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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 22, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Anstey instigates a clinch.
Anstey lands a body shot.
Anstey stalling in the clinch but Tonga improves position.
Anstey looking to slow down the pace here.
Tonga lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Tonga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Tonga.
Tonga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Anstey doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonga circles away.
Tonga thinks about countering with a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Anstey has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Anstey throws a head kick but Tonga moves out of range.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Anstey closes the distance and pushes Tonga back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tonga. #BC#
Tonga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonga throws a head kick but Anstey moves out of range. #CL2#
Anstey moves into the clinch.
Tonga doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Anstey has a couple of punches blocked by Tonga.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anstey misses with a takedown
and Tonga counters with a head kick.
Tonga scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Anstey clinches with his opponent.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but Tonga is controlling him.#BC#
Tonga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anstey blocks a head kick by Tonga.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anstey or perhaps it was just good defense by Tonga, which made it look bad.
Anstey shoots in and drives through. Tonga sprawls well.
Kukulcan Tonga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anstey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tonga throwing a counter right hand but Anstey manages to avoid it.#T2#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tonga as he jumps to the side.
Tonga throws a sloppy head kick and Anstey moves out of range easily. #CL#
Tonga moves into the clinch successfully.
Tonga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey wants a takedown but no success here.
Tonga works on Anstey's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Tonga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tonga scores with a head kick.
Anstey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anstey misses with a low kick.
Tonga is looking to counter punch.
Anstey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tonga counters with a head kick. That will keep Anstey thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Anstey misses with an uppercut
and Tonga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#
Anstey is rocked!#T3#
Anstey is looking to clinch.
Anstey is still on wobbly legs! Can Tonga finish him?
Anstey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tonga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anstey seems to have recovered his senses.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tonga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tonga as he avoids it easily.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but Tonga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anstey throws a wild body kick that Tonga sees coming a mile off.
Anstey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tonga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anstey tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonga is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tonga throws a head kick but Anstey moves out of range. #T4#
Anstey throws a head kick that misses.
Anstey shoots for a double leg takedown but Tonga sprawls well. He's pushed Anstey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anstey fails to land the takedown.
Tonga leaves Anstey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Anstey darts in and clinches Tonga up against the cage.#BC#
Tonga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Anstey.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tonga counter with a right hand.
Tonga scores with a head kick. #CL#
Tonga clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kukulcan Tonga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Anstey moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tonga manages to break the clinch.
Anstey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anstey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tonga tries to avoid it but Anstey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tonga to the ground. Tonga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anstey falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Tonga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anstey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Corwin Anstey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Tonga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tonga lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Tonga moves into range and clinches up with Anstey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Anstey's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Tonga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Tonga moves into the clinch.
Anstey working aggressively here.
Anstey misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Tonga lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Tonga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Tonga closes the distance and clinches.
Tonga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Anstey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tonga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tonga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
Anstey tries to break the clinch but Tonga is controlling the position.
Tonga prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Tonga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anstey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anstey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonga staying out of range there.#CL#
Tonga clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tonga blocking some punches. #BC#
Tonga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anstey misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Anstey rushes Tonga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tonga keeps control of Anstey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tonga throws a punch but it's blocked by Anstey.
Tonga tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
Tonga has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Tonga breaks from the clinch.
Anstey shoots in and drives through. Tonga sprawls well.
Kukulcan Tonga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
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!
Anstey misses with the combination. #T3##TD2#
Anstey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tonga sprawls well initially but Anstey persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Tonga has one foot on Anstey's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Tonga rushes Anstey and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Tonga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Anstey clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tonga but Tonga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kukulcan Tonga is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anstey.#CL#
Tonga has Anstey up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Tonga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Anstey looks to land a right hand but Tonga moved out of range.
Anstey moves out of range of the body kick from Tonga.
Tonga looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
Tonga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tonga throws a head kick that misses.
Anstey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tonga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tonga misses with a few strikes there.
Anstey throws a counter combo.
Tonga tries a head kick but it misses.
As Tonga backs off Anstey throws a huge counter combo but Tonga manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Tonga clinches up with Anstey and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Tonga manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anstey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tonga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Anstey avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kukulcan Tonga dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Anstey throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Tonga counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tonga.
Anstey goes for a takedown attempt but Tonga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anstey doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonga circles away.
Tonga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anstey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anstey tries to clinch there but Tonga circles away.
Tonga wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tonga lands a body shot. #CL#
Tonga has Anstey up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey misses with a body punch.
Anstey is looking for a takedown.
Kukulcan Tonga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but Tonga is controlling him.
Anstey tries a knee to the head but Tonga blocks it. #T1#
Nice body punch from Tonga - that landed with a thud.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anstey is looking for a takedown.
Anstey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anstey looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Tonga breaks the clinch. #CL#
Tonga instigates a clinch.
Anstey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tonga is defending well.
Anstey prevents a body shot from Tonga. #BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Anstey wants to clinch up but Tonga keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Tonga moves into the clinch.
Tonga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anstey lands a damaging elbow.
Anstey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tonga is defending well for now.#BC#
Tonga breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Anstey has closed the distance and engaged Tonga in a clinch. #T2#
Anstey tries to break free but Tonga pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Anstey misses the jab.
Tonga throws a head kick but Anstey moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey checks a leg kick.
Tonga connects with a crisp jab.
Tonga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anstey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tonga lands a high kick!
Anstey tries to clinch but Tonga is having none of it.
Tonga scores with a nice body kick. #CL#
Tonga closes the distance and pushes Anstey back into the cage.
Anstey slows down the pace here.
Tonga tries to work over Anstey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Anstey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Tonga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tonga throws a head kick that misses.
Anstey throws a head kick but Tonga moves out of range. #CL#
Tonga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tonga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anstey is trying to push Tonga away but Tonga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Tonga breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Tonga moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Tonga manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Tonga forces Anstey back against the cage and clinches.
Corwin Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##BC#
Tonga breaks the clinch.
Tonga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anstey avoids the head kick by Tonga.
Anstey tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kukulcan Tonga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anstey throws a solid leg kick but Tonga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anstey.
Tonga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tonga throws a head kick that misses.
Anstey tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tonga circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anstey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anstey wants to clinch.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kukulcan Tonga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tonga 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kukulcan Tonga!

During a confident post fight interview, Kukulcan Tonga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 25, 2019
#R1#
Anstey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sila swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.
Sila throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anstey blocks a leg kick.
Sila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anstey.
Sila lands a jab to the head.
Anstey darts in looking for a takedown but Sila gets double underhooks and turns Anstey into the cage.
Sila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Sila.
Anstey tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sila manages to circle out of the way.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Anstey clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sila as he jumps to the side.
Sila now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Sila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sila throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Sila as Anstey shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey 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.
Decent striking displayed by Sila there.
Sila throws a shot to the body.
Anstey throws a wild body kick that Sila sees coming a mile off.
Sila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sila.
Sila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sila scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
Anstey tries to throw a body punch but Sila avoids it by throwing Anstey back against the cage.
Sila tries a knee to the head but Anstey blocks it. #BC2#
Sila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sila throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anstey moves out of range of the body kick.
Anstey wants to clinch up but Sila keeps it at a distance.
Sila scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Sila looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.#T2#
Sila throws a head kick that misses.
Anstey shoots for a double leg takedown but Sila sprawls well. He's pushed Anstey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Sila gets tackled into the cage by Anstey. Anstey maintains the clinch. #BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Sila.
Anstey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sila counters with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Sila misses #CL#
and Anstey counters by clinching up.
Sila lands with a right to the head.
Sila landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Anstey tries to clinch up.
Sila throws out a counter right but Anstey avoids it with no problem.
Sila misses the shot to the body.
Anstey is looking to clinch but Sila is avoiding it.
Anstey tries to clinch but Sila moves out of range.
Sila misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anstey or perhaps it was just good defense by Sila, which made it look bad.
Anstey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anstey.#T3#
Sila looks to land a body kick but Anstey moved away.
Anstey tries to counter by clinching up but Sila breaks away and moves out of range.
Anstey lands a lovely overhand right.
Sila throws a shot to the body.
Sila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anstey is out of range and Sila settles back down.
Sila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey tries to clinch up.
Sila throws out a counter right but Anstey avoids it with no problem.
Sila keeps the fight on the outside.
Anstey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sila as he jumps to the side.
Sila is looking for the big counter here.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.
Sila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey. #T4#
Anstey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sila throws a counter combo.
Anstey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sila.
Sila keeps the fight on the outside.
Sila shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Anstey eats them both and turns towards Sila to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Sila misses.
Anstey is looking to counter the offense by Sila and move into the clinch.
Anstey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sila swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.
Anstey has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sila.
Sila takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sila slips a straight right by Anstey.
Anstey tries to clinch
and Sila counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Anstey blocks a leg kick.
Anstey tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sila manages to circle out of the way.
Anstey is looking to clinch.
Anstey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sila tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Anstey wants to clinch.
Sila swings for the body but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey tries to clinch but Sila moves out of range.
Sila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey 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.
Anstey is looking to clinch.
Anstey doesn't manage to clinch there - Sila circles away.
Anstey tries to clinch there but Sila circles away.
Sila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anstey.
Sila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey misses with a leg kick
and Sila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sila throws out a loose jab but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sila looks to land a body kick but Anstey moved away.
As Sila looks to move away, Anstey throws a big counter combo but Sila just gets out of the way.
Anstey tries to clinch but Sila is having none of it.
Anstey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sila but Sila pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anstey fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sila throws a combination. Anstey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A slow jab from Anstey misses its intended target.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Sila. Beautiful body shot.
Anstey tries to bum rush Sila with a series of wild strikes but Sila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sila scores with a shot to the body.
Anstey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anstey takes one to the side of the head.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Sila.
Sila swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.
Anstey tries to clinch but Sila is having none of it.
Nice body kick there by Sila.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey checks a low kick from Sila.
Sila tries a head kick but it misses.
Sila tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sila lands a really nice looking cross but Anstey seems unphased.
Anstey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sila pinned against the cage. Sila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A low kick from Sila is predictable there
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anstey misses with a wild combination.
Anstey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sila sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sila throws out a counter right but Anstey avoids it with no problem.
Sila throws a front kick aimed at Anstey's knee but Anstey avoids it well.
Anstey is looking to slow Sila down with leg kicks.
Anstey shoots in and drives through. Sila sprawls well.
Sila throws a good cross that connects.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sila now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sila tries a head kick but it misses.
Sila lands a head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sila, right into the meat.
Anstey is looking to clinch but Sila is avoiding it. #CL#
Anstey pushes Sila up against the cage in a clinch.
Sila looking to throw knees to the head but Anstey is blocking nicely.
Anstey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sila's face.
Sila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anstey.
Sila putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anstey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sila stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sila wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sila thumps Anstey with a low kick.
A low kick from Sila misses #CL#
and Anstey counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Sila misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Sila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anstey blocks a head kick by Sila.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.
Anstey tries for a takedown but Sila circles away easily
and Sila counters with a left to the body.
Sila blocks a head kick by Anstey.
Afa Sila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anstey moves out of range of the leg kick from Sila.
Sila works Anstey's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Anstey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Well, if Anstey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sila sprawls well. Sila wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anstey gets slowly back to his feet.
Anstey checks a leg kick nicely.
Sila fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anstey is out of range.
Anstey moves out of range of the body kick from Sila.
Anstey blocks a jab.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.
Anstey tries to clinch up.
Anstey has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila misses the shot to the body.
Anstey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sila throws a good cross that connects.
A cross from Sila lands.#CL#
Sila tries to keep at a distance but Anstey has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Sila swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sila swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.
Sila lands a body shot.
Anstey tries to clinch but Sila is having none of it.
Sila catches Anstey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anstey darts in trying to clinch
and Sila counters with a stiff right hand.
Anstey wants to land a leg kick but Sila is out of range.
Sila appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anstey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sila defends it nicely.
Corwin Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anstey.
Sila connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anstey. Anstey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sila slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anstey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sila is fending him off so far but Anstey persists. Nope, Sila circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sila throws a half hearted mid kick.
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!
Sila swinging wildly here.
A punch lands to the side of Anstey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sila tests Anstey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anstey scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
Sila swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.
Afa Sila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anstey dives in and grabs Sila's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sila pushes down on Anstey's head and hops out.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Sila shows good takedown defense.
Anstey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anstey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anstey moves in looking to clinch but Sila pushes him off.
Sila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anstey.
Sila lands with a kick to the temple. Anstey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#
Anstey is rocked!
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Sila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oh Anstey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anstey tries to clinch there but Sila circles away. #CL#
Anstey clinches.
Anstey managing to block the knees to the body from Sila.
Anstey seems to have got his legs back now.
Anstey managing to block the knees to the body from Sila.
Sila presses Anstey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sila gets through Anstey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Sila misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Sila feints and then cracks Anstey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anstey down.
Sila tries to land a leg kick but Anstey saw it coming and moves away.
Anstey checks a leg kick.
Anstey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sila changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anstey fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
Sila missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sila lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey moves forwards but Sila connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anstey moves in looking to clinch but Sila pushes him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Afa Sila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sila 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afa Sila!

Post fight, Afa Sila stared into the camera and said 'To All My Samoans, Tongan, Maoris And My Other Pacific Island Homies. This Victory Is For All Of You USO '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 05, 2019
#R1#
Hooj scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Hooj. No joy for Anstey on that attempt.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hooj stuffs the takedown.
A big right from Hooj misses. #CL2#
Anstey rushes Hooj and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anstey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hooj has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Hooj throws out a loose jab but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooj lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hooj keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sjaardsen Hooj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Anstey rushes Hooj and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hooj can't find room to land a body shot as Anstey controls the action.
Anstey wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hooj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hooj throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Anstey is looking to break free of the clinch but Hooj has double underhooks.
Hooj working aggressively here.
A short right from Hooj on the inside.
Hooj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hooj really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hooj tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey wants to break free but Hooj has control.
Hooj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards. #BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anstey gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hooj gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Anstey is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sjaardsen Hooj!
Sjaardsen Hooj thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEFC Live 65     
Date:   Sep 24, 2018
#R1#
A low kick from Anstey misses #TD#
and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anstey wants to stand back up but McDonald manages to pass into side control. #SUB#
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDonald sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Anstey is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McDonald trying to control the position but Anstey is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey is pushing McDonald's head away, looking to escape. McDonald manages to hold on to the position though.
McDonald is putting a hurting on Anstey here, landing some big shots from side control.
McDonald trying to control the position but Anstey is working away. #T1#
The ground and pound from McDonald seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #ES2#
Anstey bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
McDonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anstey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Anstey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES2#
Anstey manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McDonald keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Anstey misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
McDonald closes the distance and pushes Anstey back into the cage.#T2##BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald shoots in and drives through. Anstey sprawls well.#TD#
Anstey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDonald lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald working some strikes from top position.
McDonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
McDonald lands a couple of elbows.
Anstey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDonald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McDonald working some strikes from top position.
Anstey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
McDonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anstey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
McDonald stops Anstey from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anstey but Anstey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anstey tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
Anstey is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anstey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDonald.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Anstey gets the takedown into side control.
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ronnie McDonald will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
McDonald gets caught napping as Anstey dives in and scores a takedown. McDonald manages to retain guard.
Anstey stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
McDonald is pulling down on Anstey's head. It's preventing any offense from Anstey, at least for the moment.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
McDonald trying to control the position here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anstey is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald lands a jab.#CL2#
Anstey has managed to clinch.
McDonald creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Anstey manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anstey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
Anstey has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Anstey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anstey trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
Corwin Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anstey tries to control but McDonald wriggling away. #SU2#
Anstey gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDonald is looking to slow Anstey down with leg kicks.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Anstey is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDonald.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey walks into a straight right hand from McDonald.
McDonald tests Anstey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald clobbers Anstey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
McDonald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anstey's guard.
Anstey wants to stand but McDonald is controlling the position.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald with a nice head shot there.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a strike but Anstey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Anstey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDonald holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Anstey wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
McDonald pulls Anstey in close to his closed guard and prevents Anstey from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anstey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald lands a jab.#CL2#
Anstey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Anstey tries to counter by closing the distance.
Anstey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily.#CL2#
Anstey gets a clinch.
McDonald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anstey blocks it with crossed arms.
Anstey tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
McDonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anstey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anstey takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anstey tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
Nice uppercut there from McDonald.#T4#
McDonald lunges at Anstey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anstey's hand.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Anstey slips the punch.#CL2#
Anstey clinches up with McDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald lands a damaging elbow.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Anstey holds him up against the cage and eventually McDonald drops back down to his feet.
Anstey tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
McDonald misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey is trying to break free.
Anstey blocks the elbow strike.
Anstey can't break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that McDonald has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Anstey pushes off an throws an elbow but McDonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie McDonald!

