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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Big Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen Guillotine as his entrance music. Eric Anderson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Big Joe's chin.
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155 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Big Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson has Joe up against the cage in a clinch.
Joe tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Come on Joe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been hearing reports that Joe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Joe is looking for a takedown.
Joe misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Joe can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Joe.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anderson duly obliges.
It looks like Big Joe has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe throws a front kick aimed at Anderson's knee but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joe forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Joe misses with a knee strike.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Joe misses with an elbow over the top.
Joe missing with knees to the body.
Joe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Joe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Joe.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Joe lands a knee to the head.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joe lands a left hand.
Joe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Joe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Joe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Anderson working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Joe tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eric Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anderson looks to land a combination. Joe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Joe moves out of range easily.
Joe tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Joe is breathing heavily.
Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Joe is controlling him.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson working hard to break the clinch.
Joe prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
Joe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anderson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet but Joe has full control of the position and if anything, Anderson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Anderson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Anderson is trying to stand back up.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Joe off. It looks like it's working - Joe slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Anderson displaying calm under pressure there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Anderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Big Joe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson drops Joe with a left right combo! Anderson follows him down to the ground into side control.
Joe is rocked!
Anderson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Oh Joe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Big Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson rushes Joe and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Joe.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joe seems to have got his legs back now.
Joe throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Joe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Joe dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Joe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson scores with a three punch combo!
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Joe in his tracks.
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Joe back into the cage.
Joe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Joe.
Joe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Joe.
Joe throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Joe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.
Joe keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Joe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Big Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Anderson.
Anderson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anderson.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Joe is controlling him.
Joe trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Joe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Big Joe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joe looking for a takedown.
Joe tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Joe is trying to maintain a safe position but Anderson gets an underhook and turns Joe into the cage.
Joe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joe scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Big Joe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
As Anderson tries to get set, Joe tries to push him back and clinch up but Anderson manages to avoid the attempt.
Anderson clinches.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joe.
Joe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe misses with a knee strike.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joe rather than just go for the knockout.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joe.
Joe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
A nice combination there by Anderson.
Joe avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Big Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joe takes one to the chin there.
Joe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Joe avoids nicely.
Joe feinted with a counter takedown.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Joe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson scores with a push kick.
Joe shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Joe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Joe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Joe is controlling him.
Joe tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Joe misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Joe tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson avoiding damage as Joe throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Anderson!
Eric Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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