PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Red has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mir
vs
Red

190 cm
20
130 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

165 cm
18
130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Red!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir tries to clinch but Red moves out of range.
Red shoots for a double leg takedown but Mir sprawls well. He's pushed Red's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Mir moves into the clinch successfully.
Red trying to land knees to the body.
Mir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Red wants a takedown.
Mir is pressed up against the cage. Red has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mir down to the mat. Mir avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Red.
Nice sprawl there from Mir as Red shoots in.

Mir pushes Red up against the cage in a clinch.
Red throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Red wants a takedown but no success here.

Red escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Red has a takedown stuffed.
Red looks gassed!
Red shoots in and drives through. Mir sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Red tries to keep at a distance but Mir has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mir with a knee to the head.
Mir really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Red has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mir is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Red.
Mir misses with a knee strike.
Mir connects with a nasty looking knee right to Red's face.
Mir stalling against the cage.
Red is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mir pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mir looking to throw knees to the head but Red is blocking nicely.
Red looking to stall.
Red jumps guard but Mir stands there with Red around his waist. Red gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mir pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's two 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.
Red wants to stall.
Mir connects with a nasty looking knee right to Red's face.
Mir misses with a knee to the head.
Red has had enough of the clinch but Mir keeps him there for the moment.
Red goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mir prevents it.
Red drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mir gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Red is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mir pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Red takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Mir.
Red jumps guard but Mir stands there with Red around his waist. Red gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red tries for a takedown. No joy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Red jumps guard but Mir stands there with Red around his waist. Red gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mir keeps control of Red as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mir throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Red blocks it with crossed arms.
Red takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Red goes for a takedown attempt but Mir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mir doesn't manage to clinch there - Red circles away.

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

Mir drives through and clinches with Red against the cage.
Mir manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mir takes a shot to the head.
Red has Mir pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mir manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mir landing knees to the head.
Red is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but Red blocks with his arms.
Red has Mir pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mir manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mir's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mir for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mir is looking to clinch.

Mir gets a clinch.
Mir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Red tries to score a body lock takedown but Mir shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Red tries to pull guard but Mir holds him up against the cage and eventually Red drops back down to his feet.
Red takes a knee right on the jaw!
Red is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mir gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Red.
Mir landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mir is pressed up against the cage. Red has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mir down to the mat. Mir avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Red tries to keep at a distance but Mir has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mir with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mir using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Red has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Red missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Mir.
Red is breathing heavily.
Mir stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mir scores with a knee to the head.
Mir connects with a knee to the head.
Mir lands a knee to the head.
Mir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Red takes a knee right on the jaw!
Red can't break the clinch.
Mir landing knees to the body.
Red takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mir misses with a knee to the head.
Mir lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Red fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mir lands a knee to the head.
Red tries to pull guard but Mir holds him up against the cage and eventually Red drops back down to his feet.
Mir with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two 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.
Red has had enough of the clinch but Mir keeps him there for the moment.
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Red throws an elbow but misses.

Red tightens his grip and picks Mir up, before dumping him to the ground. Mir manages to land in guard.
Red looking to pass the guard.
Red trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Red really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Red advances to half guard.
Mir pushes Red off looking to stand but Red dives back in and keeps control.
Mir is refusing to be controlled, as Red sits in half guard.
Mir wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Red fails with the takedown.
Mir wants to clinch.

Mir has managed to clinch.
Red throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mir blocks it with crossed arms.
Red tries to break the clinch but Mir is controlling the position.
Red tries to score a body lock takedown but Mir shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

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.
Mir holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Red tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mir just stands there and leans against the cage.
Red tries for a takedown but Mir manages to get underhooks.
Red throws a punch but it's blocked by Mir.
Red tries to pull guard but Mir holds him up against the cage and eventually Red drops back down to his feet.
Red tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mir smiles and moves away.
Red throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mir's waist but Mir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Red off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Red tries to clinch

and Mir counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Red changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mir fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Red looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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 Anderson Mir will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Red throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mir's waist but Mir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Red off to one side.
Mir circles away from the clinch attempt

and Mir decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Red's guard.

Mir gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Red misses with a takedown attempt

and Mir counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mir.

Mir gets to his feet. Red looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Mir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red tries to pull guard but Mir holds him up against the cage and eventually Red drops back down to his feet.
Anderson Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Red.
Red is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Red wants to break free but Mir has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red tries to pull guard but Mir won't allow it.
Mir with a knee to the head.
Red tries for a takedown but Mir manages to get underhooks.
Red takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Red using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mir crunches a lovely knee into Red's ribcage.
Red is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mir misses with a knee to the head.
Mir tries a knee to the head but Red blocks it.
Red has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mir is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Red wants a takedown.
Mir leaning against his opponent.
Mir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mir is pressed up against the cage. Red has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mir down to the mat. Mir avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick by Red misses

and Mir counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mir tries to stand but can't do so whilst Red controls his leg.

Mir decides to stand and escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mir moves into the clinch.
Red tries to land a knee to the head but Mir blocks with his arms.
Red drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mir pulls his leg out and moves away.

Mir closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mir lands in his opponent's guard.

Mir stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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!

Mir rushes Red and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Red wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red tries to pull guard but Mir won't allow it.
Red tries for a takedown but Mir manages to get underhooks.
Mir landing knees to the head.
Mir missing with knees to the body.
Red goes for a takedown attempt but Mir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Red.
Red shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Mir counters by moving into the clinch.
Red changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Red tries to clinch but Mir moves away

and Mir holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Red pulls guard effortlessly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mir gets to his feet - Red follows without any prompting.
Mir doesn't manage to clinch there - Red circles away.
Red has his takedown stuffed

and Mir counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Red's guard now.

Mir stands up from Red's guard - Mir perhaps looking for a knockout.
A head kick by Red misses

and Mir counters with a single leg into guard. Red didn't expect that.
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!
Red lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mir!
Mir tries to buck Red off but Red takes his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mir is trying to stand back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Red's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Mir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mir has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Mir!