An out of breath Ronnie McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 10, 2018
#R1#
Tonga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anstey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tonga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonga, as that shot connected.
Anstey throws a right hand that Tonga ducks under and follows up with a left that Tonga also avoids with ease.
Tonga lands with a right hand.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anstey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tonga counters with a series of strikes. Anstey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tonga scores with a nice strike.
Anstey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Tonga releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tonga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Tonga.
Tonga misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey walks into a stiff left hand from Tonga.#T1#
Tonga tries a head kick but it misses.
Anstey is looking for a counter combo.
Kukulcan Tonga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tonga has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tonga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
Anstey lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice uppercut there from Tonga.#CL#
Anstey closes the distance and pushes Tonga back into the cage.
Tonga lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonga misses the jab.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Anstey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tonga, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Anstey moves into range and clinches up with Tonga.#BC#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tonga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tonga scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away.
Anstey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anstey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tonga counter with a right hand. #T2#
Tonga throws a nice looking combination but Anstey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anstey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Anstey with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey throws a head kick but Tonga moves out of range.
Anstey moves to clinch but Tonga breaks away
and Tonga counters with a straight right hand.
Tonga lands with a good body shot.
Anstey throws a sloppy head kick and Tonga moves out of range easily.
Tonga cracks a nice hook into Anstey's ribs.
Anstey wants to clinch.
Tonga throws a sloppy head kick and Anstey moves out of range easily. #T3#
Tonga misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonga. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anstey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tonga defends well and Anstey ends up having to push Tonga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tonga dips to his left and cracks Anstey with an uppercut!
Tonga misses with a wild combination.
Tonga misses the jab.
Tonga is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Anstey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Anstey moves to clinch but Tonga breaks away
and Tonga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anstey slips under a jab from Tonga.#CL#
Anstey gets a clinch. #BC2#
Tonga breaks the clinch.
Anstey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tonga loads up on a big right hand but Anstey slips the punch.#T4#
Tonga throws a good cross that connects.
Anstey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tonga throws a sloppy head kick and Anstey moves out of range easily.
Tonga misses with a body shot.
Anstey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tonga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anstey's hands.
Anstey misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Tonga as Anstey shoots in.
Tonga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tonga connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kukulcan Tonga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Anstey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anstey fails to land with a series of punches.
Tonga scores with a punch to the head.
Tonga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tonga misses with a hook. Anstey ducked under it nicely.
Anstey wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonga! But no joy.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Tonga circles away and keeps his distance.
Tonga keeps the fight on the outside.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tonga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey has his takedown stuffed
and Tonga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Anstey drives through and clinches with Tonga against the cage.
Tonga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anstey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonga's elbow.
Tonga lands a body shot. #T1#
Tonga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anstey backwards. #BC#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Anstey moves into range and clinches up with Tonga.#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Tonga throws a big shot that misses.
As Tonga tries to get set, Anstey tries to push him back and clinch up but Tonga manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Anstey closes the distance and pushes Tonga back into the cage.#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Anstey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tonga looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range.
Anstey tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tonga manages to circle out of the way.
Tonga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tonga lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Anstey rushes Tonga and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anstey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anstey throws a series of punches but Tonga moves out of range. #T2#
Tonga scores with a shot to the body.
Anstey is looking to clinch but Tonga is avoiding it.
Tonga scores with a body shot.
Anstey slips under a jab from Tonga.
Tonga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anstey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Tonga.
Anstey connects with a nice looking jab.
Tonga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonga throws a shot to the body.
Tonga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tonga.
Kukulcan Tonga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anstey is looking to clinch but Tonga is avoiding it.
Tonga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Tonga.#T3#
Tonga lands a slapping body shot.
Tonga lands with a good body shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tonga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Anstey clinches up with Tonga and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Tonga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anstey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tonga counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonga looks to land a left hand but Anstey moved out of range nicely.
Tonga throws a shot to the body.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Tonga circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tonga lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Anstey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tonga counters with a left to the body.
Tonga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tonga scores with the left hand. Anstey knows he should have avoided that one.
Anstey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tonga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Anstey misses with a takedown
and Tonga counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonga jabs Anstey right on the nose. Anstey blinks but takes it well.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kukulcan Tonga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tonga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anstey.
Tonga scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#
Anstey is rocked!
Anstey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Anstey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tonga clobbers Anstey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tonga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left lands for Tonga.
Anstey is looking to clinch.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but Tonga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey seems to have got his legs back now.
Anstey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tonga scores with a sloppy right hand. Anstey should have avoided that one. #T1#
Anstey is looking to clinch but Tonga is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Tonga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonga tries to bum rush Anstey with a series of wild strikes but Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anstey tries for a takedown but Tonga circles away easily
and Tonga counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Tonga.
Tonga feints and then cracks Anstey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anstey down.
Anstey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anstey moves out of range of the body kick from Tonga.
Anstey takes one to the side of the head.
Tonga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anstey slips under a jab.
Tonga circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Tonga to counter with a crisp jab.
Corwin Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kukulcan Tonga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tonga with a hook.
Anstey darts in trying to clinch
and Tonga counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonga dips to his left and cracks Anstey with an uppercut!
Anstey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anstey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tonga avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Tonga throws a sloppy head kick and Anstey moves out of range easily.
Anstey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anstey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tonga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonga tries a low kick but Anstey avoids it.
Tonga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anstey. Anstey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anstey darts in trying to clinch
and Anstey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonga throws the left hand but Anstey avoids the punch easily.
Tonga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonga is looking for the big counter here.
Tonga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Tonga tries to keep at a distance but Anstey has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Anstey breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Tonga lands a nice shot to the body.
Anstey tries to clinch there but Tonga circles away.
Tonga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Tonga counter with a right hand.
Tonga connects with a single shot there.
Tonga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anstey doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Tonga.
Anstey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tonga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonga throws a fast counter high kick but Anstey manages to duck under it in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kukulcan Tonga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tonga 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kukulcan Tonga!

An out of breath Kukulcan Tonga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Lupe 5 After-Party     
Date:   Jun 03, 2018
#R1##CL#
Anstey clinches up with St Pierre and pushes him back against the cage.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but St Pierre is controlling him.
St Pierre has Anstey pressed against the cage, preventing Anstey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St Pierre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
St Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
Anstey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anstey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Anstey gets a clinch.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St Pierre lands a nice uppercut.
St Pierre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ansteys head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St Pierre.#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anstey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anstey falls off balance throwing a combination
and St Pierre counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Anstey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for St Pierre!#T1#
St Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on St Pierre's face as Anstey controls the position.
St Pierre regains half guard.
St Pierre wants to control but Anstey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
St Pierre is pressing down on Anstey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
St Pierre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anstey's guard. #REVB#
St Pierre is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
St Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anstey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
St Pierre sitting in guard here, content to control.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anstey is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anstey keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass. #T3#
St Pierre advances position into side control!
An elbow from St Pierre crashes against the mat.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet but St Pierre drags him back down.
St Pierre in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ES#
Anstey bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Anstey circles away easily
and Anstey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St Pierre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anstey doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Pierre. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Pierre cracks Anstey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4##TD#
St Pierre gets caught napping as Anstey dives in and scores a takedown. St Pierre manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
St Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anstey defends well.
St Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Pierre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anstey controls the pace.
St Pierre wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
St Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anstey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus St Pierre dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Anstey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Pierre.
Anstey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Pierre.
St Pierre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anstey's head backwards.
Anstey throws a head kick that St Pierre semi-blocks.
Anstey throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and St Pierre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
St Pierre prevents a body shot from Anstey.
St Pierre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
A short right from St Pierre.
St Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anstey blocks a body shot from St Pierre. #BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from St Pierre finds it's way through Anstey's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
Anstey tries to clinch
and St Pierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anstey throws a right and a left that St Pierre avoids nicely. #T1##CL#
Anstey darts in and clinches St Pierre up against the cage.#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
St Pierre lands a nice shot to the body.
St Pierre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
St Pierre scores with a hook to the body. Anstey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
St Pierre lands a body shot in the clinch.
St Pierre presses Anstey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anstey blocks a body shot from St Pierre.
A shot in the inside from St Pierre.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anstey darts in trying to clinch
and St Pierre counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey tries a head kick but it misses.
Anstey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre connects with the punch.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but St Pierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anstey takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Anstey has managed to clinch.
St Pierre jumps guard but Anstey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
St Pierre pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anstey is trying to break free.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.
A short left from St Pierre.
St Pierre has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Anstey seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if St Pierre can turn it around.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St Pierre scores with a shoulder strike.
St Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from St Pierre - that landed with a thud. #T3#
St Pierre cracks Anstey with a nice body shot.
St Pierre works on Anstey's body with a couple of short punches.
St Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey throws an elbow that misses.
St Pierre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St Pierre tries to throw a body punch but Anstey avoids it by throwing St Pierre back against the cage.
St Pierre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Anstey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
St Pierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Anstey.
Anstey is trying to force a seperation but St Pierre has the dominant position.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St Pierre misses with a punch on the inside.
St Pierre tries to pull guard but Anstey holds him up against the cage and eventually St Pierre drops back down to his feet.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus St Pierre.
Anstey prevents a body shot from St Pierre.
St Pierre wants to stall.
St Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
St Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Pierre misses with a punch on the inside.
St Pierre stalling in the clinch but Anstey improves position.
Good body shot from Anstey.
Anstey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Pierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Anstey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anstey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
St Pierre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
St Pierre works to advance to full mount. Anstey defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
St Pierre working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anstey is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Anstey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt
and St Pierre counters with a stiff right hand.
St Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
St Pierre throws an overhand right that lands on Anstey's shoulder, as Anstey tries to avoid the shot.
St Pierre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anstey has time to react.
Anstey tries to clinch but St Pierre moves out of range.
A nice side step and St Pierre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Pierre wants to counter with a clinch but Anstey pushes him away.#TD#
St Pierre gets caught napping as Anstey dives in and scores a takedown. St Pierre manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre keeping full guard, as Anstey tries to pass.
St Pierre trying to keep a closed guard but Anstey is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Anstey won't allow St Pierre to sweep him here. #SUB2#
St Pierre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
St Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Anstey defends easily.
St Pierre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anstey manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corwin Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Anstey wants to stand and escape but St Pierre is having none of it.
Anstey is pulling down on St Pierre's head to control his posture.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre content to stall in guard here.
Jesus St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre is pushing down on Anstey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anstey is fighting to maintain full guard but St Pierre has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. St Pierre lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
St Pierre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
St Pierre is keen to just control but Anstey is a slippery customer.
St Pierre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anstey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jesus St Pierre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anstey is in trouble now - St Pierre has advanced to mount!
St Pierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anstey is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
St Pierre controlling from mount.
Let's hope that St Pierre has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
St Pierre is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey is trying to stand.
St Pierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well St Pierre has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus St Pierre!

