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Event:
ABW 71 Murhaa - The Crab
Date: Oct 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Owusu lands with a straight right. Anvil didn't see that one coming.
Owusu keeps the fight on the outside.
Owusu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anvil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anvil takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Owusu misses with a head kick.
Anvil walks into a stiff left hand from Owusu.
Anvil with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Owusu to score with a decent uppercut.
Owusu connects with a solid leg kick.
Owusu misses with a head kick.
Anvil shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Owusu as he jumps to the side.
Anvil avoids the body shot from Owusu.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Owusu, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anvil. Owusu does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!#CL#
Anvil rushes Owusu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Owusu lands with a light punch inside.
Anvil wants to stall.
Owusu stalling.
Anvil throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Anvil is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Owusu is defending well for now.
Owusu with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Anvil is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Martin Anvil has been cut.
Owusu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Anvil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Owusu struggles to land a body shot inside as Anvil controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Owusu.
Owusu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anvil misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Owusu landing knees to the head.
Owusu avoiding damage as Anvil throws knees to the body.
Anvil fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Owusu.
Owusu fails to pull guard.
Anvil seems to have got his legs back now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Owusu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Owusu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anvil leaning his opponent against the cage.
Anvil can't break the clinch.
#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Anvil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anvil tries to work over Owusu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Owusu gets control of Anvil's arms and successfully pulls guard. Owusu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Owusu wants to stand but Anvil is controlling the position.
Owusu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Owusu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anvil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Owusu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anvil.
Owusu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anvil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Owusu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anvil is pushing down on Owusu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Owusu is fighting to maintain full guard but Anvil has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Anvil seems to be working for a kimura but Owusu defends the submission attempt.
Anvil is looking to take a break and control but Owusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anvil thows a huge punch but Owusu dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owusu is trying to escape back to his feet but Anvil uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Anvil looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Anvil working the head with strikes.
Anvil landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Owusu is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anvil grinds an elbow into Owusu's temple. #T4##SUB#
Anvil is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Owusu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Owusu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Owusu has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Owusu can't do much from the bottom here.
Owusu tries to improve position but can't.
Anvil wants to control but Owusu is keeping him busy.
Owusu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Anvil is looking to take a break and control but Owusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anvil tries to score with some ground and pound. Owusu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Anvil cracks Owusu with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Owusu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Anvil's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Owusu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anvil at a distance.
Owusu throws a body shot but no joy.
Owusu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anvil attempts a counter takedown but Owusu avoids it well and moves away.
Leonard Owusu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owusu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Anvil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Owusu throws a lazy body kick #TD#
so Anvil counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anvil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Owusu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Owusu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anvil is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Owusu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Owusu trying to control the position.
Anvil seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Owusu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Owusu trying to control the position here.
Anvil trying to control but Owusu is working from the bottom. #T1#
Anvil is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Owusu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Owusu looking for a sweep. Not yet Owusu, not yet.
Owusu wants to stand but Anvil is controlling the position.
Anvil content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Owusu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Owusu keeping moving, preventing Anvil from controlling successfully.
Owusu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anvil pushes down on Owusu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anvil is nestled in close to Owusu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Anvil looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anvil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Anvil is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anvil is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Owusu!
A nice elbow there by Anvil.
Owusu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Anvil pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#
Owusu is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Anvil connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Owusu is still in real trouble! Can Anvil finish him?
Anvil unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Owusu wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Anvil celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Anvil!
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Event:
ABW 63 Scrotum - Shingen
Date: Sep 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Troers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Anvil clinches up with Troers and pushes him back against the cage.
Troers managing to block the knees to the body from Anvil.
Anvil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Troers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anvil gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Anvil turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Anvil manages to end up in side control.
Anvil working away.
Troers controls the position for a moment.
Troers regains half guard.
Anvil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Troers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Troers is trying to maintain the position but Anvil is very close to passing his half guard.
