PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Looney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anthony
vs
Looney

196 cm
25
273 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwayne Looney!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Looney looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anthony is breathing heavily.
Looney scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Looney wants to work for an arm triangle but Anthony is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Looney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anthony keeps working.
Looney looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anthony is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Looney is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Looney looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anthony could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Looney trying to control the action but Anthony is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Looney wants to pass the guard but Anthony is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Looney seems content to control.
Anthony is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Looney's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Looney's back!

Anthony tightening his grip on Looney, looking for the choke.

Anthony has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Looney has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Anthony has the hooks in. Looney is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Anthony working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Looney tries to escape but Anthony has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Looney really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Anthony's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.

Looney showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Looney right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Anthony patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Looney is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Anthony off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Anthony is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Looney tries to roll but Anthony sticks to his back.
Looney trying to control the hands but Anthony won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anthony is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Looney defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Looney looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Anthony working for a choke but Looney is defending well.
Looney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anthony. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Anthony looking for the choke from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Looney can't escape the position.

Anthony is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Looney defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Anthony looking for the choke from the back.

Looney preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Anthony.
Looney controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Looney just trying to survive but Anthony is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Anthony has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Looney holding both Anthony 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Anthony dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Anthony fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Anthony gets caught napping as Looney dives in and scores a takedown. Anthony manages to retain guard.
Looney slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Looney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anthony has a closed guard, preventing Looney from standing up.
Looney seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Looney wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dwayne Looney was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Looney drives through with a takedown into Anthony's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anthony keeping full guard, as Looney tries to pass.
Looney would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Anthony looking for a guillotine here but Looney defends easily.
Anthony 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anthony has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Looney can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Looney not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Anthony looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Looney from controlling successfully.

Anthony is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Looney defends well.
Looney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anthony swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Looney wants to stand but Anthony is controlling his posture from full guard.

Anthony is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

Looney stands and steps away. Anthony gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Looney changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anthony looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony is looking for a sweep.
Looney tries to advance to mount but Anthony denies him.
Anthony tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Looney wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Looney creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Looney lands a decent elbow from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Looney tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Anthony is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Looney off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Looney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Anthony fails with a takedown attempt.
Looney misses with the combination.
Looney lands a head kick. Anthony smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Looney's corner calls for a 1-2. Looney obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Looney closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anthony did well to prevent Looney getting side control.
Looney seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anthony does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anthony wants to improve his position but Looney is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anthony is not content to let Looney control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anthony looking for submissions off his back.

Anthony actively working from the bottom here.
Anthony wants to get back to full guard.

Anthony actively working from the bottom here.

Anthony is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Looney pulls his head out easily.
Anthony tries to roll over but Looney keeps him under control.
Looney lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Looney seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Looney wants to stand but Anthony has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Anthony is pressing down on Looney's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Looney landing some decent shots from guard.
Anthony 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.
Looney not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony looking for a sweep. Not yet Anthony, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Looney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anthony swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Anthony is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Looney trying to control but Anthony is working from the bottom.
Looney is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Looney slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dwayne Looney wasn't active enough on the ground.
Anthony is trying hard to land a takedown here. Looney sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Looney throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anthony tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Looney is in Anthony's guard.
Looney preventing the sweep.

Anthony working for a triangle but Looney defends it easily.
Stephen Anthony overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Anthony looking for a triangle here. Looney is fighting it but it looks tight! Anthony pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Looney is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stephen Anthony!