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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justin Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Macnturf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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196 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stan Macnturf!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macnturf lands with a cross.
Anthony looks to throw the jab but Macnturf is out of range.
Anthony lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Macnturf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Macnturf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macnturf misses with a few strikes there.
Macnturf throws an overhand right that lands on Anthony's shoulder, as Anthony tries to avoid the shot.
Macnturf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anthony circles away quickly and effectively.
Anthony shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anthony showed some decent athleticism there.
Macnturf is trying to control but can't.
Anthony tries to pass the half guard into mount. Macnturf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macnturf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Macnturf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macnturf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Macnturf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Macnturf has his foot on Anthony's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anthony works his way back into a safe position though.
Anthony landing with the ground and pound.
Macnturf has his foot on Anthony's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anthony works his way back into a safe position though.
Anthony stays in close to Macnturf's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf has his foot on Anthony's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anthony works his way back into a safe position though.
Anthony trying to control but Macnturf is working from the bottom.
Anthony distracts Macnturf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Macnturf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anthony is aware though and is defending well.
Macnturf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macnturf controls Anthony momentarily but Anthony frees himself.
Macnturf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anthony doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anthony manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macnturf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anthony is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony trying to control the position from guard on top but Macnturf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macnturf working for submissions but it's allowed Anthony to get to half guard.
Anthony seems to be working for a kimura but Macnturf defends the submission attempt.
Macnturf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anthony's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anthony's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony manages to reverse the position and now he's in Macnturf's guard. Nice work there by Anthony.
Anthony passes Macnturf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anthony passes the guard and advances to mount!
Anthony tries to control but Macnturf wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthony postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Macnturf looks a forlorn figure.
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 Justin Anthony will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Anthony throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macnturf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Macnturf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anthony is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anthony.
Macnturf lands a nice shot to the body.
Macnturf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthony.
Anthony has a takedown stuffed.
Macnturf connects with a jab.
Macnturf misses with an uppercut. Anthony saw that one coming.
Anthony shoots in for a double leg but Macnturf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anthony ducks under a wild hook from Macnturf.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Macnturf checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony checks a low kick from Macnturf.
Anthony connects with a solid leg kick.
Anthony ducks under a wild hook from Macnturf.
Some wild striking there from Macnturf.
A low kick from Anthony misses
and Anthony takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Macnturf on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Macnturf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anthony.
Some wild striking there from Macnturf.
Anthony lands with a nice body punch.
Macnturf misses with a body shot.
Anthony misses with a low kick.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Macnturf as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macnturf blocks a leg kick.
Macnturf misses with a wild body shot.
Macnturf looks to score with a jab to the body but Anthony is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Macnturf scores with a body shot.
Anthony walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Macnturf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Macnturf throws a nice looking combination but Anthony bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stan Macnturf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anthony loads up on a big right hand but Macnturf slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macnturf. Anthony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anthony will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anthony tries to clinch up.
Macnturf falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anthony counters with a solid body kick.
Macnturf throws a body punch but Anthony moves out of range.
Macnturf misses with a body shot.
Anthony throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anthony lands a right hook to the body.
Macnturf looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Anthony!
Macnturf is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony is trying to escape the mount.
Macnturf avoids the attempt from Anthony to control.
Macnturf tries to control but Anthony wriggling away.
Macnturf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anthony is desperately trying to improve his position but Macnturf has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anthony regains half guard.
Anthony tries to get to full guard but Macnturf has control of the leg.
Macnturf not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Macnturf wants to pass the guard but Anthony is defending well.
Macnturf is taking a breather. Anthony says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthony is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stan Macnturf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Anthony dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anthony is looking to wear down Macnturf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anthony comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Macnturf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stan Macnturf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Macnturf tries to work over Anthony's front leg with a kick but Anthony checks it.
Anthony misses with a wild body shot.
Anthony tries to clinch but Macnturf is having none of it.
Macnturf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macnturf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anthony.
Anthony moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anthony lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Anthony misses with a body kick.
Anthony throws a head kick but Macnturf moves out of range.
Macnturf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Macnturf misses with a body shot.
Anthony takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony connects with an inside leg kick.
Macnturf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Macnturf swats away the attempt to clinch by Anthony.
Macnturf avoids the body shot from Anthony.
Anthony tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anthony moves out of range of the strikes.
Anthony moves away from the strike by Macnturf.
Macnturf misses with a leg kick.
Anthony connects with an inside leg kick.
Macnturf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anthony's waist but Anthony gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Macnturf off to one side.
Good shot there by Anthony.
Macnturf swings for the body but Anthony moves out of range.
Anthony thows a body kick. Macnturf tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Macnturf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anthony turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Macnturf's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macnturf blocks a low kick nicely.
Anthony keeps Macnturf at a distance using the push kick.
Anthony tries a low kick but Macnturf avoids it.
Macnturf throws a body punch but Anthony moves out of range.
Anthony will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Macnturf checks a leg kick nicely.
Anthony connects with a body shot.
Anthony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anthony takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anthony cracks the inside of Macnturf's front leg.
Macnturf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anthony counters with a left to the body.
Macnturf misses with a double jab.
Anthony looks for a takedown but Macnturf sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony misses the shot to the body.
Macnturf throws a series of punches but Anthony avoids them all with ease.
Macnturf misses with a hook.
Anthony avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anthony shoots in but no luck this time.
Anthony shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Macnturf counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anthony throws a hook to the side of Macnturf's head but Macnturf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Macnturf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anthony.
Anthony tries to score with a low kick but Macnturf moves his leg out of the way.
Macnturf misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Anthony.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf misses with a wild body shot.
Anthony blocks a jab.
Anthony keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Macnturf slips a jab and a cross from Anthony.
A solid body kick from Anthony.
Anthony avoids the body shot from Macnturf.
Macnturf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anthony.
Macnturf throws a good cross that connects.
Some bone on bone action there as Macnturf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anthony scores with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthony throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anthony swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macnturf misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Anthony showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anthony 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Justin Anthony!
A very excited looking Justin Anthony made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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