Anvil slips a nice elbow through Troers's hands, connecting with Troers's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Anvil is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Troers wants to improve his position but Anvil is controlling well.
Troers trying to hold on to Anvil's head to control him but Anvil postures up.
Troers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Anvil is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anvil is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anvil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anvil looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Anvil is nestled in close to Troers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Troers wants to improve his position but Anvil is controlling well.
Troers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anvil tries to pass the half guard into mount. Troers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anvil landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Troers is looking to improve his position.
Anvil working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anvil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anvil 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.
Troers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anvil.
Troers wants to improve his position but Anvil is controlling well.
Troers desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Troers tries to roll over but Anvil keeps him under control.
Troers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anvil is working away from the top position though.
Anvil is keen to just control but Troers is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anvil lands a nice short elbow.
Anvil wants to take a breather but Troers is having none of it.
Troers is trying to control but can't.
Troers moves into full guard.
Anvil pushing down on Troers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Troers wants to improve his position but Anvil is controlling well.
Anvil scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Troers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anvil's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anvil's back!
Troers trying to control momentarily.
Anvil is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Anvil tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anvil is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anvil wants to hold on but Troers pushes him away.
Anvil is working to get back to half guard.
Troers tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Anvil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Anvil darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anvil is pressing down on Troers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Troers is holding on for now.
Troers taking some punishment here, with Anvil in his half guard. #SUB#
Anvil wants to work for an arm triangle but Troers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anvil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troers taking some punishment here, with Anvil in his half guard.
Anvil seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anvil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anvil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Troers is trying to maintain the position but Anvil is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Anvil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Troers trying to control from the bottom.
Anvil missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anvil thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Troers's head.
Anvil sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Troers defending well though. #SUB#
Anvil is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Troers sees it coming and defends easily.
Troers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anvil lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Troers wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Troers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Anvil working Troers over with strikes.
Anvil throwing shots but Troers is blocking nicely.
Troers wants to improve his position but Anvil is controlling well.
Troers is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Anvil is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Troers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anvil.
Troers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anvil is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've been informed that Troers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3#
Anvil wants to free his trapped foot but Troers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anvil is thwarting Troers's attempts to control the position.
Troers taking some punishment here, with Anvil in his half guard.
Troers wants to control but Anvil is keeping busy.
Troers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anvil scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anvil lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Troers controlling the position for now.
Troers is looking to improve his position.
Troers wants to get back to full guard but Anvil has mounted him!
Anvil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Troers can do to turn this around?#T4#
Troers can't escape the position.
Anvil landing punches.
Anvil lands a nice shot to the head.
Anvil can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Troers is looking to escape.
Anvil lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Troers hang on?
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!
Troers tries to hold on but Anvil postures up.
Troers can't escape the position.
Troers is bucking up trying to escape but Anvil cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Anvil is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Troers can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Anvil working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC#
Troers is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Anvil dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Troers throws a right hand that Anvil ducks under and follows up with a left that Anvil also avoids with ease.
Troers throws a lazy right hand but Anvil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Anvil scores with a takedown into Troers's guard.
Martin Anvil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anvil wants to pass the guard but Troers is keeping the position.
Anvil looking to sit in guard and control but Troers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Troers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anvil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Troers wants to stand but Anvil is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anvil controls Troers momentarily but Troers frees himself. #T1#
Troers stopping the sweep attempt from Anvil.
Anvil working a defensive guard here.
Troers wanted to stand there but Anvil had control of the position.
Anvil is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Troers wanted to stand there but Anvil had control of the position.
Troers wants to stand and escape but instead Anvil has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Anvil lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Troers wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Troers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anvil trying to control the position from guard on top but Troers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anvil postures up in Troers's guard and throws a big left but Troers blocks it. #SUB2#
Troers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anvil defends it easily.
Troers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Troers managing to control the position.
Anvil trying to control but Troers is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Anvil drops back looking for a leg! Troers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Troers manages to kick Anvil off! Anvil jumps back into Troers's guard.
Anvil looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Anvil throwing strikes but missing.
