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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Taylor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anthony on the side of the head.
Taylor misses with a left hand
and Anthony counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taylor lands a really nice looking cross but Anthony seems unphased.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anthony throws a big counter combination but Taylor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anthony fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taylor 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.
#CL#
Anthony gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anthony has Taylor pressed against the cage, preventing Taylor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Anthony pressing his opponent against the cage.
Anthony prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
Anthony really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taylor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Anthony avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anthony blocks a jab.
As Taylor looks to move away, Anthony throws a big counter combo but Taylor just gets out of the way.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Anthony throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anthony circles away quickly and effectively.
Anthony uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Anthony shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taylor tries to bum rush Anthony with a series of wild strikes but Anthony uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tommy Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anthony slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Anthony uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.#T3#
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Anthony was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taylor.
Taylor looks winded!
Anthony shoots in looking for a takedown but Taylor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anthony's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anthony counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Anthony takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anthony.
Anthony throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.#TD#
Anthony drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Anthony is staying tight to Taylor's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Anthony tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anthony has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anthony staying calm.#SU#
Anthony stands up and beckons Taylor to his feet. #TD#
Anthony scores with a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Anthony chips away with some ground and pound.#SU#
Anthony stands and steps away. Taylor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Taylor dominated that round.
That's time! Anthony's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Taylor throws a right and a left that Anthony avoids nicely.
As Taylor looks to move away, Anthony throws a big counter combo but Taylor just gets out of the way.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Anthony ducks down to avoid it.
Anthony swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anthony tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
Anthony slips a jab from Taylor.
Taylor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anthony counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Taylor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tommy Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anthony counters with a series of strikes. Taylor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Anthony's belly button to the back.
Taylor throws an off balance right hand
and Anthony counters with a left and a right that stings Taylor.
Anthony darts in looking for a takedown but Taylor gets double underhooks and turns Anthony into the cage. #TD#
Anthony gets a double leg takedown into Taylor's guard.
Ike Anthony overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taylor is breathing heavily.#SU#
Anthony gets to his feet. Taylor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Anthony swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Anthony darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Anthony 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anthony with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Anthony lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anthony looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anthony slips a nice elbow through Taylor's hands, connecting with Taylor's forehead.#SUB#
Anthony is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well.
Anthony thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Anthony is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anthony will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anthony is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Anthony content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anthony 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.
Anthony landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Taylor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anthony controls the pace.#SUB#
Anthony drops back, looking for a kneebar! Taylor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Taylor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Taylor! #REVB##T4##SU2#
Taylor decides to stand back up.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Taylor gets caught flat footed, as Anthony shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anthony. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but Anthony is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anthony slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Anthony stands up and waves to Taylor to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Anthony dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anthony avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anthony shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Anthony keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor swings widly with a right hand
and Anthony counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Anthony decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Anthony is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Anthony eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Anthony is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Nice strikes from Anthony there.
Anthony is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anthony has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
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.
Anthony lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anthony sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anthony lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anthony lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3##SU#
Anthony stands up and beckons Taylor to join him on the feet.
Taylor misses with a looping right.#CL#
Anthony clinches.
Anthony is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Anthony stalls. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anthony stalling the fight.
Taylor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Anthony decides to pull guard.
Taylor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anthony is proving hard to escape from.
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!
Taylor stands up out of Anthony's guard for a moment - Anthony manages to land a nice upkick.
Anthony wants to stand up but Taylor is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Anthony showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anthony 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Anthony!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Anthony shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Bergs pushes Anthony up against the cage in a clinch.
Anthony has Bergs pressed against the cage, preventing Bergs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anthony has Bergs pressed against the cage, preventing Bergs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Anthony jumps guard and drags Bergs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anthony wants to stand but Bergs is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bergs won't allow Anthony to get back to his feet. #T1#
Bergs scoring with some ground and pound.
Bergs trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Bergs decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Anthony, up you get!
Bergs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anthony shoots in looking for a takedown. Bergs tries to sprawl out of it but Anthony keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bergs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anthony avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anthony really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bergs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Anthony walks into a straight right hand from Bergs.#CL#
Anthony gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anthony's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Anthony with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anthony takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Bergs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anthony trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Bergs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bergs is looking to break free of the clinch but Anthony has double underhooks.
