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Event:
DUEL#18 Anderson vs Garavito
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Garavito throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Garavito with a nice cross.
Garavito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Garavito counters with a straight right hand.
Garavito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Garavito checks a leg kick.
A big right from Garavito misses.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Garavito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garavito slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Garavito.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Garavito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garavito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Garavito moves out of range of the body kick.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson takes a swing at Garavito's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Anderson moves away from the strike by Garavito.
Garavito walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Garavito counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garavito. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Garavito's head back.
Garavito throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Garavito connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Anderson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Garavito moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Garavito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garavito connects with an inside leg kick.
Garavito slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Garavito had a free shot at his head there.
Anderson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Garavito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garavito moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Garavito darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Garavito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garavito moves away.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Garavito scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
Anderson walks straight into a right hand from Garavito - that's dropped him! Garavito jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Anderson from any more punishment! Anderson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luis Garavito!
Luis Garavito is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Luis Garavito started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
DUEL#15 Blaine vs Anderson
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Blaine dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Blaine lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Blaine misses with a body punch.
Blaine is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Blaine fails to land.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaine.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaine gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Blaine's head.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaine controls his hands.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Blaine fails to land.
Blaine misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Blaine prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Blaine controls the action.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaine's elbow.
Anderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blaine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.
Blaine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaine blocking some punches.
Blaine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Blaine.
Blaine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anderson up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Blaine fails to land. #T2#
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Blaine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Blaine avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaine scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaine.
The referee is keeping an eye on Anderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blaine throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaine.
A shot in the inside from Blaine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson is trying to stall.
Blaine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson'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.
Anderson cracks Blaine with a nice body shot.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson presses Blaine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaine backwards.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaine backwards.
Blaine throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Blaine breaks the clinch.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaine.#T4#
Blaine swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Blaine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blaine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Blaine's shoulder, as Blaine tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaine misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaine.
Anderson moves out of range as Blaine strikes.
Blaine misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Blaine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Austin Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Anderson tries a body shot but Blaine blocks it.
Blaine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson presses Blaine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Blaine misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Anderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Blaine tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaine's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Blaine.
Blaine can't break the clinch.
Blaine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson tries to work over Blaine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Anderson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anderson is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaine misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson slows down the pace here.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blaine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaine controls his hands.
Anderson looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaine.
Blaine misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaine prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Blaine stalling.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blaine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Blaine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson being controlled against the cage.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Blaine avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blaine as Anderson tries to tie him up.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson pushes Blaine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blaine swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Blaine throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Blaine avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
A short right from Anderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Blaine slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blaine backwards.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Blaine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaine blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaine.
Good body shot from Anderson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson stalling in the clinch.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaine's elbow.
Blaine stalling in the clinch but Anderson improves position.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blaine.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Blaine tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Blaine back against the cage.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaine prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Blaine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaine misses with the head strike.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Blaine controls the action.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaine has Anderson pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Blaine misses with the head strike.
Anderson wants to stall.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blaine or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Blaine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaine throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson fakes the leg kick and cracks Blaine in the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
A big left from Blaine misses.
Anderson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blaine in his tracks.
Blaine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Blaine in a clinch.
Anderson lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaine.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Blaine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Anderson pushes Blaine up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Blaine prevents a body shot from Anderson. #T1#
Anderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Austin Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blaine throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Blaine throws a head punch that misses.
Blaine blocking some punches.
Anderson pushes Blaine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Blaine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson tries to work over Blaine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.
Blaine is stalling here.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blaine swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Blaine controls the action.
#T2#
Anderson is stalling here.
A short right from Anderson.
Blaine swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Blaine working aggressively here.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blaine seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Anderson can turn it around.
Anderson taking a breather.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Anderson taking a breather.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Blaine backwards.
Blaine swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Blaine avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaine's elbow.
Blaine looking to stall.
Blaine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Blaine blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaine controls his hands.
A short left from Anderson.
Blaine misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blaine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blaine blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blaine backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blaine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Anderson really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Blaine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Blaine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blaine throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
Blaine throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Blaine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Blaine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Anderson scores with a one two! Blaine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#
Blaine is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaine throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Oh Blaine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blaine moves out of range of the body kick.
Anderson tests Blaine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blaine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson drops Blaine with a big left hand! Blaine is injured, injured bad! Anderson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Austin Anderson!
Austin Anderson is the new heavyweight champion!
Austin Anderson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DUEL#12 Blaine vs Williams
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Xezeron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson with a hook.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xezeron.
We've been told by Anderson's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anderson jabs Xezeron to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
It appears Anderson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Xezeron slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Xezeron.
