei checks a low kick from Anderson.
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Entei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Entei ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Entei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Entei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson swings for the body but Entei moves out of range.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Entei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Entei throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson throws the left hand but Entei avoids the punch easily.
Entei staying out of range there.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Entei.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Entei.
Entei connects with a looping right hand.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Entei steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Entei is out of range.
Anderson cracks Entei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Entei thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Anderson moves out of range as Entei strikes.
Anderson misses with a right hand

and Entei counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harry Entei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Entei misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson keeps control of Entei as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Entei tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Entei back against the cage.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Entei breaks from the clinch.
Entei walks into a jab.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Entei under the eye.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson sets himself, and Entei steps forward looking for the clinch! Anderson avoids it this time.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Entei backs away, Anderson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Entei misses with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.