Anvil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Troers is keeping the position for now.
Anvil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Troers working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anvil trying to control the position from guard on top but Troers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A shot to the liver by Troers. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
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.#CL#
Anvil gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anvil misses with a punch to the body.
Anvil misses with a punch to the body.
Troers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Troers prevents a body shot from Anvil.
Anvil prevents a takedown attempt there.
Troers has had enough of the clinch but Anvil keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Anvil gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Anvil looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maven Troers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anvil trying to pass the guard but Troers defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Anvil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anvil, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Anvil!
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Event:
ABW 45 Vurny - High
Date: Jul 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Good shot there by OByrne.
Anvil tries to clinch but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Anvil blocks it well.
OByrne lands a nice hook to Anvil's body. Anvil takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anvil shoots in and drives through. OByrne sprawls well.
Anvil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from OByrne.
OByrne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anvil tries to clinch there but OByrne circles away.
Anvil walks into a straight right hand from OByrne.
Anvil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by OByrne. OByrne obviously looking to wear him down.
Anvil tries to clinch up but OByrne circles away and keeps his distance.
OByrne works Anvil's body with a nice hook.
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anvil's sensitive parts.
OByrne 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.
OByrne scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anvil tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OByrne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from OByrne. #T1#
Anvil tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OByrne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anvil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anvil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Martin Anvil has been cut.#TD#
Anvil scores with a takedown into OByrne's guard.
OByrne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anvil postures up in OByrne's guard and throws a big left but OByrne blocks it.
OByrne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anvil with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anvil 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.#T2#
Anvil throwing strikes from guard but OByrne blocks nicely.
OByrne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anvil's guard. #REVB#
Anvil wants to control the position but OByrne says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
OByrne controlling the action here.
OByrne prevents Anvil from improving his position.
OByrne is controlling the pace.
#T3#
OByrne prevents Anvil from improving his position.
OByrne content to control rather than advance.
Anvil manages to get to full guard.
Anvil is trying to hold OByrne in close to prevent damage but OByrne has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anvil is trying to get back to full guard.
OByrne content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anvil wants to improve his position but OByrne is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph OByrne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Anvil's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
OByrne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OByrne thows a body kick. Anvil tries to catch it but that hurt him.
OByrne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OByrne connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Anvil has managed to clinch.
OByrne lands a nice uppercut.
OByrne controlling the action here for a moment.
OByrne lands a hook to the side of the head.
OByrne lands a hook that snaps the head of Anvil backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anvil is trying to drag OByrne to the mat but OByrne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
OByrne scores with a nice hook to the head.
OByrne lands a body shot.
OByrne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anvil backwards. #T1#
OByrne lands with a left to the head.
Anvil tries to work over OByrne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from OByrne.
Anvil looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Anvil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anvil tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Anvil back against the cage.
OByrne lands an elbow inside.
OByrne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anvil drops down looking for an ankle pick but OByrne pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Anvil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anvil misses with a body shot
and OByrne counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by OByrne. That's going to slow Anvil down.
OByrne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anvil. That did some damage!
Anvil shoots and misses
and OByrne counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OByrne jabs at Anvil's body.
Crunch! OByrne slams his shin into Anvil's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Anvil is looking to clinch. #KD2#
OByrne lands a big head kick that sends Anvil tumbling to the mat! OByrne takes a step backwards and waves Anvil back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Anvil is rocked!
Anvil with a poor takedown
and OByrne makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Anvil really felt that one!
Oh Anvil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anvil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from OByrne.
OByrne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anvil rather than just go for the knockout.
OByrne lands with a nice body kick.
Anvil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OByrne.
OByrne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anvil walks forward, straight into a front kick from OByrne.
Anvil will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
OByrne lands a body shot.
Anvil seems to have got his legs back now.
OByrne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by OByrne.
OByrne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anvil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
OByrne counters with a body kick.#T3#
OByrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anvil tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
OByrne jabs at Anvil's body.