Anthony is trying to pull guard but Bergs has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anthony can't find room to land a body shot as Bergs controls the action.
Bergs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anthony fails to pull guard.
Bergs can't break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bergs is trying to break the clinch but Anthony is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matty Bergs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Anthony moves out of range of the body kick from Bergs.
Anthony keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Bergs.
Bergs lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ike Anthony has been cut.
Anthony fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bergs! But no joy.
Ike Anthony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Bergs.#ROC2#
Anthony is rocked!
Anthony fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oh Anthony is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Bergs moves into the clinch.
Bergs lands a nice uppercut.
Anthony taking a breather.
Anthony tries to land a knee to the head but Bergs blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Bergs tries to break the clinch but Anthony is controlling the position.
Anthony trying to stall but Bergs improves his position.
Anthony tries to stall but Bergs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anthony seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Bergs manages to break the clinch.
Bergs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bergs fails to land with a series of punches.
Anthony is looking for a counter combo.
Bergs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anthony was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anthony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bergs avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bergs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anthony shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bergs defends it nicely.
Anthony gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bergs gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Anthony 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 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matty Bergs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Anthony looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Graeff is fending him off so far but Anthony persists. Nope, De Graeff circles away and we're back to standing.
De Graeff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anthony as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
De Graeff pushes Anthony up against the cage in a clinch.
Anthony really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Graeff wants a takedown but no success here.
De Graeff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anthony is defending well for now.
De Graeff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Graeff stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
De Graeff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Graeff darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Ike Anthony has been cut.#TD#
Anthony closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Graeff did well to prevent Anthony getting side control.#SUB#
Anthony is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Graeff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anthony. #T1#
Anthony is trying to control the action in half guard but De Graeff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Anthony is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anthony slows the pace down in half guard.
De Graeff is looking to control Anthony's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Graeff avoid being mounted?#T2#
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.#SUB#
Anthony is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Graeff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anthony.
Anthony thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Graeff's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Graeff is not content to let Anthony control the position.#SUB#
Anthony is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Graeff is just riding it out for now. Anthony eventually gives up the hold.
De Graeff tries to get to full guard but Anthony has control of the leg. #T3#
Anthony wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Graeff keeps working.
Anthony not doing much here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
De Graeff tries to roll over but Anthony keeps him under control.
De Graeff is trying to control but Anthony manages to pass to mount!
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Graeff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anthony manages to capitalize on a mistake by De Graeff to take his back!
Anthony biding his time, controlling De Graeff. #SUB#
Anthony is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Graeff is trying to get back to his feet but Anthony has full control of the position and if anything, De Graeff has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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 Ike Anthony will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ike Anthony's cut.
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#
De Graeff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anthony circles away quickly and effectively.
Anthony throws a big counter combination but De Graeff scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Graeff throws a shot from downtown. Anthony moves away and avoids it.
De Graeff tries to clinch but Anthony is having none of it.
Anthony is looking to counter punch.
Ike Anthony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Graeff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Graeff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Graeff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ike Anthony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luuk De Graeff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Anthony gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Graeff fails to pull guard.
De Graeff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anthony to keep the fight standing.#T1#
De Graeff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anthony smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Anthony drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
De Graeff pushes Anthony off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
De Graeff fails with the takedown
and Anthony counters with a one-two to the body.
De Graeff is breathing heavily.
De Graeff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anthony appears to be looking for a big counter.
De Graeff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anthony swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Graeff fails with a takedown attempt.
Anthony seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
De Graeff swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Anthony to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Graeff tries to bum rush Anthony with a series of wild strikes but Anthony uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anthony fails with a takedown attempt.
De Graeff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
De Graeff scores with a takedown into Anthony's guard.
Anthony throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #ES#
Anthony scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
De Graeff tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anthony defends well and De Graeff ends up having to push Anthony into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Luuk De Graeff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Graeff closes the distance and clinches up with Anthony, looking for a takedown. De Graeff pushes Anthony against the cage but Anthony circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anthony throws a big counter combination but De Graeff scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anthony misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Graeff has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL#
Anthony has De Graeff up against the cage in a clinch.