In his post fight interview, Jesus St Pierre started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: KAMIKAZE 83: Jail     
Date:   Feb 24, 2018
#R1#
Anstey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Constantine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Constantine throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.#CL2#
Anstey clinches.
Constantine has Anstey pressed against the cage, preventing Anstey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anstey avoids the elbow strike from Constantine, against the cage.
Anstey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Constantine has him pressed against the cage.
Constantine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Constantine misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Constantine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Constantine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anstey.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but Constantine is controlling him.
Constantine trying to control the position but instead, Anstey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Constantine into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantine lands an elbow that stopped Anstey in his tracks for a moment.
Constantine misses with an elbow over the top.
Anstey is trying to push Constantine away but Constantine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Constantine taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Constantine misses with some punches.
Anstey is looking to break free of the clinch but Constantine has double underhooks. #T1#
Anstey is trying to break free.
Anstey working hard to break the clinch.
Anstey takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but Constantine has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Constantine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Constantine pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anstey avoids a wild elbow strike from Constantine.#BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anstey swings for the body but Constantine moves out of range. #CL2#
Anstey rushes Constantine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anstey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Constantine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Constantine moves forwards but Anstey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Constantine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Anstey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Constantine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Constantine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey tries to clinch there but Constantine circles away.
Constantine changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Anstey clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Constantine scores with a shot to the side of Anstey's head.
Anstey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Constantine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anstey avoids it.#BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Anstey clinches up with Constantine and pushes him back against the cage.
Constantine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anstey's efforts to push away.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch but Constantine keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Constantine misses.
Constantine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anstey closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Constantine counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anstey!
Constantine misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Constantine trying to control the position but Anstey is working away.
Constantine misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Anstey pushes Constantine away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Constantine gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Constantine wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy.
Anstey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Anstey tries to kick Constantine off but Constantine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Anstey manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Constantine keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Constantine lands an elbow that stopped Anstey in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Anstey clinches up with Constantine and pushes him back against the cage.
Anstey tries to break the clinch but Constantine is controlling the position. #BC2#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Constantine misses with the combination.
Anstey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Anstey darts in looking for a takedown but Constantine gets double underhooks and turns Anstey into the cage.
Constantine loads up on a big right hand but Anstey slips the punch.
Constantine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nylerhotep Constantine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Anstey.
Constantine throws an overhand right that lands on Anstey's shoulder, as Anstey tries to avoid the shot.
Anstey wants to clinch.
Good shot there by Constantine.
Constantine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Constantine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anstey.
Constantine scores with a body shot.
Constantine throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.#CL#
Anstey gets tackled into the cage by Constantine. Constantine maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nylerhotep Constantine dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Constantine misses with an uppercut.
Anstey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Constantine.
Constantine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anstey is looking to clinch but Constantine is avoiding it.
Anstey tries to clinch but Constantine moves out of range.
Anstey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Constantine finds it's way round the side to connect with Anstey's head.
Constantine throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.#CL2#
Anstey forces Constantine back against the cage and clinches.
Constantine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nylerhotep Constantine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Constantine throws an elbow that misses.
Constantine lands a good knee to the midsection. Anstey won't want to take too many of those.
Constantine scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey tries to land a front kick but Constantine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Constantine paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Anstey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anstey is trying to force a seperation but Constantine has the dominant position.
Constantine throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Constantine has Anstey pressed against the cage, preventing Anstey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Constantine lands a shoulder strike.
Constantine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Constantine misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Anstey gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Constantine misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
Constantine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Constantine working aggressively here.
Constantine lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Anstey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anstey tries to clinch but Constantine moves out of range.
Nylerhotep Constantine is winning the standup battle so far.
Constantine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anstey. Anstey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Constantine throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
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!
Constantine throws a series of punches but Anstey avoids them all with ease.
Constantine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Anstey tries to clinch up but Constantine circles away and keeps his distance.
Anstey slips under a jab.
Constantine misses with a left hand
and Anstey counters with a nice uppercut.
Constantine misses with a hook.
Nylerhotep Constantine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anstey throws a hook but Constantine blocks it.
Constantine tests Anstey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Constantine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
Anstey walks into a straight right hand from Constantine.
Anstey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Constantine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anstey momentarily.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Constantine circles away and keeps his distance.
Nylerhotep Constantine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Anstey with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Anstey closes the distance and pushes Constantine back into the cage.
Constantine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Constantine has Anstey pressed against the cage, preventing Anstey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Constantine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anstey avoiding damage as Constantine throws knees to the body.
Constantine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Constantine stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Anstey's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Anstey throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Constantine clinches up against the cage.
Constantine missing with knees to the body.
Constantine lands with a short shot to the head.
Constantine lands an elbow that stopped Anstey in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Constantine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anstey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Constantine swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Constantine clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Constantine misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Constantine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Constantine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Constantine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anstey's head.
Anstey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Constantine throws out the jab.
Anstey is looking to clinch.
Anstey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Constantine circles away.
Nylerhotep Constantine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Constantine misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Anstey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Constantine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Constantine tries to land knees in the clinch but Anstey avoids the damage to the body.
Constantine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Anstey tries to break free but Constantine pushes him back against the cage.
Constantine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anstey avoids it.#BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Constantine misses with a straight left.
Anstey throws an overhand right that lands on Constantine's shoulder, as Constantine tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anstey wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nylerhotep Constantine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Corwin Anstey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anstey wants to clinch.
Constantine slaps away a takedown attempt from Anstey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Constantine throws a hook to the side of Anstey's head but Anstey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anstey throws a counter combo.
Anstey doesn't manage to clinch there - Constantine circles away.
Anstey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Constantine gets tackled into the cage by Anstey. Anstey maintains the clinch.
Constantine has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Constantine on the inside.
Anstey is trying to push Constantine away but Constantine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Constantine.
Constantine throws a punch but it's blocked by Anstey. #BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Constantine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anstey.
Sloppy strikes from Constantine. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Constantine gets tackled into the cage by Anstey. Anstey maintains the clinch.
Constantine pushes off an throws an elbow but Anstey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anstey blocks the elbow strike.
Constantine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.
Constantine misses with the head strike.
Constantine prevents Anstey from breaking the clinch.
Constantine has Anstey pressed against the cage, preventing Anstey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Constantine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Constantine swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anstey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anstey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Corwin Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nylerhotep Constantine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Anstey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Constantine has him pressed against the cage.
Anstey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Constantines head. #BC2#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Constantine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anstey wants to break free but Constantine has control.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anstey is looking to break free of the clinch but Constantine has double underhooks.
Constantine prevents Anstey from breaking the clinch.
Anstey working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Anstey blocks a jab.
Constantine cracks Anstey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Constantine lands with an uppercut that bounces Anstey off the cage and back into range.
Constantine is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Constantine misses the jab.
Anstey moves in looking to clinch but Constantine pushes him off.
Constantine lands with an uppercut that bounces Anstey off the cage and back into range.
Constantine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anstey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Constantine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Constantine throws a series of punches but Anstey avoids them all with ease.
Anstey closes the distance but Constantine moves to the side
and Constantine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anstey throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Anstey has closed the distance and engaged Constantine in a clinch.
Constantine taking a breather.
Constantine has Anstey pressed against the cage, preventing Anstey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but Constantine has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Constantine prevents Anstey from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anstey misses with a body kick.
Anstey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Constantine defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Constantine throws an overhand right that lands on Anstey's shoulder, as Anstey tries to avoid the shot.
Constantine tries to bum rush Anstey with a series of wild strikes but Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Constantine backs off Anstey throws a huge counter combo but Constantine manages to avoid it all.
Constantine scores with a sloppy right hand. Anstey should have avoided that one.
Anstey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anstey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Constantine with a body shot.
Constantine scores with a three punch combo!
Constantine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anstey's sensitive parts.
Anstey fails to land the takedown.
Nylerhotep Constantine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Anstey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nylerhotep Constantine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Constantine, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nylerhotep Constantine!

Nylerhotep Constantine decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: KAMIKAZE 77: Play Safe     
Date:   Feb 02, 2018
#R1##TD#
Davis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Anstey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davis is controlling him.
Davis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Davis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Anstey for as long as he can get away with.
Davis scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Anstey has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Davis is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey blocking some punches.
Anstey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Davis tries for a takedown but Anstey manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Anstey clinches up against the cage.
Davis blocks a body shot from Anstey.
Davis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Anstey trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Davis holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davis is pulling down on Anstey's head to control his posture.
Anstey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anstey being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Davis closes the distance and clinches up with Anstey, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes Anstey against the cage but Anstey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anstey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Davis dives in for a single leg takedown but Anstey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewen Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.
Davis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Davis gets a double leg takedown into Anstey's guard.
Davis postures up in Anstey's guard and throws a big left but Anstey blocks it.
Davis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Davis prevents Anstey from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Davis scoring with some ground and pound.
Davis advances to half guard.
Anstey is trying to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davis.
Anstey has hold of Davis's hands but Davis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Davis lands with a punch from half guard.
Anstey is staying active underneath Davis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Davis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ewen Davis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Davis blocks a head kick by Anstey. #TD#
Davis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anstey's guard.#ES2#
Anstey pushes Davis off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD#
Davis looking to score a takedown here. Anstey is defending well but Davis drives through and ends up in Anstey's guard.
Davis wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Davis connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Davis trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Davis won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet.
Davis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Davis postures up.
Anstey is looking to stand up but Davis isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Anstey is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey leaves Davis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Davis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anstey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Davis is in Anstey's guard.
Davis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#ES2#
Anstey sneaks out the side door and pushes Davis away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
Davis fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Anstey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davis working aggressively here.
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davis tries to work over Anstey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis keeps control of Anstey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
Anstey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anstey blocking some punches.
Davis prevents Anstey from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch. #TD#
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Anstey is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davis showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #ES2#
Anstey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Davis off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Anstey instigates a clinch.
Davis misses with some punches.
Davis misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davis.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anstey blocking some punches.
Anstey is trying to push Davis away but Davis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Davis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anstey's efforts to push away.
Davis tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
Davis tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
Davis lands a hook that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Anstey.
Davis lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis. #BC2#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewen Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anstey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
Davis lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ewen Davis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3##TD#
Davis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet.
Davis working over Anstey with some ground and pound. Anstey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anstey scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Davis manages to mount him!
Davis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Anstey can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Davis with shots to the head and body - Anstey looks very uncomfortable down there.
Anstey tries to buck Davis off but he can't manage it.
Anstey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Davis jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Anstey is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Anstey and Davis has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T1##ES2#
Anstey explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anstey pinned against the cage. Anstey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Davis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Davis scores with punches from side control. #ES2#
Anstey sneaks out the side door and pushes Davis away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Davis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Davis showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
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!
Anstey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davis.
Ewen Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey is trying to stand.
Anstey is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.#ES2#
Anstey makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Davis has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Anstey clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Anstey fails to land. #T3#
Davis misses with a punch to the body.
Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch but Davis keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Davis dives in and scores a takedown into Anstey's guard.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis prevents Anstey from getting back to his feet.
Davis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davis trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Anstey working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Davis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Davis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anstey wants to stand up but Davis is controlling him.
Anstey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anstey's head.
Davis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anstey wants to stand and escape but Davis is having none of it.
Davis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ewen Davis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Anstey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davis.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ewen Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Davis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anstey was covering up waiting for the punch and Davis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anstey wants to stand but Davis is controlling the position.
Davis trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Anstey manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Davis misses with a body punch.
Davis misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Anstey moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but Davis is controlling him.
Anstey wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
Anstey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davis working aggressively here.
Davis scores with a hook to the body.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Anstey controls the action.
Ewen Davis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anstey takes a shot to the head.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Anstey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewen Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Davis misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Anstey counters by clinching up.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Anstey breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Anstey rushes Davis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anstey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davis wants to take the fight to the mat but Anstey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis misses with the head strike.
Anstey struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch but Davis keeps him there for the moment.
Davis digs a right hand into Anstey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anstey's gas tank.
Anstey is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Davis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey is looking to break free of the clinch but Davis has double underhooks.
Davis scores with a shot to the side of Anstey's head.
Davis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Davis.
Davis tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Davis. #T3##BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis moves out of range as Anstey throws a body kick.
Davis shoots in for a double leg but Anstey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Corwin Anstey seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Anstey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anstey wants to break free but Davis has control.
A short right from Davis.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but Davis is controlling him.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis pushes Anstey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Davis.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anstey is trying to force a seperation but Davis has the dominant position.
Davis lands an uppercut.
Davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ansteys head.
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anstey can't break the clinch.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Davis lands a right hand. #ROC#
Anstey is rocked!
Davis lands with a right to the head.
Anstey is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Davis on the inside.
Davis is leaning against Anstey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anstey is trying to break free.
Davis lands a right hand.
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davis lands a big right hand that drops Anstey! The killer instinct kicks in and Davis finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Davis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ewen Davis!
Ewen Davis retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Ewen Davis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CEFC 272     
Date:   Jan 13, 2018
#R1#
Anstey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Probong.
Probong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Probong misses with a left hand
and Anstey counters with a two punch combo.
Anstey is looking to clinch.
Anstey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anstey tries to clinch but Probong moves out of range. #CL2#
Anstey moves into range and clinches up with Probong.#BC2#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Probong moves into the clinch.
Probong gets through Anstey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anstey wants to break free but Probong has control. #BC#
Probong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anstey shoots in looking for a takedown but Probong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anstey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Anstey crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Probong - the referee stops the clock and Anstey gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Probong. Anstey manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey wants to clinch.
Anstey takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Probong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Probong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Probong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Anstey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Probong misses the shot to the body.
Probong throws out a powerful jab.
Probong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Probong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Probong lands with a short shot to the head.
Probong tries to work over Anstey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anstey blocks a body shot from Probong.
Probong lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Anstey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Probong struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
Probong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Probong.
Probong lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey avoids the body shot from Probong.
Anstey darts in looking for a takedown but Probong gets double underhooks and turns Anstey into the cage.
Anstey shoots in for a double leg but Probong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sni Probong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probong. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Probong tries to bum rush Anstey with a series of wild strikes but Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Probong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Probong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Probong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Probong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sni Probong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Anstey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Probong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anstey wants to get back to striking at distance but Probong won't allow it.
Probong taking a breather.
Probong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anstey is defending well for now.#T3#
Probong struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Probong taking a breather.
Probong throws a head punch that misses.
Probong lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Probong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Probong looks to land a left hand but Anstey moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Probong.
Probong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anstey has his takedown stuffed
and Probong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anstey wants to clinch up but Probong keeps it at a distance.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Probong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Probong misses.
Anstey lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Probong is looking to score with low kicks.
Anstey tries to clinch up
and Probong counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Anstey wants to clinch up but Probong keeps it at a distance.
Probong throws a one two combo.
Anstey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Probong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Probong connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Anstey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Probong, pushing him back against the cage.
Anstey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anstey wants to get back to striking at distance but Probong won't allow it.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch but Probong keeps him there for the moment.
Probong tries to work over Anstey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probong effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sni Probong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Probong tries to work over Anstey's front leg with a kick but Anstey checks it.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Probong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Probong slaps away a takedown attempt from Anstey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Probong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Probong does it's job there.
Anstey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Probong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Probong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anstey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Probong scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probong moves out of range of the strikes.
Probong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Anstey moves into range and clinches up with Probong.#BC2#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Probong checks a leg kick.
Probong chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Probong has managed to clinch. #T1#
Probong lands an uppercut.
Probong scores with a shot to the side of Anstey's head.
Anstey has a couple of punches blocked by Probong.
Probong misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Probong swings for the body but Anstey moves out of range.
Probong keeps Anstey at a distance using the push kick.
Anstey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Probong.
Anstey wants to clinch up but Probong keeps it at a distance.
Anstey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Probong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Probong.
Probong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Probong avoids it well.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anstey shoots in but Probong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sni Probong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Good leg kick by Probong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Probong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anstey tries to clinch but Probong moves away
and Probong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Probong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Probong avoids it well. #CL2#
Anstey drives through and clinches with Probong against the cage.
Probong keeps control of Anstey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anstey wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Probong.
Probong gets through Anstey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Probong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Probong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Probong misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anstey looks to land a right hand but Probong moved out of range.
Probong is looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Probong. That's going to slow Anstey down.
Probong tests Anstey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anstey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3##CL2#
Anstey moves into the clinch.
Anstey tries to circle away but Probong has him pinned against the cage.
Probong lands with a left to the head.
Probong works on Anstey's body with a couple of short punches.
Probong digs a right hand underneath Anstey's ribcage. Anstey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anstey is breathing heavily.
Probong scores with a shoulder strike.
Probong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Probong.
Probong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Anstey is rocked!
Probong misses with some punches.
Sni Probong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Probong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Probong has Anstey pressed against the cage, preventing Anstey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Probong just leaning against Anstey, taking a breather.
Come on Probong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Probong for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Probong digs a right hand into Anstey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anstey's gas tank. #BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Probong lands a head shot.#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!
Probong digs a good body shot into Anstey's ribs.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Probong circles away and keeps his distance.
Probong throws a leg kick which misses Anstey's front leg but catches the back leg as Anstey tries to avoid it.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but Probong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Probong looks for the body kick but Anstey saw that one coming.
Probong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Probong circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Probong.
Probong throws a body punch but Anstey moves out of range.
Probong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown attempt by Anstey or perhaps it was just good defense by Probong, which made it look bad.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anstey!
Anstey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anstey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sni Probong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Probong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anstey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Probong throws a body punch but Anstey moves out of range.
Probong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Anstey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Probong.
Anstey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Probong scores with a shoulder strike.
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Probong.
Probong tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probong prevents Anstey from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Probong.
Anstey is trying to push Probong away but Probong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Probong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Probong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anstey can't break the clinch.
Probong scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Probong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Probong lands a nice uppercut.
Probong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Probong pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anstey is still on wobbly legs! Can Probong finish him?
Probong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey seems to have recovered his senses.
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Probong misses with a body punch.
Probong is working Anstey over against the cage.
Probong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Probong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ansteys head.
A nice left hand lands by Probong.
Probong digs a right hand into Anstey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anstey's gas tank.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but Probong is controlling him.
Probong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Anstey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Probong fails to land.
Probong lands a nice shot to the body.
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!#KD#
Probong drops Anstey onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Anstey is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Probong throws a big uppercut that drops Anstey! More strikes from Probong and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Anstey lies dazed against the cage as Probong celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sni Probong!
Sni Probong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CEFC 269     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1#
Anstey misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Anstey misses.
Koltun defending well as Anstey loads up on a big left hand.
Anstey swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range. #TD2#
Koltun scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anstey wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Anstey tries to bench press Koltun off him but Koltun keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Koltun.
Anstey tries to bench press Koltun off him but Koltun keeps the position.
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Koltun is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anstey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Koltun prevents Anstey from escaping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Koltun is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anstey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Koltun works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet.
Koltun has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Anstey regains half guard.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Anstey to regain full guard. #T2#
Anstey is pulling down on Koltun's head. It's preventing any offense from Koltun, at least for the moment.
Koltun trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anstey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koltun is controlling him.
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Anstey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Anstey!#REVR#
Anstey wants to get up but he can't break Koltun's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Koltun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anstey is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anstey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anstey content to stall in guard here.
Koltun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koltun wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Anstey is now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koltun makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koltun.
Koltun wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Koltun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anstey's guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koltun throwing strikes but missing.
Koltun throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marek Koltun will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Koltun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anstey.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koltun scores with a decent looking hook.
Anstey looks to land a right hand but Koltun moved out of range.
Anstey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Koltun feints and as Anstey raises his hands in defense, Koltun changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving. #ES#
Anstey pushes Koltun off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Koltun shoots in and drives through. Anstey sprawls well.
Anstey lands with a straight right. Koltun didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A combination from Anstey does no damage.
Anstey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Anstey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Koltun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Anstey tries to kick Koltun off but Koltun keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Koltun uses his free foot to push down on Anstey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anstey.
Koltun unloads with some shots from mount but Anstey bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun with the ground and pound from mount.
Anstey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Koltun unloading with bombs!
Koltun with a couple of short strikes.
Anstey is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Koltun is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Anstey can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Koltun punishing his opponent with strikes.
Koltun tries to control but Anstey wriggling away.
Koltun punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koltun prevents Anstey from getting the reversal.
Koltun lands with some strikes.
Anstey tries to reverse the position but Koltun maintains control.
Anstey tries to hold on but Koltun pushes him away.
Anstey tries to buck Koltun off but he can't manage it.
Koltun lands a big shot there that rocks Anstey but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#
Anstey is rocked!#T3#
Anstey's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Koltun has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Anstey's face.
Koltun unloading with bombs!
Oh Anstey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Koltun! Anstey is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marek Koltun!
A relieved looking Marek Koltun thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 114     
Date:   Dec 07, 2017
#R1#
Payne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut lands for Anstey. That snapped Payne's head back.
Anstey misses with a leg kick
and Payne counters with a straight right hand.
Anstey checks a low kick from Payne.
Anstey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Payne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anstey misses with the body kick
and Payne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anstey lands with a cross.
Payne throws the left hand but Anstey avoids the punch easily.
Payne throws a jab but it's blocked by Anstey.
Anstey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anstey takes one on the button.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payne.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Payne avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Anstey misses the target.
Anstey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anstey scores with a jab. Payne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Anstey punishes Payne's body with a nice straight punch.
Payne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anstey lands a jab.
Payne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice defenses there by Anstey.
Anstey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Payne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Payne circles away and keeps his distance.
Anstey throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily.
Payne half committed to a counter leg kick.
Anstey throws an overhand right that lands on Payne's shoulder, as Payne tries to avoid the shot.
Anstey moves out of range of the strikes.
Payne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anstey. Anstey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anstey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Payne.
Payne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payne ducks under a wild hook from Anstey.
Payne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2##CL2#
Anstey darts in and clinches Payne up against the cage.
Anstey blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Payne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anstey's brow.
Anstey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Payne avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anstey. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anstey fails to land with a series of punches.
Payne throws out a leg kick but Anstey moves out of range and Payne only half commits.
Despite the aggression on Anstey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That kick from Payne tenderised Anstey's leg. Anstey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anstey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payne.
A little jabbing left from Anstey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anstey thuds his right hand into Payne's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Payne scores with a hook to the body. Anstey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anstey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Payne thuds a left hand into Anstey's body.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Payne.
Payne blocks a jab.
Payne scores with a leg kick.
Anstey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Anstey tries a head kick but it misses.
Anstey swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Anstey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Payne missing with a left hand there. Anstey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anstey misses with a head kick.
Payne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Payne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anstey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Payne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anstey walks into a stiff left hand from Payne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anstey is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Payne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Anstey thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Nice body punch from Anstey.
Anstey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Payne throws the kick towards the body but Anstey avoids it.
Payne slips under a jab from Anstey.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anstey!
Anstey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payne throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
Payne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anstey.
Payne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anstey misses with an uppercut. Payne saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Anstey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anstey thumps Payne with a low kick.
Anstey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Payne throws a head kick but Anstey moves out of range.
Payne misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Anstey throws a head kick that half lands.
Payne throws a series of strikes that have Anstey backpedaling.
Payne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anstey's head.
Payne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Payne avoids nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Anstey in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Payne shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Anstey eats them both and turns towards Payne to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Anstey misses with a body kick.
Payne defending well as Anstey loads up on a big left hand.
Anstey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Payne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anstey! #CUT2#
It looks like Max Payne has been cut.
Anstey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anstey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payne avoids the head kick by Anstey.
Anstey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
Anstey scores with a jab. Payne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anstey.
Anstey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payne misses with a hook. Anstey ducked under it nicely.
Anstey is looking to slow Payne down with leg kicks.
Anstey catches Payne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anstey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
Payne misses with the combination.
Corwin Anstey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anstey.
Anstey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A left and a right from Anstey both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anstey tests Payne's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
A head kick misses from Anstey.
Payne avoids a kick to the body.
Payne scores with a punch to the head.
Anstey throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Anstey. Those never looked like landing.
Anstey misses with a double jab.
Anstey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Payne misses.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses.
Anstey is looking to slow Payne down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anstey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payne feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Payne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Anstey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Payne blocks a leg kick.
Payne lands with a straight right. Anstey didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Anstey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Payne goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#
Anstey is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Anstey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anstey is still on wobbly legs! Can Payne finish him?
Payne throws a good cross that connects.
Payne takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Payne misses
and Anstey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payne looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range.
Anstey seems to have recovered his senses.
Anstey misses with a body shot.
Payne tried to counter with a leg kick but Anstey avoided it.
Anstey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payne ducks under a wild hook from Anstey.
Sloppy strikes from Anstey. Those never looked like landing.
Anstey misses with a low kick.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payne circles away quickly and effectively.
Payne feints and then cracks Anstey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anstey down. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payne misses with a low kick.
Payne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anstey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Payne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ansteys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A bone on bone clash there as Anstey blocks the leg kick.
Payne thumps Anstey with a low kick.
Payne misses with a body shot.
Payne scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anstey is looking for the big counter here.
Payne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anstey counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by Anstey as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Anstey misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne misses with an uppercut
letting Anstey counter with a right hand.
Anstey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Payne counters with a straight right hand.
Anstey 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.