Anvil darts in trying to clinch
and OByrne counters with a leg kick.
Anvil has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anvil tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OByrne counters with a good low kick that Anvil was not able to check.
OByrne lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
OByrne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anvil doesn't manage to clinch there - OByrne circles away.
Anvil tries to close the distance and clinch but OByrne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OByrne replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Anvil blocks it well.
OByrne cracks Anvil with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anvil is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anvil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OByrne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
OByrne scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph OByrne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anvil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OByrne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anvil with a poor takedown #KD2#
and OByrne counters with a nice right hand that sends Anvil toppling to the canvas! Anvil scrambles and gets back to his feet - can OByrne finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph OByrne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Martin Anvil's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anvil sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
OByrne lands with a good body shot.
Anvil tries to clinch up but OByrne circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for OByrne.
OByrne keeps Anvil at a distance using the push kick.
Nice body kick from OByrne.
OByrne is looking to slow Anvil down with leg kicks.
OByrne cracks Anvil with a good jab.
OByrne tries to bum rush Anvil with a series of wild strikes but Anvil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anvil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OByrne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Martin Anvil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anvil on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Anvil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from OByrne.
OByrne throws a nice inside leg kick.
OByrne throws a front kick that sends Anvil stumbling back into the cage.
OByrne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OByrne throws a leg kick which misses Anvil's front leg but catches the back leg as Anvil tries to avoid it.
OByrne connects with a nice looking jab.
OByrne scores with a shot to the body.
OByrne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anvil has time to react.
Anvil steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from OByrne. That one must have hurt.#KD2#
OByrne lands a big right hand that sends Anvil crashing to the mat! OByrne stays standing though and waves Anvil back to his feet!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne lands a leg kick that knocks Anvil off balance momentarily.
Anvil takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Anvil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OByrne but OByrne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
OByrne lands the left hand.
OByrne circles away from the clinch attempt
and OByrne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Joseph OByrne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from OByrne.
Anvil looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
OByrne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Anvil is looking to clinch but OByrne is avoiding it.
OByrne scores with a spinning back kick!
Anvil misses the body punch
and OByrne counters with a body kick that stops Anvil in his tracks momentarily.
OByrne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
OByrne scores with a jab to the body.
Anvil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OByrne lands an overhand right.
Anvil walks into a left hand.
No luck for Anvil with that takedown attempt.
OByrne throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
OByrne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg 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!
A good leg kick by OByrne.
OByrne tests Anvil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
OByrne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
OByrne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OByrne steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Anvil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anvil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OByrne moves away.
Anvil closes this distance looking for a takedown but OByrne circles away.
Anvil gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Martin Anvil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph OByrne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anvil tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph OByrne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got OByrne 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph OByrne!
Joseph OByrne thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ABW 35 Randleman - Galloway
Date: Jun 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Anvil closes the distance looking to clinch
and Genimer counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Anvil moves into the clinch.
Genimer avoids the elbow strike from Anvil, against the cage.
Anvil is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Genimer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Genimer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anvil just stands there and leans against the cage.
Genimer has had enough of the clinch but Anvil keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anvil wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Anvil gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Anvil thows a huge punch but Genimer dodges it nicely.
Anvil thows a huge punch but Genimer dodges it nicely.
Anvil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Genimer keeps working. #T1#
Nice strikes from Anvil there.
Genimer is trying to stand back up but Anvil is controlling him
Anvil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anvil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anvil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Genimer wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anvil lands a nice short elbow.
Anvil thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Genimer's head.
Genimer wants to get back to his feet.
Anvil thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Genimer's head.
Anvil working Genimer over with strikes.
Anvil looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Anvil missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anvil thows a huge punch but Genimer dodges it nicely.
Anvil frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anvil looking to finish Genimer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Genimer!
Anvil in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Anvil connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anvil cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Genimer is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anvil lands a heavy elbow.