De Graeff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anthony keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Graeff's efforts to push away.
De Graeff presses Anthony against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Graeff stalls.
Anthony is stalling here.
#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Anthony.
De Graeff missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
De Graeff breaks the clinch.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Graeff but De Graeff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Graeff or perhaps it was just good defense by Anthony, which made it look bad. #CL2#
De Graeff moves into range and clinches up with Anthony.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Anthony dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ike Anthony's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Graeff fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Anthony looking to score a takedown here. De Graeff is defending well but Anthony drives through and ends up in De Graeff's guard.
Anthony sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anthony stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Graeff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Graeff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anthony. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Graeff looking to control but Anthony passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anthony is trying to control. De Graeff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anthony will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony slows the pace down in half guard.
De Graeff has hold of Anthony's hands but Anthony slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Anthony controlling the action here. #SUB#
Anthony is looking for a kimura but De Graeff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anthony to get the leverage.
De Graeff is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Anthony is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Graeff defends it well. #SUB#
Anthony is trying to work for a kimura but De Graeff is defending well.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Graeff is trying to maintain the position but Anthony is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Anthony is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Graeff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anthony. #SUB#
Anthony is working for a kimura but De Graeff is defending it quite comfortably.
De Graeff won't allow Anthony to pass to mount. #T3#
Anthony is working hard here to advance position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Graeff can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Anthony wants to work for an arm triangle but De Graeff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Graeff keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
De Graeff gets a clinch. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Graeff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anthony's elbow.
De Graeff manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Graeff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anthony.
De Graeff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Graeff is trying to force a seperation but Anthony has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anthony's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luuk De Graeff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Graeff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anthony avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ike Anthony is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anthony blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Anthony showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anthony, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Anthony!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Keshishian lands a really nice looking cross but Anthony seems unphased.
#CL#
Anthony rushes Keshishian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anthony really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Anthony pulls guard.
Anthony wants to get back to his feet but Keshishian is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Keshishian wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
Keshishian's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anthony throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Anthony uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Keshishian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keshishian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Narek Keshishian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Keshishian fails with the takedown
and Anthony counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Keshishian looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anthony wants to get back to his feet.
Keshishian trying to pass the guard but Anthony defending well.
Anthony wants to get back to full guard.
Anthony wants to get back to full guard but Keshishian has passed into side control.
Keshishian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anthony. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anthony is trying to buck Keshishian off.#T2#
Keshishian lands some shots froms side control.
Keshishian landing a few strikes.
Anthony pushes Keshishian away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Keshishian gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Keshishian avoids the strikes from the bottom by Anthony.
Keshishian trying to control the position but Anthony is working away. #T3#
Keshishian looking to control but instead Anthony has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Keshishian prevents Anthony from improving his position.
Anthony works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Keshishian from controlling successfully.
Keshishian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anthony thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Keshishian wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anthony fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keshishian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anthony displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Keshishian.
It looked like Anthony was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keshishian.
Keshishian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ike Anthony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Narek Keshishian.#TD#
Anthony looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keshishian 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anthony is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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 Ike Anthony 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.
#R2##TD2#
Keshishian closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anthony to the mat! Anthony manages to get full guard.
Keshishian content to stall in guard here.
Anthony working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keshishian.
Keshishian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Keshishian looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Keshishian won't allow Anthony to get back to his feet.
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Keshishian from controlling successfully.
Anthony wants to stand up but Keshishian is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Keshishian misses with a head kick.
Keshishian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anthony as he jumps to the side.
Anthony has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Keshishian scores with a takedown into Anthony's guard.#T2#
Anthony is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Keshishian trying to control but Anthony is working from the bottom.
Anthony is looking to stand up but Keshishian isn't so interested in that idea.
Keshishian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keshishian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anthony looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keshishian is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Keshishian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anthony counters with a left and a right that stings Keshishian. #TD2#
Keshishian fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anthony to the ground. Keshishian is now in Anthony's guard.
Anthony looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keshishian is one step ahead there. #T4#
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Keshishian from controlling successfully.
Anthony throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Keshishian connects with a couple of short punches.
