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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoji Anjo Anjo (ranked 2649 p4p, 2418 weight class) and Kenny Claypool (ranked 358 p4p, 333 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yoji Anjo Anjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny Claypool!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claypool pushes Anjo up against the cage in a clinch.
Claypool stalling.
Claypool is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Claypool working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Claypool lands a shoulder strike.
Claypool stalling.
Anjo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anjo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claypool.
Anjo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anjo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Anjo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claypool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anjo's elbow.
Anjo blocks a body shot from Claypool.
Anjo stalling in the clinch but Claypool improves position.
Claypool cracks Anjo with a nice body shot.
Claypool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anjo has his takedown stuffed
and Claypool counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Anjo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Claypool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt - Claypool sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Claypool moves into the clinch.
Claypool stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Claypool can't find room to land a body shot as Anjo controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claypool stalling in the clinch.
Claypool displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anjo up against the cage.
Anjo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anjo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anjo clinches.
Anjo being controlled against the cage.
Claypool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claypool rushes Anjo and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Claypool.
Claypool misses with a body punch.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Anjo controls his hands.
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Claypool with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anjo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Claypool sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claypool closes the distance and clinches.
Anjo stalling against the cage.
Claypool lands with a left to the head.
Claypool lands a shoulder strike.
Anjo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Claypool backwards.
Claypool lands with a short shot to the head.
Anjo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Claypool prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anjo'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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anjo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Claypool tries a body shot but Anjo blocks it.
Claypool manages to break the clinch.
Anjo looks to land a left hand but Claypool moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Anjo with that takedown attempt.
Claypool throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Anjo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Claypool's guard.
Anjo trying to control but Claypool is working from the bottom.
Anjo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Claypool is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Claypool clinches up against the cage.
Claypool lands a right hand.
Claypool lands with a right to the head.
Anjo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Claypool to keep the fight standing.
Claypool tries to work over Anjo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claypool taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Claypool blocks an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
Claypool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anjo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo has Claypool pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Claypool manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anjo has Claypool pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Claypool manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claypool lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anjo backwards.
Claypool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Claypool closes the distance and pushes Anjo back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claypool has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anjo tries to score a body lock takedown but Claypool shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Claypool displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anjo up against the cage.
Kenny Claypool seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anjo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Claypool gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anjo tries to pull guard but Claypool forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Claypool.
Claypool lands with a right to the head.
Anjo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Claypool pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Claypool presses Anjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anjo looking for a takedown.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anjo is working for takedown but Claypool is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claypool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenny Claypool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claypool clinches up against the cage.
Claypool is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Claypool lands with a left to the head.
Come on Claypool - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Claypool digs a right hand into Anjo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anjo's gas tank.
Claypool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anjo shoots in for a double leg but Claypool sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Claypool clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anjo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Claypool fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Claypool moves into range and clinches up with Anjo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claypool will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anjo up against the cage.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Anjo controls his hands.
Claypool tries to throw a body punch but Anjo avoids it by throwing Claypool back against the cage.
Claypool has Anjo pushed against the cage.
Claypool gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anjo.
Claypool gets underhooks to prevent Anjo's takedown attempt.
Anjo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Claypool is defending well.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Claypool lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anjo backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anjo fails to pull guard.
Anjo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anjo gets control of Claypool's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anjo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Claypool content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo looking for a guillotine here but Claypool defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Claypool punishes Anjo's body with a nice straight punch.
Claypool has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anjo manages to pull guard.
Claypool sitting in guard here, content to control.
Claypool tries to stand but Anjo is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claypool slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Claypool throws an elbow that misses. Anjo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Claypool's guard. Nice move by Anjo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anjo throws a big right hand that misses.
Anjo trying to control but Claypool is working from the bottom.
Claypool is looking to stand up but Anjo isn't so interested in that idea.
Anjo passes into half guard.
Claypool holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Claypool felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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.
Anjo prevents Claypool from standing back up.
Claypool regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anjo.
Claypool wants to stand and escape but Anjo is having none of it.
Anjo trying to control but Claypool is working from the bottom.
Anjo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Claypool working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anjo.
Anjo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anjo 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Claypool clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anjo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Claypool is pressed up against the cage. Anjo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claypool down to the mat. Claypool avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anjo tries to keep at a distance but Claypool has taken the fight into the clinch.
Claypool is struggling to control the position.
Claypool is leaning against Anjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claypool is leaning against Anjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anjo presses Claypool against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
Claypool scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Claypool is pressed up against the cage. Anjo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claypool down to the mat. Claypool avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anjo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Claypool sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anjo somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claypool closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Claypool is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Claypool manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claypool lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claypool fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anjo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anjo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenny Claypool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Claypool pushes Anjo up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Claypool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Claypool winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Claypool!
Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '.
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