Anvil lands a couple of good shots and Genimer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Anvil is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Anvil is punishing Genimer with strikes - can he finish him?!#T3#
Anvil wants to control but Genimer is keeping busy.
Anvil lands shots from the back. #SUB2#
Anvil tightening his grip on Genimer, looking for the choke.
Anvil just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Anvil is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Even with his hooks in, Anvil manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T4#
Anvil lands strikes to the head. #SUB2#
Genimer is trying to defend against the choke here but Anvil has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Anvil Tightens the hold and Genimer taps out furiously! Anvil displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martin Anvil!
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Event:
ABW Title Tournament SF 1
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Roshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anvil.
Anvil tries to clinch up
and Roshi counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Anvil has managed to clinch.
Roshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anvil is pushing Roshi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Anvil misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Anvil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anvil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anvil has Roshi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roshi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Roshi breaks from the clinch.
Anvil closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anvil throws a leg kick
and Roshi counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Anvil rushes Roshi and presses him up against the cage.
Roshi's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling & Boxing & MT SPARRING GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Roshi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Roshi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Roshi blocks a body shot from Anvil.
Anvil changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roshi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Anvil. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Anvil has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Anvil tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anvil misses with a punch to the body.
Roshi is trying to push Anvil away but Anvil has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anvil has him pressed against the cage.
Anvil tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roshi avoids it.
Anvil content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Anvil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roshi tries to break the clinch but Anvil is controlling the position. #BC#
Anvil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anvil misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anvil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Anvil misses with a jab to the body
and Roshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Anvil forces Roshi back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Roshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin Anvil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anvil looks to clinch
and Roshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anvil tries to clinch but Roshi is having none of it.
Roshi throws a counter combo.
Anvil wants to clinch up but Roshi keeps it at a distance.
Roshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anvil tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anvil tries to clinch but Roshi moves away
and Roshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anvil moves in looking to clinch but Roshi pushes him off.
Anvil looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Anvil looks to score with a jab to the body but Roshi is just out of range.
Roshi throws out a counter right but Anvil avoids it with no problem.
Anvil tries to clinch there but Roshi circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Roshi misses.
Anvil closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anvil misses with a leg kick
and Roshi counters with a straight right hand.
Anvil tries to clinch
and Roshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anvil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roshi counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Roshi 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#
Anvil darts in trying to clinch
enabling Roshi to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Anvil misses
and Roshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Anvil throws a lazy uppercut
and Roshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roshi slips a jab and a cross from Anvil.
Roshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anvil misses with a jab to the body
and Roshi counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anvil dives in for a single leg takedown but Roshi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roshi unleashes a big counter combination but Anvil bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anvil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roshi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anvil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Master Roshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Roshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Roshi counters with a straight right hand.
Roshi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anvil wants to clinch.
Roshi throws out a counter right but Anvil avoids it with no problem.
Anvil is looking to wear down Roshi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anvil misses with a leg kick
and Anvil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Anvil tries to clinch but Roshi moves away
letting Roshi counter with a right hand.
Anvil misses with a shot to the body
and Roshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anvil moves in looking to clinch but Roshi pushes him off.
Anvil tries to clinch up
and Roshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anvil wants to clinch
letting Roshi counter with a right hand.
Anvil tries to clinch up
letting Roshi counter with a right hand. #T3#
Roshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Anvil.
Roshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anvil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roshi throws out a counter right but Anvil avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Anvil has managed to clinch.
Roshi being controlled against the cage.
Anvil looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Roshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anvil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4##CL#
Anvil moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Anvil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roshi's elbow.
Roshi blocks a body shot from Anvil.
Roshi tries to circle away but Anvil has him pinned against the cage.
Anvil changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roshi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Anvil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anvil wants to clinch
and Roshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roshi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Roshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Roshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Roshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anvil throws a body shot but no joy.
Roshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anvil tries to clinch but Roshi moves out of range.
Roshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Roshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Anvil.