Keshishian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Keshishian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keshishian passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Narek Keshishian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Keshishian throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anthony was covering up waiting for the punch and Keshishian finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anthony trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Keshishian from controlling successfully.
Keshishian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anthony's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony is looking to escape.
Anthony won't allow Keshishian to pass to mount.
Keshishian looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anthony with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Keshishian wants to take a breather but Anthony is having none of it.
Anthony wants to get back to his feet.
Keshishian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anthony knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Keshishian is trying to control the action in half guard but Anthony is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anthony tries to kick Keshishian off but Keshishian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Anthony dives in and scores a takedown into Keshishian's guard.
Keshishian trying to keep a closed guard but Anthony is proving a slippery customer.
Anthony wants to control from the top but Keshishian keeps moving. #T2#
Anthony won't allow Keshishian to sweep him here.
Anthony passes Keshishian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Keshishian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anthony keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Keshishian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anthony scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anthony passes into side control, despite Keshishian's attempt to control the position.
Anthony will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Keshishian wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Anthony controlling from side mount.
Anthony working the ground and pound but Keshishian is defending the strikes.
Keshishian wants to control but Anthony postures up.#SU#
Anthony decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Keshishian closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anthony to the mat! Anthony manages to get full guard.
Keshishian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keshishian wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving. #T4#
Keshishian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anthony thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Keshishian distracts Anthony with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Keshishian lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keshishian trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keshishian trying to move into half guard but instead Anthony has managed to sweep!#REVR#
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 Ike Anthony.
I think Anthony 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Anthony shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anthony seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Anthony cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anthony leaves Sanchez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ike Anthony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Sanchez.
Sanchez looks winded!
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Anthony counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Anthony changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanchez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Anthony decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sanchez to his feet.
Anthony stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Anthony changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanchez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Anthony is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anthony scoring with punches from side control.
Anthony landing strikes.
Anthony will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anthony creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Anthony 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.
Anthony connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sanchez some visible discomfort.
Anthony works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Anthony scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Anthony working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Anthony is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Anthony is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anthony controls the position.#T3#
Anthony in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Anthony lands a decent elbow from side control.
Anthony happy to just control the position for now.
Sanchez is trying to control Anthony's posture but Anthony avoids it. #SUB#
Anthony is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anthony is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well. #T4#
Anthony controlling the position from side mount.
Anthony lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Anthony's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Anthony is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well. #SUB#
Anthony tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Anthony dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Anthony dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A lazy body kick from Sanchez
and Anthony cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Anthony, which made it look bad.
Anthony throws a big counter combination but Sanchez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Anthony closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanchez to the mat! Sanchez manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.#T1#
Anthony seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sanchez for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Anthony drops back looking for a leg! Sanchez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanchez manages to kick Anthony off! Anthony jumps back into Sanchez's guard.
Anthony postures up and lands a big shot to Sanchez's brow.
Anthony working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Anthony tries to pass. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anthony sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anthony continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Anthony.
Anthony content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Anthony drops back looking for a leg! Sanchez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanchez manages to kick Anthony off! Anthony jumps back into Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is looking to sweep but instead, Anthony has passed into half guard.
Anthony is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?#T3#
Anthony seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anthony content to control rather than advance.
Anthony drops an elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Anthony takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanchez wants to control but Anthony is keeping busy.
Ike Anthony overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anthony is taking a breather. Sanchez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Anthony takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Anthony drags the fight down to the ground.
Anthony thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anthony swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anthony lands with a heel strike from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Anthony 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##CL#
Anthony moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Anthony forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Anthony turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Anthony has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sanchez is trying to keep an underhook but Anthony manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Anthony drops an elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Anthony takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Anthony is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anthony is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Anthony eventually gives up the hold.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anthony lands a nice short elbow.
Anthony is nestled in close to Sanchez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anthony trying to control the pace.
Anthony works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sanchez wants to control but Anthony is having none of it.#T2#
Anthony content just to control the position here.
Anthony scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
Anthony tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Anthony working for a submission but Sanchez is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Anthony looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Anthony looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anthony breaks from Sanchez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sanchez is bucking up trying to escape but Anthony cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Anthony is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sanchez is surviving well by controlling Anthony's body position as best he can.