A close second round but Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Anstey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anstey cracks Payne with a good jab.
Anstey tries a head kick but it misses.
Anstey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Payne walks into a straight right hand from Anstey.
Anstey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payne.
Anstey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anstey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anstey lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anstey tries to clinch up.
Payne connects with a jab.#T1#
Payne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anstey is looking to clinch but Payne is avoiding it.
Anstey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payne.
Payne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anstey throws out a counter right but Payne avoids it with no problem.
Anstey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some wild striking there from Anstey.
Payne moves out of range as Anstey strikes.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anstey.
Anstey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anstey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Anstey.
Payne throws a leg kick which misses Anstey's front leg but catches the back leg as Anstey tries to avoid it.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payne misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Payne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anstey in his tracks.
Anstey misses with a combination #KD#
and Payne counters with a crisp one two that drops Anstey! Payne thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Anstey to his feet! Anstey is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey motions for Payne to come forward. Anstey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anstey swinging wildly here.
Payne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anstey.
Payne dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
A thudding body kick lands there by Payne!
Payne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anstey is out of range and Payne settles back down.
Payne throws out a leg kick but Anstey moves out of range and Payne only half commits.
Payne lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Anstey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Payne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anstey slips a straight right by Payne.
Payne misses with a low kick as Anstey jumps back.
Anstey dodges the punch combination from Payne.
Anstey blocks a head kick by Payne.
Payne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anstey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payne looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range.
Anstey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anstey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Anstey.#CL2#
Anstey moves into the clinch.#BC#
Payne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anstey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anstey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Payne tries to work over Anstey's front leg with a kick but Anstey checks it. #T4#
A combination from Anstey does no damage.
Payne lands with a hook. Anstey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anstey 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.
Anstey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Payne.
Payne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payne stuns Anstey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Payne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anstey's calf.
Payne tries to land a leg kick but Anstey saw it coming and moves away.
Anstey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Payne blocks a jab.
Anstey throws a hook to the side of Payne's head but Payne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Anstey.
Anstey lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Corwin Anstey just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Payne throws a one two combo.
Anstey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Payne connects with a body shot.
Anstey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payne lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Anstey throws a leg kick which misses Payne's front leg but catches the back leg as Payne tries to avoid it.
Anstey swinging wildly here.
Payne cracks the inside of Anstey's front leg.
Payne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anstey is out of range.
Payne wants to slow Anstey down by chopping away at his legs.
Payne misses with a hook. Anstey ducked under it nicely.
Anstey tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payne misses with a low kick. #T1#
Anstey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anstey is looking to clinch.
Payne looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Payne staying out of range there.
Anstey just misses with a punch to the body.
Payne chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Payne gets tackled into the cage by Anstey. Anstey maintains the clinch.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Payne swings wildly with an uppercut but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anstey's efforts to push away.
Anstey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anstey tries to break the clinch but Payne is controlling the position.
Anstey is looking to break free of the clinch but Payne has double underhooks. #T2#
Payne has Anstey pressed against the cage, preventing Anstey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anstey is working Payne over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anstey. #BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Anstey misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Payne misses the target.
Payne takes one to the side of the head.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey slips a jab from Payne.
Payne misses with a hook.
Anstey scores with a hook to the body. Payne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey moves out of range of the body kick.
Anstey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Payne lands a nice looking body shot.
Anstey defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
Payne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anstey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Anstey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Payne slips under a jab from Anstey.
Payne scores with a jab.
Payne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Payne does it's job there.
Payne tries to work over Anstey's front leg with a kick but Anstey checks it.
Anstey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Payne at a distance.
Anstey looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Payne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Payne throws an overhand right that lands on Anstey's shoulder, as Anstey tries to avoid the shot.
Payne staying out of range there.
Payne is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anstey.
Payne blocks a low kick nicely.
Payne looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Anstey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey cracks Payne with a right hand to the side of the head.
A combination from Anstey does no damage.
Anstey throws a series of punches but Payne moves out of range.
Payne thuds a left hand into Anstey's body.
Payne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payne cracks Anstey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Payne finds it's way through Anstey's defenses.
Anstey moves out of range of the strikes.
Anstey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Payne misses with an uppercut. Anstey saw that one coming.
Payne lands with an overhand left.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Payne counters with a low kick, right behind Anstey 's knee.
Payne lands a really nice looking cross but Anstey seems unphased.
Anstey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Max Payne will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Payne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Payne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anstey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Anstey has managed to clinch.
Anstey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Payne has him pressed against the cage.
Payne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anstey's efforts to push away.
Payne misses with an elbow over the top.
Anstey is trying to push Payne away but Payne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey can't break the clinch.
Anstey blocks an elbow strike from Payne.
A frustrated look appears on Anstey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but Payne is controlling him.
Payne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow. #T1##BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anstey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Payne throws a low kick, looking for Anstey's leg but Anstey calmly moves out of range.
Anstey scores with a shot to the body.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Payne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payne throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Payne.
Payne digs a good body shot into Anstey's ribs.
Anstey checks a leg kick.
Anstey unleashes a big counter combination but Payne bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anstey misses with a double jab.
Payne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
Anstey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anstey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Payne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anstey misses with a series of wild punches.
Corwin Anstey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Anstey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anstey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Payne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payne tried to score with a low kick but Anstey checks it.
Payne misses with a low kick.
Anstey connects with a right hand. Payne shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Payne slips a jab from Anstey.
Anstey misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Anstey finds it's target.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payne looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range. #T3#
Payne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Payne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anstey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anstey. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anstey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Anstey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anstey scores with a jab. Payne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anstey misses with an uppercut. Payne saw that one coming.
Max Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A clash of legs there as Anstey blocks the low kick.
Payne takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anstey misses with a head kick.
Payne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Payne gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anstey closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4##CL2#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
Payne throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Payne gets through Anstey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Payne.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Payne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payne. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
Nice shot by Anstey.
Payne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anstey tries to score with a low kick but Payne moves his leg out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anstey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Corwin Anstey!