Anvil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roshi counters with a one-two to the body.
Anvil looks to clinch
enabling Roshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Anvil tries for a takedown but Roshi circles away easily
and Roshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anvil darts in trying to clinch
letting Roshi counter with a right hand. #T1#
Anvil wants to clinch but Roshi slips to the side
and Roshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Anvil instigates a clinch.
Anvil misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roshi.
#BC2#
Roshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anvil tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Roshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anvil is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roshi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roshi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Anvil. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Anvil with a poor takedown
letting Roshi counter with a right hand.
Roshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Roshi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Roshi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Anvil tries to clinch but Roshi is having none of it.
Anvil tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anvil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anvil wants to clinch but Roshi slips to the side
and Roshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anvil shoots and misses
letting Roshi counter with a right hand.
Anvil tries to clinch
and Roshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anvil thinking. #T3##CL#
Anvil rushes Roshi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Roshi manages to break the clinch.
Anvil moves to clinch but Roshi breaks away
and Roshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anvil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Anvil instigates a clinch.
Roshi managing to block the knees to the body from Anvil.
Anvil misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Roshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Roshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anvil with a poor takedown
and Roshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Anvil wants to clinch up but Roshi keeps it at a distance.
Roshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Anvil.
Anvil throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Roshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Anvil tries to clinch
and Roshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anvil misses with a wild body shot.
Roshi is looking for the big counter here.
Martin Anvil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Master Roshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anvil swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Roshi to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Master Roshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roshi 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Roshi!
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Event:
ABW Title Tour. QF 155 & 265
Date: May 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Niel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anvil.
Niel flicks out a counter leg kick but Anvil steps away.
Niel tries to bum rush Anvil with a series of wild strikes but Anvil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Niel looks for the body kick but Anvil saw that one coming.
Niel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Anvil scores with a takedown into Niel's guard.
Niel wants to stand up but Anvil is controlling him.
Anvil working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Niel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anvil is controlling him.
Anvil 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anvil throws a big right hand that misses.
Anvil slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Niel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anvil is controlling him. #T1#
Anvil wants to control from the top but Niel keeps moving.
Anvil pushing down on Niel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Niel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anvil trying to control from half guard but Niel is working away.
Niel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anvil winds up and cracks Niel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Niel is trying to stand up here but Anvil is controlling him well. #SUB#
Anvil seems to be looking for submissions.
Niel wants to get back to his feet.
#T2##SUB#
Anvil is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Niel is just riding it out for now. Anvil eventually gives up the hold.
Anvil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Niel is staying active underneath Anvil, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Niel pushes Anvil off looking to stand but Anvil dives back in and keeps control.
Anvil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anvil works his way into full mount!
Niel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee warns Niel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Niel tries to buck Anvil off but he can't manage it. #T3#
Anvil tries to control but Niel wriggling away.
Niel is in a horrible position here. Anvil smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Anvil is working for a guillotine from mount but Niel frees his head quite easily.
Anvil lands a nice shot to the head.
Anvil is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Niel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Anvil scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Anvil pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Niel is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Anvil lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niel'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.
BOOM! Anvil connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Anvil cracks Niel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC#
Niel is rocked!
Anvil lands with some strikes.
Niel is still in real trouble! Can Anvil finish him?
Anvil postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Niel bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Anvil and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Anvil!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Burgess fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Anvil darts in and clinches Burgess up against the cage.
Anvil tries for a takedown but Burgess manages to get underhooks.
Anvil wants a takedown but no success here.
Anvil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burgess lands an elbow inside that Anvil shrugs off.
Burgess using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anvil has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burgess misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anvil. #TD2#
Anvil decides to pull guard.
Anvil seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Anvil manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burgess manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Anvil is working Burgess over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anvil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#
Burgess is rocked!
Anvil loads up on a big left hand. Burgess felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Anvil looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Burgess can't hide his disappointment, as Anvil celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Anvil!
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