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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuji Rikidozan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katsuji Rikidozan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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220 lbs
13 - 16 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Katsuji Rikidozan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rikidozan throws out a leg kick but Anderson moves out of range and Rikidozan only half commits.
Rikidozan misses with a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a left to the body.
Katsuji Rikidozan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rikidozan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Rikidozan misses with a kick to the body
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rikidozan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Rikidozan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Rikidozan misses with a head kick.
Rikidozan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rikidozan wants to slow Anderson down by chopping away at his legs.
Sloppy strikes from Rikidozan. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rikidozan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Rikidozan off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rikidozan.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Rikidozan misses with a series of wild punches.
Rikidozan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rikidozan's guard.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson is fighting to break Rikidozan's control of his arms but Rikidozan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Rikidozan keeps moving.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rikidozan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rikidozan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Rikidozan blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson trying to control but Rikidozan is working from the bottom.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rikidozan trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Rikidozan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Rikidozan keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rikidozan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Rikidozan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Rikidozan!
Rikidozan wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rikidozan throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rikidozan connects with a solid leg kick.
Rikidozan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rikidozan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Rikidozan settles back down.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Rikidozan moves his leg out of the way.
Anderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rikidozan backs up against the cage.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rikidozan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rikidozan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
Rikidozan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Katsuji Rikidozan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A jab from Rikidozan finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
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 Austin Anderson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rikidozan slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rikidozan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rikidozan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rikidozan throws a sloppy head kick
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Rikidozan scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson takes a swing at Rikidozan's ribcage but misses.
Rikidozan misses with a double jab.
Anderson scores with a hook.
Rikidozan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rikidozan staying out of range there.
Rikidozan misses with a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Rikidozan fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rikidozan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rikidozan is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rikidozan dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Rikidozan is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Rikidozan tries to pass.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Katsuji Rikidozan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Anderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Rikidozan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rikidozan slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Rikidozan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a hook but Rikidozan blocks it.
Anderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Rikidozan cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Rikidozan.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Rikidozan moves out of range.
Anderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rikidozan is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Rikidozan is trying to control but can't.
Rikidozan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Anderson seems content to control.
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rikidozan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anderson postures up in Rikidozan's guard and throws a big left but Rikidozan blocks it.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Rikidozan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Rikidozan!
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rikidozan looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rikidozan trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rikidozan throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Rikidozan ducks down to avoid it.
Katsuji Rikidozan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Rikidozan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Rikidozan sprawls well.
Rikidozan throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
and Rikidozan counters with a low kick, right behind Anderson 's knee.
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 Austin Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Anderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Anderson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rikidozan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Anderson crashes against the mat.
Anderson working the head and body with strikes.
Rikidozan regains half guard, as Anderson was trying to land strikes.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Rikidozan dodges it nicely.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Rikidozan won't allow it.
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rikidozan is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is pressing down on Rikidozan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rikidozan is holding on for now.
Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anderson is trying to control. Rikidozan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Katsuji Rikidozan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rikidozan wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rikidozan tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson stalling away here and it's allowed Rikidozan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rikidozan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson trying to control but Rikidozan is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rikidozan keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rikidozan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rikidozan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rikidozan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Anderson!
Rikidozan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rikidozan looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rikidozan unloads with some shots from mount but Anderson bucks and avoids them well.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rikidozan on the ground.
Rikidozan looking for a guillotine from mount but Anderson is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rikidozan throws a wild left hand from mount and Anderson manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Anderson!
Our winner, Austin Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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