Corwin Anstey thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEFC 264     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1#
Anstey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vieira is looking to counter punch.
Vieira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anstey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anstey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vieira throws a wild body kick that Anstey sees coming a mile off.
Vieira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vieira misses the jab.
Vieira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anstey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anstey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vieira walks into a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anstey. #T1#
A head kick misses from Vieira.
Anstey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vieira with a body shot.
Vieira takes one on the button.
Vieira blocks the body kick.
Anstey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vieira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vieira throws out a loose jab but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Vieira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vieira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vieira misses with a straight right.
Anstey misses with a looping left.
Vieira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anstey misses with an uppercut. Vieira saw that one coming.
Vieira misses with a few strikes there.
Vieira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Anstey jabs at Vieira's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
Anstey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from Anstey does no damage.
Anstey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vieira momentarily.
Anstey throws a good cross that connects.
Anstey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anstey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vieira.
Anstey scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Anstey cracks Vieira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anstey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Anstey.
Anstey lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anstey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anstey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anstey is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vieira had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Anstey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vieira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD#
Vieira throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Anstey stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Vieira follows into mount! #ROC#
Anstey is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey is squirming around, avoiding Vieira's attempts to control the action.
Anstey is still in real trouble! Can Vieira finish him?#T4#
Vieira putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Anstey seems to have recovered his senses.
Vieira won't let Anstey get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Anstey tries to hold on but Vieira postures up.
Anstey's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Vieira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Vieira goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Anstey is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corwin Anstey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Anstey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anstey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anstey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vieira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anstey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anstey lands a leg kick that knocks Vieira off balance momentarily.
Anstey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anstey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rafael Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieira throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Anstey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anstey thuds a left hand into Vieira's body.#T1#
Anstey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Anstey slips a jab from Vieira.
Anstey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vieira misses with a hook. Anstey ducked under it nicely.
Anstey lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vieira misses with a double jab.
Anstey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corwin Anstey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anstey lands with a nice body kick.
Vieira moves out of range as Anstey throws a body kick.
Anstey feints and then cracks Vieira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vieira down.
Vieira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Anstey scores with a decent looking hook.
Vieira takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Anstey lands a nice shot that snaps Vieira's head back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anstey.
Vieira cracks Anstey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vieira swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.
Anstey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vieira on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Vieira.
Vieira slips under a jab from Anstey.
A clash of legs there as Anstey blocks the low kick.
Vieira has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vieira circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Vieira throws a right hand that Anstey ducks under and follows up with a left that Anstey also avoids with ease.
Anstey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vieira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anstey.
A shot to the liver by Anstey. Beautiful body shot.
Anstey throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Anstey cracks Vieira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anstey misses with a wild combination.
Vieira walks into a stiff left hand from Anstey.
Vieira moves forwards but Anstey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vieira throws a head kick but Anstey moves out of range. #T4#
A head kick from Vieira lands but Anstey takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vieira looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anstey throws a sloppy head kick and Vieira moves out of range easily.
Vieira throwing a counter right hand but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Anstey works over Vieira's head and body with a nice combination.
Vieira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vieira lands with an uppercut that bounces Anstey off the cage and back into range.
Anstey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Anstey.
Vieira throws the kick towards the body but Anstey avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Corwin Anstey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anstey is looking to slow Vieira down with leg kicks.
Vieira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Anstey clinches up with Vieira and pushes him back against the cage.
Vieira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anstey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anstey defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand.
Anstey avoids a kick to the body.
Vieira misses with a looping right.
Anstey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anstey avoids the head kick by Vieira.
Anstey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anstey is looking to clinch but Vieira is avoiding it.
Vieira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Vieira avoids it well.
Anstey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieira moves away.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Anstey.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Anstey doesn't manage to clinch there - Vieira circles away.
Vieira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot by Anstey.
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.
Anstey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anstey misses with a wild combination.
Vieira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vieira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anstey lands with a good body shot.
Anstey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Vieira avoids nicely.
Corwin Anstey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Vieira misses with a left hand
and Anstey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anstey misses with the combination.
Anstey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Vieira misses.
Vieira blocks the body kick.
Anstey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey moves out of range of the body kick from Vieira.
Anstey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #KD#
Vieira lands a head kick that stumbles Anstey and the fighters go to the mat.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Anstey is looking to stand up but Vieira isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Vieira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vieira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vieira is controlling him.
Anstey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vieira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Anstey manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Vieira works on Anstey's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Anstey moves out of range as Vieira throws a body kick.
Anstey tries a head kick but it misses.
Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anstey manages to circle out of the way.
Vieira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anstey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vieira's sensitive parts.
Anstey lands a nice looking body shot.
Rafael Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Anstey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vieira, pushing him back against the cage.
Vieira looking to stall. #TD#
Vieira turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vieira manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieira tries to score with some ground and pound. Anstey controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Anstey can't do much from the bottom here.
Anstey wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anstey 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!

A relieved looking Corwin Anstey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CEFC 260     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Anstey jabs Wilder right on the nose. Wilder blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
It looked like Anstey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder misses with a right hand
and Anstey counters with a one-two to the body.
Anstey tests Wilder's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Wilder moves into the clinch.
Anstey is trying to force a seperation but Wilder has the dominant position.
Anstey can't break the clinch.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch but Wilder keeps him there for the moment.
Wilder can't find room to land a body shot as Anstey controls the action.
Wilder misses with the head strike. #BC#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anstey misses with a body kick.
Wilder attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wilder on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A jab from Wilder does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Anstey throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Wilder stuns Anstey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wilder lands the left hand.
Anstey lands with a slapping head kick.
Anstey with a jab.
Wilder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anstey tries to clinch but Wilder moves away
and Wilder counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Anstey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilder, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilder.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Wilder misses.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Anstey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Wilder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2##CL#
Anstey has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
Wilder has Anstey pressed against the cage, preventing Anstey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Anstey is avoiding it. #CL2#
Wilder moves into the clinch.#BC#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Anstey throws a series of strikes that have Wilder backpedaling.
Anstey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anstey throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Anstey catches Wilder right on the button with a cross.
Anstey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anstey lands the left hand.#T3#
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Anstey moved out of range.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilder! But no joy.#CL#
Anstey darts in and clinches Wilder up against the cage.
Wilder is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Anstey blocking some punches.
Wilder lands a right hand. #BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Anstey wants to clinch up but Wilder keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Anstey forces Wilder back against the cage and clinches.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch but Wilder keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Wilder breaks from the clinch.
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
Wilder keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Wilder avoids the body shot from Anstey.
Anstey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Anstey.
Anstey with a nice cross.
Anstey stalks Wilder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wilder's face. Wilder staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Anstey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice combination there by Wilder.
Wilder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wilder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anstey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wilder walks into a straight right hand from Anstey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder slips a jab and a cross from Anstey.
Anstey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Anstey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
A little jabbing left from Wilder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anstey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anstey wants to clinch.
Anstey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilder blocks a head kick by Anstey.
Anstey throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Wilder misses.
Wilder stuns Anstey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey throws a right hand that misses
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Anstey is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Wilder takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch but Anstey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Wilder darts in and clinches Anstey up against the cage.#T1#
Anstey blocks a body shot from Wilder.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but Wilder has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder. #BC2#
Wilder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anstey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilder swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.
Wilder misses the jab.
Good work by Anstey as he checks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Anstey.
Anstey tries to clinch but Wilder is having none of it.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Anstey drives through and clinches with Wilder against the cage.
Anstey blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Anstey wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilder won't allow it.
Anstey is trying to force a seperation but Wilder has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Anstey tries to circle away but Wilder has him pinned against the cage.
Anstey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Anstey wants to clinch but Wilder slips to the side
and Wilder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anstey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilder! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
Wilder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wilder blocks a head kick by Anstey.
Wilder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anstey moves away from the strike by Wilder.
Anstey stuns Wilder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anstey takes one on the button.
Corwin Anstey is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilder throws a lazy right hand but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Wilder takes one to the side of the head.
Anstey moves away from the strike by Wilder.
Anstey slips a jab from Wilder.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilder throws a hook but Anstey blocks it.#CL#
Anstey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilder, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilder can do to turn this around?
Anstey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Wilder lands.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anstey moves in looking to clinch but Wilder pushes him off.#T4#
Wilder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wilder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anstey on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Wilder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anstey connects with a crisp jab.
Anstey throws a right hand that Wilder ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilder also avoids with ease.
Wilder takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
Anstey tries to clinch but Wilder moves out of range.
Anstey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Anstey.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Corwin Anstey's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Anstey misses the body punch
and Wilder counters with a nice body shot.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anstey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anstey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anstey misses with a hook
and Wilder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Anstey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anstey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anstey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anstey darts in trying to clinch
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anstey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilder.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Anstey throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder throws a chopping leg kick but Anstey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anstey seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Wilder drops his shoulder and cracks Anstey with a huge uppercut! Anstey goes down! Can Wilder finish him?
Anstey wants to stand and escape but Wilder is having none of it.
Wilder wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Anstey is looking to stand up but Wilder isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Anstey pushes Wilder off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey closes the distance but Wilder moves to the side
and Wilder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anstey thinking.
Anstey doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilder circles away.
Corwin Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wilder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anstey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilder jabs Anstey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wilder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anstey.
Anstey just misses with a punch to the body.
Anstey staying out of range there.
Anstey misses with a low kick as Wilder jumps back.
Despite the aggression on Wilder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anstey looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
Wilder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wilder takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Anstey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilder doesn't seem phased though.
Wilder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anstey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good work by Wilder as he checks the leg kick.
Anstey tries to land a body kick
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Anstey.
Wilder misses with a hook
and Anstey counters with a one-two to the body.
Wilder slips under a jab from Anstey.
Anstey misses with a looping right.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey swinging wildly here. #T4#
Anstey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wilder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Anstey.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses.
Anstey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anstey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anstey's knee momentarily.
Anstey misses with a wild combination.
Anstey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Anstey moved out of range.
It looked like Anstey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Wilder.
I think Anstey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Corwin Anstey!

After winning the bout, Corwin Anstey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CEFC 258     
Date:   Oct 14, 2017
#R1#
Anstey scores with a body shot.
Edgar misses with a double jab
and Anstey counters with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Edgar does no damage.
Anstey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Anstey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anstey walks into a left hand.
Nice shot by Anstey.
A head kick misses from Anstey.
Edgar is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Anstey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Edgar will feel that in the morning.
Anstey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anstey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Anstey forces Edgar back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edgar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anstey tries to break the clinch but Edgar is controlling the position. #BC#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edgar tries to score with a low kick but Anstey moves his leg out of the way.
Anstey misses with a series of wild punches. #T1##CL2#
Anstey tries to keep at a distance but Edgar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Edgar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edgar tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it. #BC#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Edgar.
Edgar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anstey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edgar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Edgar circles away and keeps his distance.
Edgar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edgar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anstey.#CUT#
It looks like Frankie Edgar has been cut.#KD#
Anstey drops Edgar with a beautiful combination! Edgar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anstey is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Edgar is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey throws an overhand right that drops Edgar like a sack of potatoes! Anstey dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
During a confident post fight interview, Corwin Anstey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEFC 255     
Date:   Sep 30, 2017
#R1#
Anstey wants to clinch up but Probong keeps it at a distance.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Probong avoids it well.
Probong moves out of range as Anstey strikes.
Anstey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Probong. Probong obviously looking to wear him down.
Anstey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anstey connects with a body shot.
Probong misses with a body shot.
Probong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Probong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anstey. That did some damage!
Anstey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Probong.
Probong throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
Anstey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anstey misses with a double jab
and Probong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anstey misses with a leg kick.
Anstey misses with a kick to the body
and Probong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Probong throws a solid leg kick but Anstey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Probong.
Probong lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Probong moves in looking to clinch but Anstey pushes him off.
Anstey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Probong manages to avoid it.
A jab from Anstey does it's job there.
Anstey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Probong connects with a single shot there.
Probong delivers a nice body kick.
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probong.
Anstey tries to bum rush Probong with a series of wild strikes but Probong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Probong stuns Anstey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Probong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anstey wants to clinch up but Probong keeps it at a distance.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Probong moves away from the strike by Anstey.
Anstey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probong cracks Anstey with an open hand slap.
Probong misses with a body shot. #T2#
Probong jabs Anstey right on the nose. Anstey blinks but takes it well.
Probong swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.
Anstey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anstey blocks a low kick nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Probong, as that shot connected.
Probong misses the shot to the body.
Anstey is looking to land body kicks.
Probong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey takes one on the button.
Probong thumps Anstey with a low kick.
Probong misses with a body shot.
Crunch! Anstey slams his shin into Probong's torso.
Anstey misses with a combination
and Probong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Probong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Anstey fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
Probong throws a head punch that misses.
Probong misses with a punch on the inside.
Probong doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Probong throws a leg kick but Anstey checks it.
Probong is looking to slow Anstey down with leg kicks.
Anstey doesn't manage to clinch there - Probong circles away.
Anstey checks a leg kick.
Probong blocks a head kick by Anstey.
Probong is looking to wear down Anstey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Probong misses the shot to the body.
Probong backing away here, and Anstey unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Anstey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Probong blocks a jab.
Anstey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Probong under the eye.
Anstey misses with the combination.
Probong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Probong.
Anstey takes a swing at Probong's ribcage but misses.
Probong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anstey misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey misses with an uppercut.
Probong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anstey on the side of the head.
Anstey is looking to slow Probong down with leg kicks.
Probong scores with a jab.
Probong throws a front kick that sends Anstey stumbling back into the cage.
Probong catches Anstey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Probong moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Probong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anstey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Anstey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sni Probong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Probong. Anstey shrugs it off though.
Anstey throws a low kick but Probong avoids it.
Probong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anstey. Anstey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anstey fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Anstey.
Probong connects with a solid leg kick.
Probong connects with a right hand. Anstey shakes it off.
Anstey swinging wildly here.
Probong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Probong looks to land a right hand but Anstey moved out of range.
Probong throws a leg kick which misses Anstey's front leg but catches the back leg as Anstey tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Anstey clinches up with Probong and pushes him back against the cage.
Probong misses with a punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Probong slips under a jab.
Sni Probong is winning the standup battle so far.
Probong misses with a hook
and Anstey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
Anstey thows a leg kick but Probong checks it
and Probong counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Probong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice cross by Anstey.
A leg kick checked by Anstey.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anstey.
Probong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anstey just manages to avoid it.
Probong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Probong throws a body shot but no joy.
Probong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anstey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Probong 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. #CL#
Probong moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey is looking to break free of the clinch but Probong has double underhooks.
Probong gets through Anstey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anstey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anstey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Probong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Anstey blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Probong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anstey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Probong stuns Anstey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probong.
Probong slips a straight right by Anstey.
Probong takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
Anstey walks into a straight right hand from Probong.
Probong scores with the left hand. Anstey knows he should have avoided that one.
Probong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
Anstey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Probong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anstey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anstey feints and then cracks Probong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Probong down. #T3#
Anstey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Probong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anstey checks a leg kick.
Probong cracks Anstey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anstey tries to clinch up.
Anstey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anstey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Probong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anstey avoids a kick to the body.
Anstey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anstey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anstey takes a swing at Probong's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anstey has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Probong.
Probong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Probong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anstey checks a leg kick.
Anstey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Probong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Probong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Probong misses with a low kick.
Probong jabs Anstey right on the nose. Anstey blinks but takes it well.
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!
Anstey lands a really nice looking cross but Probong seems unphased.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Probong slips under a jab.
Probong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anstey throws a chopping leg kick but Probong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Probong. That's going to slow Anstey down. #CL2#
Anstey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Probong, pushing him back against the cage.
Probong gets through Anstey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Probong.
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Probong cracks Anstey with a nice body shot.
Probong keeps control of Anstey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anstey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Probong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sni Probong dominated that second round.
That's time! Probong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Probong cracks Anstey with a good jab.
Anstey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Probong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey throws a counter combo.
Probong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Probong connects with a looping right hand.
Anstey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Probong.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anstey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Probong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anstey throws the kick towards the body but Probong avoids it.
Probong throws a body punch but Anstey moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Probong tries to clinch but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey throws a body kick that misses
and Probong counters with a stiff right hand.
Probong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Probong.#T1#
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Probong.
Probong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Probong misses with a straight right.
Probong scores with a jab to the body.
Probong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#
Anstey is rocked!
Anstey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Probong at a distance.
Anstey is still on wobbly legs! Can Probong finish him?
Anstey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anstey seems to have recovered his senses.
Anstey tries to land a front kick but Probong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Probong is looking to counter punch.
Probong misses with a body kick.
Probong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anstey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anstey has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Probong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Probong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anstey throws a solid leg kick but Probong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anstey.
Corwin Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Anstey misses with a looping left.
Probong moves away from the strike by Anstey.
Anstey slips a straight right by Probong.
Probong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Probong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anstey.
Anstey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Anstey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anstey lands with a shot to the body.
Probong scores with a shot to the body.
Probong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anstey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anstey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anstey there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Probong gets a clinch. #BC#
Probong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Probong.
Anstey misses with the combination. #T3#
A low kick from Anstey is predictable there
and Probong counters with a straight right hand.
Anstey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Anstey misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Probong, as that shot connected.
Probong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Anstey backs up against the cage.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Probong circles away quickly and effectively.
Anstey clobbers Probong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anstey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Probong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Probong throws a leg kick which misses Anstey's front leg but catches the back leg as Anstey tries to avoid it.
Probong tries to clinch up but Anstey circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot lands for Probong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey scores with a three punch combo! #T4##CL#
Anstey gets tackled into the cage by Probong. Probong maintains the clinch.
Probong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Probong is struggling to control the position.
Probong leaning against his opponent.
Probong has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Probong lands an uppercut.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Probong doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Probong misses with a series of wild punches.
Anstey scores with a one two! Probong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.
Anstey avoids a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sni Probong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Probong 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sni Probong!