Anthony working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB#
Anthony looking to secure an arm triangle but Sanchez defends it well. #T4#
Anthony landing shots from mount.
Sanchez is in a horrible position here. Anthony smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Anthony takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Anthony is working for a guillotine from mount but Sanchez frees his head quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anthony putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Anthony showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anthony 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Anthony!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Rivas tries to keep at a distance but Anthony has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rivas trying to control the position but instead, Anthony has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rivas into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anthony as Rivas tries to tie him up.
Rivas jumps guard but Anthony turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rivas tries to pull guard but Anthony forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ike Anthony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Rivas.
Anthony stalling in the clinch.
Rivas goes for a takedown attempt but Anthony pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Anthony stuffs the takedown attempt from Rivas. Rivas gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Anthony as Rivas shoots in.#TD#
Anthony shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anthony was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Anthony thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rivas struggling a bit here.
Anthony lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Anthony swings around for an armbar but Rivas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Anthony's guard.#T2#
Anthony wants to stand and escape but Rivas is having none of it.
Anthony really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rivas trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anthony wants to stand but Rivas is controlling the position.
Rivas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivas won't allow Anthony to sweep him here.
Rivas is looking to work some ground and pound but Anthony has wrist control.
Anthony preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anthony throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Anthony throwing short punches from the bottom.
Rivas is fighting to break Anthony's control of his arms but Anthony is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rivas looking to sit in guard and control but Anthony gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Anthony controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anthony is in close to Rivas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anthony will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anthony is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU#
Anthony stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rivas - that will leave a mark!
Rivas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anthony avoids it really well and circles away.
Rivas shoots in for a double leg but Anthony sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rivas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rivas looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivas tries to clinch up but Anthony circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Anthony 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#
Rivas tries to clinch but Anthony is having none of it.
Rivas tries to clinch
and Anthony counters with a left and a right that stings Rivas. #TD#
Anthony drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ike Anthony overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anthony scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Anthony in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Anthony goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rivas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anthony's guard! Nice work there by Rivas! #T1#
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Rivas from controlling successfully. #ES#
Anthony has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rivas is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rivas wants to break free but Anthony has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Anthony has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rivas regains guard immediately. #T2#
Anthony not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anthony seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rivas for as long as he can get away with.#SU#
Anthony decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rivas, up you get!
Rivas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Anthony stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anthony wants it to stay on the feet.
Ike Anthony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivas is looking to land body kicks.
Anthony displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivas.
Rivas is breathing heavily.#TD#
Anthony looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anthony sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Anthony decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rivas, up you get!
Rivas shoots in looking for a takedown. Anthony tries to sprawl out of it but Rivas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anthony manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ike Anthony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Rivas.#T4#
Rivas shoots in but Anthony avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Anthony rushes Rivas and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Anthony jumps guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anthony is trying to control the position but Rivas postures up.
Anthony manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rivas manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Anthony 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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivas.
Rivas shoots for a double leg takedown but Anthony sprawls well. He's pushed Rivas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rivas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anthony appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ike Anthony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Rivas.
Rivas fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Anthony rushes Rivas and presses him up against the cage.
Rivas is trying to pull guard but Anthony has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Anthony is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivas can do to turn this around?
Rivas has Anthony pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anthony manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rivas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Anthony pulls Rivas into guard.
Rivas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anthony pulls Rivas in close to prevent any damage.
Rivas tries to free his leg and advance position but Anthony is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anthony throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #ES#
Anthony has his feet on Rivas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rivas tried to score with a low kick but Anthony checks it.
Rivas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anthony counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Rivas fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Anthony shoots in and gets a takedown into Rivas's guard.
Anthony lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anthony with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anthony 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. #T3#
Anthony chips away with some ground and pound.
Anthony lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anthony content to stall in guard here.
Anthony continues to stall.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rivas is wriggling around but Anthony manages to pass to half guard.
Anthony 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.
Anthony with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anthony is thwarting Rivas's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Anthony seems to be working for a kimura but Rivas defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Anthony is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anthony.
Jesus Rivas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ike Anthony is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Anthony there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Anthony showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anthony 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Anthony!
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