Xezeron has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Xezeron throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xezeron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Xezeron 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anderson takes a swing at Xezeron's ribcage but misses.
Xezeron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Xezeron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Xezeron.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xezeron misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Xezeron throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xezeron tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Xezeron's shoulder, as Xezeron tries to avoid the shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anderson - that will leave a mark!
Xezeron throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Austin Anderson has been cut.
Xezeron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xezeron throws a head kick that half lands.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xezeron. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xezeron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xezeron lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Xezeron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xezeron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xezeron manages to avoid it.
Xezeron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xezeron at a distance.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Xezeron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Xezeron misses with a leg kick.
Xezeron throws a sloppy head kick
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xezeron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xezeron sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Anderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xezeron. Xezeron circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xezeron is trying to counter with his kicks.
Donk. Anderson catches Xezeron right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.
Anderson takes a swing at Xezeron's ribcage but misses.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Xezeron misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Anderson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xezeron checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xezeron takes one to the side of the head.
Xezeron avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Xezeron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Xezeron throws a big counter head kick but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Xezeron.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xezeron slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Xezeron.
Xezeron avoids a kick to the body.
Xezeron takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xezeron manages to avoid it.
Xezeron takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xezeron lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
A leg kick checked by Xezeron.#T4#
Xezeron throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Xezeron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Xezeron's front leg but catches the back leg as Xezeron tries to avoid it.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Xezeron.
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Xezeron fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Anderson!
Xezeron looks winded!
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Xezeron throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Xezeron's ribs.
Xezeron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xezeron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some bone on bone action there as Xezeron checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anderson cracks the inside of Xezeron's front leg.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Xezeron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Austin Anderson's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xezeron. That did some damage!
Anderson swings for the body but Xezeron moves out of range.
Anderson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anderson catches Xezeron with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xezeron misses the shot to the body.
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xezeron.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xezeron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Xezeron's head.
Xezeron lands a high kick!
Xezeron moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Xezeron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xezeron is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Xezeron's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xezeron was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xezeron can do to turn this around?
Xezeron moves out of range of the body kick.
Austin Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Xezeron scores with a head kick. Anderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Xezeron has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Anderson.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Anderson throws a low kick but Xezeron moves out of range easily.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anderson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xezeron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xezeron throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Anderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Xezeron might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Anderson has got the better of the exchanges.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson jabs Xezeron right on the nose. Xezeron blinks but takes it well.
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Xezeron is just out of range.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Anderson.
Xezeron fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Xezeron.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xezeron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Maximillian Xezeron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xezeron is breathing heavily.
Xezeron takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Xezeron shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xezeron throws a lazy head kick
and Anderson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Xezeron throws a sloppy head kick
and Anderson counters with a body kick that stops Xezeron in his tracks momentarily.
Anderson cracks Xezeron with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xezeron has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xezeron dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xezeron's head.
Donk. Anderson catches Xezeron right on the button with a cross.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Xezeron's ribs.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Xezeron moves out of range.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Xezeron should have avoided that one.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Xezeron saw that one coming.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xezeron was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Xezeron's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xezeron scrambles back to his feet.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Xezeron moves out of range.
Xezeron throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xezeron manages to avoid it.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Xezeron.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Xezeron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Xezeron.
Anderson cracks the inside of Xezeron's front leg.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Xezeron closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Xezeron takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Xezeron throws a fast counter high kick but Anderson manages to duck under it in time.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xezeron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xezeron is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Anderson misses with a hook. Xezeron ducked under it nicely.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Xezeron throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Xezeron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Xezeron misses with a low kick.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Xezeron manages to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xezeron walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Xezeron swinging wildly here.
Anderson takes a swing at Xezeron's ribcage but misses.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Austin Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson lunges at Xezeron with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xezeron's hand.
Jab by Anderson.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Xezeron.
Xezeron lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Xezeron.
Anderson jabs Xezeron to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson lands a jab to Xezeron's midsection.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xezeron avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Xezeron throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Xezeron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xezeron checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xezeron throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson cracks Xezeron with a good jab.
Xezeron is looking to clinch.
Xezeron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Xezeron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Xezeron.
Xezeron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson with a jab.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Xezeron with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xezeron was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
Xezeron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anderson lands a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Anderson.
Xezeron slips a straight right by Anderson.
And Xezeron responds with a good body kick, but Anderson manages to step out the way in time.
Xezeron lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Xezeron.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson throws a head kick but Xezeron moves out of range.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xezeron looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maximillian Xezeron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
Xezeron ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Xezeron takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Anderson misses.
A head kick by Xezeron misses
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xezeron manages to avoid it.
Xezeron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xezeron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
Xezeron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anderson scores with a push kick.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.