A very excited looking Sni Probong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CEFC 252     
Date:   Sep 09, 2017
#R1#
Anstey scores with a jab.
Anstey throws a sloppy head kick
and Karjalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karjalainen circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Karjalainen gets tackled into the cage by Anstey. Anstey maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Karjalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey cracks the inside of Karjalainen's front leg.
Karjalainen throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Karjalainen gets tackled into the cage by Anstey. Anstey maintains the clinch.
Anstey blocks an elbow strike.
Karjalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karjalainen prevents Anstey from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anstey clobbers Karjalainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karjalainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Anstey wants to clinch.#T1#
Anstey throws a combination that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anstey.
It looked like Karjalainen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Karjalainen blocks a head kick by Anstey.
Anstey just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKarjalainen.
Anstey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anstey.
Anstey lands a head kick!
A punch combination from Karjalainen misses.
Anstey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anstey misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Karjalainen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karjalainen slips under a jab from Anstey.
A quick step to the side and Karjalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karjalainen misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anstey counters with a big head kick but Karjalainen shrugs it off.
Anstey avoids a kick to the body.
Anstey lands a head shot.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karjalainen blocks a head kick by Anstey. #CL2#
Anstey pushes Karjalainen up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anstey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karjalainen under the eye.#KD#
Karjalainen lands a big head kick that sends Anstey tumbling to the mat! Karjalainen takes a step backwards and waves Anstey back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Anstey is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.#T3#
Anstey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anstey is still on wobbly legs! Can Karjalainen finish him?
Anstey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karjalainen's calf.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut.
Anstey misses with a leg kick
and Karjalainen counters with a good low kick that Anstey was not able to check.
Anstey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Karjalainen drops Anstey with a huge uppercut! Anstey drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Karjalainen is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teemu Karjalainen!
Our winner, Teemu Karjalainen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 108     
Date:   Aug 23, 2017
#R1#
Banchamek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atlantis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Atlantis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Atlantis lands in his opponent's guard.
Atlantis tries to free his leg and advance position but Banchamek is retaining full guard.
Atlantis trying to control the position from guard on top but Banchamek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atlantis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Atlantis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Banchamek avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Atlantis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Banchamek throws Atlantis to one side and escapes!
A looping hook to the body misses from Atlantis. Banchamek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banchamek takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atlantis swats away the attempt to clinch by Banchamek.#T1#
Banchamek throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Atlantis takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Banchamek rushes Atlantis and presses him up against the cage.
Atlantis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atlantis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banchamek walks away with a smile on his face. Atlantis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banchamek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atlantis takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD#
Atlantis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Banchamek is refusing to be controlled, as Atlantis sits in half guard. #T2#
Banchamek won't allow Atlantis to pass to mount.
Banchamek makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banchamek.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atlantis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atlantis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Banchamek wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Atlantis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Atlantis is looking to work some ground and pound but Banchamek has wrist control.
Atlantis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banchamek's head.
Banchamek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Banchamek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Banchamek looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Atlantis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Atlantis working some strikes from top position.
Atlantis with a nice head shot there.
Atlantis throwing strikes but missing.
Atlantis wants to control from the top but Banchamek keeps moving.
Banchamek is looking to stand up but Atlantis isn't so interested in that idea.
Atlantis with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Atlantis works over Banchamek with some ground and pound from guard.
Atlantis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Atlantis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atlantis stands up over Banchamek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES2#
Banchamek pushes Atlantis off and scrambles back to his feet.
Banchamek throws a shot from downtown. Atlantis moves away and avoids it.
Banchamek is looking to clinch but Atlantis is avoiding it.
Atlantis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banchamek.
Atlantis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Banchamek throws a nice looking combination but Atlantis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Banchamek clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Buakaw Banchamek will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Banchamek throws a series of strikes that have Atlantis backpedaling.
Banchamek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atlantis manages to avoid it.
Banchamek scores with a nice right hand.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atlantis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banchamek is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Banchamek.
It looked like Atlantis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Banchamek.
Banchamek misses with a hook to the body
and Atlantis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atlantis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Atlantis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banchamek.
Atlantis throws the left hand but Banchamek avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Atlantis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atlantis throws a big right hand that misses.
Atlantis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banchamek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Banchamek manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Atlantis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Atlantis blocks a head kick by Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banchamek pivots, looking for a leg kick but Atlantis is out of range and Banchamek settles back down.
Banchamek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atlantis moves away.
Atlantis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banchamek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banchamek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Atlantis slips a straight right by Banchamek.
Atlantis shoots in looking for a takedown. Banchamek tries to sprawl out of it but Atlantis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banchamek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Banchamek.
A punch combination from Atlantis misses.
A slow jab from Banchamek misses its intended target.
Atlantis needs to keep his hands up - Banchamek had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Atlantis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Buakaw Banchamek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banchamek cracks Atlantis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atlantis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Atlantis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Banchamek. That one must have hurt.
Banchamek tries to work over Atlantis's front leg with a kick but Atlantis checks it.
Banchamek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Atlantis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banchamek lands a head kick. Atlantis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Atlantis stuns Banchamek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Banchamek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Atlantis throws an overhand right that lands on Banchamek's shoulder, as Banchamek tries to avoid the shot.
Banchamek avoids the body shot from Atlantis.
Banchamek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banchamek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banchamek wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
No joy there for Banchamek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Banchamek.
Banchamek tries to clinch there but Atlantis circles away.
A jab lands there for Banchamek.
Atlantis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delphino Atlantis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banchamek tries to clinch up.
Banchamek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atlantis manages to avoid it.
Banchamek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atlantis was well out of range. Poor timing from Banchamek.
A little feinted left hand from Atlantis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Banchamek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Atlantis tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delphino Atlantis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banchamek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Banchamek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Atlantis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Atlantis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banchamek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Atlantis prevents Banchamek from escaping the position.
Banchamek on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Banchamek throws Atlantis to one side and escapes!
Atlantis blocks a head kick by Banchamek.
Atlantis misses with a wild body shot.
Banchamek let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Atlantis swings for the body but Banchamek moves out of range.
Atlantis just misses with a punch to the body.
Banchamek appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Atlantis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banchamek.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banchamek! But no joy.
Atlantis swings for the body but Banchamek moves out of range.
Atlantis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Banchamek backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buakaw Banchamek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Atlantis misses with the combination.
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick and Atlantis moves out of range easily.
Banchamek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Atlantis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Banchamek lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
Atlantis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Atlantis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Banchamek sneaks out the side door and pushes Atlantis away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banchamek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banchamek throws a series of punches but Atlantis avoids them all with ease.
Atlantis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banchamek.
Banchamek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atlantis is looking to wear down Banchamek with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice defenses there by Banchamek.
Banchamek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atlantis is able to avoid easily.
Atlantis lands with a right hand. #T1#
Atlantis punishes Banchamek's body with a nice straight punch.
Atlantis drops his hands momentarily and Banchamek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Banchamek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atlantis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banchamek was well out of range. Poor timing from Atlantis.
Atlantis ducks under a wild hook from Banchamek.
Atlantis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banchamek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sloppy strikes from Banchamek. Those never looked like landing.
Atlantis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banchamek.
Atlantis swings for the body but Banchamek moves out of range.
Banchamek is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Atlantis.
Banchamek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses.
Buakaw Banchamek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Atlantis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atlantis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atlantis throws a leg kick but Banchamek sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy left from Banchamek finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atlantis misses the shot to the body.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banchamek throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Banchamek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atlantis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banchamek.
A punch combination from Banchamek misses.
Banchamek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Atlantis if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Banchamek forces Atlantis back against the cage and clinches.
Atlantis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atlantis misses with some punches. #TD#
Atlantis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Banchamek is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Delphino Atlantis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Atlantis has Banchamek pressed against the cage, preventing Banchamek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Banchamek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banchamek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atlantis throws a right hand that misses
and Banchamek makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Banchamek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atlantis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Banchamek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atlantis throws a hook but Banchamek blocks it.
Banchamek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atlantis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banchamek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Atlantis scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Atlantis gets a takedown into half guard.
Atlantis is trying to control the action in half guard but Banchamek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Delphino Atlantis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Banchamek tries to kick Atlantis off but Atlantis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Atlantis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banchamek defending well though.
Atlantis throwing shots but Banchamek is blocking nicely.
Atlantis passes the guard and advances to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atlantis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Banchamek?
Banchamek working to try and regain half guard.
Atlantis trying to control but Banchamek is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buakaw Banchamek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Banchamek 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buakaw Banchamek!

Buakaw Banchamek took some time post fight to say the following; 'Here I am before 17580 screaming adoring fans and all i want to know is..ARE YOU ENTERTAINED Hilo? The 17850 fans go crazy...MAke some NOISE,and FC i hope that this fight card started out right.'.
Delphino Atlantis spoke after the fight, saying 'He slippery dolphinned me me, I need to see a doctor and a therapist in no particular order.'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 01, 2017
#R1#
Banchamek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banchamek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Romero slips a jab and a cross from Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a series of punches but Romero avoids them all with ease.
Romero swats away the attempt to clinch by Banchamek.#CL#
Banchamek has Romero up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Banchamek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Banchamek!
Banchamek swings for the body but Romero moves out of range. #CL#
Banchamek moves into the clinch.#BC#
Banchamek breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banchamek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Romero swinging wildly here. #T1#
Banchamek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romero under the eye.
Banchamek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banchamek connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Banchamek darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.#BC#
Banchamek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banchamek.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Banchamek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Romero looks to move away, Banchamek throws a big counter combo but Romero just gets out of the way.
Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banchamek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banchamek lands a high kick! #T2#
Romero checks a leg kick.
Romero is looking for the big counter here.
Banchamek looks to land a combination. Romero sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Romero takes one to the side of the head.
Banchamek tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banchamek avoids a kick to the body.
Banchamek punishes Romero's body with a nice straight punch.
Banchamek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Romero lands a jab to Banchamek's midsection.#CL#
Banchamek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Banchamek manages to break the clinch.
Banchamek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Romero throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Banchamek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banchamek lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Banchamek takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Banchamek tests Romero's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Romero is rocked!
Banchamek throws a right hand that Romero ducks under and follows up with a left that Romero also avoids with ease.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banchamek circles away quickly and effectively.
Romero misses with a double jab.
Romero looks to land a combination but Banchamek avoids it well. #CL#
Banchamek closes the distance and pushes Romero back into the cage.
Banchamek lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Banchamek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Banchamek pushes Romero up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Banchamek breaks from the clinch.
Banchamek throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Banchamek finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banchamek cracks Romero with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Romero tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Banchamek pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Romero is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buakaw Banchamek!
Buakaw Banchamek made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Here I am before 17580 screaming adoring fans and all i want to know is..ARE YOU ENTERTAINED Hilo? The 17850 fans go crazy...MAke some NOISE,and FC i hope that this fight card started out right.'.
In defeat, Aquiles Romero stepped up to the mic, saying 'expect me to move down to 145 weight class'.

 

Event: FC 155:The Tribute     
Date:   Jul 01, 2017
#R1#
Murdock thuds his right hand into Banchamek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murdock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banchamek walks into a jab.#ROC#
Banchamek is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Buakaw Banchamek has been cut.
Murdock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Banchamek is still on wobbly legs! Can Murdock finish him?
Banchamek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
Banchamek seems to have recovered his senses.
Banchamek avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Murdock sizes up Banchamek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Banchamek lands an overhand right.
Banchamek lands with a right hand.
Murdock misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Banchamek throws a body punch but Murdock moves out of range.
Banchamek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Banchamek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Banchamek.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banchamek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch but Murdock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banchamek looks to clinch
and Banchamek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banchamek just misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murdock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banchamek misses with a body punch
letting Murdock counter with a right hand.
Murdock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banchamek has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Banchamek cracks Murdock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Banchamek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murdock throws a sloppy head kick and Banchamek moves out of range easily.
Banchamek looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
Banchamek tries to score with a low kick but Murdock moves his leg out of the way.
Murdock misses with an uppercut. Banchamek saw that one coming.
Banchamek scores with a hook to the body. Murdock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banchamek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Banchamek 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 nice leg kick lands there from Banchamek.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Banchamek rushes Murdock and presses him up against the ropes.
Banchamek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banchamek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murdock. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murdock tries to land knees in the clinch but Banchamek avoids the damage to the body.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Banchamek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banchamek can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
Banchamek swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banchamek throws a head kick but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banchamek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banchamek throws a jab but it's blocked by Murdock.
Murdock lands a nice hook to Banchamek's body. Banchamek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Banchamek connects with a solid leg kick.
Banchamek misses with an uppercut.
It looks like Murdock has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murdock missing with a left hand there. Banchamek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banchamek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Banchamek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Banchamek slips a straight right by Murdock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Murdock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buakaw Banchamek's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Banchamek misses with a hook.
Murdock lands a glancing blow to the side of Banchamek's head.
Murdock pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD#
Murdock clips Banchamek with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Banchamek a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Banchamek checks a low kick from Murdock.
Banchamek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banchamek with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banchamek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Murdock misses the target.
Murdock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Banchamek walks into a big right hand from Murdock and goes down! The referee sends Murdock to a neutral corner as Banchamek gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Murdock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banchamek can do to turn this around?
Banchamek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banchamek. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banchamek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murdock on the side of the head.
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
Banchamek misses with a straight left.
Murdock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banchamek.
Banchamek scores with a sloppy right hand. Murdock should have avoided that one. #T1#
Murdock is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murdock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banchamek misses with a looping left.
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
Murdock misses with a looping right.
Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banchamek tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock keeps the fight on the outside.
Murdock blocks a head kick by Banchamek. #CL2#
Banchamek closes the distance and pushes Murdock back into the ropes.
Murdock tries to stall but Banchamek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banchamek.
Murdock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Banchamek.
Murdock taking a breather.
Murdock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murdock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Banchamek as Murdock tries to tie him up. #T2#
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banchamek throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Murdock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michael Murdock is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Banchamek there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Banchamek.
Banchamek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murdock throws out the jab.
Banchamek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murdock. Murdock obviously looking to wear him down.
Murdock lands a head kick. Banchamek smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murdock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murdock is looking to slow Banchamek down with leg kicks.
Murdock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murdock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banchamek loads up on a big right hand but Murdock slips the punch.
Banchamek throws a good cross that connects.
Murdock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Murdock takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Buakaw Banchamek's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses.
Buakaw Banchamek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banchamek lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by Banchamek.
Banchamek throws out a powerful jab.
Murdock throws a nice looking combination but Banchamek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murdock takes a kick to the side of the head.
Banchamek throws the left hand but Murdock avoids the punch easily.
Banchamek stuns Murdock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murdock lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Murdock.
Banchamek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murdock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murdock works Banchamek's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Murdock.
Murdock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murdock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murdock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banchamek finds it's way round the side to connect with Murdock's head. #T1#
Banchamek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Murdock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murdock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banchamek.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
Banchamek scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Murdock is rocked!
A combination from Banchamek does no damage.
Banchamek is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
Banchamek swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
Banchamek throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murdock jabs Banchamek right on the nose. Banchamek blinks but takes it well.
Banchamek tries to move into range but Murdock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murdock swings for the body but Banchamek moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banchamek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murdock's head.#CL2#
Banchamek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banchamek working aggressively here.
Banchamek misses with some punches. #T2##BC#
Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banchamek lands a lovely overhand right.
Murdock throws a lazy right hand but Banchamek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banchamek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banchamek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murdock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Banchamek wants to clinch up but Murdock keeps it at a distance.
Murdock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murdock duly obliges.
Murdock connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Banchamek's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Banchamek - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Michael Murdock!
Michael Murdock made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.

