PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew WK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Anathema (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). WK comes to the cage accompanied by I Want Your Face- Andrew WK. Anathema has chosen Last Ninja theme as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

WK
vs
Anathema

185 cm
22
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
191 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew WK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damon Anathema!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WK swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Anathema closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Anathema advances nicely into full mount.

Anathema has control of WK's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and WK regains control of the situation pretty easily.
WK is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anathema tries to control but WK wriggling away.
WK tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anathema trying to control but he's not successful this time.
WK tries to hold on but Anathema postures up.

Anathema is working for a guillotine from mount but WK frees his head quite easily.
WK is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
WK can't escape the position.
WK throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
WK is working to get back to half guard.

Anathema jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… WK is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by WK and Anathema has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
WK is looking to regain half guard here but Anathema keeps moving and retains side control.
WK is not content to let Anathema control the position.
You can see the frustration on WK's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anathema throws a strike aimed at the side of WK's head but WK avoids it well.
Anathema happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
WK manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Anathema is defending against the submission attempts here by WK.
Anathema moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anathema has his foot on WK's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. WK works his way back into a safe position though.

WK is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
WK trying to control the position from guard on top but Anathema is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Anathema is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
WK trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Anathema throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
WK throws a big right hand that misses.
WK sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anathema's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

WK looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Anathema is pressing down on WK's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
WK is breathing heavily.
WK sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anathema's guard.
Anathema trying to control but WK postures up.

Anathema actively working from the bottom here.
Anathema tries to get to full guard but WK has control of the leg.

WK is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anathema tries to get to full guard but WK has control of the leg.

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.

Anathema is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but WK pulls his head out easily.
Anathema trying to control from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
WK pulls out of a head kick attempt.
WK blocks a leg kick.
WK throws a lazy right hand but Anathema sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anathema throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
WK getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from WK is defended easily by Anathema.
Anathema throws the kick towards the body but WK avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damon Anathema dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Anathema throws a hook but WK blocks it.
WK throws a series of punches but Anathema avoids them all with ease.
WK misses with a few strikes there.
Anathema throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anathema throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from WK. Anathema does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anathema scores with a jab to the body.
Anathema throws a head kick but WK moves out of range.

Anathema closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming WK to the mat! WK manages to get full guard.
WK keeping moving, preventing Anathema from controlling successfully.

WK escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anathema gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
WK working a defensive guard here.

Anathema is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
WK tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anathema trying to control but WK is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big left from Anathema misses.
Anathema misses with a head kick.
Anathema fails to land the takedown.
Anathema is breathing heavily.
WK throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anathema stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
WK bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Anathema shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
WK won't allow Anathema to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
WK is looking for a sweep. Anathema is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anathema wants to control but WK is keeping him busy.

Anathema is looking for submissions but instead, WK has regained full guard.

WK looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Anathema got a little sloppy there for a moment and WK has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anathema has managed to get both his arms back between WK's legs - danger averted.
WK throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
WK pulls Anathema in to control the position.
Anathema trying to control but WK is working from the bottom.

WK looking for a guillotine here but Anathema defends easily.
WK has momentary wrist control but Anathema slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

WK is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anathema defends well.

Anathema thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
WK can't keep his opponent in guard - Anathema advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anathema works his way into full mount!
Anathema can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as WK is looking to escape.
Anathema wants to take WK's back here but WK is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

WK defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Anathema.
WK wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Anathema.
WK really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anathema avoids the attempt from WK to control.

Anathema jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… WK is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by WK and Anathema has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
WK is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damon Anathema will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! WK's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

WK tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anathema swivels and escapes.

Anathema bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
WK tries to improve position but can't.

Anathema looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on WK's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
WK is trying to get back to half guard.

Anathema is trying to get an arm triangle but WK is defending well.

Anathema is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but WK is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Anathema goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, WK has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anathema but great work by WK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

WK is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anathema knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anathema manages to get back to half guard.
WK seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anathema does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anathema moves into full guard.

WK is sitting in close to Anathema's body. Anathema has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! WK is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, WK is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Anathema.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damon Anathema!