Xezeron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Anderson cracks Xezeron with an open hand slap.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xezeron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xezeron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xezeron walks into a left hand.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xezeron 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.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Xezeron's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Xezeron.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xezeron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Xezeron on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Xezeron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Xezeron off balance momentarily.
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
Anderson works over Xezeron's head and body with a nice combination.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xezeron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xezeron.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xezeron crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Anderson - the referee stops the clock and Xezeron gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Anderson. Xezeron manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Anderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xezeron.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xezeron pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xezeron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xezeron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xezeron takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Anderson!
Austin Anderson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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DUEL#9 Longshanks vs Blaine
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davenport is defended easily by Anderson.
Davenport fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Davenport counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Davenport is standing up over Anderson. Anderson looks to escape but Davenport dives into side control.
Anderson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Davenport is controlling him well.
Davenport is staying tight to Anderson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Davenport asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Davenport works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Davenport wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Davenport is controlling him well.
Davenport taking a breather here.
Anderson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Davenport has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Davenport working the strikes but Anderson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Davenport scores with a couple of nice shots.
Davenport stops Anderson from getting back to his feet.
Anderson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Davenport throws a strike but Anderson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Davenport controlling from the top position. #T2#
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davenport throwing strikes but missing.
Davenport working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Anderson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Davenport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davenport tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Davenports head.
Davenport is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Davenport is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Anderson gets through Davenport's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson presses Davenport against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson gets through Davenport's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Davenport is breathing heavily.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Davenport.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Davenport backwards.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Davenport wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson presses Davenport against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Davenport.
Davenport prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Davenport looking for a takedown.
Davenport tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Davenport's head.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davenport backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davenport has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Davenport's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Davenport 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Davenport does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Anderson misses with a hook. Davenport ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Davenport's defenses.
Davenport fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davenport looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Davenport shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Davenport shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davenport drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Davenport shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davenport gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Davenport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Davenport takes one to the side of the head.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anderson jabs Davenport right on the nose. Davenport blinks but takes it well.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Davenport in his tracks.
Davenport gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Davenport shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Davenport's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Anderson sizes up Davenport with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson fakes the leg kick and cracks Davenport in the body.
Davenport with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice body kick.
Davenport takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Davenport's body.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davenport tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.
Austin Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Anderson keeps Davenport at a distance using the push kick.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davenport was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Davenport shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davenport's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anderson tries a quick counter leg kick but Davenport is wise to it.
Anderson lands a head shot.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson thuds his shin into the meat of Davenport's side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Davenport shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Davenport's head backwards.
Davenport walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Davenport's shoulder, as Davenport tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Davenport's ribs.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Austin Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anderson. Davenport shrugs it off though.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Davenport misses with a straight left.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anderson lunges at Davenport with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Davenport's hand.
Anderson lands with a cross.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Davenport's defenses.
Anderson works Davenport's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davenport looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Davenport uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Davenport will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davenport shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Anderson lands with a hook. Davenport tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anderson scores with a hook.
Davenport takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Anderson clobbers Davenport with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anderson leaves Davenport with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson sizes up Davenport with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Davenport needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davenport displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab. #T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Anderson.
Davenport throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Davenport tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davenport somewhat.
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Davenports jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Davenport walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davenport fails to land the takedown.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters circling a little - Anderson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Davenport takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Austin Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davenport takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davenport takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Davenport takes one to the chin there.
Davenport throws a big shot that misses.
Davenport needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Davenport shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Davenport's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Davenport does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davenport tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davenport somewhat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Davenport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davenport moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davenport or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
Davenport on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Davenport takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderson works Davenport's body with a nice hook.
Davenport dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Davenport's head and hops out.
Anderson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Davenport knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson lands the left hand.
Davenport dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Davenport tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davenport shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson tries to bum rush Davenport with a series of wild strikes but Davenport uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson leaves Davenport with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lucas Davenport has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Davenport misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Davenport needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Davenport looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Davenport takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anderson thuds his shin into the meat of Davenport's side.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Davenport looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anderson cracks Davenport with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Davenport shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Davenport seems unphased.
#T3#
Davenport shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davenport gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Davenport down.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Davenport throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Davenport finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Anderson pushes Davenport off and gets back to his feet.
Davenport shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Davenport has a takedown stuffed.
Davenport is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A cross from Anderson lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson clobbers Davenport with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anderson cracks Davenport with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Davenport tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Davenport ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davenport throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davenport looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson thows a body kick. Davenport tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson fakes the leg kick and cracks Davenport in the body.
Anderson jabs at Davenport's body.
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davenport moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Anderson!
Austin Anderson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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