 

Event: USFC 156     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1#
Mac Airt keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Ferguson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson takes one to the chin there.
Mac Airt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ferguson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mac Airt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mac Airt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ferguson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slow jab from Mac Airt misses its intended target.
Ferguson feints a counter leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mac Airt.#T1#
Mac Airt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferguson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mac Airt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
Mac Airt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt scores with a sloppy right hand. Ferguson should have avoided that one.
Ferguson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mac Airt lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Quincey Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
A jab from Mac Airt does it's job there.#ROC#
Ferguson is rocked!
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ferguson! Mac Airt lets Ferguson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ferguson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mac Airt finish him?#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson tries to land a body kick
and Mac Airt counters with a big left hand that crumples Ferguson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt took some time post fight to say the following; '"With a host, with a valiant band Well did he go into Connacht. Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.

 

Event: USFC 150     
Date:   Apr 15, 2017
#R1#
Ferguson walks into a straight right hand from Bone.
Bone throws a lazy uppercut
and Bone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bone throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joe Bone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
Bone is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bone. That's going to slow Ferguson down.
Ferguson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bone counters with a good low kick that Ferguson was not able to check.
A low kick from Bone misses
and Bone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Bone throws a jab when Ferguson was well out of range.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Bone moves out of range.
Ferguson tests Bone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bone misses with a looping right.
Bone misses with a takedown
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Bone fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Bone.
Ferguson throws an off balance right hand
and Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson clobbers Bone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ferguson scores with a nice head shot.
Bone throws a chopping leg kick but Ferguson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ferguson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bone misses with a jab to the body
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bone connects with a single shot there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bone! #ROC#
Ferguson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Quincey Ferguson has been cut.
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!
Bone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson throws a fast counter high kick but Bone manages to duck under it in time.
Bone blocks a head kick by Ferguson. #T2#
Ferguson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ferguson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bone finish him?
Bone loads up on a big right hand but Ferguson slips the punch.
Ferguson seems to have recovered his senses.
Bone darts in looking for a takedown but Ferguson gets double underhooks and turns Bone into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Ferguson. Beautiful body shot.
Ferguson blocks the body kick.
Bone misses with a low kick.
Bone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ferguson is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Bone misses.
Bone cracks the inside of Ferguson's front leg.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Bone moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferguson.
Bone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bone shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls well. He's pushed Bone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bone misses with a left hand
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Ferguson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Bone slips under a jab.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Ferguson throws a hook but Bone avoids it easily.
Bone moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Ferguson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bone.
Bone motions for Ferguson to come forward. Bone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bone throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
Ferguson takes one to the chin there.
Bone scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Bone misses.
Bone blocks a jab.
Bone throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson walks into a stiff left hand from Bone.
Ferguson 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.
Ferguson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T4#
Bone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bone.
Ferguson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bone misses with a right hand
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Bone lands the left hand.
Bone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bone is just out of range.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bone.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Bone misses with a low kick.
Bone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Bone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quincey Ferguson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bone connects with a looping right hand.
Bone misses with a low kick.
Bone misses with a low kick.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Bone.
Joe Bone is winning the standup battle so far.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferguson. That did some damage!
Bone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Bone saw that one coming.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Bone slips the punch.
Bone throws out a loose jab but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone throws a push kick but Ferguson slaps the foot to one side.
Bone digs a good hook to Ferguson's body.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bone throws a nice looking combination but Ferguson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Bone.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ferguson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bone has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Ferguson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bone ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Bone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Ferguson throws the left hand but Bone avoids the punch easily.
Bone takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Bone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bone, as that shot connected.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bone.
Ferguson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bone tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferguson tries a quick counter leg kick but Bone is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Bone.
Ferguson lands the left hand.
Ferguson walks into a stiff left hand from Bone.
Bone swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Bone misses with a body shot.
And Ferguson responds with a good body kick, but Bone manages to step out the way in time.#T2#
Ferguson stuffs the takedown.
Bone throws a jab when Ferguson was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ferguson's calf.
Bone tried to score with a low kick but Ferguson checks it.
Bone throws a series of punches but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses
and Bone counters with a low kick, right behind Ferguson 's knee.
A head kick from Bone lands but Ferguson takes it in his stride.
Ferguson lands with a cross.
Ferguson tests Bone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Bone ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Bone throws an off balance right hand
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferguson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ferguson swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bone.
Quincey Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bone.
Ferguson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bone looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bone.
Bone with a hook.
Bone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferguson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bone misses with a head kick.
Ferguson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bone.
A jab from Bone does it's job there.
Bone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bone just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferguson, as that shot connected.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bone misses with an uppercut. Ferguson saw that one coming.
Ferguson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ferguson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bone throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferguson throws a hook but Bone avoids it easily.
Ferguson misses with a hook. Bone ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Bone moves into the clinch.
A short left from Ferguson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bone's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Bone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quincey Ferguson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Bone moves away and avoids it.
Bone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ferguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Bone checks it.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Bone slips the punch.
Ferguson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferguson connects with the punch.
Ferguson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferguson lands a lovely overhand right.
Ferguson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ferguson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Bone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Bone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Bone misses with a hook to the body
and Ferguson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bone.
Ferguson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bone connects with a crisp jab.
Ferguson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bone thuds his right hand into Ferguson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bone. That's going to slow Ferguson down.
Bone moves out of range of the body kick from Ferguson.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bone with a hook.
Ferguson looks for the body kick but Bone saw that one coming.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bone. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quincey Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bone punishes Ferguson's body with a nice straight punch.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bone connects with a right hand. Ferguson shakes it off.
Ferguson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Bone misses the target.
Ferguson checks a leg kick.
Ferguson lands a nice hook to Bone's body. Bone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferguson.
Bone throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bone throws a counter high kick but Ferguson was just alert enough to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Bone.
Bone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Bone throws out a loose jab but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Bone's shoulder, as Bone tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson swings for the body but Bone moves out of range.
Ferguson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bone's sensitive parts.
Ferguson with a nice cross.
Bone lands a lovely overhand right.
Bone misses with a head kick.
Bone misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bone takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Bone sizes up Ferguson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bone on the side of the head. #T4#
Bone looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
Bone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a jab when Bone was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Bone.
Ferguson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bone.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Bone saw that one coming.
Ferguson digs a good body shot into Bone's ribs.
Bone misses with a head kick.
Bone misses with a hook.
Bone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferguson.
Bone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bone throws out a loose jab but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe Bone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Bone.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Bone!

A victorious Joe Bone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: USFC 143     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1#
Ferguson swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferguson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzalez throws an off balance right hand
and Ferguson counters with an inside leg kick.
Ferguson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Ferguson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferguson also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Ferguson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gonzalez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Gonzalez counters with a quick kick to the body but Ferguson blocks it.
Gonzalez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Quincey Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown but Ferguson sprawls well.
Gonzalez ducks right into an uppercut from Ferguson.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson misses with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a good, hard body kick but Ferguson shrugs it off.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown
and Ferguson counters with a low kick, right behind Gonzalez 's knee. #T2#
A punch combination from Ferguson misses.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gonzalez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gonzalez thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gonzalez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferguson tries to avoid it but Gonzalez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferguson to the ground. Ferguson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferguson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Ferguson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick
and Ferguson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferguson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gonzalez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gonzalez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No luck for Gonzalez with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzalez. That did some damage!
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Ferguson misses with a left hand #TD#
and Gonzalez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gonzalez with a nice head shot there.
Ferguson is trying to keep Gonzalez in close.
Ferguson trying to control the position here.
Ferguson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonzalez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Gonzalez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ferguson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferguson throwing strikes from guard but Gonzalez blocks nicely. #SUB#
Gonzalez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferguson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quincey Ferguson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gonzalez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Quincey Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson throws a leg kick
and Gonzalez counters with a left and a right that stings Ferguson.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonzalez looks to land a body kick but Ferguson moved away.
Gonzalez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ferguson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez misses with a head kick. #T1#
Ferguson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gonzalez is able to avoid easily.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Gonzalez on that attempt.
Quincey Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
Ferguson misses with the combination.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez tries to move into range but Ferguson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferguson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gonzalez has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Ferguson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ferguson feints and then cracks Gonzalez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gonzalez down.
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!
Gonzalez lands a two punch combo.
Ferguson punishes Gonzalez's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the body from Gonzalez misses
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonzalez under the eye.#T3#
Ferguson tries to score with a low kick but Gonzalez moves his leg out of the way.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ferguson leaves Gonzalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzalez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gonzalez takes one to the chin there.
Gonzalez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ferguson is out of range.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick
and Ferguson counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzalez. #T4#
Ferguson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#
Gonzalez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gonzalez wants to land a leg kick but Ferguson is out of range.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferguson scores with a jab. Gonzalez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Gonzalez shoots in.
Gonzalez 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.
Ferguson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzalez.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Ferguson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gonzalez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quincey Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quincey Ferguson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gonzalez looks to land a body kick but Ferguson moved away.#TD#
Gonzalez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Ferguson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ferguson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ferguson gets full guard.#T1#
Ferguson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gonzalez's guard. #REVB#
Ferguson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Gonzalez won't let him. #SUB#
Gonzalez is looking for a triangle but Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gonzalez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferguson defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ferguson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet but Ferguson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ferguson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gonzalez has his foot on Ferguson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferguson works his way back into a safe position though.
Anthony Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ferguson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Gonzalez counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Ferguson kicks Gonzalez off and gets to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Gonzalez moves away and avoids it.
Gonzalez is looking to counter punch.
Ferguson connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Ferguson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Ferguson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gonzalez on the side of the head.
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Ferguson thuds a left hand into Gonzalez's body.
Gonzalez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ferguson defends well and Gonzalez ends up having to push Ferguson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson lands a body shot.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez is looking for a counter combo.
Ferguson tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anthony Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez is looking to wear down Ferguson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quincey Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferguson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quincey Ferguson!

Quincey Ferguson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: USFC 139     
Date:   Feb 24, 2017
#R1#
Bates throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely.
Ferguson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bates getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ferguson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bates in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Bates.
Luigi Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson takes a swing at Bates's ribcage but misses.
Bates moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ferguson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bates.
Ferguson lunges at Bates with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bates's hand.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bates throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bates throws a right hand that misses
and Ferguson counters with a good low kick that Bates was not able to check.
Ferguson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been hearing reports that Bates has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bates throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bates is just out of range.
Ferguson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bates appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bates on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Bates blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Bates walks into a left hand.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bates changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
Bates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bates waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson connects with a body shot.
Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bates circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. #TD#
Bates looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ferguson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson is trying to control Bates's posture but Bates avoids it. #T2##SUB#
Bates is trying to get an arm triangle but Ferguson is defending well. #SUB#
Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Bates wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferguson, who protects the arm well.
Ferguson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bates is controlling him well.#SUB#
Bates is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferguson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Bates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferguson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Ferguson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bates in the domination position with Ferguson hanging on.
Ferguson struggling a bit here.
Ferguson gets back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura here.
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferguson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bates is working away from the top position though.
Bates works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quincey Ferguson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bates looks to land a left hand but Ferguson moved out of range nicely.
Bates looks to land a body kick but Ferguson moved away.
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bates. That did some damage!
Bates defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Bates tries to counter with a takedown but Ferguson is quick to defend against it.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferguson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bates cracks Ferguson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bates is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bates digs a good body shot into Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson tried to score with a low kick but Bates checks it.
Ferguson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Bates blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bates.
It seemed like Ferguson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bates pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Bates staying out of range there.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bates dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
Ferguson scores with a leg kick.
Ferguson lands with a cross.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Bates feinted with a counter takedown.
Ferguson walks into a jab.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bates.
A shot to the liver by Ferguson. Beautiful body shot.
Ferguson with a hook.
Ferguson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bates connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferguson scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferguson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bates lands a nice hook to Ferguson's body. Ferguson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bates throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferguson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bates misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferguson! But no joy.
Bates scores with a nice strike.
Bates fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Bates both land. Nice combination.
Quincey Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bates fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferguson on the side of the head.
Ferguson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.#CL#
Bates forces Ferguson back against the cage and clinches.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Bates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
A big right from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Bates half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Ferguson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bates to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ferguson looking to control.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Bates looking to sit in guard and control but Ferguson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bates has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Bates looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bates is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ferguson trying to hold on to Bates's head to control him but Bates postures up. #SUB#
Bates is working for a kimura but Ferguson is defending it quite comfortably.
Bates passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luigi Bates dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ferguson thumps Bates with a low kick.
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Bates bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Bates misses.
Bates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Bates misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bates, as that shot connected.
Ferguson throws a body kick that misses.
Bates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bates sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Bates is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferguson's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Bates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferguson is just riding it out for now. Bates eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Bates prevents Ferguson from standing back up. #SUB#
Bates seems to be looking for submissions.
Bates is looking to advance position but Ferguson won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson trying to hold on to Bates's head to control him but Bates postures up.
Bates tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferguson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Bates is working for a submission of some sort.
Bates stops Ferguson from getting back to his feet.
Bates trying to mount his opponent but Ferguson defends it. #SUB#
Bates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferguson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura here.
Ferguson trying to control here. #T3#
Ferguson controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Bates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Luigi Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bates is looking to advance position but Ferguson won't allow it.
Ferguson throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ferguson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Bates counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Bates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferguson is just riding it out for now. Bates eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferguson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferguson is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Ferguson is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson is pressing down on Bates's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Bates showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bates has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Bates!

