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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Anthony (ranked 5518 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abreu Aquivou (ranked 4356 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joshua Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abreu Aquivou!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony is looking to score with low kicks.
Aquivou closes the distance and clinches.
Aquivou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anthony blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aquivou lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Joshua Anthony has been cut.
Aquivou is pushing Anthony up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aquivou prevents Anthony from breaking the clinch.
Aquivou tries a knee to the head but Anthony blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aquivou struggles to land a body shot inside as Anthony controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquivou tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anthony avoids it.
Anthony slows down the pace here.
Anthony is looking to break free of the clinch but Aquivou has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquivou tries a knee to the head but Anthony blocks it.
Aquivou tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aquivou letting Anthony take a breather here.
Aquivou tries to land knees in the clinch but Anthony avoids the damage to the body.
Aquivou trying to land knees to the body.
Anthony is trying to drag Aquivou to the mat but Aquivou just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anthony avoiding damage as Aquivou throws knees to the body.
Anthony wants to get back to striking at distance but Aquivou won't allow it.
Aquivou lands a nice knee to the body.
Anthony is breathing heavily.
Anthony takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aquivou is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anthony is defending well for now.
Anthony on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquivou landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aquivou working Anthony over with knees to the body.
Aquivou unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anthony lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aquivou obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anthony takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aquivou tries to land a knee to the head but Anthony blocks with his arms.
Aquivou lands a nice knee to the body.
Aquivou landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aquivou lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aquivou tries a knee to the head but Anthony blocks it.
Aquivou lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aquivou managing to block the knees to the body from Anthony.
Anthony tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aquivou just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anthony tries to stall but Aquivou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aquivou prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anthony.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aquivou obliges.
Aquivou tries a knee to the head but Anthony blocks it.
Anthony tries to pull guard but Aquivou won't allow it.
Aquivou tries a knee to the head but Anthony blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aquivou as Anthony tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Aquivou fails to land.
Anthony looking for a takedown.
Aquivou gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anthony.
Aquivou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aquivou avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anthony lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aquivou backwards.
Aquivou prevents Anthony from breaking the clinch.
Aquivou tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anthony jumps guard.
Anthony looking for a sweep. Not yet Anthony, not yet.
Aquivou trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anthony had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aquivou defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abreu Aquivou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Anthony's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anthony connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anthony fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aquivou, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Anthony tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aquivou has a couple of punches blocked by Anthony.
Aquivou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anthony on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aquivou trying to land knees to the body.
Abreu Aquivou seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anthony dodges an elbow strike from Aquivou.
Anthony is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aquivou is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony tries to circle away but Aquivou has him pinned against the cage.
Anthony avoiding damage as Aquivou throws knees to the body.
Aquivou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anthony tries to break free but Aquivou pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquivou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anthony managing to block the knees to the body from Aquivou.
Anthony trying to land knees to the body.
Anthony tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anthony on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anthony managing to block the knees to the body from Aquivou.
Aquivou tries to land a knee to the head but Anthony blocks with his arms.
Aquivou is breathing heavily.
Anthony is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aquivou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anthony is trying to pull guard but Aquivou turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anthony tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anthony is trying to pull guard but Aquivou has him pressed against the cage.
Anthony takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony tries to pull guard but Aquivou won't allow it.
Aquivou content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Anthony is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anthony lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Anthony wants a takedown but no success here.
Aquivou tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anthony avoids it.
Aquivou gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anthony.
Aquivou crunches a lovely knee into Anthony's ribcage.
Anthony stalls.
Anthony managing to block the knees to the body from Aquivou.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony avoiding damage as Aquivou throws knees to the body.
Anthony lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aquivou.
Aquivou keeps control of Anthony as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aquivou missing with knees to the body.
Anthony fails to pull guard.
Anthony tries to pull guard but Aquivou forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aquivou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anthony.
Aquivou using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anthony has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anthony is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aquivou gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anthony tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aquivou throws a head punch that misses.
Anthony tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aquivou smiles and moves away.
Anthony misses with a body kick.
Anthony digs a good hook to Aquivou's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony dives in and grabs Aquivou's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aquivou pushes down on Anthony's head and hops out.
Aquivou moves to clinch but Anthony breaks away
and Anthony counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aquivou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anthony throws a series of strikes that have Aquivou backpedaling.
Anthony throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aquivou's waist but Aquivou gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anthony off to one side.
Abreu Aquivou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anthony shoots in looking for a takedown but Aquivou manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anthony's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abreu Aquivou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aquivou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anthony as Aquivou tries to tie him up.
Anthony has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abreu Aquivou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joshua Anthony's cut.
That's time! Anthony's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Anthony shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aquivou pinned against the cage. Aquivou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aquivou wants to counter with a clinch but Anthony pushes him away.
Aquivou moves in looking to clinch but Anthony pushes him off.
Anthony went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aquivou closes the distance and clinches.
Anthony tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aquivou just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anthony on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aquivou with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anthony is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aquivou swings wildly with an uppercut but Anthony uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquivou lands an elbow inside that Anthony shrugs off.
Anthony managing to block the knees to the body from Aquivou.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anthony lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aquivou scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aquivou just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anthony's brow.
Aquivou tries to land knees in the clinch but Anthony avoids the damage to the body.
Aquivou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aquivou will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anthony up against the cage.
Aquivou keeps control of Anthony as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aquivou misses with an elbow over the top.
Anthony can't get the takedown.
Aquivou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aquivou holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Anthony has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Anthony.
Aquivou tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anthony avoiding damage as Aquivou throws knees to the body.
Anthony jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aquivou walks away with a smile on his face. Anthony gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aquivou is looking to chop away at Anthony's legs.
Anthony has managed to clinch.
Aquivou tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anthony jumps guard but Aquivou turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anthony is trying to break the clinch but Aquivou is controlling him.
Anthony tries to pull guard but Aquivou holds him up against the cage and eventually Anthony drops back down to his feet.
Aquivou throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anthony wants to break free but Aquivou has control.
Anthony jumps guard but Aquivou stands there with Anthony around his waist. Anthony gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aquivou throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anthony blocks it with crossed arms.
Anthony stalling.
Abreu Aquivou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anthony tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anthony tries to break the clinch but Aquivou is controlling the position.
Aquivou using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anthony has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aquivou stops a takedown attempt from Anthony.
Anthony tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aquivou misses with a body punch.
Anthony wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anthony managing to block the knees to the body from Aquivou.
Aquivou keeps control of Anthony as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anthony working hard to break the clinch.
Aquivou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anthony is trying to break free.
Joshua Anthony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony jumps guard but Aquivou stands there with Anthony around his waist. Anthony gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abreu Aquivou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aquivou 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abreu Aquivou!
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