Luigi Bates decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: USFC 134     
Date:   Jan 22, 2017
#R1#
Haber moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
Ferguson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson throws a low kick but Haber moves out of range easily.
Haber blocks a leg kick.
Haber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Haber.
Haber throws a series of strikes that have Ferguson backpedaling.
Ferguson cracks Haber with a good jab.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Haber is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haber steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ferguson. That one must have hurt.
Haber cracks a nice hook into Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson throws a low kick but Haber moves out of range easily.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. #T1#
Haber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson lands a jab to the head.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haber moves away.
Haber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ferguson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Ferguson finds it's target.
Haber throws a big shot that misses.
Ferguson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quincey Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haber slips under a jab from Ferguson.
An attempted straight right counter from Haber misses the target.
Haber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Haber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Haber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Haber tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
Haber tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Haber to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Haber feints and as Ferguson raises his hands in defense, Haber changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Haber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Haber trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haber is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Haber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Haber from controlling successfully.
Haber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Haber stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Haber trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Quincey Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferguson throws a jab when Haber was well out of range.
Haber scores with a leg kick.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haber moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson misses the jab.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Haber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Haber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ferguson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ferguson tries to land a front kick but Haber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quincey Ferguson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Haber just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson thuds his right hand into Haber's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ferguson stuffs the takedown.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Haber slams his shin into Ferguson's torso.
Ferguson delivers a nice body kick.
Ferguson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haber under the eye.
Ferguson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haber.
Ferguson scores with a nice right hand.
Haber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haber there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haber moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
Haber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Ferguson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haber throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the head.
Ferguson tries to land a front kick but Haber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferguson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Quincey Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Haber.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
and Haber makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Haber throws a big shot that misses.
Haber connects with a nice looking jab.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haber lunges at Ferguson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferguson's hand.
Haber takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haber.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Haber is just out of range.
Haber changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferguson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haber.
Haber tries to land a leg kick but Ferguson saw it coming and moves away.
Ferguson throws a push kick but Haber slaps the foot to one side.
Haber tries to counter with a takedown but Ferguson is quick to defend against it.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Haber gets a takedown into half guard.
Haber wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep. Haber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Haber is thwarting Ferguson's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Haber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haber trying to control from half guard but Ferguson is working away. #SUB#
Haber is working for a kimura but Ferguson is defending it quite comfortably.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haber wants to take a breather but Ferguson is having none of it.
Haber working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Haber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferguson sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferguson is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Uri Haber will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Haber misses with a takedown
and Ferguson counters with a nice body shot.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ferguson - that will leave a mark!
Ferguson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haber is out of range.
Haber appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haber takes one to the chin there.
Ferguson misses with a looping left.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
Haber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson tries to bum rush Haber with a series of wild strikes but Haber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Haber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Haber moves into the clinch.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. Haber won't want to take too many of those.
Ferguson leaning against his opponent.
Haber misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Haber just leaning against Ferguson, taking a breather.
Ferguson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haber backwards.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haber blocking some punches.
Haber takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Uri Haber has been cut.
Ferguson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haber is defending well for now.
Haber lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Haber avoids the damage to the body.
Haber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haber tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haber. #T2#
Ferguson taking a breather.
Haber content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Haber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haber.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haber wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haber.
Haber lands a body punch.
Haber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferguson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson tries a body shot but Haber blocks it.
Haber tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haber. #T3#
Haber can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Haber avoids the damage to the body.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haber effectively controlling the action here.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haber blocks an elbow strike from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands with a light punch inside.
Haber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haber avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haber takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haber. #T4#
Haber holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Haber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Ferguson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Haber.
Haber prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haber lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ferguson or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Haber.
Haber tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing Haber back against the cage.
A short right from Ferguson.
Ferguson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quincey Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferguson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quincey Ferguson!

Quincey Ferguson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: USFC 130     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Ferguson motions for McRae to come forward. Ferguson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McRae throws out the jab.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McRae throws out the jab.
Ferguson connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McRae checks a leg kick.
McRae takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Donk. Ferguson catches McRae right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by McRae.
McRae misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
McRae lands with a nice body punch.
McRae misses with a straight right.
McRae throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRae scores with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by McRae.
Ferguson connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Ferguson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McRae looks to throw the jab but Ferguson is out of range.
McRae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McRae.
McRae throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson slips a straight right by McRae.
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McRae. That did some damage!
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
McRae was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McRae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McRae lands a body shot.
Ferguson tries to move into range but McRae moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McRae throws out a loose jab but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson scores with a jab. McRae acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Ferguson keeps McRae at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Jab by Ferguson.
McRae swings widly with a right hand
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferguson! But no joy.
McRae looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
McRae throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McRae checks a leg kick.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
McRae was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McRae misses with a looping right.
McRae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McRae missing with a left hand there. Ferguson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McRae misses the shot to the body.
McRae throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson stuns McRae with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferguson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McRae throws a leg kick but Ferguson sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
McRae feints and then cracks Ferguson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ferguson down.
McRae misses with a low kick as Ferguson jumps back.
McRae throws a hook but Ferguson avoids it easily.
Ferguson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McRae's calf.
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but McRae avoids it.
McRae misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson digs a good hook to McRae's body.
Ferguson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McRae doesn't seem bothered though.
McRae cracks Ferguson with an open hand slap.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by McRae.
McRae moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
Ferguson slips a straight right by McRae.
A little jabbing left from Ferguson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McRae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McRae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
McRae throws a quick counter head kick but Ferguson was just out of range.
McRae misses with a looping left.
McRae sets himself, and Ferguson steps forward looking for the clinch! McRae avoids it this time.#T4#
McRae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson cracks McRae with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from McRae.
McRae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McRae is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for McRae. That snapped Ferguson's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McRae, as that shot connected.
McRae misses with an uppercut
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McRae throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Ferguson finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under McRae's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Ferguson falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam McRae!
Liam McRae bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: USFC 125     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1#
Dy No Mite scores with a body shot.
Ferguson scores with a nice body kick.
Donk. Dy No Mite catches Ferguson right on the button with a cross.
Dy No Mite throws a right hand that Ferguson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferguson also avoids with ease.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and Dy No Mite counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferguson lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dy No Mite chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferguson can pounce on him.
Ferguson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Dy No Mite.
Ferguson takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
Dy No Mite pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ferguson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dy No Mite.#T1#
Ferguson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dy No Mite on the side of the head.
Ferguson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ferguson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dy No Mite misses with a straight right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferguson.
Dy No Mite was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dy No Mite throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dy No Mite.#ROC#
Ferguson is rocked!
Dy No Mite is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ferguson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dy No Mite doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferguson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dy No Mite finish him?
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferguson seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dy No Mite.
Ferguson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Dy No Mite.
Dy No Mite rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferguson counters with a right hand to the body.
Dy No Mite swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Dy No Mite keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
Dy No Mite gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Dy No Mite misses.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Dy No Mite's shoulder, as Dy No Mite tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
Dy No Mite swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson thows a leg kick but Dy No Mite checks it
and Dy No Mite counters with a nice uppercut.
Dy No Mite is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dy No Mite throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Dy No Mite.
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Dy No Mite counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dy No Mite loads up on a big right hand but Ferguson slips the punch.
Dy No Mite lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferguson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Dy No Mite misses with a looping right.
Dy No Mite is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ferguson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dy No Mite under the eye.
Ferguson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson scores with the left hand. Dy No Mite knows he should have avoided that one.
Ferguson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferguson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice jab there from Dy No Mite.
Ferguson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dy No Mite's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Dy No Mite misses with a straight right.
Ferguson throws out a counter right but Dy No Mite avoids it with no problem.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut
and Dy No Mite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferguson lands a nice shot that snaps Dy No Mite's head back.
Ferguson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dy No Mite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Ferguson.#ROC2#
Dy No Mite is rocked!
Ferguson connects with a stiff jab that staggers Dy No Mite - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quincey Ferguson!
Quincey Ferguson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: USFC 121     
Date:   Nov 05, 2016
#R1#
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neadue fails with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferguson moves away from the strike by Neadue.
Neadue lunges at Ferguson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferguson's hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neadue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab from Ferguson.
Neadue throws a low kick, looking for Ferguson's leg but Ferguson calmly moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Ferguson misses its target.
Neadue tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neadue fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neadue throws an off balance right hand
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neadue looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quincey Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Neadue.#T1#
Neadue cracks Ferguson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Neadue misses.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neadue swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neadue misses with a jab to the body
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Silvan Neadue has been cut.
Quincey Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neadue misses with a double jab
and Neadue takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Neadue tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Neadue is rocked!
Ferguson flashes Neadue a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Neadue's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Neadue crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Ferguson punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quincey Ferguson!
Quincey Ferguson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 02, 2016
#R1#
Ferguson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rabago has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rabago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Rabago dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
Rabago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Ferguson is predictable there #TD2#
and Rabago counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rabago.
Rabago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson has his hands on Rabago's head, controlling the position.
Rabago with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferguson pulls Rabago in close to his closed guard and prevents Rabago from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rabago trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rabago drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Rabago off! Rabago jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
Rabago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferguson pulls Rabago in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ferguson trying to control the position.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Rabago isn't so interested in that idea.
Ferguson controlling the position.
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Rabago controlling him for the moment.
Rabago passes into half guard.
Rabago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
Ferguson is trying to maintain the position but Rabago is very close to passing his half guard.
Rabago seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferguson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Rabago seems to be looking for submissions.
Rabago thows a huge punch but Ferguson dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Rabago is trying to work for a kimura but Ferguson is defending well.
Ferguson trying to control but Rabago postures up. #SUB2#
Rabago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Rabago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferguson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rabago. #SU2#
Rabago stands up from half guard. #T4#
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
Rabago drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ferguson defends it well.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferguson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rabago in his tracks.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Rabago moves away and avoids it.
Rabago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Rabago counters with a shoot takedown. Ferguson fights it but they end up in guard.
Ferguson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ray Rabago will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ferguson misses with a hook. Rabago ducked under it nicely.
Rabago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ferguson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferguson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rabago was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Rabago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rabago blocks a jab.
Rabago feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Rabago counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rabago is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Rabago working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rabago with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Rabago tries to pass.
Rabago throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
Ferguson is trying to keep Rabago in close.
Ferguson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ferguson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rabago wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Rabago postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Ferguson trying to control the position.
Rabago wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Ferguson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rabago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rabago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but Rabago is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Rabago moved out of range.
Ferguson works the jab nicely.#T3#
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but Rabago avoids it.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rabago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rabago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferguson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferguson throws a quick counter head kick but Rabago was just out of range.
Quincey Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Rabago.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of Rabago's head but Rabago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rabago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rabago dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferguson misses the target.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rabago feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rabago.
And Rabago tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferguson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rabago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Rabago moves away and avoids it.
Rabago staying out of range there.
Rabago is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ferguson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rabago checks it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rabago momentarily.
Rabago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferguson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quincey Ferguson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rabago takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rabago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson takes a swing at Rabago's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Ferguson throws a hook but Rabago blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Rabago ducks down to avoid it.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Rabago saw that one coming.
Rabago with the counter takedown but Ferguson avoids it easily.#T1#
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Rabago ducks down to avoid it.
Ferguson takes a swing at Rabago's ribcage but misses.
Rabago with the counter takedown but Ferguson avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferguson swings for the body but Rabago moves out of range.
Quincey Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Rabago moves out of range.
Ferguson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rabago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.#T2#
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Rabago counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Rabago thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Rabago wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferguson, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson pushes Rabago away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rabago gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Rabago thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Ferguson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Rabago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferguson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Ferguson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Rabago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ferguson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rabago is looking to take a break and control but Ferguson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rabago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferguson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Rabago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferguson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from Rabago seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rabago has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ferguson is trying desperately to improve position.
Ray Rabago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Rabago postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rabago wants to finish this one by submission but Ferguson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rabago.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Quincey Ferguson.
I think Ferguson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quincey Ferguson!

Quincey Ferguson 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.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 30, 2016
#R1#
Ferguson leaves Rabago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferguson catches Rabago with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ferguson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Rabago moves out of range easily.
Rabago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rabago takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferguson.
Ferguson lunges at Rabago with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rabago's hand.
Ferguson misses with a body kick.
Ferguson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rabago back to the cage. Ferguson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#
Rabago is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ray Rabago has been cut.#T1#
Ferguson cracks Rabago with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Rabago tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ferguson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Rabago is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quincey Ferguson!
Quincey Ferguson 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.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 14, 2016
#R1#
McSmokesalot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a double leg but Ferguson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson is looking to clinch but McSmokesalot is avoiding it.
McSmokesalot changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but McSmokesalot avoids it.
We've been informed that Ferguson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ferguson lands a jab.
McSmokesalot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferguson is fending him off so far but McSmokesalot persists. Nope, Ferguson circles away and we're back to standing.
McSmokesalot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smokey McSmokesalot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSmokesalot dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ferguson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ferguson throws a body punch but McSmokesalot moves out of range.
McSmokesalot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
McSmokesalot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A leg kick checked by McSmokesalot.
Ferguson connects with a body shot that sends McSmokesalot's belly button to the back.
Ferguson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferguson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McSmokesalot.
McSmokesalot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferguson jabs at McSmokesalot's body.
McSmokesalot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quincey Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by McSmokesalot.
Good exchange - Ferguson coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Smokey McSmokesalot has been cut.
McSmokesalot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as McSmokesalot blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as McSmokesalot blocks the low kick.
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McSmokesalot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Ferguson cracks a nice hook into McSmokesalot's ribs.
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!
McSmokesalot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
Ferguson throws a body punch but McSmokesalot moves out of range.
McSmokesalot shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Ferguson pivots, looking for a leg kick but McSmokesalot is out of range and Ferguson settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferguson. That's going to slow McSmokesalot down.
A clash of legs there as McSmokesalot blocks the low kick.
McSmokesalot closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. McSmokesalot pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ferguson - that will leave a mark!
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferguson swinging wildly here.
McSmokesalot half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
McSmokesalot circles away from the clinch attempt.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a double leg but Ferguson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice straight punches there by Ferguson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ferguson.
McSmokesalot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McSmokesalot drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ferguson sprawls and moves away.
McSmokesalot tries for a takedown but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McSmokesalot shoots and misses
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson throws a leg kick which misses McSmokesalot's front leg but catches the back leg as McSmokesalot tries to avoid it.
Good work by McSmokesalot as he checks the leg kick.
McSmokesalot lunges at Ferguson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferguson's hand.
McSmokesalot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Ferguson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McSmokesalot misses with a body shot. #T4#
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson defending well as McSmokesalot loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson throws a low kick, looking for McSmokesalot's leg but McSmokesalot calmly moves out of range.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but McSmokesalot moved out of range nicely.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McSmokesalot throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSmokesalot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ferguson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McSmokesalot scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#
McSmokesalot is rocked!
McSmokesalot misses with a hook to the body
and Ferguson counters with a huge right that knocks McSmokesalot out cold! Ferguson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quincey Ferguson!
A less than humble Quincey Ferguson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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